PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goro Utini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum has chosen Candy Paint - Ken Tuck as his entrance music. Max Imum acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Utini
vs
Imum

215 cm
27
194 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
186 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Utini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Imum.
Utini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Utini takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Utini.
Utini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That kick from Imum tenderised Utini's leg. Utini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Utini throws an overhand right that lands on Imum's shoulder, as Imum tries to avoid the shot.
Imum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Utini moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Imum - that will leave a mark!
Imum misses with a body shot.
Utini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Imum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Imum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Utini takes a swing at Imum's ribcage but misses.
Utini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Imum misses with a jab to the body
and Utini counters with a nice uppercut.
Utini throws a hook but Imum avoids it easily.
Utini looks to land a combination but Imum avoids it well.
Imum throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utini looks to land a combination but Imum avoids it well.
Imum lands a slapping body shot.
Utini takes one on the button.

It looks like Goro Utini has been cut.
Utini throws a one two combo.
Imum throws a big shot that misses.
Imum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Utini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imum checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Utini. Beautiful body shot.
Imum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utini was well out of range. Poor timing from Imum.
Some wild striking there from Utini.
Utini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Utini slips under a jab.
Utini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utini misses with a body shot.
A jab from Utini misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Imum. Utini shrugs it off though.
Utini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imum throws a hook but Utini avoids it easily.
Utini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Imum thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Utini misses.
Imum throws a front kick aimed at Utini's knee but Utini avoids it well.
Imum misses with a body shot.
Utini misses the shot to the body.
Imum misses with a jab to the body
and Utini counters with a one-two to the body.
Utini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Utini blocks a jab.
Imum misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum catches Utini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Utini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Imum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Utini.
Imum slips under a jab from Utini.
A slow jab from Imum misses its intended target.
Imum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Utini's hands.
Imum throws a body punch but Utini moves out of range.
Imum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Utini is out of range.
Utini lands an overhand right.
Imum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Utini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Utini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imum walks into a left hand.
Utini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Imum misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Utini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imum circles away quickly and effectively.
Imum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Utini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Utini misses with an uppercut. Imum saw that one coming.
Imum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Utini throws out the jab.
A jab from Utini misses.
Utini slaps away a takedown attempt from Imum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Utini needs to keep his hands up - Imum had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Utini as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Imum misses.
Imum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Imum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Goro Utini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Utini throws a right and a left that Imum avoids nicely.
Utini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imum.
Imum fails to land with a series of punches.
Utini scores with a hook to the body. Imum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Imum misses with a series of wild punches.
Max Imum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Utini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Imum.
Utini scores with a jab to the body.
Imum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Imum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Utini as he connects with a hook.
Utini thumps Imum with a low kick.
Imum misses with a body shot
and Imum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Utini swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Imum throws a sloppy head kick and Utini moves out of range easily.
Utini thuds his right hand into Imum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Utini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Imum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Imum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Utini rather than just go for the knockout.
Imum works Utini's body with a nice hook.
Imum scores with a sloppy right hand. Utini should have avoided that one.
Imum thows a body shot but no joy.
Imum takes one to the side of the head.
Utini throws a nice looking combination but Imum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Utini moves out of range of the strikes.
Imum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Utini.
Utini slips under a jab from Imum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imum thows a body shot but no joy.
Utini lands a jab.
Goro Utini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Imum checks a leg kick nicely.
Utini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Utini fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Imum.
Utini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Utini catches Imum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Imum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Imum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Utini misses with a few strikes there.
Imum ducks under a wild hook from Utini.
Imum blocks a jab.
Imum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Imum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Imum scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum shoots for a takedown but Utini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Imum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Utini.
Utini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Imum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Utini avoids the body shot from Imum.
Imum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Imum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Imum.
Imum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Imum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Utini jabs Imum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Utini throws a hook but Imum blocks it.
Utini works Imum's body with a nice hook.
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!
Imum looks to land a combination but Utini avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Imum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Utini connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Utini lands with a shot to the body.
Utini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Imum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Imum is breathing heavily.
Utini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Imum defending well as Utini loads up on a big left hand.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Imum dodges the punch combination from Utini.
Imum checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Imum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Utini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imum. Utini does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goro Utini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Goro Utini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Imum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Imum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Utini misses with a wild body shot.
Imum tries for a takedown but Utini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Utini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Imum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Utini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Utini's head backwards.

Imum has Utini up against the cage in a clinch.
Imum tries to land knees in the clinch but Utini avoids the damage to the body.
Utini pushes Imum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Utini prevents a body shot from Imum.
Utini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imum lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum scores a nice knee to the body.
Utini swings wildly with an uppercut but Imum uses good head movement to avoid it.

