PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dhalsim Dhalsim (ranked 7444 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cucumber Humous (ranked 6093 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhalsim Dhalsim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dhalsim
vs
Humous

195 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dhalsim Dhalsim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cucumber Humous!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humous tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Humous avoids the body shot from Dhalsim.
As Dhalsim backs off Humous throws a huge counter combo but Dhalsim manages to avoid it all.
Dhalsim throws a right hand that Humous ducks under and follows up with a left that Humous also avoids with ease.
Humous misses with the combination.
Dhalsim appears to be looking for a big counter.
Humous cracks Dhalsim with a good jab.

Dhalsim moves into the clinch.
Dhalsim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Humous is defending well.
Humous scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Humous is trying to pull guard but Dhalsim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humous wants to break free but Dhalsim has control.
Come on Dhalsim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Humous wants to get back to striking at distance but Dhalsim won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhalsim jumps guard but Humous stands there with Dhalsim around his waist. Dhalsim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Humous has had enough of the clinch but Dhalsim keeps him there for the moment.
Humous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dhalsim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Dhalsim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhalsim misses with the body kick
and Humous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Humous looks to land a combination but Dhalsim avoids it well.
Dhalsim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dhalsim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cucumber Humous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhalsim throws an off balance right hand
and Humous counters with a nice body shot.
Dhalsim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Humous counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dhalsim is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humous dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Humous scores with a nice right hand.
Humous punishes Dhalsim's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humous connects with a body shot.
Humous works Dhalsim's body with a nice hook.
Dhalsim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Humous throws a right hand that Dhalsim ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhalsim also avoids with ease.
Humous stalks Dhalsim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dhalsim's face. Dhalsim staggers backwards, shaken.
Humous scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Dhalsim Dhalsim has been cut.
Humous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Humous lands with a right hand.
Dhalsim Dhalsim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humous connects with a crisp jab.
Dhalsim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Humous looks to land a combination but Dhalsim avoids it well.
Dhalsim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dhalsim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Humous's corner calls for a 1-2. Humous obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Humous scores with a jab. Dhalsim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Humous cracks Dhalsim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Humous lands with a right hand.

Humous gets a clinch.
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!
Humous has had enough of the clinch but Dhalsim keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humous wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Humous's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dhalsim tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dhalsim Dhalsim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humous misses with a knee strike.
Humous avoiding damage.
Humous has had enough of the clinch but Dhalsim keeps him there for the moment.
Humous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humous pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dhalsim is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cucumber Humous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dhalsim Dhalsim's cut.
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.

Dhalsim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Humous connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhalsim Dhalsim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dhalsim.
Humous slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dhalsim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dhalsim lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dhalsim.
Dhalsim tries to clinch up.
Humous wants to counter the offense by Dhalsim and move into the clinch position.
Cucumber Humous seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dhalsim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Humous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humous misses with a combination
and Dhalsim counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheers as Humous lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dhalsim doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humous connects with a body shot that sends Dhalsim's belly button to the back.
Humous lands a jab-cross combination.
Dhalsim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dhalsim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Humous connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dhalsim scrambles back to his feet.
Humous scores with a hook to the body. Dhalsim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Humous scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Humous moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Humous scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Humous forces Dhalsim back against the cage and clinches.

Humous has hold of one of Dhalsim's legs. Dhalsim is fighting the takedown attempt but Humous gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Humous decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Humous cracks Dhalsim with a right hand to the side of the head.

Dhalsim closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Humous.
Humous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Humous stalling.
Dhalsim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Humous tries to break the clinch but Dhalsim is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhalsim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Humous working hard to break the clinch.
Dhalsim missing with knees to the body.
Dhalsim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Humous missing with knees to the body.
Humous has had enough of the clinch but Dhalsim keeps him there for the moment.
Humous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humous working hard to break the clinch.
Dhalsim tries to land knees in the clinch but Humous avoids the damage to the body.
Humous stalls.
Humous stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humous has had enough of the clinch but Dhalsim keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dhalsim can't get the takedown.
Humous is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dhalsim struggles to land a body shot inside as Humous controls his hands.
Humous scores with a shot to the side of Dhalsim's head.
Dhalsim fails to pull guard.
Dhalsim is trying to push Humous away but Humous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cucumber Humous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dhalsim Dhalsim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Humous scores with a one two! Dhalsim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Dhalsim closes the distance and clinches.
Humous controlling the action here for a moment.
Dhalsim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dhalsim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Humous's defenses.
Dhalsim blocks a body shot from Humous.
Humous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humous working hard to break the clinch.
Dhalsim prevents Humous from breaking the clinch.
Humous has Dhalsim pressed against the cage.
Humous lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dhalsim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Humous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Humous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dhalsim walks into a jab.
Humous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dhalsim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Humous takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Humous lands with a right hand.
Humous lands an overhand right.
Humous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Humous's corner calls for a 1-2. Humous obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Humous closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Dhalsim pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Humous gets to his feet. Dhalsim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Humous misses with a few strikes there.
Dhalsim tries to clinch but Humous is having none of it.
Humous looks to land a combination but Dhalsim avoids it well.
Humous cracks Dhalsim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Humous takes the fight into the clinch.
Humous tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dhalsim just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humous tries to break the clinch but Dhalsim is controlling the position.
Dhalsim has Humous pressed against the cage, preventing Humous from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Humous tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dhalsim avoids it.
Humous is trying to push Dhalsim away but Dhalsim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Humous is trying to break the clinch but Dhalsim has him pressed against the cage.
Dhalsim can't find room to land a body shot as Humous controls the action.
Humous wants to get back to striking at distance but Dhalsim won't allow it.
Dhalsim wants to get back to striking at distance but Humous won't allow it.
Humous can't break the clinch.
Dhalsim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dhalsim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Dhalsim fails to land.
Dhalsim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Humous walks away with a smile on his face. Dhalsim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dhalsim dives in for a single leg takedown but Humous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Humous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Humous lands with an overhand left.
Humous scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Humous.
Dhalsim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Humous clinches.
Dhalsim Dhalsim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cucumber Humous is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Humous.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cucumber Humous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Humous has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cucumber Humous!