PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between From Beyond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Maki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harvester of Sorrow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beyond
vs
Maki

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, From Beyond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Maki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beyond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maki throws a head kick but Beyond moves out of range.
Beyond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Maki clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maki.
Beyond is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beyond's efforts to push away.
Maki landing knees to the body.
Maki controlling the action here for a moment.
Beyond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beyond throws an elbow but it misses.
Maki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like From Beyond has been cut.
Maki looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Maki drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maki kicks Beyond off and gets to his feet.

Maki lands a big head kick that sends Beyond tumbling to the mat! Maki takes a step backwards and waves Beyond back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Beyond is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Maki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Beyond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maki with a knee to the head.

From Beyond's cut is getting worse.

Maki drops Beyond with a big knee straight up the middle! Beyond is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Maki shoots in for a double leg but Beyond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Maki rushes Beyond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maki landing knees to the head.
Maki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beyond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beyond seems to have got his legs back now.
From Beyond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Maki.
Maki misses with a wild combination.
Kai Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Maki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beyond blocks a head kick by Maki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maki.

Beyond tries to keep at a distance but Maki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Maki jumps into guard, dragging Beyond to the mat.

Maki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Maki uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki throws a nice head kick!

Maki rushes Beyond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maki looking to throw knees to the head but Beyond is blocking nicely.
Beyond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beyond is trying to pull guard but Maki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maki avoids the elbow strike from Beyond, against the cage.
Maki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beyond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki throws a sloppy head kick and Beyond moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beyond leaves Maki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beyond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki tries to clinch but Beyond moves out of range.
Maki lands with a slapping head kick.

From Beyond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beyond.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beyond fails to pull guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beyond jumps guard but Maki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Maki.
Maki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on From Beyond's cut.
That's time! Beyond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maki cracks the inside of Beyond's front leg.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki tries to clinch but Beyond is having none of it.
A head kick from Maki lands but Beyond takes it in his stride.
Beyond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maki's head.

Maki gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Maki breaks from the clinch.
Beyond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maki at a distance.
Maki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beyond counters with a right hand to the body.
Maki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Beyond.
Horrible takedown by Maki or perhaps it was just good defense by Beyond which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beyond circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Beyond to counter with a crisp jab.

Maki has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beyond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maki lands a good knee to the midsection. Beyond won't want to take too many of those.
Maki is struggling to control the position.
Maki tries for a takedown but Beyond manages to get underhooks.
Maki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maki landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki has Beyond pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beyond looking for a takedown.
Maki wants to take the fight to the mat but Beyond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
From Beyond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Maki.
Maki connects with a knee to the head.

Maki gets control of Beyond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beyond manages to get himself to full guard.
Maki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Maki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beyond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Maki instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beyond tries to stall but Maki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Beyond blocks an elbow strike.
Maki looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maki throws an elbow but misses.
Maki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyond's face.

Jeez, From Beyond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maki landing knees to the body.
Maki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyond's face.

Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Beyond as Maki shoots in.
Beyond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
From Beyond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maki throws a head kick but Beyond moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki tries to clinch but Beyond is having none of it.
Maki looks to clinch
and Beyond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki misses with a takedown attempt - Beyond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Maki pushes Beyond up against the cage in a clinch.
Beyond lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
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!
Maki scores with a knee to the head.

Maki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beyond uses from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maki wriggles free and stands up.
Beyond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on From Beyond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Beyond takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beyond lands with a nice body punch.
Maki tries to clinch there but Beyond circles away.
Beyond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Maki throws a series of punches but Beyond avoids them all with ease.

Maki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beyond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Maki manages to pull guard.

Maki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beyond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maki connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Maki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beyond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki doesn't manage to clinch there - Beyond circles away.
From Beyond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maki is looking to clinch.
Beyond stuffs the takedown.
Maki tries to clinch there but Beyond circles away.
Beyond swinging wildly here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kai Maki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beyond is trying to force a seperation but Maki has the dominant position.
Maki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beyond's face.

Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beyond avoids the head kick by Maki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beyond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beyond avoids the head kick by Maki.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Beyond enables Maki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beyond manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
From Beyond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beyond is proving hard to escape from.
Beyond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maki.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki jumps guard but Beyond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
From Beyond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Maki.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beyond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maki tries a knee to the head but Beyond blocks it.
Beyond fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Beyond.

Maki has closed the distance and engaged Beyond in a clinch.
Beyond tries to pull guard but Maki won't allow it.
Beyond blocks the elbow strike.
Maki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beyond in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maki obliges.
Maki keeps control of Beyond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maki landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Maki.
Maki blocking some punches.
Kai Maki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beyond misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maki 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kai Maki!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kai Maki!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kai Maki!

Kai Maki wins by unanimous decision!