PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurston gimme some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatus Muminka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muminka has chosen The Moomins music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

gimme some
vs
Muminka

210 cm
23
306 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

191 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Likes ground

Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thurston gimme some!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatus Muminka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muminka blocks the body kick.
gimme some looking to land some kicks to the body here.
gimme some keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muminka.
gimme some is looking to clinch but Muminka is avoiding it.
Muminka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. gimme some tries to avoid it but Muminka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag gimme some to the ground. gimme some escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muminka checks a leg kick nicely.
gimme some circles away from the clinch attempt.
gimme some lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
gimme some swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
gimme some is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Muminka or perhaps it was just good defense by gimme some which made him look bad.
A slapping body kick lands there for gimme some.
Muminka looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

gimme some has Muminka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Muminka tries to work over gimme some's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from gimme some.
gimme some gets through Muminka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from gimme some.

It looks like Tatus Muminka has been cut.
gimme some lands with a left to the head.
gimme some lands with a short shot to the head.
gimme some lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
gimme some lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from gimme some.
gimme some lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muminka takes an elbow to the forehead.
gimme some leaning against his opponent.
gimme some lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from gimme some fails to land.
gimme some lands a left hand.
gimme some cracks Muminka with a nice body shot.
gimme some scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for gimme some.
Knees in the clinch landing for gimme some.
gimme some lands an elbow inside.
gimme some scores with a nice hook to the head.
gimme some digs a right hand into Muminka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muminka's gas tank.
gimme some lands a body shot.
gimme some lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
gimme some on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from gimme some.
gimme some unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muminka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
gimme some unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muminka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
gimme some unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muminka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
gimme some throws an elbow but it's blocked.
gimme some misses with an elbow over the top.
Muminka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from gimme some.
gimme some scores with a shot to the side of Muminka's head.
gimme some lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muminka backwards.
gimme some working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from gimme some as the two fighters clinch.
gimme some stops a takedown attempt from Muminka.
Thurston gimme some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatus Muminka.
Muminka wants a takedown but no success here.
gimme some scores with an uppercut up the middle.
gimme some lands a body shot in the clinch.
gimme some crunches a lovely knee into Muminka's ribcage.
gimme some digs a right hand into Muminka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muminka's gas tank.
gimme some is pressed up against the ropes. Muminka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag gimme some down to the mat. gimme some avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from gimme some.
gimme some lands a head shot.
gimme some is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by gimme some.
Muminka moves out of range of the body kick from gimme some.
A jab from Muminka finds it's way through gimme some's defenses.
gimme some dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muminka. That did some damage!
gimme some looks for the body kick but Muminka saw that one coming.
gimme some uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muminka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muminka is looking to land body kicks.
Muminka closes this distance looking for a takedown but gimme some circles away.
Muminka is trying desperately to land a takedown but gimme some is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Muminka.

gimme some moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gimme some lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muminka backwards.
Muminka takes an elbow to the forehead.
gimme some lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, gimme some creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for gimme some.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
gimme some lands a nice elbow.
gimme some lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
gimme some makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from gimme some.
Muminka is trying to drag gimme some to the mat but gimme some just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
gimme some lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
gimme some lands a shoulder strike.
gimme some lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muminka backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as gimme some takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
gimme some is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
gimme some lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for gimme some.
gimme some lands with a short shot to the head.
Muminka missing with knees to the body.
gimme some scores with a shot to the side of Muminka's head.
gimme some lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurston gimme some dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatus Muminka's cut.
That's time! gimme some's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Muminka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Muminka has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, gimme some throws an elbow but misses.
Muminka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but gimme some gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from gimme some.
gimme some is trying to maintain a safe position but Muminka gets an underhook and turns gimme some into the ropes.
gimme some scores with a shoulder strike.
Muminka blocks an elbow strike.
Muminka takes an elbow to the forehead.
gimme some lands a nice shot to the body.
gimme some lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for gimme some.
gimme some lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for gimme some.
gimme some landing knees to the body.
Thurston gimme some has scored more points in the clinch so far.
gimme some lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
gimme some missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muminka as gimme some tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muminka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muminka trying to land knees to the body.
gimme some lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gimme some pushes Muminka back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
gimme some gets through Muminka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
gimme some is working Muminka over against the ropes.
gimme some lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, gimme some creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
gimme some unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muminka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
gimme some lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muminka backwards.
A short uppercut from gimme some.
gimme some cracks Muminka with a nice body shot.
gimme some is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muminka blocking some punches.
gimme some landing knees to the body.
gimme some lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muminka takes an elbow to the forehead.
gimme some digs a right hand underneath Muminka's ribcage. Muminka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
gimme some lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, gimme some just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muminka's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from gimme some.
Muminka scores with a knee to the head.
Muminka drops down looking for an ankle pick but gimme some pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts gimme some, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muminka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thurston gimme some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
gimme some tries to land a front kick but Muminka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
gimme some throws a push kick but Muminka slaps the foot to one side.
gimme some tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Muminka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muminka moves out of range as gimme some strikes.
gimme some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
gimme some closes the distance looking to clinch

and Muminka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gimme some is staying active underneath Muminka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Muminka.
Muminka with the ground and pound but gimme some uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Muminka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. gimme some is keeping the position for now.
gimme some working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muminka.
gimme some is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muminka can do to turn this around?
Muminka looking to sit in guard and control but gimme some gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
gimme some controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muminka controls gimme some momentarily but gimme some frees himself.

