PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerous. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Power
vs
Varvaskoukku

172 cm
34
147 lbs
37 - 16 - 3

164 cm
31
147 lbs
27 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Castor Originals
Reaper Combatwear

Union Fight Gear
Heisenberg

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 37 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Power is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Varvaskoukku is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Varvaskoukku dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Varvaskoukku's head and hops out.

Varvaskoukku drives through with a takedown into Power's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Varvaskoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Varvaskoukku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Power is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Power has escaped and now he's on top!
Power throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power is pushing down on Varvaskoukku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Varvaskoukku is fighting to maintain full guard but Power has managed to sneak the leg through.
Varvaskoukku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Varvaskoukku.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power working some strikes from top position.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Varvaskoukku has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varvaskoukku is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position.
Varvaskoukku looking for a sweep. Not yet Varvaskoukku, not yet.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to pass the guard but Varvaskoukku is keeping the position.

Varvaskoukku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
Varvaskoukku controls Power momentarily but Power frees himself.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Power postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Varvaskoukku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Power wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Power is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Power wants to pass the guard but Varvaskoukku is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Danny Power just wasn't active enough.
Power throws a wild body kick that Varvaskoukku sees coming a mile off.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Varvaskoukku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Power misses with a straight right.
Varvaskoukku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Power rushes Varvaskoukku and presses him up against the cage.
Power misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Power tries for a takedown but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varvaskoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Varvaskoukku lands a slapping body shot.

Varvaskoukku drives through with a takedown into Power's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Varvaskoukku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Varvaskoukku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Varvaskoukku trying to move into half guard but instead Power has managed to sweep!
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.

Varvaskoukku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Power trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Power postures up in Varvaskoukku's guard and throws a big left but Varvaskoukku blocks it.

Varvaskoukku working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.

Varvaskoukku working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Power manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Power accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Varvaskoukku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Varvaskoukku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Power is aware though and is defending well.
Power wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku is pulling down on Power's head to control his posture.
Varvaskoukku wants to hit a switch here but Power passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Varvaskoukku there!
Power lands a big elbow.
Varvaskoukku is squirming around, avoiding Power's attempts to control the action.
Power looking to finish Varvaskoukku with some ground and pound. This is bad for Varvaskoukku!
Varvaskoukku is squirming around, avoiding Power's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Power tries to control but Varvaskoukku wriggling away.
The referee warns Varvaskoukku that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
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!
Power looking to finish Varvaskoukku with some ground and pound. This is bad for Varvaskoukku!
Varvaskoukku gets back to half guard.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Power.
Power not doing much here.
Power wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Varvaskoukku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Varvaskoukku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power throwing strikes from guard but Varvaskoukku blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku'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. This is the final round!

Varvaskoukku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Power pushes Varvaskoukku up against the cage in a clinch.

Varvaskoukku drags the fight down to the ground.

Varvaskoukku has his foot on Power's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Power works his way back into a safe position though.
Power wants to pass the guard but Varvaskoukku is keeping the position.
Power trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
Varvaskoukku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Varvaskoukku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Varvaskoukku is very close to passing his half guard.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Varvaskoukku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Varvaskoukku wants to take a breather but Power is having none of it.
Power is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Power regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Danny Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Varvaskoukku's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Power seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku preventing the sweep.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Varvaskoukku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Varvaskoukku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Power's head.
Varvaskoukku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Varvaskoukku being controlled here momentarily.
Power working a defensive guard here.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Varvaskoukku gets the takedown into side control.
Power taking punishment in the form of punches.
Power gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku is trying to control. Power wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Varvaskoukku is looking for a kimura but Power is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varvaskoukku to get the leverage.
Varvaskoukku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.

Varvaskoukku seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rainer Varvaskoukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varvaskoukku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainer Varvaskoukku!
A victorious Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.