PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pirko FloFlop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FloFlop's entrance music is Wild Boys. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

FloFlop
vs
Rekdal

206 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pirko FloFlop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

FloFlop forces Rekdal back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. FloFlop obliges.
FloFlop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rekdal is trying to drag FloFlop to the mat but FloFlop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekdal managing to block the knees to the body from FloFlop.
FloFlop crunches a lovely knee into Rekdal's ribcage.
Rekdal looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
FloFlop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
FloFlop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rekdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
FloFlop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rekdal is defending well for now.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
FloFlop takes a shot to the head.
FloFlop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
FloFlop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut.
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
FloFlop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rekdal's face.
FloFlop landing knees to the head.
FloFlop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rekdal avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from FloFlop.
FloFlop trying to land knees to the body.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekdal wants a takedown.
Pirko FloFlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorbjorn Rekdal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
FloFlop scores with a knee to the head.
FloFlop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal has FloFlop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. FloFlop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
FloFlop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rekdal.
FloFlop is pressed up against the cage. Rekdal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag FloFlop down to the mat. FloFlop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rekdal tests FloFlop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - FloFlop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FloFlop walks into a jab.
FloFlop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rekdal is out of range.
Rekdal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before FloFlop can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Rekdal tries to keep at a distance but FloFlop has taken the fight into the clinch.
FloFlop stops a takedown attempt from Rekdal.
FloFlop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
FloFlop misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. FloFlop obliges.
FloFlop trying to land knees to the body.
Rekdal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rekdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
FloFlop gets underhooks to prevent Rekdal's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Rekdal.
FloFlop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
FloFlop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
FloFlop scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Rekdal avoiding damage as FloFlop throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
FloFlop trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rekdal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
FloFlop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rekdal avoids it.
Rekdal leaning against his opponent.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
FloFlop missing with knees to the body.
Rekdal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rekdal pushes FloFlop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by FloFlop as Rekdal tries to tie him up.
Rekdal is looking to break free of the clinch but FloFlop has double underhooks.
Rekdal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rekdal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FloFlop smiles and moves away.
Rekdal lands a nice shot to the body.

Rekdal closes the distance and pushes FloFlop back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekdal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rekdal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
FloFlop misses with a knee to the head.
Rekdal tries to pull guard but FloFlop won't allow it.
Rekdal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FloFlop smiles and moves away.
Rekdal throws a hook but FloFlop avoids it easily.
FloFlop looks for the body kick but Rekdal saw that one coming.
Rekdal lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Rekdal.

It looks like Pirko FloFlop has been cut.
FloFlop wants to clinch

so Rekdal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pirko FloFlop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

FloFlop closes the distance but Rekdal moves to the side
and Rekdal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rekdal throws a lazy right hand but FloFlop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from FloFlop - that will leave a mark!
Rekdal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. FloFlop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
FloFlop tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rekdal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rekdal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FloFlop swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal wants to control from the top but FloFlop keeps moving.
Rekdal wants to pass the guard but FloFlop is keeping the position.
Rekdal won't allow FloFlop to sweep him here.
Rekdal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rekdal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as FloFlop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rekdal pushing down on FloFlop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rekdal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rekdal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
FloFlop won't allow Rekdal to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FloFlop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rekdal on the ground.
FloFlop is looking to control Rekdal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FloFlop avoid being mounted?
FloFlop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rekdal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rekdal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Rekdal is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rekdal lands with a straight right. FloFlop didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorbjorn Rekdal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

FloFlop delivers a nice body kick.
Rekdal is looking to score with low kicks.
FloFlop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rekdal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
FloFlop wants to clinch
and Rekdal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FloFlop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
FloFlop wants to clinch.
FloFlop throws a chopping leg kick but Rekdal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FloFlop misses with a shot to the body
and Rekdal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
FloFlop throws a solid leg kick but Rekdal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at FloFlop.
Rekdal avoids the head kick by FloFlop.
Rekdal fails to land the takedown.
Pirko FloFlop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FloFlop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and FloFlop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekdal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FloFlop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal shoots in for a takedown but FloFlop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rekdal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for FloFlop.
An inside leg kick lands from FloFlop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FloFlop moves out of range of the strikes.
FloFlop tries a head kick but it misses.
Rekdal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pirko FloFlop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FloFlop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekdal throws out the jab.
A left lands for FloFlop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from FloFlop.
FloFlop lands with a kick to the ribs.
FloFlop wants to clinch
and Rekdal counters with a straight right hand.
FloFlop leaves Rekdal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pirko FloFlop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thorbjorn Rekdal.
Rekdal staying out of range there.
FloFlop wants to clinch.
FloFlop throws a low kick, looking for Rekdal's leg but Rekdal calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rekdal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
FloFlop lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FloFlop tries to clinch but Rekdal moves out of range.
FloFlop is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
FloFlop tries to clinch but Rekdal moves away
and Rekdal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FloFlop fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thorbjorn Rekdal.
I think Rekdal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pirko FloFlop!