PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Om Nom Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Stalhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalhandske is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jean Sibelius - Finlandia. Om Nom Nom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Nom Nom
vs
Stalhandske

200 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
218 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Nordic Nutrition (160 Recovery $150)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Om Nom Nom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torsten Stalhandske!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalhandske connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalhandske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nom Nom checks it well.
Nom Nom throws a jab when Stalhandske was well out of range.
Stalhandske is looking to chop away at Nom Nom's legs.
Nom Nom blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nom Nom blocks the leg kick.
Nom Nom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nom Nom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalhandske. Stalhandske obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalhandske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nom Nom.
Stalhandske misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Nom Nom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nom Nom.
Nom Nom misses with an uppercut.
Nom Nom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalhandske.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalhandske.
Stalhandske throws a leg kick but Nom Nom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stalhandske tries to score with a low kick but Nom Nom moves his leg out of the way.
Nom Nom throws a series of punches but Stalhandske avoids them all with ease.

Nom Nom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nom Nom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nom Nom 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.
Stalhandske struggling a bit here.
Stalhandske gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stalhandske trying to hold on to Nom Nom's head to control him but Nom Nom postures up.
Nom Nom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two 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.
Nom Nom trying to mount his opponent but Stalhandske defends it.
Stalhandske tries to get to full guard but Nom Nom has control of the leg.
Stalhandske is looking to control Nom Nom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stalhandske avoid being mounted?
Stalhandske tries to roll over but Nom Nom keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske is holding on to half guard well.
Stalhandske blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nom Nom.
Stalhandske keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Torsten Stalhandske hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nom Nom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalhandske tries to bum rush Nom Nom with a series of wild strikes but Nom Nom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nom Nom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torsten Stalhandske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nom Nom misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nom Nom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalhandske.

Nom Nom has closed the distance and engaged Stalhandske in a clinch.
Stalhandske looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nom Nom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nom Nom prevents a body shot from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske misses with an elbow strike.