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.
gimme some being controlled here momentarily.
gimme some trying to control the position from guard on top but Muminka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gimme some missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
gimme some scoring with some ground and pound.

Muminka is looking for a triangle here but gimme some uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
gimme some working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurston gimme some dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tatus Muminka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Muminka tries to clinch there but gimme some circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - gimme some finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

gimme some gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muminka takes an elbow to the temple.
gimme some scores with a shoulder strike.
gimme some is leaning against Muminka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
gimme some lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for gimme some.
A right hook to the body lands for gimme some.
Knees to the body from gimme some.
gimme some unloads a knee to the mid-section. Muminka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A body shot lands from gimme some.
gimme some scores with a nice hook to the head.
gimme some lands a hook that snaps the head of Muminka backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muminka trying to control the position but instead, gimme some has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muminka into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muminka as gimme some tries to tie him up.
gimme some trying to land knees to the body.
gimme some avoiding damage as Muminka throws knees to the body.
Muminka has gimme some pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. gimme some manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
gimme some presses Muminka against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gimme some throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
gimme some pushes Muminka back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
gimme some lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
gimme some scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from gimme some.
gimme some comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muminka is trying to break free.
gimme some lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muminka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
gimme some creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muminka is working for takedown but gimme some is calmly controlling the position for now.
gimme some lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muminka.
gimme some lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
gimme some throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
gimme some is looking to control Muminka's arms but Muminka gets an underhook and turns him. Now gimme some has his back to the ropes.
Muminka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muminka has gimme some pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. gimme some manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thurston gimme some has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatus Muminka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from gimme some.
gimme some lands with a short head shot on the inside.
gimme some lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
gimme some scores with a shot to the side of Muminka's head.
Knees to the body from gimme some.
Muminka can't break the clinch.
gimme some throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
gimme some pushes Muminka back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from gimme some.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Muminka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Muminka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
gimme some keeping moving, preventing Muminka from controlling successfully.
Muminka throws and elbow that misses. gimme some uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muminka's guard. Nice move by gimme some!
gimme some trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muminka controls gimme some momentarily but gimme some frees himself.
Muminka wants to sweep here but gimme some controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muminka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Muminka is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muminka has a closed guard, preventing gimme some from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muminka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
gimme some fails to land with a series of punches.
gimme some avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

gimme some moves into range and clinches up with Muminka.
A body shot lands from Muminka.
A left hand lands to the body for Muminka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Muminka.
Muminka fails to pull guard.

Muminka wants the takedown. gimme some is fighting it off but Muminka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in gimme some's guard against the ropes.
Muminka forces his way into half guard.
Muminka working the head and body with strikes.
gimme some taking some punishment here, with Muminka in his half guard.
Muminka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muminka tries to pass to full mount but gimme some defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
gimme some is staying active underneath Muminka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurston gimme some clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tatus Muminka'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.

gimme some is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thurston gimme some is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - gimme some throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muminka is looking to clinch.
Muminka closes the distance and clinches up with gimme some, looking for a takedown. Muminka pushes gimme some against the ropes but gimme some circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
gimme some misses with a straight left.
Muminka walks into a jab.
Muminka misses with a body shot.
Muminka is looking to clinch but gimme some is avoiding it.
gimme some dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muminka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muminka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gimme some is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
gimme some fakes the leg kick and cracks Muminka in the body.
Muminka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
gimme some tries to clinch

and Muminka counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
gimme some stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
gimme some gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
gimme some works his way to full guard. Good work.
gimme some wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gimme some is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Muminka looking to pass the guard.

Muminka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and gimme some dives on top into guard.
gimme some passes Muminka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
gimme some landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
gimme some trying to control from half guard but Muminka is working away.
Muminka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Muminka is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but gimme some pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gimme some lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from gimme some.
Muminka is looking for a sweep. gimme some is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
gimme some lands with a punch from half guard.

Muminka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
gimme some lands strikes from half guard.
Muminka is trying to get back to full guard.
gimme some seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muminka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
gimme some trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muminka tries to get to full guard but gimme some has control of the leg.
Muminka wants to control but gimme some is keeping busy and won't allow it.
gimme some prevents Muminka from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muminka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and gimme some counters with a nice body kick.
gimme some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
gimme some moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from gimme some, right into the meat.
gimme some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurston gimme some had his way with Tatus Muminka in that round.
The cut man is working on Tatus Muminka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Muminka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Muminka misses.
Muminka darts in trying to clinch
and gimme some counters with a good low kick that Muminka was not able to check.
gimme some scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
gimme some fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muminka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
gimme some connects with a solid leg kick.
Muminka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
gimme some lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
gimme some cracks Muminka with a big right hand and Muminka goes down!

Muminka is rocked!
gimme some loads up on a big left hand. Muminka felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - gimme some looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Muminka can't hide his disappointment, as gimme some celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thurston gimme some!
Thurston gimme some is the new super heavyweight champion!