PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corvo Attano (ranked 822 p4p, 91 weight class) and Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 1595 p4p, 171 weight class). Attano has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. On his way into the cage it seems that Corvo Attano has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Corvo Attano seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Corvo Attano
vs
Pekka Retale

173 cm
31
170 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

169 cm
44
154 lbs
34 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Attano misses.
Attano is breathing heavily.

Retale closes the distance and clinches.
Attano swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.

Retale pulls Attano into guard.
Retale will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
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 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Retale wants to sweep here but Attano controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Attano.
Retale feints the counter takedown.
Attano swinging wildly here.
Attano sets himself, and Retale steps forward looking for the clinch! Attano avoids it this time.
Corvo Attano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Retale gets a takedown into half guard.
Retale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retale wants to control but Attano is keeping him busy.
Retale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Attano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Retale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Attano manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Retale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Retale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Attano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Attano tries to sprawl but Retale drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Retale is trying to work for a kimura but Attano is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retale trying to mount his opponent but Attano defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Retale escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Retale moves into the clinch successfully.

Retale drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Attano has closed the distance and engaged Retale in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Retale.
Retale fails to pull guard.
Retale wants a takedown but no success here.
Attano can't find room to land a body shot as Retale controls the action.
Retale wants to take the fight to the mat but Attano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corvo Attano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiska Pekka Retale.
Attano misses with some punches.

Retale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Retale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Retale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Retale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Retale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Retale is taking a breather. Attano 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Retale is trying to control. Attano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Retale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Attano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Retale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Retale stands and throws Attano's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Retale decides to stand up, so the ref orders Attano to his feet.

Retale has closed the distance and engaged Attano in a clinch.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Retale tries to pull guard but Attano holds him up against the cage and eventually Retale drops back down to his feet.
Retale tries for a takedown. No joy.

Retale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Retale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Attano did well to prevent Retale getting side control.
Retale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Retale.

Retale postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Attano to stand up.

Retale closes the distance and pushes Attano back into the cage.
Retale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Attano misses with a knee to the head.

Retale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Retale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Retale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Retale trying to control the position but Attano is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale just content to control the position.
Attano parries the strikes from Retale easily there. Retale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Attano to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reiska Pekka Retale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Attano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Retale.
Retale shoots in and drives through. Attano sprawls well.
Retale shoots in for a double leg but Attano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Attano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corvo Attano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reiska Pekka Retale.

Attano gets caught napping as Retale dives in and scores a takedown. Attano manages to retain guard.
Retale looking to pass the guard.
Attano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Retale controls the pace.
Attano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale cracks Attano with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Retale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Retale stays in close to Attano's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Retale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Attano's waist but Attano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Retale off to one side.
Retale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Attano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Retale somewhat.

Attano gets tackled into the cage by Retale. Retale maintains the clinch.

Retale gets control of Attano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Retale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Retale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Retale pulls Attano in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Retale is continuing to stall.
Retale wants to get back to his feet but Attano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Retale trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Retale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Retale is trying to control the position but Attano postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Attano misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Retale.

Retale pushes Attano up against the cage in a clinch.
Retale has Attano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Attano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Retale gets control of Attano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Retale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Attano won't allow Retale to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale wants to get back to his feet but Attano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Retale pulls Attano in close to prevent any damage.

Retale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Attano defends it easily.
Corvo Attano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Retale has Attano pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reiska Pekka Retale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Retale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reiska Pekka Retale!