PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 2044 p4p, 235 weight class) and Diego Oriola (ranked 229 p4p, 31 weight class). The key to victory for Artturi Reinikainen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reinikainen
vs
Oriola

188 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
23
165 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Oriola!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oriola.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Oriola checks it.
Oriola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reinikainen defends it well.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there

and Oriola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oriola defends well.

Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reinikainen looking for subs off his back but Oriola has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oriola is trying to control the action in half guard but Reinikainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oriola lands a nice short elbow.

Oriola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reinikainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oriola is working away from the top position though.
Reinikainen's coaches at Gangsterdamage have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Oriola is just content to waste time from the top position. Reinikainen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oriola scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oriola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Oriola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinikainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oriola has managed to get both his arms back between Reinikainen's legs - danger averted.
Oriola throws a big elbow that misses.
Oriola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oriola pushing down on Reinikainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oriola is nestled in close to Reinikainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Oriola there.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Oriola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen won't allow Oriola to pass to mount.
Oriola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.

Oriola seems to be looking for submissions.
Oriola trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.

Oriola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinikainen is just riding it out for now. Oriola eventually gives up the hold.
Oriola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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.

Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Oriola is controlling well.
Oriola wants to free his trapped foot but Reinikainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oriola drops an elbow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
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.

Oriola is trying to work for a kimura but Reinikainen is defending well.

Oriola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oriola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Oriola ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oriola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Oriola ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.

Oriola feints and as Reinikainen raises his hands in defense, Oriola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oriola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oriola pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Reinikainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola slows the pace down in half guard.
Oriola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oriola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oriola throwing shots but Reinikainen is blocking nicely.
Oriola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Oriola is trying for a kimura here. Reinikainen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oriola wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Oriola! Diego Oriola retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Diego Oriola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.