Nom Nom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalhandske takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nom Nom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nom Nom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stalhandske defends it nicely.
Stalhandske lands a front kick.
Nom Nom throws out a loose jab but Stalhandske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Stalhandske.
Stalhandske scores with a leg kick.
Nom Nom throws a jab when Stalhandske was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stalhandske, right into the meat.
Stalhandske lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nom Nom backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torsten Stalhandske dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stalhandske throws a right hand that Nom Nom ducks under and follows up with a left that Nom Nom also avoids with ease.
Stalhandske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stalhandske throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nom Nom.
Nom Nom throws the left hand but Stalhandske avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalhandske.
Stalhandske misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalhandske.
Stalhandske feints and then cracks Nom Nom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nom Nom down.
Stalhandske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nom Nom.
Torsten Stalhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalhandske misses with a shot to the body
and Nom Nom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalhandske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalhandske throws a head kick that misses.
Nom Nom digs a good hook to Stalhandske's body.
Stalhandske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nom Nom's sensitive parts.
Nom Nom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalhandske cracks the inside of Nom Nom's front leg.
Stalhandske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nom Nom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nom Nom moves away from the strike by Stalhandske.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalhandske motions for Nom Nom to come forward. Stalhandske throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nom Nom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalhandske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nom Nom blocks a low kick nicely.
Nom Nom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stalhandske, right into the meat.
Stalhandske cracks a nice hook into Nom Nom's ribs.
Nom Nom misses with a double jab.
Nom Nom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalhandske connects with a crisp jab.
Nom Nom ducks under a wild hook from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske catches Nom Nom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stalhandske thumps Nom Nom with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nom Nom.
Nice defenses there by Stalhandske.
Nom Nom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stalhandske throws a sloppy head kick and Nom Nom moves out of range easily.
Stalhandske misses with a low kick as Nom Nom jumps back.
Nom Nom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalhandske manages to avoid it.
Stalhandske throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Stalhandske lands but Nom Nom takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalhandske.
Stalhandske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nom Nom is out of range and Stalhandske settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalhandske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalhandske scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalhandske lands a nice hook to Nom Nom's body. Nom Nom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Stalhandske tenderised Nom Nom's leg. Nom Nom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stalhandske lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalhandske lands with a hook. Nom Nom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nom Nom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalhandske can pounce on him.
Stalhandske connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalhandske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nom Nom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalhandske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nom Nom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stalhandske throws a hook but Nom Nom blocks it.
Stalhandske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske lands with an overhand left.
Stalhandske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nom Nom ducks under a wild hook from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stalhandske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalhandske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalhandske connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalhandske feints and then cracks Nom Nom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nom Nom down.
Stalhandske scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stalhandske.
Decent striking displayed by Stalhandske there.
Stalhandske with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stalhandske, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalhandske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stalhandske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nom Nom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalhandske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalhandske moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stalhandske connects with an inside leg kick.
Torsten Stalhandske seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalhandske is looking to slow Nom Nom down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalhandske throws a front kick that sends Nom Nom stumbling back into the cage.
Stalhandske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalhandske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nom Nom moves out of range as Stalhandske throws a body kick.
Stalhandske connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalhandske lands a nice shot that snaps Nom Nom's head back.
Nom Nom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stalhandske throws a leg kick which misses Nom Nom's front leg but catches the back leg as Nom Nom tries to avoid it.
Stalhandske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalhandske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalhandske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nom Nom moves away.
Nom Nom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske tests Nom Nom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torsten Stalhandske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body kick there by Stalhandske.
Stalhandske throws a front kick aimed at Nom Nom's knee but Nom Nom avoids it well.
Nom Nom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalhandske. Stalhandske obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalhandske lunges at Nom Nom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nom Nom's hand.
Nom Nom avoids a kick to the body.
Stalhandske connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stalhandske lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nom Nom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nom Nom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalhandske keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nom Nom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalhandske can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stalhandske.
Stalhandske darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalhandske.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalhandske. That's going to slow Nom Nom down.
Nom Nom misses with a wild body shot.
Stalhandske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nom Nom's sensitive parts.
Nom Nom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalhandske.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalhandske throws a head kick but Nom Nom moves out of range.
Stalhandske looks to score with a jab to the body but Nom Nom is just out of range.
Stalhandske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stalhandske thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nom Nom if he has to take too many more of those.
Nom Nom avoids the body shot from Stalhandske.
Nom Nom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stalhandske throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nom Nom's head.
Stalhandske scores with a one two! Nom Nom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nom Nom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Stalhandske finds it's target.
Stalhandske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nom Nom's sensitive parts.
Stalhandske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalhandske throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalhandske moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Stalhandske.
Nom Nom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stalhandske.
Nom Nom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske throws a head kick but Nom Nom moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nom Nom avoids the body shot from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalhandske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nom Nom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stalhandske stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalhandske stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stalhandske wants it to stay on the feet.
Stalhandske cracks Nom Nom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stalhandske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stalhandske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stalhandske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalhandske cracks Nom Nom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stalhandske rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nom Nom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stalhandske slips a straight right by Nom Nom.
Stalhandske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nom Nom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalhandske just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalhandske lands a right hook to the body.
Stalhandske lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nom Nom on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stalhandske.
Stalhandske feints and then cracks Nom Nom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nom Nom down.
Nom Nom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stalhandske finds it's way round the side to connect with Nom Nom's head.
Stalhandske scores with a jab. Nom Nom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalhandske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Stalhandske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Om Nom Nom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalhandske cracks the inside of Nom Nom's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalhandske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nom Nom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stalhandske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nom Nom takes one to the side of the head.
Stalhandske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nom Nom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalhandske throws a head kick that misses.
Nom Nom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stalhandske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stalhandske thumps Nom Nom with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske digs a good body shot into Nom Nom's ribs.
Stalhandske punishes Nom Nom's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stalhandske.
Stalhandske throws a leg kick which misses Nom Nom's front leg but catches the back leg as Nom Nom tries to avoid it.
Stalhandske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nom Nom on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalhandske.
Stalhandske throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalhandske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stalhandske 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.
Stalhandske lands with a hook. Nom Nom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalhandske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nom Nom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalhandske lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Om Nom Nom has been cut.
Nom Nom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torsten Stalhandske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalhandske throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torsten Stalhandske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stalhandske 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torsten Stalhandske!