PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rual Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Sonninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferdinand comes to the cage accompanied by Fluorecent Adolecent. Kaarlo Sonninen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferdinand
vs
Sonninen

184 cm
31
199 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

182 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rual Ferdinand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaarlo Sonninen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Kaarlo Sonninen has been cut.

Ferdinand forces Sonninen back against the cage and clinches.
Ferdinand pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonninen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferdinand tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonninen avoids the damage to the body.
Ferdinand lands an uppercut.
Sonninen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sonninen wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferdinand won't allow it.
Sonninen tries to work over Ferdinand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonninen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferdinand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferdinand lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonninen backwards.
Ferdinand misses with a body punch.
Sonninen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand trying to land knees to the body.
Sonninen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand misses with a knee strike.
Ferdinand keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonninen's efforts to push away.
Ferdinand scores with a shot to the side of Sonninen's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sonninen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sonninen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferdinand's brow.
Ferdinand misses with a knee to the head.
Sonninen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferdinand has him pressed against the cage.
Ferdinand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sonninen backwards.

Sonninen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferdinand throws a combination. Sonninen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sonninen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sonninen does it's job there.
Sonninen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferdinand doesn't seem bothered though.
Rual Ferdinand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonninen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonninen throws a nice looking combination but Ferdinand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferdinand doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonninen circles away.
Sonninen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sonninen blocks the body kick.
Ferdinand tries to clinch there but Sonninen circles away.
Sonninen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferdinand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Sonninen drives through with a takedown into Ferdinand's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonninen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonninen throws a strike but Ferdinand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sonninen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sonninen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sonninen trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand stopping the sweep attempt from Sonninen.

Kaarlo Sonninen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sonninen fails with the takedown.
Ferdinand tries to clinch there but Sonninen circles away.
Sonninen tries to bum rush Ferdinand with a series of wild strikes but Ferdinand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonninen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferdinand is fending him off so far but Sonninen persists. Nope, Ferdinand circles away and we're back to standing.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaarlo Sonninen.
Ferdinand tries to clinch up.
Ferdinand moves in looking to clinch but Sonninen pushes him off.
Ferdinand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferdinand throws a nice looking combination but Sonninen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonninen throws a series of punches but Ferdinand avoids them all with ease.
Sonninen misses with a double jab.

Sonninen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sonninen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdinand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonninen on the ground.
Sonninen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonninen wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonninen throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rual Ferdinand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Sonninen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ferdinand moves in looking to clinch but Sonninen pushes him off.
Ferdinand dodges the punch combination from Sonninen.
Ferdinand moves in looking to clinch but Sonninen pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonninen.
Rual Ferdinand is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonninen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonninen looks to land a combination but Ferdinand avoids it well.
Sonninen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferdinand misses with a two punch combination.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but Sonninen is having none of it.
Sonninen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferdinand.
Sonninen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferdinand avoids it really well and circles away.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaarlo Sonninen.
Sonninen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferdinand is fending him off so far but Sonninen persists. Nope, Ferdinand circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferdinand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferdinand tries to clinch there but Sonninen circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand tries to bum rush Sonninen with a series of wild strikes but Sonninen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonninen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonninen circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonninen.
Rual Ferdinand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Ferdinand does no damage.
Sonninen misses with the combination.
Ferdinand tries to clinch up.
Ferdinand tries to clinch there but Sonninen circles away.
Sonninen takes a swing at Ferdinand's ribcage but misses.
Ferdinand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ferdinand.
Sonninen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferdinand counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferdinand misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonninen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferdinand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonninen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sonninen misses with a few strikes there.
Ferdinand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonninen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferdinand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonninen is breathing heavily.
Ferdinand throws a nice looking combination but Sonninen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferdinand fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ferdinand gets caught napping as Sonninen dives in and scores a takedown. Ferdinand manages to retain guard.
Sonninen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonninen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferdinand is keeping the position for now.
Sonninen throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonninen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdinand keeping full guard, as Sonninen tries to pass.
Sonninen wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Ferdinand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferdinand tries to get out of the position.

Kaarlo Sonninen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ferdinand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonninen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ferdinand moves into the clinch.
Ferdinand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferdinand throws a knee to the head but misses.

Sonninen manages to break the clinch.
Sonninen tries to bum rush Ferdinand with a series of wild strikes but Ferdinand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonninen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferdinand rather than just go for the knockout.
Sonninen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferdinand dodges the punch combination from Sonninen.
Sonninen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferdinand misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonninen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferdinand as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferdinand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sonninen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rual Ferdinand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaarlo Sonninen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sonninen throws a right hand that Ferdinand ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferdinand also avoids with ease.
Ferdinand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonninen.
Ferdinand tries to clinch up but Sonninen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonninen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferdinand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferdinand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonninen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferdinand manages to avoid it.
Sonninen slips under a jab from Ferdinand.
Sonninen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sonninen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferdinand doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonninen circles away.
Sonninen shoots in but no luck this time.
Rual Ferdinand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaarlo Sonninen.
Ferdinand throws a right and a left that Sonninen avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but Sonninen is having none of it.
Sonninen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferdinand doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonninen circles away.
Ferdinand tries to clinch there but Sonninen circles away.
Sonninen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferdinand tries to avoid it but Sonninen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferdinand to the ground. Ferdinand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sonninen takes a kick to the side of the head.

That has opened up Kaarlo Sonninen's cut even more.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but Sonninen moves out of range.
Sonninen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonninen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferdinand as he avoids it easily.
Ferdinand lands with a kick to the temple. Sonninen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Sonninen misses.
Ferdinand tries to clinch but Sonninen moves out of range.
Ferdinand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sonninen circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Sonninen does no damage.
Sonninen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferdinand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferdinand thows a body kick. Sonninen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferdinand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sonninen on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonninen.
Rual Ferdinand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand throws a sloppy head kick and Sonninen moves out of range easily.

Ferdinand moves into the clinch.
Ferdinand lands a nice elbow.
Ferdinand keeps control of Sonninen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ferdinand blocks an elbow strike from Sonninen.
Sonninen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferdinand obliges.
Ferdinand working Sonninen over with knees to the body.
Ferdinand lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferdinand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferdinand trying to land knees to the body.
Ferdinand works on Sonninen's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonninen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferdinand backwards.
Rual Ferdinand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sonninen tries to stall but Ferdinand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Kaarlo Sonninen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand works on Sonninen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferdinand scores with a hook to the body.
Ferdinand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonninen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Sonninen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferdinand avoiding damage as Sonninen throws knees to the body.
Ferdinand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferdinand connects with a knee to the head.
Ferdinand scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ferdinand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonninen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ferdinand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Kaarlo Sonninen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sonninen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sonninen trying to stall but Ferdinand improves his position.
Ferdinand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferdinand works on Sonninen's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonninen is looking to control Ferdinand's arms but Ferdinand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sonninen has his back to the cage.
Ferdinand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferdinand tries to throw a body punch but Sonninen avoids it by throwing Ferdinand back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferdinand.
Ferdinand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonninen's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaarlo Sonninen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rual Ferdinand!