PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake McWrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donkerello Punchistan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McWrestle
vs
Punchistan

195 cm
28
283 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McWrestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donkerello Punchistan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestle circles away from the clinch attempt

and McWrestle counters with a single leg into guard. Punchistan didn't expect that.
McWrestle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Punchistan has his feet on McWrestle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Punchistan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McWrestle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Punchistan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punchistan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Punchistan is trying to drag McWrestle to the mat but McWrestle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McWrestle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

McWrestle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punchistan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punchistan wants it to stay on the feet.
Punchistan moves to clinch but McWrestle breaks away

and McWrestle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McWrestle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

McWrestle gets to his feet. Punchistan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Punchistan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punchistan darts in trying to clinch

and McWrestle counters with a single leg into guard. Punchistan didn't expect that.
Punchistan wants to stand up but McWrestle is controlling him.
McWrestle 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.
Punchistan controls McWrestle momentarily but McWrestle frees himself.

McWrestle stands up from Punchistan's guard - McWrestle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Punchistan closes the distance but McWrestle moves to the side

so McWrestle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestle won't allow Punchistan to get back to his feet.

Punchistan is working an open guard so McWrestle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McWrestle fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake McWrestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWrestle is breathing heavily.
McWrestle circles away from the clinch attempt

so McWrestle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McWrestle stops Punchistan from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McWrestle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McWrestle stops Punchistan from standing up.

McWrestle stands up from Punchistan's guard - McWrestle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donkerello Punchistan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestle misses with a head kick.
Donkerello Punchistan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McWrestle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Punchistan to the mat! Punchistan manages to get full guard.
Punchistan wants to get back to his feet but McWrestle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

McWrestle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McWrestle circles away from the clinch attempt

and McWrestle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McWrestle working Punchistan over with strikes.
Punchistan wants to get back to his feet.
McWrestle stalling.

McWrestle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McWrestle controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestle prevents Punchistan from standing back up.
McWrestle not doing much here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Blake McWrestle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McWrestle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWrestle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punchistan swivels and escapes.
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!
Punchistan darts in trying to clinch

and McWrestle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Punchistan's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake McWrestle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Punchistan closes the distance looking to clinch

and McWrestle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McWrestle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punchistan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

McWrestle stands and steps away. Punchistan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

McWrestle feints and as Punchistan raises his hands in defense, McWrestle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

McWrestle stands up and waves to Punchistan to follow him.

McWrestle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestle wants to pass to mount but Punchistan is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchistan wants to get back to his feet.

McWrestle stands up and beckons Punchistan to join him on the feet.
McWrestle circles away from the clinch attempt

and McWrestle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punchistan's guard.
Punchistan being controlled here, momentarily.
Punchistan seems keen to control McWrestle's posture.
McWrestle controlling from the top position.

McWrestle stands up and waves to Punchistan to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchistan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and McWrestle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
McWrestle trying to control but Punchistan is working from the bottom.
Punchistan wants to stand but McWrestle is controlling the position.
McWrestle 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWrestle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Punchistan for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Blake McWrestle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Punchistan wants to clinch but McWrestle slips to the side

and McWrestle counters with a single leg into guard. Punchistan didn't expect that.
McWrestle trying to control but Punchistan is working from the bottom.

McWrestle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Punchistan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Punchistan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Punchistan!
McWrestle tries to escape but Punchistan is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Punchistan crashes against the mat.
McWrestle parries the strikes from Punchistan easily there. Punchistan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McWrestle to escape.
McWrestle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Punchistan wants to pass to mount but McWrestle is defending the position.
McWrestle is pressing down on Punchistan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Punchistan stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestle.
Punchistan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWrestle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punchistan.
McWrestle has his hands on Punchistan's head, controlling the position.

That's four 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.
Punchistan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McWrestle is proving hard to escape from.
McWrestle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchistan can do to turn this around?
McWrestle wants to sweep but no luck.

McWrestle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Punchistan darts in trying to clinch

and McWrestle counters by moving into the clinch.
Punchistan tries to circle away but McWrestle has him pinned against the cage.
McWrestle blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWrestle.
Punchistan has a couple of punches blocked by McWrestle.
Punchistan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake McWrestle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Punchistan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and McWrestle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

McWrestle escapes and gets back to his feet.
Punchistan darts in trying to clinch

and McWrestle counters with a shoot takedown. Punchistan fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestle won't allow Punchistan to get back to his feet.
McWrestle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punchistan wants to stand up but McWrestle is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McWrestle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Punchistan enables McWrestle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Punchistan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

McWrestle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Punchistan, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchistan closes the distance looking to clinch

and McWrestle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Punchistan's guard now.
Punchistan is looking to stand up but McWrestle isn't so interested in that idea.
Punchistan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McWrestle controls the pace.
Punchistan wants to stand up but McWrestle is controlling him.

McWrestle stands and steps away. Punchistan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Punchistan tries to clinch up

and McWrestle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punchistan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

McWrestle gets to his feet - Punchistan follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchistan tries to clinch but McWrestle moves away

and McWrestle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Punchistan!
McWrestle controlling the position easily from mount.
McWrestle won't let Punchistan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McWrestle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

McWrestle is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McWrestle circles away from the clinch attempt

and McWrestle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punchistan's guard.
McWrestle scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchistan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McWrestle is controlling him.

McWrestle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

McWrestle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Punchistan's guard.

McWrestle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Punchistan, up you get!
Punchistan tries to clinch up

and McWrestle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punchistan's guard.
McWrestle connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestle wants to control from the top but Punchistan keeps moving.
McWrestle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Punchistan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McWrestle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McWrestle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Punchistan wants to clinch but McWrestle slips to the side

and McWrestle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Punchistan won't be happy with that.
McWrestle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Punchistan's legs.
Punchistan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McWrestle is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWrestle just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake McWrestle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McWrestle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake McWrestle!