PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zac Mirfin (ranked 5650 p4p, 24902 weight class) and DrRockso RockNRollClown (ranked 199 p4p, 0 weight class). DrRockso RockNRollClown will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mirfin
vs
RockNRollClown

186 cm
18
130
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
130
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zac Mirfin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DrRockso RockNRollClown!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RockNRollClown works over Mirfin's head and body with a nice combination.
RockNRollClown misses with a double jab

and Mirfin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mirfin.
RockNRollClown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mirfin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mirfin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mirfin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mirfin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mirfin seems keen to control RockNRollClown's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirfin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. RockNRollClown manages to get himself to full guard.

Mirfin drops back looking for a leg! RockNRollClown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RockNRollClown manages to kick Mirfin off! Mirfin jumps back into RockNRollClown's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirfin trying to control but RockNRollClown is working from the bottom.
Mirfin tries to free his leg and advance position but RockNRollClown is retaining full guard.
Mirfin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mirfin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mirfin throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mirfin throws a big elbow that misses.
RockNRollClown has momentary wrist control but Mirfin slips an elbow through the middle.
Mirfin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mirfin 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.
RockNRollClown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mirfin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mirfin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for RockNRollClown!
Mirfin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for RockNRollClown because Mirfin loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RockNRollClown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mirfin.
Mirfin looking to finish with strikes here!
Mirfin throwing strikes here but RockNRollClown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mirfin looking to finish with strikes here!
Mirfin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for RockNRollClown because Mirfin loaded up on that one.
Mirfin throwing strikes here but RockNRollClown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mirfin unloads with some shots from mount but RockNRollClown bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirfin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mirfin unloads with some shots from mount but RockNRollClown bucks and avoids them well.
Mirfin thowing shots but they're missing.
Mirfin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mirfin throwing strikes here but RockNRollClown is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Mirfin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Mirfin looking to secure an arm triangle but RockNRollClown defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Mirfin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

RockNRollClown leaves Mirfin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
RockNRollClown tries to clinch but Mirfin is having none of it.
Mirfin with a nice calf kick.
Mirfin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirfin shoots in for a takedown but RockNRollClown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mirfin is defended easily by RockNRollClown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Mirfin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RockNRollClown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
RockNRollClown moves in looking to clinch but Mirfin pushes him off.
RockNRollClown avoids the head kick by Mirfin.
RockNRollClown avoids the body shot from Mirfin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirfin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirfin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
RockNRollClown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirfin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
RockNRollClown fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirfin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RockNRollClown.
RockNRollClown fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RockNRollClown misses with a jab, cross combination.
RockNRollClown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by RockNRollClown.
RockNRollClown misses with a wild combination.
Mirfin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RockNRollClown can do to turn this around?
RockNRollClown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirfin attempts a counter takedown but RockNRollClown avoids it well and moves away.
DrRockso RockNRollClown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
RockNRollClown tries to bum rush Mirfin with a series of wild strikes but Mirfin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirfin tries to score a power double leg takedown but RockNRollClown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mirfin somewhat.

Mirfin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mirfin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Mirfin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mirfin manages to break the clinch.
RockNRollClown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mirfin is defended easily by RockNRollClown.
RockNRollClown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mirfin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RockNRollClown misses with a jab, cross combination.
RockNRollClown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mirfin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirfin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from RockNRollClown.
RockNRollClown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mirfin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
RockNRollClown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
RockNRollClown avoids the body shot from Mirfin.
Despite the aggression on RockNRollClown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
RockNRollClown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mirfin.
The fight stays on the outside here - RockNRollClown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
RockNRollClown stalks Mirfin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mirfin's face. Mirfin staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mirfin or perhaps it was just good defense by RockNRollClown, which made it look bad.
RockNRollClown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Mirfin is rocked!
RockNRollClown throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Mirfin crashing down! Mirfin tries to stagger back to his feet but RockNRollClown just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Mirfin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DrRockso RockNRollClown!