PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menethil kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Arthas - Let it go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Menethil
vs
Pouko

170 cm
21
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthas Menethil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Menethil as Pouko shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouko.
Pouko shoots in and drives through. Menethil sprawls well.
Arthas Menethil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Pouko.
Menethil throws out a loose jab but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Menethil.
Pouko has a takedown stuffed.
Menethil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Menethil throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouko.
Menethil feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Menethil tried to score with a low kick but Pouko checks it.
Pouko shoots in looking for a takedown. Menethil tries to sprawl out of it but Pouko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Menethil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arthas Menethil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko misses with the combination.
Pouko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menethil.
Pouko loads up on a big right hand but Menethil slips the punch.
Menethil gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Pouko counters with a single leg into guard. Menethil didn't expect that.
Menethil keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Menethil is trying to keep Pouko in close.
Pouko trying to control but Menethil is working from the bottom.

Menethil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pouko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Menethil working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily.
Menethil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pouko on the ground.
Pouko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Menethil keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Menethil is keeping the position.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Menethil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pouko checks a leg kick.
Menethil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
Menethil is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menethil.

Pouko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pouko prevents Menethil from improving his position.
Pouko is taking a breather. Menethil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but Menethil defending well.
Menethil tries to get to full guard but Pouko has control of the leg.
Menethil trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Pouko seems content to control.
Pouko tries to pass to full mount but Menethil defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is thwarting Menethil's attempts to control the position.
Menethil tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.
Menethil trying to control but Pouko postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko uses his free foot to push down on Menethil's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Menethil.
Pouko moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Touko Pouko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Menethil tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Menethil to the ground. Menethil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Pouko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pouko showed some decent athleticism there.
Menethil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pouko is working away from the top position though.
Menethil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Menethil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Menethil tries to get to full guard but Pouko has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menethil is working hard here to advance position.
Pouko trying to mount his opponent but Menethil defends it.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Pouko is looking for a kimura here.
Menethil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Menethil tries to get out of the position.
Menethil is staying active underneath Pouko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Pouko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Menethil defends it well.
Menethil is trying to control but can't.
Menethil is pressing down on Pouko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menethil trying to keep a closed guard but Pouko is proving a slippery customer.
Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menethil swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Menethil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menethil keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.

Menethil looking for a guillotine here but Pouko defends easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt

and Menethil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Menethil.
Menethil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pouko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pouko wants to take the fight to the mat but Menethil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arthas Menethil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Pouko.
Menethil scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Touko Pouko has been cut.
Pouko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menethil misses with a knee strike.
Menethil unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Menethil.
Menethil has Pouko pressed against the ropes.
Menethil lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.
Menethil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pouko is defending well for now.
Menethil stops a takedown attempt from Pouko.
Menethil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menethil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko letting Menethil take a breather here.
Menethil connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pouko's face.
Pouko jumps guard but Menethil stands there with Pouko around his waist. Pouko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menethil just leaning against Pouko, taking a breather.

Menethil drops Pouko with a big knee straight up the middle! Pouko is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Pouko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menethil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pouko.
Menethil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pouko is still on wobbly legs! Can Menethil finish him?
Menethil misses with a hook. Pouko ducked under it nicely.
Menethil steps in with a hook that catches Pouko right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Menethil follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pouko looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthas Menethil!
After winning the bout, Arthas Menethil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.