PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pork Chop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pork Chop is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Duff
vs
Chop

178 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
250 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pork Chop!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff tries for a takedown but Chop circles away easily
and Chop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chop lands the left hand.
Chop thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Duff has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chop lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chop. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Duff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duff.
Chop wants to break the clinch but can't.

Duff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chop clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chop trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chop wants to escape the position.

Duff looking for the choke from the back.
Duff is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chop tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chop is looking to get to half guard.
Duff wants to get back to his feet but Chop is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff wants to control the pace but Chop is squirming around nicely.
Chop is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking to control but Chop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chop is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chop tries to lock up and control but Duff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duff lands a couple of good shots and Chop has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chop tries to break free.

Duff working for the choke.
Duff tries to keep control of the position but Chop is staying busy.

Duff is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chop defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chop rolls, trying to escape but Duff keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Duff gets his way!
Duff has the hooks in. Chop is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chop tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Duff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chop?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chop is working to get back to half guard.
Chop manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chop with a nice cross.

Chop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chop stands and throws Duff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chop throws an elbow but Duff slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chop is putting a hurting on Duff here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chop in side control, throwing shots but Duff defends.
An elbow from Chop crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chop postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Duff takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chop misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Duff taking punishment in the form of punches.
Duff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chop is chipping away with strikes.
Duff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chop throws an elbow but Duff slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chop working the head with strikes.

Duff is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chop in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Duff looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Chop turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pork Chop!