UCC Proving ground 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Welland Carnvu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Westwood's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Chuck Westwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carnvu
vs
Westwood

183 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

202 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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, Welland Carnvu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Westwood as Carnvu shoots in.

Westwood closes the distance and clinches.
Carnvu tries to pull guard but Westwood won't allow it.

Westwood breaks from the clinch.
Carnvu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westwood but Westwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Welland Carnvu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Westwood misses.
Chuck Westwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westwood throws a series of punches but Carnvu avoids them all with ease.

Carnvu scores a takedown into full mount!
Carnvu avoids the attempt from Westwood to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carnvu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Westwood is now in Carnvu's guard. A big mistake from Carnvu there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Westwood gets to his feet. Carnvu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Carnvu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carnvu lands in his opponent's guard.
Carnvu is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Westwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carnvu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Carnvu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Westwood controlling the position.
Westwood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Westwood controlling his opponent.
Carnvu can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Westwood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carnvu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Westwood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carnvu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Westwood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Westwood controlling the pace.
Westwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Westwood seems to be looking for submissions.
Carnvu wants to improve his position but Westwood is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnvu gets back to full guard.

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

Westwood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Westwood is looking to stand up but Carnvu won't let him.
Westwood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Carnvu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Westwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Westwood stands up and waves to Carnvu to follow him.
Westwood throws a shot to the body.
Westwood lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carnvu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Westwood dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Westwood!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Vaagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elijah Vaagen had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Vaagen
vs
Russel

175 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elijah Vaagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Russel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaagen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vaagen moves out of range of the body kick.
Russel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russel lands a big head kick that sends Vaagen to the canvas! Russel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Russel!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Isotalo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jose Luis Rodriguez's chin.

Luis Rodriguez
vs
Isotalo

191 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Luis Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antti Isotalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isotalo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Isotalo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isotalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Isotalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Isotalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Isotalo keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Isotalo.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isotalo darts in trying to clinch

and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Isotalo is defending well.

Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriguez moves into full mount!
Isotalo tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Isotalo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Isotalo to control.

Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Isotalo turns into him and now he's in Rodriguez's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez 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.

Rodriguez looking for a triangle here. Isotalo is fighting it but it looks tight! Rodriguez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Isotalo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Luis Rodriguez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thotiln Sandtracker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricius Metalius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metalius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hard Rock Halleluja. Thotiln Sandtracker had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sandtracker
vs
Metalius

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thotiln Sandtracker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricius Metalius!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Metalius scores with a takedown into Sandtracker's guard.
Sandtracker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Metalius slips nicely into half guard.

Metalius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metalius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metalius throwing shots but Sandtracker is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metalius controlling the action here.
Metalius works his way into full mount!
Metalius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Metalius with the ground and pound from mount.
Metalius looking to control but Sandtracker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metalius controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mauricius Metalius just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Metalius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Metalius get's back to his feet.

Metalius shoots in and bounces Sandtracker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metalius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandtracker is keeping the position for now.
Metalius wants to control from the top but Sandtracker keeps moving.
Sandtracker wants to get back to his feet but Metalius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Metalius stays in close to Sandtracker's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metalius wanted to stand there but Sandtracker had control of the position.
Metalius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Metalius passes into half guard.
Metalius passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Metalius stands up and beckons Sandtracker to his feet.

Metalius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Metalius showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Metalius seems content to control.

Metalius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandtracker defends it well.
Metalius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metalius works his way into full mount!
Metalius content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricius Metalius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Metalius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Metalius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Metalius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Metalius prevents Sandtracker from getting the reversal.
Sandtracker is squirming around, avoiding Metalius's attempts to control the action.
Metalius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sandtracker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Metalius wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Metalius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mauricius Metalius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metalius wants to control the pace but Sandtracker is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mauricius Metalius just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sandtracker throws a nice head kick!
A shot to de liver by Metalius. Beautiful body shot.
Sandtracker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thotiln Sandtracker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Metalius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Metalius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sandtracker is staying active underneath Metalius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metalius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metalius has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metalius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sandtracker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Metalius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sandtracker is looking to escape.
Metalius raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Sandtracker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Metalius working for a submission but Sandtracker is keeping him at bay.
Metalius controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mauricius Metalius just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metalius tries to clinch there but Sandtracker circles away.
A swing and a miss from Sandtracker.
No joy there for Metalius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metalius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metalius staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Metalius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Metalius in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Metalius has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sandtracker throws a body punch but Metalius moves out of range.
Metalius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sandtracker's waist but Sandtracker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Metalius off to one side.
Thotiln Sandtracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricius Metalius.
Nice sprawl there from Sandtracker as Metalius shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Metalius or perhaps it was just good defense by Sandtracker which made him look bad.
Sandtracker tries for a takedown but Metalius circles away easily

and Metalius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metalius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sandtracker is keeping the position for now.
Metalius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricius Metalius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Metalius.
Sandtracker being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Metalius decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sandtracker to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Metalius closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Metalius is trying to trip Sandtracker. He has hold of a leg but Sandtracker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Metalius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Metalius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandtracker pulls Metalius in close to prevent any damage.
Metalius trying to control but Sandtracker is working from the bottom.
Metalius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metalius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sandtracker trying to control the position.
Metalius looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metalius trying to control but Sandtracker is working from the bottom.
Sandtracker working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Metalius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metalius trying to control the action but Sandtracker is working from the bottom.

Metalius stands up and beckons Sandtracker to his feet.

Metalius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sandtracker is looking to break free of the clinch but Metalius has double underhooks.
Sandtracker managing to block the knees to the body from Metalius.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metalius jumps guard but Sandtracker stands there with Metalius around his waist. Metalius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandtracker stalling in the clinch but Metalius improves position.

Metalius manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metalius.

Metalius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metalius advances to full mount.
Metalius tries to control but Sandtracker wriggling away.
Metalius is stalling here but it's allowed Sandtracker to get half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metalius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Metalius tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sandtracker controls his leg.
Metalius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandtracker keeps working.
Metalius controlling the action here.
Thotiln Sandtracker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Despite being in the dominant position, Mauricius Metalius just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metalius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandtracker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricius Metalius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metalius 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 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricius Metalius!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeri Umpilumpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Daisoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daisoo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Indestructible. Kim Daisoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Umpilumpio
vs
Daisoo

198 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeri Umpilumpio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Daisoo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daisoo shoots in and drives through. Umpilumpio sprawls well.

Daisoo feints and as Umpilumpio raises his hands in defense, Daisoo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Umpilumpio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daisoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daisoo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Umpilumpio wants to sweep but no luck.
Daisoo is standing up over Umpilumpio. Umpilumpio looks to escape but Daisoo dives into side control.
Umpilumpio is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umpilumpio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Daisoo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Daisoo trying to control the action but Umpilumpio is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umpilumpio is looking to reverse the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Umpilumpio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Umpilumpio as Daisoo shoots in.
Umpilumpio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daisoo but Daisoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daisoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daisoo lands the left hand.

Umpilumpio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daisoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Umpilumpio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Daisoo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeri Umpilumpio!