PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha comes to the cage accompanied by Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. Machine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In The Morning. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kuminauha
vs
Machine

198 cm
31
240 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

191 cm
25
283 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 19 - 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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuminauha shoots in looking for a takedown but Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuminauha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuminauha.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuminauha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuminauha slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuminauha circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuminauha has his takedown stuffed
and Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Kuminauha has his takedown stuffed
and Machine counters with a nice body shot.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuminauha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuminauha walks into a straight right hand from Machine.

It looks like Rubert Kuminauha has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuminauha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuminauha is breathing heavily.
Machine throws a big shot that misses.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine takes a swing at Kuminauha's ribcage but misses.
Kuminauha ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Kuminauha tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily
letting Machine counter with a right hand.

Machine lands a big right hand that sends Kuminauha crashing to the mat! Machine stays standing though and waves Kuminauha back to his feet!

Kuminauha is rocked!
Kuminauha shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Kuminauha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Kuminauha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine throws the left hand but Kuminauha avoids the punch easily.
Kuminauha tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuminauha is defended easily by Machine.
Machine stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuminauha. Kuminauha gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Machine finds it's way through Kuminauha's defenses.
Kuminauha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuminauha.
Kuminauha shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Kuminauha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tests Kuminauha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuminauha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Machine throws out a powerful jab.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Machine does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuminauha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuminauha with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machine counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Kuminauha goes down! Will Kuminauha beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Oh Kuminauha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuminauha seems to have got his legs back now.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Kuminauha moved out of range nicely.
Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuminauha can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machine throws a body punch but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuminauha.

Kuminauha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machine's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuminauha wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuminauha is working hard here to advance position.
Kuminauha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuminauha wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuminauha!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubert Kuminauha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kuminauha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Kuminauha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machine throws a shot to the body.
Machine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Machine as Kuminauha shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuminauha shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smash Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuminauha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuminauha. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine works the jab nicely.
Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Kuminauha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machine throws a series of punches but Kuminauha avoids them all with ease.
Machine swings for the body but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuminauha thinking.
Machine lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha avoids the body shot from Machine.
Machine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machine duly obliges.
Machine scores with a jab. Kuminauha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machine weaves into range and cracks Kuminauha right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kuminauha goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Machine is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smash Machine!
A less than humble Smash Machine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.