PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Dakka
vs
Mouse

165 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mouse finds it's way through Dakka's defenses.
Dakka misses with a lunging right hand
and Mouse counters with a good low kick that Dakka was not able to check.
Mouse lands a leg kick that knocks Dakka off balance momentarily.
Dakka scores with a punch to the head.
Dakka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mouse counters with a big head kick but Dakka shrugs it off.
Mouse swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Mouse. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mouse.
Jab from Mouse.
A shot to the body from Mouse misses
and Dakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses.
Mouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dakka.
Mouse needs to keep his hands up - Dakka had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse looks for the body kick but Dakka saw that one coming.
Dakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mouse manages to avoid it.
Mouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Dakka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dakka checks a low kick from Mouse.
Dakka blocks a head kick by Mouse.
Mickey Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouse misses with a hook
and Dakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dakka doesn't seem bothered though.
Dakka lands a nice shot that snaps Mouse's head back.
Dakka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dakka counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a front kick aimed at Dakka's knee but Dakka avoids it well.
Dakka throws a right hand that Mouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Mouse also avoids with ease.
Mouse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mouse misses with a low kick.
Mouse tries a head kick but it misses.
Dakka blocks a head kick by Mouse.
Mouse tries to land a front kick but Dakka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mouse tries to land a front kick but Dakka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mouse misses with the body kick
and Dakka counters with a two punch combo.
Mouse throws a sloppy body shot
and Dakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mouse throws a head kick but Dakka moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses.
Dakka throws a leg kick
and Mouse makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dakka really felt that one!
Mouse throws a head kick that misses.
Dakka throws a combination. Mouse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dakka tries to bum rush Mouse with a series of wild strikes but Mouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouse misses with a head kick.
Dakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouse.
Mouse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mouse tries a low kick but Dakka avoids it.
Mouse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dakka takes a step back to recover.
Dakka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse scores with a sloppy right hand. Dakka should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Mouse is predictable there
and Dakka counters with a two punch combo.
Dakka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mouse counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Dakka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dakka counters with a left and a right that stings Mouse.
Dakka looks to land a right hand but Mouse moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mouse connects with a single shot there.
Mouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Dakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wazz Dakka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mouse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dakka is out of range.
Wazz Dakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dakka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mouse to counter with a crisp jab.
Mouse lands a nice looking body kick.
Mouse ducks under a wild hook from Dakka.
Mouse is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Mouse tenderised Dakka's leg. Dakka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mouse scores with a head kick.
Mouse scores with a leg kick.
Mouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dakka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Dakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouse misses with an uppercut
and Dakka counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouse throws a front kick aimed at Dakka's knee but Dakka avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mouse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dakka connects with a jab.

Dakka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dakka showed some decent athleticism there.

Dakka is working for a kimura but Mouse is defending it quite comfortably.
Dakka thows a huge punch but Mouse dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dakka wants to pass the guard but Mouse is defending well.
Dakka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dakka is looking to advance position but Mouse won't allow it.
Mouse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dakka won't allow Mouse to get back to his feet.
Dakka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dakka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse wants to stand up but Dakka is controlling him.
Dakka postures up in Mouse's guard and throws a big left but Mouse blocks it.
Dakka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dakka wants to control from the top but Mouse keeps moving.
Dakka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dakka throws and elbow that misses. Mouse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dakka's guard. Nice move by Mouse!

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

Dakka has his feet on Mouse's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Mouse.
Dakka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dakka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mouse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mouse lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Mouse misses its intended target.
Mouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Mouse misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mickey Mouse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mouse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dakka.
Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mouse looks to land a combination. Dakka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dakka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Dakka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dakka tries to score with a low kick but Mouse moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Dakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mouse pushes Dakka away with a front kick.
Mouse throws a nice looking combination but Dakka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dakka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mouse throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Mouse.
Mouse throws a low kick but Dakka moves out of range easily.
Mouse throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Dakka lands a nice hook to Mouse's body. Mouse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mickey Mouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mouse.
Mouse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mouse.
Dakka ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mouse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mouse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dakka on the side of the head.
Mouse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mouse slips a straight right by Dakka.
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Dakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dakka circles away quickly and effectively.
Mouse throws a push kick but Dakka slaps the foot to one side.
Dakka slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Dakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dakka blocks a head kick by Mouse.
Mouse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Dakka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dakka throws a right and a left that Mouse avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Mouse.
Mouse defending well as Dakka loads up on a big left hand.
Mouse misses with a leg kick
and Dakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dakka counters with a two punch combo.
Mouse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dakka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mouse throws a front kick that sends Dakka stumbling back into the cage.
Mouse throws a head kick but Dakka moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mouse wants to slow Dakka down by chopping away at his legs.
Mouse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mouse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dakka connects with a body shot that sends Mouse's belly button to the back.
Dakka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mouse misses with a combination
and Dakka counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dakka.
Mouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Dakka blocks the low kick.
Dakka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mouse throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Mouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mouse 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Mouse!