PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leifi Rallare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild's entrance music is CONGA. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rolifild
vs
Rallare

180 cm
23
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leifi Rallare!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rallare missing with a left hand there. Rolifild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rallare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rolifild in his tracks.
Rolifild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rallare.
Rallare lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Rolifild bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Rolifild throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rolifild misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rolifild wants to control but Rallare is keeping him busy.
Rolifild tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rallare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rallare wants to control but Rolifild postures up.
Rolifild working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rolifild trying to control the position but Rallare is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolifild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leifi Rallare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rolifild 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.
Rallare keeping full guard, as Rolifild tries to pass.
Rallare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolifild is one step ahead there.
Rallare is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolifild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rallare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rallare pulls Rolifild in close to prevent any damage.
Rolifild trying to control the position from guard on top but Rallare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolifild controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rallare keeping full guard, as Rolifild tries to pass.
Rolifild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolifild looking to pass the guard.
Rolifild prevents Rallare from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rallare seems keen to control Rolifild's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rallare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rallare controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rallare throws an overhand right that lands on Rolifild's shoulder, as Rolifild tries to avoid the shot.
Rallare thuds his right hand into Rolifild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rallare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolifild finds it's way round the side to connect with Rallare's head.
Rallare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Rallare.
Rolifild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolifild dips to his left and cracks Rallare with an uppercut!
Rallare throws a hook but Rolifild avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare throws out a powerful jab.
Rolifild staying out of range there.

Rolifild closes the distance and clinches.

Rolifild turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolifild manages to end up in side control.
Rolifild throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rolifild fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rallare is trying to control Rolifild's posture but Rolifild avoids it.
Rolifild lands some shots froms side control.
Rallare taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rolifild throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolifild working the ground and pound but Rallare is defending the strikes.
Rallare tries to escape but Rolifild is in control.
An elbow from Rolifild crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leifi Rallare will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rallare throws a hook but Rolifild blocks it.

Rolifild pushes Rallare up against the cage in a clinch.
Rallare stops a takedown attempt from Rolifild.
Rolifild scores with a hook to the body.
Rolifild drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rallare pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rallare thuds a left hand into Rolifild's body.
Rallare might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rallare slips under a jab from Rolifild.
Rallare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolifild.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolifild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolifild dodges the punch combination from Rallare.
Rallare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolifild manages to avoid it.
Rallare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rallare gets caught flat footed, as Rolifild shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolifild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rallare is keeping the position for now.
Rolifild is in close to Rallare's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rolifild sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolifild being controlled here momentarily.
Rallare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rolifild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rolifild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rolifild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rallare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rallare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rolifild throwing strikes from guard but Rallare blocks nicely.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rallare misses the jab.
Rolifild lands with a shot to the body.
Rallare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolifild.
Rolifild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Leifi Rallare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolifild slips under a jab.

Rolifild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rolifild has Rallare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rallare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rolifild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rallare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rolifild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rallare.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rallare looks to land a combination but Rolifild avoids it well.
Rallare scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Rallare misses.
Rallare connects with a right hand. Rolifild shakes it off.
Rolifild jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolifild slips a jab and a cross from Rallare.
Rallare is breathing heavily.
Rolifild throws a jab when Rallare was well out of range.
Rallare jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolifild looks to land a left hand but Rallare moved out of range nicely.

Rolifild moves into range and clinches up with Rallare.
Rolifild tries for a takedown but Rallare manages to get underhooks.
Rolifild is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rallare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolifild can't get the takedown.
Rolifild is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare gets underhooks to prevent Rolifild's takedown attempt.
Rolifild can't get the takedown.
Rallare looking to stall.
Rolifild looking for a takedown.
Rolifild tries a body shot but Rallare blocks it.

Rolifild lands a takedown into guard.
Rolifild is fighting to break Rallare's control of his arms but Rallare is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rallare controls Rolifild momentarily but Rolifild frees himself.
Rallare has Rolifild pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evandro Rolifild will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rallare looks to throw the jab but Rolifild is out of range.
Rolifild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Rallare scores with a body shot.
Rolifild smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rolifild throws a jab when Rallare was well out of range.
Rallare misses with a straight right.
Rolifild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Leifi Rallare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rallare lands with an uppercut that bounces Rolifild off the cage and back into rage.

Rolifild forces Rallare back against the cage and clinches.
Rolifild tries to score a body lock takedown but Rallare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolifild.
Rolifild wants a takedown but no success here.
Rolifild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rallare stops a takedown attempt from Rolifild.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Rolifild. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolifild is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rallare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rolifild looking for a takedown.
Rolifild has Rallare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rallare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rolifild wants a takedown but no success here.
Rallare is trying to break free.
Rallare prevents the takedown attempt.
Rallare wants to get back to striking at distance but Rolifild won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rolifild has Rallare pressed against the cage, preventing Rallare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rolifild has picked Rallare up - he's going for a ride! Rolifild dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rallare tries to roll over but Rolifild keeps him under control.

Rolifild is trying to work for a kimura but Rallare is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rallare wants to control but Rolifild is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolifild is pressing down on Rallare's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rallare is holding on for now.
Rallare is looking for a sweep. Rolifild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rallare is trying to control but can't.
Rolifild thows a huge punch but Rallare dodges it nicely.
Rolifild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rallare looks to land a left hand but Rolifild moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rallare scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rolifild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rallare throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Rallare.
A shot to the body from Rallare misses
and Rallare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rallare misses with a jab to the body
and Rolifild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Rolifild.

Rolifild clinches.
Rolifild goes for a takedown attempt but Rallare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rolifild throws a looping overhand right but Rallare ducks down to avoid it.
Rallare throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolifild.
Rolifild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rallare.
Rallare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rallare misses with an uppercut.
Rallare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare slips under a jab.
Rallare throws a jab when Rolifild was well out of range.
Rallare misses with a looping left.
Rallare thows a left - swing and a miss!

Rolifild rushes Rallare and presses him up against the cage.
Rolifild is working for takedown but Rallare is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolifild changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rallare fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rallare punishes Rolifild's body with a nice straight punch.
Rolifild is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rallare.

Rolifild 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rallare is trying to keep Rolifild in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leifi Rallare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rallare 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leifi Rallare!