PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Inflammatory Nodule (ranked 6384 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Whittaker (ranked 4172 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nodule
vs
Whittaker

188 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inflammatory Nodule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaq Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nodule ducks under a wild hook from Whittaker.
Whittaker throws a nice looking combination but Nodule bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nodule seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nodule looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whittaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nodule takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whittaker throws a right and a left that Nodule avoids nicely.
Whittaker swings for the body but Nodule moves out of range.
Nodule uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whittaker.
Nodule looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nodule tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whittaker misses with a hook. Nodule ducked under it nicely.
Whittaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whittaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whittaker misses with a straight left.
Whittaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whittaker takes a swing at Nodule's ribcage but misses.
Nodule went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whittaker leaves Nodule with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whittaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nodule rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodule steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whittaker.
Nodule quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Whittaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whittaker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inflammatory Nodule. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nodule tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whittaker swivels and escapes.
Nodule tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whittaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whittaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nodule was well out of range. Poor timing from Whittaker.
Nodule throws a head kick but Whittaker moves out of range.
Nodule is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nodule.
Shaq Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Whittaker lands a big shot that drops Nodule! Can he finish him?

Nodule is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whittaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Nodule is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nodule working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whittaker.
Whittaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nodule works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nodule will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whittaker throwing strikes from guard but Nodule blocks nicely.
Nodule seems to have got his legs back now.
Nodule pulls Whittaker in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nodule has his foot on Whittaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whittaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Nodule is breathing heavily.
Whittaker throwing strikes from guard but Nodule blocks nicely.
Whittaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Nodule has wrist control.
Nodule utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whittaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whittaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nodule is trying to control the position but Whittaker postures up.
Whittaker postures up in Nodule's guard and throws a big left but Nodule blocks it.
Whittaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whittaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nodule pulls Whittaker in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nodule has his foot on Whittaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whittaker works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nodule avoids the body shot from Whittaker.

Whittaker drops his shoulder and cracks Nodule with a huge uppercut! Nodule goes down! Can Whittaker finish him?

Nodule pushes Whittaker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whittaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nodule appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nodule doesn't manage to clinch there - Whittaker circles away.

Whittaker clinches with his opponent.
Whittaker scores with a hook to the body.
Whittaker cracks Nodule with a nice body shot.

Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whittaker scores with a jab to the body.
Whittaker stuns Nodule with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crack! Whittaker connects with the perfect overhand right and Nodule falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Whittaker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaq Whittaker!