PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leach comes to the cage accompanied by Wiki - Wikispeaks. Matt Leach has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Leach
vs
Riseman

200 cm
35
195 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

189 cm
41
280 lbs
34 - 29 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Leach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach checks a leg kick.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riseman throws a chopping leg kick but Leach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leach is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Matt Leach has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leach.
Riseman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leach.
Leach blocks a leg kick.
We've been told by Leach's head coaches at Elite Burn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riseman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riseman tries to work over Leach's front leg with a kick but Leach checks it.
Leach jabs at Riseman's body.
Leach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riseman.
Riseman throws the kick towards the body but Leach avoids it.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leach counters with a two punch combo.
Riseman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Riseman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leach.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Riseman throws a low kick but Leach avoids it.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leach.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leach is looking to counter the offense by Riseman and move into the clinch.
Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman thows a leg kick but Leach checks it
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Leach.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease.
Leach swinging wildly here.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leach tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riseman manages to circle out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach dodges the punch combination from Riseman.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leach slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
A combination from Riseman does no damage.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Riseman misses with a right hand
and Leach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Riseman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Leach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
Riseman throws a hook but Leach blocks it.
Leach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leach counters with a left and a right that stings Riseman.
Matt Leach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Leach misses its target.
Riseman misses with a double jab
and Leach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman connects with an inside leg kick.
Riseman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Riseman misses.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman throws out a leg kick but Leach moves out of range and Riseman only half commits.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Leach slips a straight right by Riseman.
Riseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Riseman scores with a four punch combination!
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arne Riseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Riseman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riseman misses with a double jab
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Riseman misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach fails with a takedown attempt.
Riseman throws a poor cross that misses
and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Leach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leach.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leach moves away.
Riseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice combination there by Leach.
Leach is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Leach avoids it well.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman throws the left hand but Leach avoids the punch easily.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Riseman misses
and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Matt Leach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Leach'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Riseman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riseman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leach just misses with a punch to the body.
Riseman misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Leach.
Riseman misses with a body kick.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman misses with a body shot
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a right hand that Leach ducks under and follows up with a left that Leach also avoids with ease.
Leach appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Riseman misses
and Leach counters with a left and a right that stings Riseman.
Riseman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riseman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Leach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riseman throws out the jab.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
Riseman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leach misses with a series of wild punches.
Riseman flicks out a counter leg kick but Leach steps away.
Riseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riseman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Riseman misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riseman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leach somewhat.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Riseman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riseman thows a leg kick but Leach checks it
and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Riseman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riseman throws a leg kick
and Leach counters with a two punch combo.

Riseman is rocked!
Riseman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Leach moves out of range.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Riseman throws a jab but it's blocked by Leach.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Leach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riseman is fending him off so far but Leach persists. Nope, Riseman circles away and we're back to standing.
Riseman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Leach blocks the leg kick.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Riseman throws a low kick but Leach avoids it.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Leach misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman misses with a looping right.
Leach wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Riseman is predictable there
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Riseman misses the target.
Leach is looking to wear down Riseman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leach throws a right and a left that Riseman avoids nicely.
As Leach backs off Riseman throws a huge counter combo but Leach manages to avoid it all.
Riseman blocks a head kick by Leach.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leach looks to land a combination but Riseman avoids it well.
Riseman throws out a leg kick but Leach moves out of range and Riseman only half commits.
As Riseman looks to move away, Leach throws a big counter combo but Riseman just gets out of the way.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Leach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arne Riseman!