PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 2148 p4p, 297 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 1200 p4p, 173 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. Bender Mein Armbach had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mein Armbach
vs
Joukani

181 cm
20
181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hot Spunk

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani feints and then cracks Mein Armbach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mein Armbach down.
A solid body kick from Joukani.
Joukani connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joukani, as that shot connected.
Joukani throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Joukani.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot
and Joukani counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joukani. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Mein Armbach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Joukani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Joukani.
Joukani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mein Armbach.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani moves forwards but Mein Armbach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukani tries to sprawl out of it but Mein Armbach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
enabling Joukani to counter with a crisp jab.
Joukani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joukani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Joukani misses.
Mein Armbach appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukani throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joukani.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joukani throws a leg kick which misses Mein Armbach's front leg but catches the back leg as Mein Armbach tries to avoid it.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Joukani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joukani scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joukani throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Joukani scores with a head kick.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukani connects with a high kick.

Joukani lands a big head kick that sends Mein Armbach tumbling to the mat! Joukani takes a step backwards and waves Mein Armbach back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mein Armbach is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mein Armbach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joukani - the referee stops the clock and Mein Armbach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joukani. Mein Armbach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joukani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukani circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mein Armbach drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Joukani follows Mein Armbach to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.