PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Cracker (ranked 4772 p4p, 6343 weight class) and Prince Abobakkar (ranked 0 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.

Cracker
vs
Abobakkar

225 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Cracker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prince Abobakkar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abobakkar tries to clinch up but Cracker circles away and keeps his distance.
Cracker shoots in for a takedown but Abobakkar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cracker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abobakkar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cracker somewhat.
Abobakkar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cracker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abobakkar tries to bum rush Cracker with a series of wild strikes but Cracker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cracker shoots in looking for a takedown. Abobakkar tries to sprawl out of it but Cracker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abobakkar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cracker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker darts in looking for a takedown but Abobakkar gets double underhooks and turns Cracker into the cage.
Abobakkar throws a nice looking combination but Cracker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abobakkar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abobakkar dives in and grabs Cracker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cracker pushes down on Abobakkar's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracker shoots in looking for a takedown. Abobakkar tries to sprawl out of it but Cracker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abobakkar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cracker has his takedown stuffed

and Abobakkar counters by clinching up.
Cracker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abobakkar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cracker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abobakkar tries to clinch but Cracker is having none of it.
It looked like Cracker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abobakkar tries to clinch up but Cracker circles away and keeps his distance.
Cracker tests Abobakkar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abobakkar moves in looking to clinch but Cracker pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cracker has Abobakkar pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cracker drags the fight down to the ground.
Abobakkar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cracker pulls Abobakkar in close to prevent any damage.

Cracker is working an open guard so Abobakkar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cracker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abobakkar as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobakkar tries for a takedown but Cracker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Abobakkar gets a clinch.
Abobakkar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cracker's elbow.
Cracker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abobakkar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cracker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abobakkar wants a takedown but no success here.
Abobakkar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abobakkar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cracker to keep the fight standing.
Abobakkar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cracker is defending well.

Cracker breaks from the clinch.
Abobakkar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cracker counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cracker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cracker darts in looking for a takedown but Abobakkar gets double underhooks and turns Cracker into the cage.
Cracker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abobakkar as he jumps to the side.
Abobakkar shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cracker swings for the body but Abobakkar moves out of range.
Abobakkar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Abobakkar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abobakkar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cracker smiles and moves away.
Cracker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Cracker as Abobakkar shoots in.
Abobakkar looks winded!
Cracker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abobakkar swivels and escapes.
Abobakkar wants to counter with a clinch but Cracker pushes him away.
Abobakkar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abobakkar wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Abobakkar dominated that round.
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.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abobakkar.
Abobakkar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Cracker clinches up with Abobakkar and pushes him back against the cage.
Abobakkar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abobakkar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cracker is keeping busy.

Cracker pulls guard successfully.
Abobakkar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cracker's guard.
Abobakkar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cracker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abobakkar prevents Cracker from improving his position.
Cracker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abobakkar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abobakkar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cracker keeping moving, preventing Abobakkar from controlling successfully.
Abobakkar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abobakkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cracker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abobakkar gets to his feet - Cracker follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cracker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cracker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abobakkar. Those never looked like landing.
Abobakkar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cracker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abobakkar defends it nicely.
Cracker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cracker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cracker slaps away a takedown attempt from Abobakkar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cracker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abobakkar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cracker but Cracker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charlie Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Abobakkar.
Abobakkar is breathing heavily.
Abobakkar has a takedown stuffed.
Abobakkar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cracker.
Cracker tries to bum rush Abobakkar with a series of wild strikes but Abobakkar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charlie Cracker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abobakkar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cracker as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cracker dives in and grabs Abobakkar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abobakkar pushes down on Cracker's head and hops out.
Abobakkar doesn't manage to clinch there - Cracker circles away.
Abobakkar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cracker pinned against the cage. Cracker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cracker avoids the head kick by Abobakkar.
Cracker shoots for a double leg takedown but Abobakkar sprawls well. He's pushed Cracker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abobakkar wants to counter with a clinch but Cracker pushes him away.
Abobakkar misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cracker.
Cracker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abobakkar avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prince Abobakkar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cracker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jab from Abobakkar.
Abobakkar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cracker darts in looking for a takedown but Abobakkar gets double underhooks and turns Cracker into the cage.
Cracker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abobakkar defends well and Cracker ends up having to push Abobakkar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cracker dives in and grabs Abobakkar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abobakkar pushes down on Cracker's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Cracker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cracker dodges the punch combination from Abobakkar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker shoots for a double leg takedown but Abobakkar sprawls well. He's pushed Cracker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abobakkar shoots in for a takedown but Cracker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abobakkar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abobakkar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cracker but Cracker pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Cracker moves into the clinch.
Cracker stalling the fight.
Abobakkar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cracker.
Abobakkar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cracker after a bit of a struggle.
Cracker is looking for a takedown.
Abobakkar jumps guard but Cracker stands there with Abobakkar around his waist. Abobakkar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abobakkar taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abobakkar tries to pull guard but Cracker holds him up against the cage and eventually Abobakkar drops back down to his feet.

Cracker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abobakkar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cracker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abobakkar defends it nicely.
Cracker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abobakkar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cracker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abobakkar somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abobakkar stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Abobakkar.
Abobakkar has a takedown stuffed.
Cracker connects with a right hand. Abobakkar shakes it off.
Abobakkar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cracker shoots in but Abobakkar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abobakkar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cracker as he jumps to the side.
Cracker is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cracker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abobakkar pinned against the cage. Abobakkar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cracker throws a nice looking combination but Abobakkar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abobakkar tries to counter with a clinch but Cracker shakes him off and moves away.
Abobakkar misses with a takedown attempt - Cracker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cracker.
Abobakkar wants to counter the offense by Cracker and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cracker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abobakkar, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Cracker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abobakkar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Abobakkar!