PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestler Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokyo Sexwale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestler Guy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Guy
vs
Sexwale

220 cm
27
264 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

210 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestler Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tokyo Sexwale!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots for a takedown but Sexwale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy blocks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sexwale which made him look bad.
Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sexwale.
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sexwale sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestler Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexwale stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sexwale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sexwale is looking to clinch but Guy is avoiding it.
Guy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sexwale moves into the clinch.
Sexwale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sexwale with a knee to the head.

It looks like Wrestler Guy has been cut.
Guy looking for a takedown.
Sexwale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sexwale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guy's face.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Guy can't get the takedown.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
A knee to the head by Sexwale.
Sexwale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guy's face.
Sexwale lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sexwale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sexwale scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sexwale.
Sexwale with a knee to the head.
Sexwale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guy up against the cage.
Sexwale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sexwale stalling the fight.
Sexwale landing knees to the body.
Sexwale connects with a knee to the head.
Sexwale connects with a knee to the head.
Guy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sexwale has Guy pressed against the cage, preventing Guy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sexwale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.
Sexwale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guy has Sexwale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sexwale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sexwale working Guy over with knees to the body.
Sexwale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guy goes for a takedown attempt but Sexwale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sexwale pushes Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
Sexwale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sexwale is stalling here.
Sexwale landing knees to the body.
Guy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sexwale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexwale displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guy up against the cage.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants a takedown.
Sexwale is struggling to control the position.
Sexwale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sexwale scores with a knee to the head.
Sexwale stalling the fight.
Sexwale crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Guy has Sexwale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sexwale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sexwale effectively controlling the action here.
Guy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sexwale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sexwale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale with a knee to the head.
Guy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sexwale with a knee to the head.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sexwale stops a takedown attempt from Guy.
The referee calls for Sexwale to work.
Guy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Guy tries to score a body lock takedown but Sexwale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sexwale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sexwale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sexwale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexwale connects with a knee to the head.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sexwale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sexwale has Guy pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokyo Sexwale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestler Guy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sexwale throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Sexwale tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy misses with a takedown
and Sexwale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wrestler Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy dives in and grabs Sexwale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sexwale pushes down on Guy's head and hops out.
Guy with a poor takedown

and Sexwale counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestler Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexwale scores with a knee to the head.
Sexwale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sexwale crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Sexwale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tokyo Sexwale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexwale is stalling here.
Sexwale looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
Guy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sexwale tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy goes for a takedown attempt but Sexwale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
Guy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tokyo Sexwale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sexwale closes the distance and clinches.
Guy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sexwale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wrestler Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sexwale pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Guy gets tackled into the cage by Sexwale. Sexwale maintains the clinch.
Sexwale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sexwale landing knees to the body.
Sexwale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sexwale lands a knee to the body.
Sexwale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guy.
Sexwale leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sexwale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexwale crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sexwale stalling against the cage.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sexwale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sexwale is stalling here.
Sexwale misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sexwale tries to land a knee to the head but Guy blocks with his arms.
Sexwale taking a breather.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sexwale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guy is trying to drag Sexwale to the mat but Sexwale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale landing knees to the head.
Sexwale working Guy over with knees to the body.
Guy tries for a takedown but Sexwale manages to get underhooks.
Sexwale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sexwale tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Sexwale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sexwale prevents it.
Guy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sexwale is pushing Guy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sexwale tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sexwale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexwale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Sexwale trying to land knees to the body.
Sexwale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four 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.
Sexwale misses with a knee to the head.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Sexwale.
Guy tries to score a body lock takedown but Sexwale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sexwale scores a nice knee to the body.
Sexwale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sexwale.
A knee to the head by Sexwale.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Sexwale.
Sexwale landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guy tries to break the clinch but Sexwale is controlling the position.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sexwale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Sexwale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guy blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sexwale prevents the takedown attempt.
Sexwale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Guy has Sexwale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sexwale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sexwale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tokyo Sexwale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wrestler Guy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Sexwale as Guy shoots in.
Guy shoots and misses
and Sexwale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guy's knee momentarily.

Sexwale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sexwale misses with some punches.
Sexwale lands a nice knee to the body.
Sexwale with a knee to the head.
Sexwale scores a nice knee to the body.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Sexwale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestler Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexwale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guy is working for takedown but Sexwale is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sexwale continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Sexwale.
Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sexwale prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sexwale obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Sexwale.
Sexwale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sexwale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sexwale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sexwale looking to slow down the pace here.
Sexwale stops a takedown attempt from Guy.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sexwale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sexwale obliges.
Sexwale controlling the action here for a moment.
Sexwale lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy has Sexwale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sexwale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sexwale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sexwale lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.
Sexwale lands a nice knee to the body.
Guy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexwale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sexwale prevents it.
Sexwale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guy's face.
Sexwale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sexwale is pressed up against the cage. Guy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sexwale down to the mat. Sexwale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy has his takedown stuffed

and Sexwale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sexwale manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sexwale fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sexwale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sexwale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Guy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sexwale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tokyo Sexwale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sexwale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sexwale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Guy tries to score a body lock takedown but Sexwale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sexwale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sexwale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sexwale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sexwale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sexwale lands a knee to the head.
Wrestler Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexwale is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tokyo Sexwale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sexwale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokyo Sexwale!