PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Wind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aarne Wind was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McRae
vs
Wind

189 cm
21
198 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Wind!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae lands with a cross.
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wind looks to land a right hand but McRae moved out of range.
Wind ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Wind doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McRae delivers a nice body kick.
Wind slips a jab from McRae.
McRae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters circling a little - McRae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by McRae!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae with a nice cross.
Wind moves forwards but McRae connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wind takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wind looks gassed!
McRae cracks a nice hook into Wind's ribs.
A cross from McRae lands.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wind has time to react.
McRae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wind takes a step back to recover.
McRae connects with the punch.
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wind's calf.
Nice body kick there by McRae.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae works Wind's body with a nice hook.
Wind gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRae.
Wind takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McRae connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae connects with a high kick.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
McRae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wind's sensitive parts.
Wind closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick from McRae.
McRae scores with a body shot.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wind walks into a jab.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
McRae fakes the leg kick and cracks Wind in the body.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McRae is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wind if he has to take too many more of those.
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wind doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wind takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McRae scores with a nice body kick.
McRae lands a jab.
McRae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wind on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae lands a nice hook to Wind's body. Wind takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRae delivers a nice body kick.
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Wind takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McRae goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae's corner calls for a 1-2. McRae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae lands a nice shot that snaps Wind's head back.
Wind has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for McRae.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Wind off the cage and back into rage.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae connects with a right hand. Wind shakes it off.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wind if he has to take too many more of those.
McRae cracks the inside of Wind's front leg.
McRae scores with a sloppy right hand. Wind should have avoided that one.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae scores with a decent looking hook.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McRae lands.
Wind takes one on the button.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McRae with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rik McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wind ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
McRae thuds a left hand into Wind's body.
Wind takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McRae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McRae.
Rik McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae lands a slapping body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wind takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McRae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae digs a good hook to Wind's body.
Wind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McRae throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from McRae lands but Wind takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Wind down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McRae.
McRae throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wind 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wind on the side of the head.
Jab from McRae.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wind takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McRae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for McRae.
McRae scores with a sloppy right hand. Wind should have avoided that one.
McRae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McRae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for McRae. That snapped Wind's head back.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McRae.
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
McRae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wind. Wind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McRae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wind at a distance.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wind if he has to take too many more of those.
McRae clobbers Wind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McRae pushes Wind away with a front kick.
McRae throws a head kick that Wind semi-blocks.
McRae scores with a decent looking hook.
McRae throws a head kick that half lands.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from McRae.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wind will feel that in the morning.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wind has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McRae.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wind has time to react.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
Wind tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McRae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wind takes a step back to recover.
McRae works the jab nicely.
Wind's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRae jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by McRae.
A solid body kick from McRae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik McRae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wind doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae with a jab.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.
McRae scores with a push kick.
Wind takes one on the button.
McRae lands with a cross.
McRae works Wind's body with a nice hook.
McRae keeps Wind at a distance using the push kick.
McRae connects with a nice looking jab.
Wind walks into a stiff left hand from McRae.
Nice body kick from McRae.
Aarne Wind is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wind is breathing heavily.
McRae thuds a left hand into Wind's body.
McRae swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wind.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to de liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
McRae connects with a looping right hand.
McRae punishes Wind's body with a nice straight punch.
McRae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
McRae fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae digs a good body shot into Wind's ribs.
McRae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wind can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae scores with a nice right hand.
McRae scores with a jab to the body.
Wind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wind stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wind drops his hands momentarily and McRae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McRae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McRae moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McRae finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rik McRae is winning the standup battle so far.
McRae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by McRae there.
McRae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wind has time to react.
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wind stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wind takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from McRae.
Wind looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McRae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McRae lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McRae scores with a spinning back kick!
McRae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wind's head backwards.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McRae thuds a left hand into Wind's body.
McRae keeps Wind at a distance using the push kick.
McRae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae works Wind's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae punishes Wind's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McRae lands with a kick to the temple. Wind shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Wind's ribs.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McRae lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McRae lands a right hook to the body.
McRae stuns Wind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Wind down.
McRae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
McRae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McRae clobbers Wind with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McRae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae connects with a right hand. Wind shakes it off.
A jab from McRae does it's job there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
Wind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McRae lands a body shot.
McRae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wind looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRae tests Wind's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wind takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McRae stuns Wind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wind walks into a left hand.
McRae scores with a body shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McRae chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
McRae keeps Wind at a distance using the push kick.
Wind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for McRae.
McRae lands a jab to Wind's midsection.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McRae cracks Wind with an open hand slap.
A jab from McRae does it's job there.
McRae throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wind stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McRae scores with a shot to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McRae digs a good hook to Wind's body.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Wind off the cage and back into rage.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae connects with a looping right hand.
McRae throws a good cross that connects.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae jabs at Wind's body.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae stuns Wind with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wind walks into a left hand.
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McRae. Wind shrugs it off though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McRae lands with a shot to the body.
Wind takes one to the chin there.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by McRae!
McRae scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from McRae.
McRae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McRae throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from McRae lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik McRae dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wind's head.
McRae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wind takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McRae connects with a crisp jab.
Wind ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
McRae scores with a nice head shot.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot.
McRae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McRae stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wind on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McRae.
Wind on the wrong end of a nice jab.

McRae drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae is pushing down on Wind's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wind is fighting to maintain full guard but McRae has managed to sneak the leg through.

McRae is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wind is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rik McRae!
Rik McRae is the new middleweight champion!