PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakharo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rakharo Ko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pummel
vs
Ko

180 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
28
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rakharo Ko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pummel jabs at Ko's body.

Ko clinches up with Pummel and pushes him back against the cage.
Ko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pummel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ko stalling in the clinch but Pummel improves position.
Ko working Pummel over with knees to the body.
Pummel has had enough of the clinch but Ko keeps him there for the moment.
Ko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko trying to stall but Pummel improves his position.
Ko blocking some punches.
Pummel has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pummel is trying to push Ko away but Ko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pummel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pummel misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko taking a breather.
Ko looking to slow down the pace here.
Pummel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pummel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Pummel.
Ko tries to land a knee to the head but Pummel blocks with his arms.
Ko lands an elbow that stopped Pummel in his tracks for a moment.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ko looking to stall.
Pummel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rakharo Ko.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
Ko tries to clinch up.
Pummel tries to bum rush Ko with a series of wild strikes but Ko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pummel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pummel throws a shot from downtown. Ko moves away and avoids it.
Pummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Pummel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pummel loads up on a big right hand but Ko slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a right hand that Ko ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko also avoids with ease.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pummel misses with an uppercut.
Ko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko wants to clinch.
Pummel tries a head kick but it misses.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakharo Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pummel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
A punch combination from Pummel misses.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko darts in trying to clinch
and Pummel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel misses with a series of wild punches.
Pummel throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko.
Ko wants to clinch up but Pummel keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pummel counters with a one-two to the body.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
Pummel scores with a jab.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko tries to clinch up
and Pummel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rakharo Ko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel counters with a left and a right that stings Ko.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
A lazy left from Pummel finds it's target.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Pummel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pummel.
Pummel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ko circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko staying out of range there.
Pummel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pummel swinging wildly here.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko is looking to clinch.
Rakharo Ko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko wants to clinch.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Pummel both land. Nice combination.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Pummel misses with a series of wild punches.
Ko tries to clinch
and Pummel counters with a right hand to the body.
Pummel thows a body shot but no joy.
Ko is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Pummel scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with the combination.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pummel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ko pushes Pummel up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pummel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko controls his hands.
Ko lands an elbow just above Pummel 's eye.
Pummel is trying to break the clinch but Ko has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ko slows down the pace here.
Rakharo Ko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pummel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ko avoids it.
Ko has Pummel pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel avoiding damage as Ko throws knees to the body.
Ko looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rakharo Ko.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Pummel looks to throw the jab but Ko is out of range.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
Ko tries to clinch up but Pummel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with a hook. Ko ducked under it nicely.
Pummel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
Pummel tests Ko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko moves away.
Pummel misses with a few strikes there.
Pummel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pummel scores with a nice head shot.
Ko wants to clinch
enabling Pummel to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keke Pummel 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pummel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ko wants to clinch but Pummel slips to the side
letting Pummel counter with a right hand.
Pummel throws a lazy right hand but Ko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Pummel.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Pummel misses with a straight right.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Pummel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pummel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko.
Ko darts in trying to clinch
and Pummel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
Pummel throws a hook to the side of Ko's head but Ko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko tries to clinch up
and Pummel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko tries to clinch up but Pummel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko wants to clinch but Pummel slips to the side
and Pummel counters with a left and a right that stings Ko.
Pummel misses with a looping right.
Ko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pummel counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Pummel. Those never looked like landing.
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pummel lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a sloppy head kick and Ko moves out of range easily.
Pummel fails to land with a series of punches.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pummel.
Pummel lands a slapping body shot.
Ko wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko wants to clinch
and Pummel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pummel swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pummel keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ko moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
Ko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko closes the distance but Pummel moves to the side
and Pummel counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a hook but Ko avoids it easily.
Pummel misses with a looping right.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pummel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pummel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pummel misses with a wild combination.
Ko tries to clinch there but Pummel circles away.
Ko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pummel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko slips a jab and a cross from Pummel.
Ko closes the distance but Pummel moves to the side
and Pummel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses the jab.
Ko tries to clinch up but Pummel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch but Pummel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Ko is looking to clinch.
Ko moves away from the strike by Pummel.
Pummel throws a body punch but Ko moves out of range.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko is just out of range.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pummel.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ko defending well as Pummel loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko closes the distance but Pummel moves to the side
and Pummel counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ko looks to clinch
and Pummel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pummel fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keke Pummel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pummel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Pummel!