PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Tank (ranked 4671 p4p, 4422 weight class) and Phol Murhaa (ranked 166 p4p, 179 weight class). Phol Murhaa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ispa Tank's chin.

Tank
vs
Murhaa

198 cm
18
295
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tank checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Tank checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tank throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Tank only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tank lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murhaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa tries to work over Tank's front leg with a kick but Tank checks it.
Tank feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Tank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Tank moves his leg out of the way.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that misses.
As Murhaa backs away, Tank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tank is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Tank avoids it.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tank appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Tank as he checks the leg kick.
Tank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.

That's four 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.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Tank is out of range.
Tank throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tank misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Murhaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murhaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Tank is wise to it.
A leg kick checked by Tank.
Tank looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Tank takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
Tank appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tank throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tank backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tank.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tank checks a leg kick.
Tank feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa tries to work over Tank's front leg with a kick but Tank checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tank blocks the leg kick.

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.
Tank will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Tank is wise to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tank might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tank is looking to score with low kicks.
Tank misses with a leg kick.
Tank backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tank checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tank feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tank is able to avoid easily.
Tank half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tank checks a leg kick.
Tank feinted there with a counter leg kick.

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.
Tank checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Tank jumps back.
Murhaa tries to work over Tank's front leg with a kick but Tank checks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murhaa checks a low kick from Tank.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tank throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Tank moves his leg out of the way.
Tank fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa just manages to avoid it.
Tank checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Tank throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tank motions for Murhaa to come forward. Tank throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Phol Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Murhaa tries to work over Tank's front leg with a kick but Tank checks it.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Tank jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tank checks a leg kick.
Tank looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tank checks a low kick from Murhaa.
As Murhaa backs away, Tank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tank throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Tank steps away.

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.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Tank avoids it.
Tank tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Murhaa backs away, Tank returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Tank.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A clash of legs there as Tank blocks the low kick.
Tank tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ispa Tank.
Well Murhaa 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 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa!