PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between High Sodium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sodium
vs
Pekka Retale

166 cm
28
142 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

169 cm
30
154 lbs
27 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160
Perkele!

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 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, High Sodium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodium looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sodium uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Retale has time to react.
Retale moves out of range of the leg kick from Sodium.
Sodium throws out a leg kick but Retale moves out of range and Sodium only half commits.
Retale misses with a hook.
Sodium thows a body shot but no joy.
Retale misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sodium counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Retale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sodium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sodium throws a strike but Retale avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retale looking to control.
Sodium with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sodium accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sodium postures up in Retale's guard and throws a big left but Retale blocks it.
Retale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sodium is one step ahead there.
Sodium postures up and lands a big shot to Retale's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium wants to pass the guard but Retale is keeping the position.
Sodium is working hard here to advance position.
Sodium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Retale wants to sweep here but Sodium controlling him for the moment.
Sodium postures up.
Retale managing to control the position.
Retale is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Reiska Pekka Retale was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sodium scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Retale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sodium.

Retale gets a clinch.
Retale throws a head punch that misses.
Retale working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Retale lands an elbow inside that Sodium shrugs off.
Retale misses with a body punch.
A short right from Retale.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Retale obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodium throws a punch but it's blocked by Retale.

Sodium has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Retale regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Retale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Retale keeping full guard, as Sodium tries to pass.
Retale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sodium has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Retale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sodium manages to get himself to full guard.
Sodium working a defensive guard here.
Sodium manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Retale manages to get himself to full guard.
Sodium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodium working some strikes from top position.
Retale manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sodium is looking to improve his position but Retale isn't that keen on the idea.
Sodium is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Retale wants to control the pace but Sodium is squirming around nicely.
Sodium gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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. Sodium manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Retale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sodium is looking for a triangle but Retale pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

High Sodium dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sodium lands a nice leg kick that just misses Retale's sensitive parts.
Retale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodium has a takedown stuffed.
Retale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reiska Pekka Retale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodium tries to work over Retale's front leg with a kick but Retale checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Retale. Sodium does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodium throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Retale cracks Sodium with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Retale misses with a few strikes there.
Retale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sodium lands a leg kick that knocks Retale off balance momentarily.
Sodium shoots for a double leg takedown but Retale sprawls well. He's pushed Sodium's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sodium swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium avoids the body shot from Retale.
Sodium fails to land with a series of punches.
Retale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodium checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Retale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodium finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Retale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sodium walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Retale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sodium throws a low kick but Retale avoids it.

Retale has Sodium up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodium looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sodium blocks an uppercut.

Sodium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sodium changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodium closes the distance and clinches up with Retale, looking for a takedown. Sodium pushes Retale against the cage but Retale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for High Sodium. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sodium fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Retale to the ground. Sodium is now in Retale's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sodium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Retale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Retale looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sodium with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Retale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sodium.
Sodium landing some decent shots from guard.
Retale is controlling Sodium's posture.
Sodium throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodium trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Retale manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sodium keeping moving, preventing Retale from controlling successfully.
Retale preventing the sweep.
Retale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sodium swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sodium has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Retale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sodium is pulling down on Retale's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale throws a big elbow that misses.

Sodium looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Retale has picked Sodium up and slammed him! Sodium can't keep hold of the triangle and Retale manages to pass to side control!
Retale wants to control but Sodium is keeping him busy.
Sodium is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 High Sodium will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Retale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodium was well out of range. Poor timing from Retale.
Sodium blocks a jab.
Retale scores with a punch to the head.
Retale misses with a looping right.
Sodium smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
High Sodium is winning the standup battle so far.
Sodium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Retale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sodium somewhat.
A clash of legs there as Sodium blocks the low kick.
Sodium shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Retale as he jumps to the side.
Sodium scores with a jab to the head.
Sodium throws a jab when Retale was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodium.
Retale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sodium.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sodium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodium tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for High Sodium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sodium fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodium lands a right hand.
Retale taking a breather.
Retale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sodium's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Retale blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Retale fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Retale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sodium backwards.
Retale landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodium takes an elbow to the forehead.
Retale throws a head punch that misses.
Retale misses with a knee strike.
Sodium is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Retale is keeping busy.
Sodium drops down looking for an ankle pick but Retale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Retale is looking to score with low kicks.
Sodium lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Sodium tenderised Retale's leg. Retale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sodium misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sodium tenderised Retale's leg. Retale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Retale as Sodium shoots in.
Sodium tries to score with a low kick but Retale moves his leg out of the way.

Sodium feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Retale trying to keep a closed guard but Sodium is proving a slippery customer.
Retale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Retale wants to sweep here but Sodium controlling him for the moment.
Retale looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Retale has momentary wrist control but Sodium slips an elbow through the middle.
Retale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sodium manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sodium manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Retale regains half guard.
Retale is trying is best to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sodium is working away from the top position though.
Sodium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Retale's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reiska Pekka Retale.
I think Sodium 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for High Sodium!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for High Sodium!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for High Sodium!

High Sodium wins by unanimous decision!