PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pizza Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wand
vs
Slice

202 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

205 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Wand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pizza Slice!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wand as he avoids it easily.
Wand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Pizza Slice has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slice!

It looks like Tommy Wand has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wand pinned against the cage. Wand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wand has a takedown stuffed.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Tommy Wand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizza Slice.
Slice thows a body shot but no joy.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wand but Wand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wand misses with a takedown attempt - Slice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wand misses with a two punch combination.
Wand tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wand stuffs the takedown.
Wand is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Wand.
Wand misses with a combination

and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slice fails to pull guard.
Wand prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.

Wand breaks from the clinch.

Slice shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slice showed some decent athleticism there.

Slice wants to work for an arm triangle but Wand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wand flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wand is refusing to be controlled, as Slice sits in half guard.
Wand gets full guard.

Slice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slice is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slice lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tommy Wand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wand throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Slice fails to land with a series of punches.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Slice shoots in but Wand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wand throws a combination that misses

and Slice counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wand tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Slice is working for takedown but Wand is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Wand won't allow it.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Wand has him pressed against the cage.
Wand tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Slice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Slice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wand off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Wand as Slice shoots in.
Wand looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Wand misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pizza Slice dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. Wand tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice dodges the punch combination from Wand.
Slice shoots for a takedown but Wand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wand. No joy for Slice on that attempt.
Tommy Wand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizza Slice.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Wand shows good takedown defense.
Wand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Wand throws a right hand that Slice ducks under and follows up with a left that Slice also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Slice clinches.
Wand managing to block the knees to the body from Slice.
Wand keeps control of Slice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wand tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slice content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wand tries to pull guard but Slice holds him up against the cage and eventually Wand drops back down to his feet.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Wand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Wand or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
Wand throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Wand shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Wand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slice looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wand is fending him off so far but Slice persists. Nope, Wand circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Wand shows good takedown defense.
Wand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Slice counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wand won't be happy with that.

Slice decides to stand back up. Slice steps back and let's Wand get back to his feet.
Wand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slice throws a combination that misses
enabling Wand to counter with a crisp jab.

Wand tries to keep at a distance but Slice has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wand smiles and moves away.
Wand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice cracks Wand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Slice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slice is trying to break the clinch but Wand has him pressed against the cage.
Wand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slice.
Wand jumps guard but Slice stands there with Wand around his waist. Wand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Slice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt - Wand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wand thuds a left hand into Slice's body.
Wand lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Wand has double underhooks.
Wand wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
Wand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slice smiles and moves away.
Slice misses with the combination.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Wand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wand throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Slice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Slice has Wand up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pizza Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wand jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Wand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Wand sprawls well.
Slice walks into a jab.
Slice walks into a straight right hand from Wand.
Wand lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slice with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wand counters with a nice uppercut.
Tommy Wand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pizza Slice.

Slice moves into range and clinches up with Wand.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wand successfully pulls guard.
Wand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wand can't keep his opponent in guard - Slice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slice is looking to advance position but Wand won't allow it.
Wand is looking for a sweep. Slice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Slice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wand is just riding it out for now. Slice eventually gives up the hold.

Slice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slice.

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.
Slice is nestled in close to Wand, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Wand is defending against the submission attempts here by Slice.
Wand throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Slice manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice stands up and beckons Wand to his feet.
Wand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wand.
Slice misses with a takedown
and Wand counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wand's waist but Wand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slice off to one side.
Tommy Wand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wand as he avoids it easily.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wand swivels and escapes.
Slice misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Wand. That snapped Slice's head back.
Slice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wand stuffs the takedown.
Wand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slice circles away.
Slice lands a glancing blow to the side of Wand's head.

Slice has closed the distance and engaged Wand in a clinch.
Wand misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Wand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slice has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pizza Slice!