PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Some has chosen Von Hertzen Brothers - Coming Home as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Redz
vs
Some

180 cm
33
187 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

190 cm
36
203 lbs
31 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Perkele!

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redz avoids the body shot from Some.
Redz misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Some.
Some throws a body shot but no joy.
Redz blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Redz down.
Some is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Some sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redz. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Redz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some throws a leg kick but Redz sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Redz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Some tenderised Redz's leg. Redz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Redz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Some counters with a three punch combo that has Redz backing up. Redz nods at Some to acknowledge the strikes.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Redz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Some moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Some misses.
Some throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some throws a push kick but Redz slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Redz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Some.
Redz checks a low kick from Some.
An attempted straight right counter from Redz misses the target.
Redz checks a low kick from Some.
Some digs a good body shot into Redz's ribs.
A jab from Some does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Some misses
letting Redz counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some is looking to score with low kicks.
Redz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Some circles away quickly and effectively.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.
Some throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Some moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redz moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
Some throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Redz counters with a one-two to the body.
Redz throws a lazy right hand but Some sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redz.
Some jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some tries a low kick but Redz avoids it.
Some looks to land a body kick but Redz moved away.
Redz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Some.
Redz misses with an uppercut.
Some connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Redz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some throws a push kick but Redz slaps the foot to one side.
Some looks to score with a jab to the body but Redz is just out of range.
Redz throwing a counter right hand but Some manages to avoid it.
Redz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redz misses with a body shot.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some lands a head kick. Redz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Redz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redz lunges at Some with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Some's hand.
Some displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redz throws out the jab.
Some lands a right hook to the body.
Redz looks to throw the jab but Some is out of range.
Redz slips a straight right by Some.
A jab from Redz finds it's way through Some's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trouble Some dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big left from Redz misses.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Redz as he checks the leg kick.
Some misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Some takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some misses with a body shot.
Some looks to score with a jab to the body but Redz is just out of range.
Redz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Redz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Some sprawls well initially but Redz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redz is trying to control. Some wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Some looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz lands with a punch from half guard.
Some is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redz's back!
Redz 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.

Redz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Some gets his way!
Redz breaks Some's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redz distracts Some with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Redz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Some is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Some has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.

Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
Some is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some pulls Redz in close to prevent any damage.
Redz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Some works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Some looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redz throws a big elbow that misses.
Some utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Some works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Some wants to stand and escape but Redz is having none of it.
Redz looking to sit in guard and control but Some gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Redz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Some manages to get himself to full guard.

Redz trying to control but Some is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redz throws a strike but Some rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Some got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Some has managed to get both his arms back between Redz's legs - danger averted.
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 Romano Redz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Redz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Some's corner calls for a 1-2. Some obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redz throws out a loose jab but Some uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Some thinking.
Some misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some misses with a left hand
and Redz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redz blocks the body kick.
Some misses with a low kick.
Some misses with a right hand
and Redz counters with a straight right hand.
Some dodges the punch combination from Redz.
Redz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some misses the body punch
and Some takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redz.
Nice defenses there by Redz.
Nice cross by Some.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redz blocks the body kick.
Redz checks a leg kick nicely.
Some throws a body kick that misses
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Some throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redz or perhaps it was just good defense by Some, which made it look bad.
Some feints a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Some.
Redz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Some. Redz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redz swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
Some wants to clinch.
Redz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romano Redz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some tries to clinch but Redz moves away
and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redz throws a jab but it's blocked by Some.
Some looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some misses with an uppercut
and Redz counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Some jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redz moves out of range of the leg kick from Some.
Redz closes the distance and clinches up with Some, looking for a takedown. Redz pushes Some against the cage but Some circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redz.
Redz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Some defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Some.
Some walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Redz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some lands a nice hook to Redz's body. Redz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some lands a right hook to the body.
Redz throws a series of punches but Some moves out of range.
A nice side step and Some releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redz tries for a takedown but Some sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redz lands a glancing blow to the side of Some's head.
Some throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Some.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Some has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some!
Trouble Some made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.