PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4421 p4p, 1981 weight class) and Kk Ww (ranked 569 p4p, 282 weight class). Triple OG looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

OG
vs
Ww

178 cm
27
168
6 - 4 - 0

172 cm
28
189
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ww has closed the distance and engaged OG in a clinch.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Ww stalling.
OG tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OG working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ww is trying to maintain a safe position but OG gets an underhook and turns Ww into the cage.
OG digs a right hand into Ww's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ww's gas tank.
Ww misses with a short punch on the inside.
OG lands with a short shot to the head.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ww's elbow.
OG makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from OG.
OG scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ww backwards.
Ww has OG pressed against the cage.
OG trying to stall but Ww improves his position.
A short left from Ww.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG lands a shoulder strike.
Ww keeps control of OG as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ww keeps control of OG as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OG blocks an uppercut.
OG is trying to force a seperation but Ww has the dominant position.
Ww lands with a short shot to the head.
Ww leaning his opponent against the cage.
OG wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
OG has had enough of the clinch but Ww keeps him there for the moment.
OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Ww blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ww - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
OG blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ww struggles to land a body shot inside as OG controls his hands.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but OG uses good head movement to avoid it.
OG tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ww fails to land.
OG blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OG blocks a body shot from Ww.
OG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from OG.

Ww's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ww darts in trying to clinch
and OG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ww is looking to clinch.
Ww tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OG manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OG lands a body shot.
A cross from OG lands.
OG scores with a hook to the body. Ww takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OG showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ww.
OG is looking to counter punch.
Ww takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OG swings for the body but Ww moves out of range.
Ww takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Ww has managed to clinch.
OG lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OG wants to break free but Ww has control.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OG lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OG lands with a right to the head.
OG lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ww backwards.
OG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ww can't find room to land a body shot as OG controls the action.
OG holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ww's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OG is working Ww over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triple OG dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Triple OG's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ww moves out of range of the strikes.

Ww rushes OG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ww - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OG blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on OG's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OG is trying to break the clinch but Ww is controlling him.
Ww misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OG lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OG lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but OG uses good head movement to avoid it.
OG scores with a hook to the body.
OG lands a nice shot to the body.
Ww looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from OG.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wws head.
Ww misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ww has OG pressed against the cage, preventing OG from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OG lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from OG.
OG softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OG scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ww takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for OG.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ww misses with a hook from the clinch.
OG is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OG breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OG connects with a crisp jab.
OG misses with a hook.
OG scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ww tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ww tries to clinch up.
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!
Ww is looking to clinch.
OG is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ww can do to turn this around?
OG scores with a nice strike.
OG tests Ww's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ww shoots in for a double leg but OG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OG looks to throw the jab but Ww is out of range.

Ww forces OG back against the cage and clinches.
OG lands with a left to the head.
OG prevents a body shot from Ww.
Ww takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OG blocks an uppercut.
OG manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ww blocks a body shot from OG.
Good body shot from OG.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ww misses with the head strike.
Ww stalling in the clinch but OG improves position.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
OG is trying to push Ww away but Ww has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from OG.
Ww misses with some punches.
Ww misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG pushes Ww back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from OG - that landed with a thud.
OG lands a left hand.
Ww struggles to land a body shot inside as OG controls his hands.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Ww.
OG is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ww slows down the pace here.
Ww blocks an uppercut.
Ww throws a punch but it's blocked by OG.
OG has a couple of punches blocked by Ww.
OG prevents a body shot from Ww.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triple OG dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Triple OG's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

OG swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ww avoids the body shot from OG.

Ww drives through and clinches with OG against the cage.
Ww misses with some punches.
OG scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ww tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ww doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ww stalling.
Ww keeps control of OG as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ww misses with a hook from the clinch.

OG breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from OG. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Ww does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ww tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ww misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Triple OG is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww tries to clinch but OG is having none of it.
Ww takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ww tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ww is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ww showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OG.
OG sets himself, and Ww steps forward looking for the clinch! OG avoids it this time.

Ww moves into the clinch.
Ww's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ww has OG pressed against the cage.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OG looking to slow down the pace here.
Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ww lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ww blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ww tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OG misses with a punch on the inside.
Ww stalling in the clinch but OG improves position.
Ww dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OG lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ww has OG pressed against the cage, preventing OG from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ww is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG is trying to break the clinch but Ww is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from OG.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but OG uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ww misses with a punch to the body.
OG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ww or not.
OG misses with a body punch.
Kk Ww has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OG works on Ww's body with a couple of short punches.
OG scores with a shoulder strike.
OG misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ww softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ww working aggressively here.
OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OG taking a breather.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ww pressing his opponent against the cage.
OG being controlled against the cage.
A short left from OG.
Triple OG has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from OG.
Ww blocks a body shot from OG.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ww misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ww misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OG has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG!