PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reyes Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josei Mulq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wiley
vs
Mulq

205 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reyes Wiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josei Mulq!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiley is defended easily by Mulq.

Wiley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mulq trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulq must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulq stays in close to Wiley's body and controls the position.
Mulq postures up in Wiley's guard and throws a big left but Wiley blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley is controlling Mulq's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulq is looking to advance position but Wiley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Mulq tries to buck Wiley off but he can't manage it.
Wiley lands with some strikes.
Wiley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wiley landing shots from mount.
Wiley prevents Mulq from getting the reversal.
Wiley raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulq tries to hold on but Wiley postures up.
Mulq really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wiley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wiley lands a nice shot to the head.
Mulq can't escape the position.
Wiley dominating with strikes here.
Wiley with shots to the head and body - Mulq looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wiley lands a big shot there that rocks Mulq but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiley is landing with some decent strikes but Mulq is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wiley raining down shots from the mount!
Wiley landing shots from mount.
Mulq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wiley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mulq wants to get back to his feet.
Mulq looks winded!
Mulq tries to lock up and control but Wiley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wiley controlling the pace for now.
Mulq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wiley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiley unloading with bombs!
Wiley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wiley working the ground and pound effectively.
Wiley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wiley landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wiley lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiley looking to finish Mulq with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mulq!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Wiley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wiley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mulq as he jumps to the side.

Mulq looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Wiley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mulq lands a nice shot that snaps Wiley's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mulq has managed to clinch.
Wiley lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulq backwards.

Mulq drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mulq is trying to keep Wiley in close.
Wiley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wiley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wiley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mulq can do to turn this around?
Mulq has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wiley has passed into side control.
Mulq is breathing heavily.
Mulq takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Wiley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulq tries to improve position but can't.
Mulq is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Wiley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mulq is looking to get back to his feet here but Wiley is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mulq's back.
Mulq is trapped and Wiley is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiley looking for the choke but no joy.
Wiley not allowing Mulq to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mulq tries to roll but Wiley sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is taking a good look at Mulq as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wiley!
Wiley loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mulq hold on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiley avoiding Mulq 's attempts to control his hands.
Wiley lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reyes Wiley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wiley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mulq looking for a sweep but Wiley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mulq can't escape the position.
Mulq takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Wiley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiley working Mulq over with strikes here.
Wiley scoring with strikes but Mulq is staying in there.
Mulq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BOOM! Wiley connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wiley looking to isolate an arm here. Mulq doesn't see it coming and as Wiley extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wiley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reyes Wiley!