PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Redblack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redblack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lumberjack Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kyronviita
vs
Redblack

177 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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KAISER

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jussi Kyronviita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Monty Redblack!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redblack throws a sloppy head kick and Kyronviita moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redblack misses with some punches.
Redblack trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Redblack.
Kyronviita stalling in the clinch but Redblack improves position.
Redblack working aggressively here.
Redblack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redblack scores a nice knee to the body.
Redblack being controlled against the cage.
Kyronviita is trying to break the clinch but Redblack has him pressed against the cage.
Redblack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redblack.
Kyronviita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyronviita lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redblack backwards.

It looks like Monty Redblack has been cut.
Kyronviita is looking to break free of the clinch but Redblack has double underhooks.
Kyronviita trying to stall but Redblack improves his position.
Kyronviita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita misses with some punches.
Redblack blocks an uppercut.

Kyronviita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Redblack closes the distance and pushes Kyronviita back into the cage.
Kyronviita stalls.
Redblack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyronviitas head.
Kyronviita changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redblack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyronviita throws a right hand that misses
and Redblack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kyronviita thinking.
Kyronviita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Redblack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redblack.
Kyronviita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redblack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyronviita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redblack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyronviita tries to break the clinch but Redblack is controlling the position.
Kyronviita misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyronviita misses with a body punch.
Redblack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kyronviita is trying to drag Redblack to the mat but Redblack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kyronviita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Redblack.
Kyronviita blocks the elbow strike.
Redblack has a couple of punches blocked by Kyronviita.
Kyronviita avoids a wild elbow strike from Redblack.
Kyronviita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kyronviita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redblack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redblack moves out of range of the body kick from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita throws a combination that misses
and Redblack counters with an outside leg kick.
Kyronviita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redblack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyronviita is breathing heavily.
Kyronviita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kyronviita pushes Redblack up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyronviita tries to break free but Redblack pushes him back against the cage.
Kyronviita looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita tries to break free but Redblack pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kyronviita is trying to break the clinch but Redblack is controlling him.
Kyronviita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redblack gets through Kyronviita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyronviita working aggressively here.
Kyronviita stalling.
Kyronviita is trying to force a seperation but Redblack has the dominant position.
Redblack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyronviita backwards.
Kyronviita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redblack has him pressed against the cage.
Kyronviita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redblack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyronviita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kyronviita stalling in the clinch but Redblack improves position.
Redblack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kyronviita backwards.
Redblack misses with the head strike.
Redblack lands an elbow just above Kyronviita 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redblack.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita trying to stall but Redblack improves his position.
Redblack scores with a hook to the body.
Kyronviita is trying to drag Redblack to the mat but Redblack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Redblack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyronviita has Redblack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redblack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Redblack throws an elbow but misses.
Kyronviita takes an elbow to the temple.
Kyronviita taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Redblack missing with knees to the body.
Kyronviita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Redblack as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redblack lands a body shot.
Redblack throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyronviita misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Redblack.
Redblack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redblack prevents the takedown attempt.
Redblack lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A left lands for Redblack.
Redblack scores with a nice strike.
Kyronviita takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Redblack blocks the leg kick.
Redblack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyronviita in his tracks.
Redblack lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Kyronviita misses.
Redblack swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Kyronviita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kyronviita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Redblack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redblack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kyronviita wants to control from the top but Redblack keeps moving.
Kyronviita throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redblack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyronviita is looking to work some ground and pound but Redblack has wrist control.
Kyronviita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kyronviita thows a big elbow that misses.
Kyronviita tries to free his leg and advance position but Redblack is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redblack keeping moving, preventing Kyronviita from controlling successfully.
Kyronviita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyronviita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyronviita is looking to work some ground and pound but Redblack has wrist control.
Kyronviita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyronviita 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jussi Kyronviita.

Kyronviita closes the distance and clinches.
Kyronviita has a couple of punches blocked by Redblack.
Kyronviita creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Redblack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redblack scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyronviita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Redblack.
Kyronviita changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redblack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyronviita misses with an uppercut. Redblack saw that one coming.
Kyronviita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redblack is looking to chop away at Kyronviita's legs.
Jussi Kyronviita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyronviita goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jussi Kyronviita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kyronviita rushes Redblack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Redblack.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redblack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redblack.
Monty Redblack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kyronviita has Redblack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redblack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyronviita tries to score a body lock takedown but Redblack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kyronviita. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Kyronviita to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Redblack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyronviita tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redblack lands with a light punch inside.
Redblack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redblack misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redblack.
Redblack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redblack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyronviita.
Redblack tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyronviita avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redblack keeps control of Kyronviita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Redblack lands an uppercut.
Redblack tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyronviita avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Redblack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monty Redblack's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kyronviita throws a sloppy head kick
and Redblack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyronviita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redblack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kyronviita thinking.
Kyronviita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Kyronviita instigates a clinch.
Redblack is leaning against Kyronviita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redblack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redblack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redblack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyronviita has a couple of punches blocked by Redblack.
Redblack cracks Kyronviita with a nice body shot.
Redblack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyronviita.
Redblack pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyronviita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Redblack.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redblack.
Redblack lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Redblack as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redblack works on Kyronviita's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyronviita is trying to drag Redblack to the mat but Redblack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyronviita swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redblack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyronviita avoids it.
Kyronviita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redblack prevents it.
Kyronviita dodges an elbow strike from Redblack.
Kyronviita takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kyronviita misses with an elbow over the top.
Kyronviita stalling in the clinch but Redblack improves position.
A short right from Redblack on the inside.
Redblack blocks an elbow strike from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kyronviita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Redblack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redblack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyronviita is defending well for now.
Redblack lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Redblack.
Kyronviita misses with a punch to the body.
Redblack lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redblack works on Kyronviita's body with a couple of short punches.
Redblack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Redblack.
Redblack lands a nice uppercut.
Redblack misses with an elbow strike.
Redblack missing with knees to the body.
Redblack trying to land knees to the body.
Redblack is pressed up against the cage. Kyronviita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redblack down to the mat. Redblack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kyronviita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redblack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redblack scores with a head kick. Kyronviita tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kyronviita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kyronviita sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Redblack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyronviita doesn't seem bothered though.

Redblack has Kyronviita up against the cage in a clinch.
Redblack is pressed up against the cage. Kyronviita has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redblack down to the mat. Redblack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Redblack forces Kyronviita back against the cage and clinches.
Jussi Kyronviita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redblack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redblack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyronviita manages to avoid it.
Redblack misses with a body kick.

Redblack moves into the clinch.
Redblack lands a shot to the body.
Kyronviita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redblack lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redblack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kyronviita's brow.
Redblack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redblack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyronviita is working Redblack over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Redblack.
A right handed body shot lands from Redblack.
Redblack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyronviita creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redblack is working Kyronviita over against the cage.
Monty Redblack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redblack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyronviita can't break the clinch.
Kyronviita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyronviita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redblack prevents it.
Redblack lands with a light punch inside.
Kyronviita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redblack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kyronviita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kyronviita throws a head punch that misses.
Kyronviita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Kyronviita would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyronviita seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Redblack is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kyronviita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Redblack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redblack 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Redblack!