Utini manages to break the clinch.
Utini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Imum scores with a shot to the body.
Utini throws a low kick but Imum avoids it.
Imum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Utini swivels and escapes.
Utini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imum.
Imum scores with a sloppy right hand. Utini should have avoided that one.
Utini fails to land with a series of punches.
Imum misses the shot to the body.
Imum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Utini misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini lands a really nice looking cross but Imum seems unphased.
Imum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Utini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Utini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imum swings for the body but Utini moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Utini looks to land a left hand but Imum moved out of range nicely.
Utini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imum moves away.
Utini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imum.
Imum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Utini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Utini blocks the leg kick.
Utini misses the jab.
Utini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Utini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum misses with a body shot.
Utini slips under a jab from Imum.
Utini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Imum misses with a straight left.
A jab from Imum misses.
Imum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Utini tenderised Imum's leg. Imum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Imum throws out a loose jab but Utini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Imum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Imum finds it's way round the side to connect with Utini's head.
Utini throws a right hand that misses
and Imum counters with a head kick. That will keep Utini thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Imum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Utini misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imum moves forwards but Utini connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Imum dives in and scores a takedown into Utini's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Imum lands a couple of digs.
Imum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Imum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Utini is looking to improve his position.
Utini is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utini has hold of Imum's hands but Imum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Imum really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goro Utini's cut.
That's time! Utini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Utini swings for the body but Imum moves out of range.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Utini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imum.
Imum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Imum misses.
Imum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Utini looks to land a right hand but Imum moved out of range.
A big right from Utini misses.
Imum throws a head kick that misses.
Imum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Utini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utini throws a low kick but Imum moves out of range easily.
Imum throws a leg kick that is checked
and Utini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Imum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Utini.
Utini swings for the body but Imum moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum just misses with a punch to the body.
Imum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Utini.
A shot to the liver by Imum. Beautiful body shot.
Imum thows a body shot but no joy.
Utini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utini takes one to the chin there.
Imum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imum shoots in but Utini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Imum is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Imum misses with a lunging right hand
and Utini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imum throws a poor cross that misses
and Utini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Utini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Utini wants to slow Imum down by chopping away at his legs.
Imum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Utini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini cracks the inside of Imum's front leg.
Imum thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Imum throws a head kick but Utini moves out of range.
Utini lands a slapping body shot.
Utini scores with a jab. Imum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Utini swings for the body but Imum moves out of range.
Imum throws a jab when Utini was well out of range.
Utini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Utini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Utini duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from Utini.

Imum is rocked!
Imum swinging wildly here.
Utini looks to land a combination but Imum avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Utini. Beautiful body shot.
Utini misses with a low kick.
Utini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Imum moves out of range as Utini strikes.
Imum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Utini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imum. Utini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imum misses the shot to the body.
Utini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Utini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Utini doesn't seem bothered though.
Utini misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utini digs a good hook to Imum's body.
Imum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imum throws a looping overhand right but Utini ducks down to avoid it.
Imum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imum ducks right into an uppercut from Utini.
Imum slips a jab and a cross from Utini.
Imum looks to score with a jab to the body but Utini is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utini throws a right hand that Imum ducks under and follows up with a left that Imum also avoids with ease.
Imum throws a head kick that misses
and Utini counters with a right hand to the body.
Imum throws a lazy right hand but Utini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Utini.
Utini lands a nice hook to Imum's body. Imum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goro Utini had his way with Max Imum in that round.
The cut man is working on Goro Utini'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. 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.

Utini misses with a body shot.
Imum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Imum works Utini's body with a nice hook.
Imum throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Utini counter with a right hand.
Utini thows a body shot but no joy.
Imum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Utini moves away.
Utini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Imum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Utini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Imum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utini was well out of range. Poor timing from Imum.
Imum works Utini's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Utini misses.
Utini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Utini checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum shoots in for a takedown but Utini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Imum throws a lazy right hand but Utini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Utini misses with a double jab.
Imum tries to move into range but Utini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Imum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Utini misses the jab.
Imum walks into a stiff left hand from Utini.
Imum misses with a lunging right hand
and Imum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Imum is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Utini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Utini lands a jab to Imum's midsection.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Imum dodges the punch combination from Utini.
Nice defenses there by Utini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utini blocks a head kick by Imum.
Imum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Utini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Utini missing with a left hand there. Imum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Imum throws a hook but Utini avoids it easily.
Utini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Utini!
Imum is still on wobbly legs! Can Utini finish him?

Utini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Imum to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Imum stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Utini has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Imum manages to get his head free but now Utini has transitioned to an armbar! Imum grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Utini! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Goro Utini!
Goro Utini retains his middleweight title!
Goro Utini gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).