PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pulla Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou. Pulla Sorsa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

River
vs
Sorsa

188 cm
25
175 lbs
19 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Conviction

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pulla Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sorsa's hands.
River throws a hook but Sorsa blocks it.
River throws a leg kick

and Sorsa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sorsa forces his way into half guard.
River works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sorsa trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River controls Sorsa momentarily but Sorsa frees himself.
Sorsa trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
River misses with a low kick.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sorsa back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sorsa tries for a takedown but River sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
River takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sorsa throws a head kick that half lands.
Sorsa moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
Sorsa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River drops his hands momentarily and Sorsa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sorsa throws a combination. River tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sorsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Sorsa moves into range and clinches up with River.
River lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sorsa is defending well for now.
Sorsa stalling.
Sorsa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sorsa tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Sorsa back against the cage.
River is struggling to control the position.
River missing with knees to the body.
River throws a knee to the head but misses.
River misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sorsa avoids it.
Sorsa misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sorsa.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sorsa stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Sorsa tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pulla Sorsa.
River is looking to chop away at Sorsa's legs.
Sorsa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a shot from downtown. Sorsa moves away and avoids it.
Sorsa shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cole River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pulla Sorsa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sorsa.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sorsa's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from River enables Sorsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. River manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sorsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
River seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
River thumps Sorsa with a low kick.
River connects with a body shot that sends Sorsa's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pulla Sorsa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

River moves into range and clinches up with Sorsa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sorsa.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Sorsa controls his hands.
Sorsa avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River blocks an uppercut.
Sorsa throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Sorsa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sorsa avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorsa avoids the damage to the body.
River lands an elbow that stopped Sorsa in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Pulla Sorsa has been cut.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sorsa lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Sorsa to work.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by River.
Sorsa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
Sorsa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River cracks Sorsa with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from River.
River gets through Sorsa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sorsa dodges an elbow strike from River.

River breaks the clinch.
Sorsa cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole River is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sorsa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sorsa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sorsa blocks a head kick by River.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sorsa is able to avoid easily.
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!
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from River.
Sorsa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorsa tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sorsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Sorsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
Pulla Sorsa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorsa blocks the body kick.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River misses with a head kick.
Sorsa thumps River with a low kick.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River wants to clinch.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sorsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
River tries to clinch up.
River throws a nice looking combination but Sorsa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from River misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a hook
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sorsa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Sorsa takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
River missing with knees to the body.
River is trying to break free.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sorsa is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sorsa as River tries to tie him up.
River is pressed up against the cage. Sorsa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag River down to the mat. River avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cole River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pulla Sorsa.
River blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pulla Sorsa'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.

River throws a low kick, looking for Sorsa's leg but Sorsa calmly moves out of range.

Sorsa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
River parries the strikes from Sorsa easily there. Sorsa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable River to escape.
River holding on.
Sorsa working away.
Sorsa takes a little break here. River wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Sorsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sorsa tries to score with some ground and pound. River controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sorsa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
River is looking to regain half guard here but Sorsa keeps moving and retains side control.
River prevents Sorsa from improving position.
River is not content to let Sorsa control the position.
River wants to control but Sorsa postures up.
River is looking for a sweep.
Sorsa tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs.

Sorsa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River manages to get back to half guard.
Sorsa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sorsa is nestled in close to River, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorsa prevents River from improving his position.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sorsa slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa prevents River from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River trying to hold on to Sorsa's head to control him but Sorsa postures up.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sorsa is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
River controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sorsa wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sorsa passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sorsa tries for a kimura but River is defending well.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sorsa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River is working hard here to advance position.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Pulla Sorsa has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sorsa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pulla Sorsa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pulla Sorsa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sorsa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sorsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sorsa checks a low kick from River.
Sorsa tries to clinch up.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Sorsa lands the left hand.
Sorsa throws a head kick that half lands.
Sorsa tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
River looks to land a right hand but Sorsa moved out of range.
River throws a low kick but Sorsa moves out of range easily.
Sorsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. River tries to avoid it but Sorsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag River to the ground. River escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sorsa throws a head kick that misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River tries a low kick but Sorsa avoids it.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sorsa is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sorsa checks a leg kick.
River checks the leg kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River blocks a head kick by Sorsa.
Sorsa keeps the fight on the outside.

River moves into the clinch successfully.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sorsa.
A short uppercut from Sorsa.
Sorsa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sorsa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 left hand lands to the body for River.
Sorsa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
River just leaning against Sorsa, taking a breather.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sorsa's elbow.
River creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sorsa has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Sorsa gets an underhook and turns River into the cage.
Sorsa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cole River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River just leaning against Sorsa, taking a breather.
Sorsa tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on River's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.
Sorsa managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Sorsa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning River up against the cage.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sorsa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sorsa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sorsa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sorsa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sorsa fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from River.
Sorsa throws a head punch that misses.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sorsa is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sorsa has his back to the cage.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sorsa avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River looking to throw knees to the head but Sorsa is blocking nicely.
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!
Sorsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
River crunches a lovely knee into Sorsa's ribcage.

River manages to break the clinch.
Sorsa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sorsa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole River had his way with Pulla Sorsa in that round.
The cut man is working on Pulla Sorsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

River tries to clinch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sorsa.
Sorsa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sorsa tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sorsa motions for River to come forward. Sorsa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Sorsa counters with a head kick. That will keep River thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a wild body kick that Sorsa sees coming a mile off.
Sorsa doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sorsa on the side of the head.
River throws a sloppy head kick

and Sorsa counters by moving into the clinch.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sorsa avoids it.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa lands with a light punch inside.
Sorsa gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sorsa stalls.
Sorsa misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River prevents a body shot from Sorsa.
A short right from River on the inside.
Sorsa scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
River missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Sorsa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from River.
A nice glancing elbow lands by River.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Sorsa won't want to take too many of those.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Sorsa won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from River.
Sorsa managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River working Sorsa over with knees to the body.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sorsa up against the cage.
Sorsa misses with some punches.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorsa backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands a right hand.
Sorsa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River stalling against the cage.
River takes a shot to the head.
River blocking some punches.
Sorsa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sorsa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sorsa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Sorsa avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Sorsa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. River avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a low kick.
Sorsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River misses with a hook. Sorsa ducked under it nicely.
Sorsa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sorsa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River looks to throw a body kick

and Sorsa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River has control of Sorsa's left arm, preventing Sorsa from doing any damage.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole River showed his dominance in that final round.
I think River has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Cole River retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Cole River took to the microphone: 'This has been a great ORG, hate to be leaving but it is time to move on to my next challenge. '.
In defeat, Pulla Sorsa stepped up to the mic, saying 'This has been a great ORG, hate to be leaving but it is time to move on to my next challenge. Just wish I could have left with a win. Great job Sorsa.'.