PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Karhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tero Karhula has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mcdonald
vs
Karhula

179 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Karhula!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhula lands a head shot.

Karhula drives through and clinches with Mcdonald against the cage.
Karhula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhula scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Ronald Mcdonald has been cut.
Karhula lands a left hand.
Karhula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Karhula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.

Karhula breaks from the clinch.
Karhula looks for the body kick but Mcdonald saw that one coming.
Mcdonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcdonald tries to clinch but Karhula is having none of it.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Karhula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcdonald tries to move into range but Karhula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhula connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcdonald's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karhula is fending him off so far but Mcdonald persists. Nope, Karhula circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhula missing with a left hand there. Mcdonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karhula throws a head kick that misses.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karhula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcdonald is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Karhula forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Karhula gets control of Mcdonald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karhula will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Mcdonald stands up and waves to Karhula to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Karhula. No joy for Mcdonald on that attempt.
Mcdonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Mcdonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Karhula distracts Mcdonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhula connects with a couple of short punches.
Karhula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcdonald is keeping the position for now.
Karhula throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcdonald looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald controlling the position.
Karhula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karhula with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Karhula postures up.
Karhula working some strikes from top position.
Karhula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karhula slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcdonald is not content to let Karhula control the position.
Mcdonald tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karhula grinds an elbow into Mcdonald's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karhula lands a nice forearm strike.
Karhula scores with punches from side control.
Karhula cracks Mcdonald with a big right hand but Mcdonald just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Karhula's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Karhula is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald taking a bit of punishment here - Karhula scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhula scores with punches from side control.

Karhula is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcdonald some visible discomfort.

Karhula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karhula advances nicely into full mount.
Karhula is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcdonald can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Karhula working Mcdonald over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mcdonald defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Karhula.
Karhula lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Karhula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Mcdonald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mcdonald checks a low kick from Karhula.
Mcdonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcdonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhula.
Mcdonald wants to clinch up but Karhula keeps it at a distance.

Karhula drives through with a takedown into Mcdonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karhula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcdonald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Karhula tries to hold on but Mcdonald pushes him away.
Mcdonald looking to control but Karhula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karhula wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Karhula turns into Mcdonald and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula stands up over Mcdonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karhula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karhula won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here.
Karhula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcdonald is trying to keep Karhula in close.

Karhula decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhula sprawls well. Karhula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karhula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhula jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tero Karhula seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhula lands a nice shot to the body.

Karhula darts in and clinches Mcdonald up against the cage.

Karhula gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Karhula works over Mcdonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Karhula wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is keeping the position.
Mcdonald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdonald, not yet.
Mcdonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karhula.
Karhula scoring with some ground and pound.
Karhula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karhula postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karhula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula with a nice head shot there.
Karhula lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karhula working some strikes from top position.
Karhula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhula is in close to Mcdonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karhula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karhula is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karhula lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Karhula stands up and waves to Mcdonald to follow him.
Karhula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karhula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhula jabs Mcdonald right on the nose. Mcdonald blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhula thuds a left hand into Mcdonald's body.
Karhula connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tero Karhula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karhula scores with a hook to the body. Mcdonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhula jabs Mcdonald right on the nose. Mcdonald blinks but takes it well.
Karhula scores with a hook to the body. Mcdonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhula connects with a body shot that sends Mcdonald's belly button to the back.
Karhula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karhula connects with a right hand. Mcdonald shakes it off.
Karhula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karhula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Karhula shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcdonald napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karhula lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcdonald off the cage and back into range.
Karhula lands with a straight right. Mcdonald didn't see that one coming.
Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karhula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat.
Karhula connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karhula throws a nice looking combination but Mcdonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcdonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhula scores with a hook.

Karhula moves into the clinch.
Mcdonald trying to stall but Karhula improves his position.
Nice body punch from Karhula - that landed with a thud.

Karhula manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karhula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Karhula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcdonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Karhula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karhula connects with a couple of short punches.
Karhula slips nicely into half guard.
Karhula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcdonald is looking to escape.
Karhula winds up and cracks Mcdonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcdonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karhula scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tero Karhula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karhula scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcdonald trying to control but Karhula postures up.
Mcdonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karhula scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karhula working Mcdonald over with strikes.
Karhula landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karhula works his way into full mount!

Karhula has hold of Mcdonald's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mcdonald manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcdonald is trying to stand.
Karhula working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhula landing strikes from the mount.

Karhula swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcdonald is now in Karhula's guard. A big mistake from Karhula there, giving up the dominant position!
Mcdonald trying to control but Karhula is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karhula is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcdonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karhula is proving hard to escape from.
Karhula doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Karhula lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mcdonald!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald wants to control but Karhula is having none of it.
Karhula with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdonald wants to hold on but Karhula pushes him away.
Karhula is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karhula lands with some strikes.
Karhula dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcdonald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Mcdonald is rocked!

Karhula is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcdonald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oh Mcdonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhula landing shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Karhula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karhula 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Karhula!
Tero Karhula decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.