PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TheNightmare Ibbi (ranked 4614 p4p, 4777 weight class) and TheNightmare Ibbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter A comes to the cage accompanied by Love me again - John Newman. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ibbi
vs
Ibbi

196 cm
25
190
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TheNightmare Ibbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TheNightmare Ibbi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fighter B closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter B wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighter A has him pressed against the cage.

Fighter B jumps guard and drags Fighter A to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Fighter B working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter A doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter A manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fighter B has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fighter A off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fighter B swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter A.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter A misses with a takedown

and Fighter B counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter B changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter A fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fighter A fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fighter B on the side of the head.
Fighter A fails with the takedown

and Fighter B counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fighter B.
Fighter A is looking to break free of the clinch but Fighter B has double underhooks.
Fighter B changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter A fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TheNightmare Ibbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheNightmare Ibbi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter B.
Fighter A is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter A looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter B is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Fighter A.
Fighter A dives in and grabs Fighter B's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fighter B pushes down on Fighter A's head and hops out.
Fighter A shoots in for a takedown but Fighter B shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter B swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter A.

Fighter B clinches.

Fighter B breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter A wants to clinch up but Fighter B keeps it at a distance.
Fighter B pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter A scores with a one two! Fighter B had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter A looks for a takedown but Fighter B sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter B is fending him off so far but Fighter A persists. Nope, Fighter B circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter B stuffs the takedown.
Fighter B goes for a double leg but Fighter A avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter A continues to drive forward.
Fighter A stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fighter A wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Fighter A with that takedown attempt.
Fighter A tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter B swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fighter A gets tackled into the cage by Fighter B. Fighter B maintains the clinch.
Fighter A gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fighter B.
Fighter B keeps control of Fighter A as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighter A wants a takedown.
Fighter A is looking to control Fighter B's arms but Fighter B gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fighter A has his back to the cage.
Fighter B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter B scores with a shot to the side of Fighter A's head.
Fighter B can't break the clinch.
Fighter A looking to stall.
Fighter A stops a takedown attempt from Fighter B.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter B wants to take the fight to the mat but Fighter A manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fighter B is trying to force a seperation but Fighter A has the dominant position.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TheNightmare Ibbi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fighter B takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter A fails to land.
Fighter A drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter B pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fighter B fails to land the takedown.
Fighter B shoots in but no luck this time.
Fighter A throws a big counter combination but Fighter B scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fighter B swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter A lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter B misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter A sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fighter A wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
TheNightmare Ibbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheNightmare Ibbi.
No luck for Fighter B with that takedown attempt.
Fighter A slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter B, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fighter B is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter B tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter A keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a takedown. Fighter B tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter A keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fighter B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter A tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter B paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter A throws a head kick that half lands.
Fighter A shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fighter B counters by moving into the clinch.
Fighter B stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A gets underhooks to prevent Fighter B's takedown attempt.
Fighter A wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fighter B keeps control of Fighter A as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fighter B wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter A won't allow it.
Fighter A can't break the clinch.
Fighter B is trying to break the clinch but Fighter A is controlling him.
Fighter A working hard to break the clinch.
Fighter B is trying to break the clinch but Fighter A is controlling him.

Fighter B breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter A shoots in and drives through. Fighter B sprawls well.
Fighter B looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fighter A.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B throws a body punch but Fighter A moves out of range.
Fighter A shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter B sprawls well. He's pushed Fighter A's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fighter B shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fighter A counters with a three punch combo that has Fighter B backing up. Fighter B nods at Fighter A to acknowledge the strikes.
Fighter A tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter B swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter B tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter A was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter B.
Fighter B shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter A defends it nicely.
Fighter A fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter A tries for a takedown but Fighter B sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter B chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter A can pounce on him.
No luck for Fighter A with that takedown attempt.
Fighter A shoots in for a double leg but Fighter B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter B lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Fighter B closes the distance and clinches.

Fighter B breaks from the clinch.
Fighter A shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter B defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter B shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter A manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter B's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but TheNightmare Ibbi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Fighter A tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter B swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter B throws a head kick but Fighter A moves out of range.
Fighter B circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Fighter B tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter A pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter B throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fighter A's waist but Fighter A gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter B off to one side.
Fighter B has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter A tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter A tries to clinch there but Fighter B circles away.
Fighter B feints the counter takedown.
Fighter A has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter B shoots in for a takedown but Fighter A shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Fighter B tries to get set, Fighter A tries to push him back and clinch up but Fighter B manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fighter B moves into the clinch.
Fighter B prevents Fighter A from breaking the clinch.
Fighter A is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter B gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter B looking for a takedown.
TheNightmare Ibbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheNightmare Ibbi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter A goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter B takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter B is pressed up against the cage. Fighter A has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter B down to the mat. Fighter B avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighter A gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fighter B holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fighter A tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter B smiles and moves away.
Fighter B tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter A defends well and Fighter B ends up having to push Fighter A into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Fighter A misses the target.
Fighter A doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter B circles away.
Fighter B will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter B throws a series of punches but Fighter A moves out of range.
Fighter B dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter A sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Fighter A was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter A lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter A.
Fighter A shoots in for a double leg but Fighter B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter B tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter A is looking to counter the offense by Fighter B and move into the clinch.
Fighter A darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter B gets double underhooks and turns Fighter A into the cage.
Fighter A paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fighter B thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter A fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fighter B misses with a wild combination.
Fighter B just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFighter A.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter A fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter B looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter A is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TheNightmare Ibbi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter A plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Fighter B pushes Fighter A up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter A has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fighter B avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fighter B tries for a takedown but Fighter A manages to get underhooks.
Fighter A throws an elbow but it misses.
Fighter A wants a takedown.
Fighter B gets underhooks to prevent Fighter A's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fighter B manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fighter A tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter B is retaining full guard.
Fighter A cracks Fighter B with a solid left hand.
Fighter A pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter B is keeping the position for now.
Fighter A being controlled here momentarily.
TheNightmare Ibbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheNightmare Ibbi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter B's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TheNightmare Ibbi.
I've got Fighter B winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheNightmare Ibbi!
TheNightmare Ibbi was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost today but my opponent just got lucky in my opinion so we need to do this again '.