PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Ravia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela comes to the cage accompanied by Promentory. Of Ravia has chosen The Witcher as his entrance music. Geralt Of Ravia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Armo Kuusela's chin.

Kuusela
vs
Of Ravia

192 cm
42
195 lbs
43 - 23 - 2

176 cm
34
203 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Ravia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela moves out of range of the leg kick from Of Ravia.
Of Ravia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuusela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Of Ravia throws a low kick, looking for Kuusela's leg but Kuusela calmly moves out of range.
Geralt Of Ravia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Ravia throws a leg kick but Kuusela moved away.
Of Ravia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Of Ravia throws a head kick but Kuusela moves out of range.
Of Ravia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuusela's calf.
Of Ravia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuusela misses with a leg kick
and Of Ravia counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Ravia throws a head kick but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Of Ravia. Of Ravia obviously looking to wear him down.
Of Ravia wants to clinch up but Kuusela keeps it at a distance.
Kuusela clobbers Of Ravia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuusela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of Ravia. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Ravia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuusela scores with a jab.
Kuusela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuusela blocks the body kick.
Of Ravia scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuusela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Of Ravia throws a lazy head kick
and Kuusela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Of Ravia tries a head kick but it misses.
Of Ravia misses with a low kick as Kuusela jumps back.
Of Ravia misses with a leg kick.
Of Ravia is looking to chop away at Kuusela's legs.
Kuusela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.

Kuusela rushes Of Ravia and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Ravia lands a left hand.
Of Ravia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Of Ravia misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Of Ravia.
Of Ravia connects with a knee to the head.
Of Ravia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Ravia blocks an uppercut.
Kuusela goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuusela.
Of Ravia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuusela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuusela tries to land knees in the clinch but Of Ravia avoids the damage to the body.
Kuusela stalls.
Kuusela is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuusela lands a nice uppercut.
Kuusela is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Ravia missing with knees to the body.
Of Ravia tries a knee to the head but Kuusela blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Of Ravia obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Kuusela fails to land.
Kuusela tries to land knees in the clinch but Of Ravia avoids the damage to the body.
Kuusela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Of Ravia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Of Ravia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Ravia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuusela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Ravia is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuusela gets an underhook and turns Of Ravia into the cage.
Kuusela is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuusela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuusela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuusela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Of Ravia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuusela avoids it.
Of Ravia wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Of Ravia misses with the head strike.
Of Ravia misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Of Ravia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuusela tries to throw a body punch but Of Ravia avoids it by throwing Kuusela back against the cage.
Of Ravia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuusela keeps control of Of Ravia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Of Ravia misses with some punches.
Of Ravia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuusela.
Of Ravia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuusela taking a breather.
Kuusela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Of Ravia is defending well for now.
Of Ravia lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kuusela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kuusela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of Ravia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuuselas head.

Kuusela breaks from the clinch.
Of Ravia throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Geralt Of Ravia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Of Ravia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuusela is able to avoid easily.
Of Ravia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Ravia blocks a head kick by Kuusela.
Of Ravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Ravia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuusela misses with a body kick.
Kuusela throws a push kick but Of Ravia slaps the foot to one side.
Kuusela pushes Of Ravia away with a front kick.
Kuusela throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuusela throws a body punch but Of Ravia moves out of range.

Kuusela closes the distance and clinches.
Kuusela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Of Ravia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuusela.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuusela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Of Ravia blocks it with crossed arms.
Of Ravia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Of Ravia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Of Ravia looking to throw knees to the head but Kuusela is blocking nicely.
Of Ravia being controlled against the cage.
Of Ravia is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuusela gets an underhook and turns Of Ravia into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuusela controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuusela lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a body shot.

Kuusela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Of Ravia misses with a straight left.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Of Ravia.
Kuusela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Ravia looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuusela is just out of range.
Kuusela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Of Ravia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range and Of Ravia settles back down.
Of Ravia throws a head kick that misses
and Kuusela counters with a good low kick that Of Ravia was not able to check.
Of Ravia is breathing heavily.
Kuusela tries to land a front kick but Of Ravia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Of Ravia.
Kuusela throwing a counter right hand but Of Ravia manages to avoid it.
Kuusela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Of Ravia throws a push kick but Kuusela slaps the foot to one side.
Of Ravia misses with a low kick.
Armo Kuusela is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuusela blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuusela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Of Ravia manages to avoid it.
Of Ravia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Of Ravia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuusela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuusela backing away here, and Of Ravia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Of Ravia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusela was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Of Ravia misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuusela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Ravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuusela moves away.
Of Ravia digs a good body shot into Kuusela's ribs.
Of Ravia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuusela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Of Ravia.
A lazy left from Kuusela finds it's target.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Of Ravia is just out of range.

Kuusela has Of Ravia up against the cage in a clinch.
Of Ravia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuusela has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Kuusela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Of Ravia has managed to clinch.
Of Ravia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of Ravia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuuselas head.
Of Ravia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Ravia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kuusela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuusela loads up on a big right hand but Of Ravia slips the punch.
Kuusela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Ravia at a distance.
Kuusela throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Ravia swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuusela.
Kuusela moves out of range as Of Ravia strikes.
Kuusela feints and then cracks Of Ravia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Of Ravia down.
Of Ravia tries a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
Of Ravia wants to land a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range.
Kuusela misses with a wild body shot.
Kuusela scores with a body shot.
Kuusela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Of Ravia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armo Kuusela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuusela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of Ravia's sensitive parts.
Of Ravia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuusela throws out a loose jab but Of Ravia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Of Ravia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range.
Of Ravia throws a head kick that Kuusela semi-blocks.
That kick from Of Ravia tenderised Kuusela's leg. Kuusela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuusela swings for the body but Of Ravia moves out of range.
Of Ravia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuusela stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Ravia throws a body punch but Kuusela moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Of Ravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuusela lands a nice looking kick to the body. Of Ravia takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuusela finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Of Ravia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuusela punishes Of Ravia's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuusela cracks Of Ravia with an open hand slap.
Of Ravia misses with a hook. Kuusela ducked under it nicely.
Of Ravia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuusela misses with a double jab.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Ravia moves away.
Of Ravia tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuusela is wise to it.
Kuusela cracks Of Ravia with a good jab.
Of Ravia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Ravia scores with a decent looking hook.
Of Ravia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuusela throws a wild body kick that Of Ravia sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Of Ravia tenderised Kuusela's leg. Kuusela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Of Ravia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Of Ravia.
Kuusela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Of Ravia tries to score with a low kick but Kuusela moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Of Ravia.
Kuusela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Of Ravia.
Kuusela throws out a leg kick but Of Ravia moves out of range and Kuusela only half commits.
Kuusela throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuusela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Of Ravia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Of Ravia takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Of Ravia is rocked!
Kuusela lands a body shot.
Of Ravia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuusela finish him?
Kuusela throws an overhand right that drops Of Ravia like a sack of potatoes! Kuusela dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armo Kuusela!
After the big win, Armo Kuusela made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Maximum Vitality and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.