PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Power Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusandall Ingunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingunn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BKJN vs Partyraiser. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Power Ranger
vs
Ingunn

172 cm
22
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
24
149 lbs
4 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultimate Power Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusandall Ingunn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Power Ranger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ingunn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Power Ranger with a knee to the head.
Power Ranger tries to land a knee to the head but Ingunn blocks with his arms.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks.

Ingunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power Ranger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ingunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power Ranger pinned against the cage. Power Ranger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power Ranger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ingunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power Ranger leaves Ingunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ultimate Power Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power Ranger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power Ranger misses with a head kick.
Power Ranger throws a hook but Ingunn blocks it.
Ingunn fails with a takedown attempt.

Ingunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power Ranger, pushing him back against the cage.
Ingunn tries to pull guard but Power Ranger holds him up against the cage and eventually Ingunn drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Power Ranger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Power Ranger.
Ingunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ingunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power Ranger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Power Ranger misses with a knee to the head.
Power Ranger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power Ranger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ingunn avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Power Ranger.
Ingunn throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Power Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power Ranger stops a takedown attempt from Ingunn.
Ingunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Power Ranger taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Power Ranger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ingunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power Ranger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power Ranger missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power Ranger lands an elbow inside.
Power Ranger gets through Ingunn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power Ranger leaning against his opponent.
Ingunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Power Ranger trying to stall but Ingunn improves his position.
Power Ranger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Power Ranger controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Power Ranger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ingunn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ingunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ingunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Power Ranger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingunn looking to pass the guard.
Ingunn looking to sit in guard and control but Power Ranger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ingunn pulls Power Ranger in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gusandall Ingunn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Power Ranger swinging wildly here.
Power Ranger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ingunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Power Ranger tries to sprawl out of it but Ingunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power Ranger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power Ranger misses with a series of wild punches.
Power Ranger tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two 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.
Ingunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power Ranger.

Ingunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ingunn jumps guard but Power Ranger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Power Ranger has Ingunn pushed against the cage.
Ingunn can't get the takedown.
Ultimate Power Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
A bit of stalling here from Power Ranger.
Ingunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power Ranger stalling in the clinch.
Ingunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power Ranger looking to throw knees to the head but Ingunn is blocking nicely.
Ingunn goes for a takedown attempt but Power Ranger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Power Ranger misses with a double jab
and Ingunn counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Ingunn moves into the clinch.
Power Ranger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ingunn up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power Ranger throws an elbow but misses.
Power Ranger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ingunn's elbow.
Power Ranger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ingunn is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ingunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Power Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ingunn avoiding damage as Power Ranger throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Power Ranger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ingunn throws a head kick that misses.
Ingunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Power Ranger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ingunn.
Power Ranger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ingunn looks for the body kick but Power Ranger saw that one coming.

Power Ranger closes the distance and clinches.
Power Ranger lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ultimate Power Ranger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ingunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power Ranger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingunn manages to avoid it.
Ingunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power Ranger wants to clinch up but Ingunn keeps it at a distance.

Ingunn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Power Ranger as the two fighters clinch.
Power Ranger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Power Ranger.
Power Ranger landing knees to the body.
Ingunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power Ranger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power Ranger is pressed up against the cage. Ingunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power Ranger down to the mat. Power Ranger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ingunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ultimate Power Ranger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power Ranger.
Ultimate Power Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Power Ranger tries to keep at a distance but Ingunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ingunn is trying to push Power Ranger away but Power Ranger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Power Ranger tries a knee to the head but Ingunn blocks it.
Power Ranger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power Ranger lands an uppercut.
Ingunn is looking for a takedown.
Power Ranger with a knee to the head.
Ultimate Power Ranger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ingunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ultimate Power Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusandall Ingunn.
Power Ranger throws an elbow that misses.
Ingunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Power Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger lands an elbow just above Ingunn 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power Ranger.
Power Ranger is working Ingunn over against the cage.
Power Ranger lands a knee to the head.
Power Ranger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Ingunn looking for a takedown.
Power Ranger landing knees to the head.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks.
Power Ranger stalls.
Ingunn is trying to force a seperation but Power Ranger has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power Ranger lands a good knee to the midsection. Ingunn won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power Ranger.
Ingunn tries for a takedown but Power Ranger manages to get underhooks.
Power Ranger with a knee to the head.
Ingunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power Ranger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Power Ranger.
Gusandall Ingunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power Ranger connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Power Ranger.
Power Ranger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ingunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power Ranger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ingunn looking to slow down the pace here.
Power Ranger leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Power Ranger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power Ranger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Power Ranger!
Ultimate Power Ranger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.