PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike The Judge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Prime
vs
The Judge

200 cm
25
260 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
255 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Judge!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Prime is just out of range.
The Judge fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from The Judge.
Prime fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Judge avoids it really well and circles away.
The Judge scores with a shot to the body.
The Judge missing with a left hand there. Prime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Judge swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
The Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Prime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from The Judge misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prime is defended easily by The Judge.
Mike The Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Prime moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Prime.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prime.
Prime has The Judge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Judge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Judge blocks a body shot from Prime.
The Judge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Judge is trying to break free.
The Judge tries to stall but Prime uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prime tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Judge's elbow.
Prime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Judge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Prime - that landed with a thud.
Prime wants a takedown.
The Judge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prime misses with a body punch.
Prime tries a body shot but The Judge blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime digs a right hand underneath The Judge's ribcage. The Judge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prime looking for a takedown.
Prime lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Judge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prime is leaning against The Judge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

The Judge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Judge throws a lazy right hand but Prime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Judge throws a right hand that Prime ducks under and follows up with a left that Prime also avoids with ease.
The Judge misses with a hook.
The Judge misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Prime feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but The Judge is retaining full guard.
Prime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Judge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prime passes The Judge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prime is keen to just control but The Judge is a slippery customer.
Prime trying to control the pace.

Prime is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prime.
Prime with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike The Judge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Judge throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from The Judge.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Judge sprawls well. The Judge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prime gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime tries to clinch but The Judge moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime slips a jab and a cross from The Judge.
The Judge misses with a body shot.
The Judge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
The Judge connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Judge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Judge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prime slips under a jab from The Judge.
The Judge takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Judge thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Judge misses with a wild body shot.
The Judge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prime rather than just go for the knockout.
The Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
Prime shoots for a takedown but The Judge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Prime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Judge defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prime avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Judge swinging wildly here.
The Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike The Judge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The Judge misses with a series of wild punches.
The Judge loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
The Judge misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime moves out of range of the strikes.
The Judge throws a right hand that Prime ducks under and follows up with a left that Prime also avoids with ease.
Prime avoids the body shot from The Judge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Judge throws a body punch but Prime moves out of range.
A cross from The Judge lands.

Prime pushes The Judge up against the cage in a clinch.
The Judge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Judges head.
The Judge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prime has him pressed against the cage.
The Judge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime misses with some punches.
Prime is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime can't get the takedown.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by The Judge.
The Judge prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Judge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from The Judge misses.
A big right from The Judge misses.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Judge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Judge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prime looks for a takedown but The Judge sprawls well.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Judge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
optimus Prime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Judge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.
Prime closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Judge circles away.

Prime shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Judge's guard.
The Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prime wants to pass the guard but The Judge is keeping the position.
The Judge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Judge has control of Prime's left arm, preventing Prime from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike The Judge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Judge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike The Judge!