PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raivo Rape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Meth Addict is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lava Lava by Boys Noize. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rape
vs
The Meth Addict

170 cm
22
196 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

196 cm
22
194 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Rape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike The Meth Addict!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rape lands with a hook. The Meth Addict tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Meth Addict throws a hook to the side of Rape's head but Rape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Meth Addict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rape.
The Meth Addict misses with a straight right.
The Meth Addict scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Raivo Rape has been cut.
The Meth Addict looks to land a combination but Rape avoids it well.

Rape looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rape controlling from the top position.
Rape passes The Meth Addict's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rape uses his free foot to push down on The Meth Addict's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Meth Addict.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape throwing strikes here but The Meth Addict is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Meth Addict tries to lock up and control but Rape gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rape tries to control but The Meth Addict wriggling away.
The Meth Addict is looking to get to half guard.
Rape looking to finish with strikes here!
Rape has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Meth Addict is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rape can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Meth Addict is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rape has hold of The Meth Addict's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Meth Addict manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rape misses with a head shot.

Rape jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Meth Addict manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Meth Addict walks into a straight right hand from Rape.
The Meth Addict throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rape sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from The Meth Addict misses.
Nice shot by The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rape.
Rape slips a jab and a cross from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict misses with a series of wild punches.
The Meth Addict looks to land a combination but Rape avoids it well.
The Meth Addict misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Meth Addict tries to bum rush Rape with a series of wild strikes but Rape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from The Meth Addict does no damage.
Rape swings for the body but The Meth Addict moves out of range.

Rape shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Meth Addict can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rape wants to control from the top but The Meth Addict keeps moving.
Rape is really struggling to control The Meth Addict but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapeis looking to pass into half guard but The Meth Addict pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Meth Addict is in guard.

The Meth Addict stands up and waves to Rape to follow him.
Mike The Meth Addict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Meth Addict dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Meth Addict thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Meth Addict uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raivo Rape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raivo Rape's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Meth Addict throws a series of punches but Rape moves out of range.
The Meth Addict with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rape lands with a straight right. The Meth Addict didn't see that one coming.
Rape slips under a jab from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Meth Addict cracks Rape with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Meth Addict scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Meth Addict swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Rape looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rape is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Meth Addict is not content to let Rape control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Meth Addict is controlling Rape's trapped leg to prevent Rape from advancing to side control.
Rape trying to control the pace.
Rape thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Meth Addict's head.
Well, if Rape is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rape wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Meth Addict keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rape is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rape is trying to control. The Meth Addict wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Meth Addict tries to get to full guard but Rape has control of the leg.
Rape is pressing down on The Meth Addict's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Meth Addict is holding on for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rape avoids the body shot from The Meth Addict.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rape throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Meth Addict digs a good body shot into Rape's ribs.
The Meth Addict tries to bum rush Rape with a series of wild strikes but Rape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rape looks to land a combination but The Meth Addict avoids it well.
Rape looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Meth Addict is fending him off so far but Rape persists. Nope, The Meth Addict circles away and we're back to standing.
The Meth Addict throws a looping overhand right but Rape ducks down to avoid it.
The Meth Addict waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rape.
The Meth Addict misses with a combination

and Rape counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rape wants to control from the top but The Meth Addict keeps moving.
The Meth Addict is looking to stand up but Rape isn't so interested in that idea.

Rape has gone for a leg lock! The Meth Addict slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rape's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict wants to pass the guard but Rape is keeping the position.
Rape bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Meth Addict's guard.
The Meth Addict tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The Meth Addict has his feet on Rape's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Meth Addict is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rape.
The Meth Addict bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Meth Addict manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike The Meth Addict will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raivo Rape's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The Meth Addict cracks Rape with an open hand slap.
Raivo Rape is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by The Meth Addict there.
The Meth Addict wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rape defending well as The Meth Addict loads up on a big left hand.
Mike The Meth Addict seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Meth Addict throws out the jab.
The Meth Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Meth Addict lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Meth Addict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rape.
Rape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rape with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Meth Addict to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from The Meth Addict misses.

Rape closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Meth Addict did well to prevent Rape getting side control.
Rape missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rape seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Meth Addict does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rape wants to work for an arm triangle but The Meth Addict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rape trying to advance position but The Meth Addict counters by regaining guard.
Rape with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rape pushing down on The Meth Addict's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rape wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Meth Addict keeps working.
Rape content to control rather than advance.

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.
The Meth Addict wants to control but Rape is keeping busy.
Rape seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Rape there.
Rape trying to pass the guard but The Meth Addict defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rape is working for a submission of some sort.
Rape wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Meth Addict keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rape is working for a kimura but The Meth Addict is defending it quite comfortably.
Rape tries to pass to full mount but The Meth Addict defends it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike The Meth Addict comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Meth Addict 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

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