PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. 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.

Kuminauha
vs
Chinaski

198 cm
31
240 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

199 cm
21
288 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Perkele!

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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Chinaski as Kuminauha shoots in.
Kuminauha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chinaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Kuminauha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chinaski cracks Kuminauha with an open hand slap.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown
and Chinaski counters with a straight right hand.
Chinaski lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chinaski slips under a jab.
Chinaski takes a swing at Kuminauha's ribcage but misses.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chinaski sprawls well. Chinaski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuminauha gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Chinaski. Beautiful body shot.
Chinaski loads up on a big right hand but Kuminauha slips the punch.

Chinaski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuminauha napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chinaski trying to control the position but Kuminauha is working away.
Kuminauha tries to improve position but can't.
Chinaski working the body and head with strikes.
Kuminauha manages to get back to half guard.

Kuminauha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chinaski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuminauha manages to get to full guard.
Kuminauha trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kuminauha looking for a triangle here. Chinaski is fighting it but it looks tight! Kuminauha pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chinaski is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rubert Kuminauha!