PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juuso Makinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Unstable. The crowd seem to be enjoying Makinen's choice of entrance music: SMC Hoodrats. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Warrior
vs
Makinen

180 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Das Labor

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juuso Makinen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Makinen lands with a kick to the temple. Warrior shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Warrior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makinen tries to clinch up.
Makinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warrior.
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makinen swivels and escapes.
Warrior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Makinen sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Makinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Makinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warrior fails to land the takedown.
Makinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Makinen rushes Warrior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Makinen won't allow it.

Makinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warrior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makinen lands a head kick. Warrior smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Warrior is rocked!

It looks like Ultimate Warrior has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Warrior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.

Makinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Warrior seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior jumps guard but Makinen stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Makinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Warrior drops back down to his feet.
Warrior fails to pull guard.
Warrior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makinen tries a knee to the head but Warrior blocks it.
Warrior goes for a takedown attempt but Makinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Makinen throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Makinen throws a series of punches but Warrior moves out of range.
Makinen looks gassed!

Makinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior scoring with some ground and pound.
Makinen is looking to stand up but Warrior isn't so interested in that idea.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Makinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior lands a couple of elbows.
Warrior is stalling in the full guard.
Warrior is standing up over Makinen. Makinen looks to escape but Warrior dives into side control.
Warrior is working Makinen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Makinen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Warrior advances to full mount.
Makinen tries to buck Warrior off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinen is bucking up trying to escape but Warrior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Warrior has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makinen's face.
Warrior landing strikes, looking to finish!
Warrior pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Warrior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warrior controlling the pace for now.
Warrior working the ground and pound effectively.
Warrior won't let Makinen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Warrior with a couple of short strikes.
Warrior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makinen?
Warrior pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Warrior lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Warrior.
Makinen wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Makinen is rocked!
Warrior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makinen is still in real trouble! Can Warrior finish him?
Makinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Makinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Warrior unloading with bombs!
Makinen is squirming around, avoiding Warrior's attempts to control the action.
Warrior lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior landing strikes, looking to finish!
Warrior with shots to the head and body - Makinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Warrior tries to control but Makinen wriggling away.
Makinen is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultimate Warrior's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Warrior shoots in for a takedown but Makinen shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Makinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Warrior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warrior uses his free foot to push down on Makinen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Makinen.
Makinen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Warrior landing strikes from the mount.
Warrior with a couple of short strikes.
Warrior in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Warrior has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Makinen's face.
Warrior is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Warrior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Makinen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior working the ground and pound effectively.
Makinen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Warrior lands a heavy elbow.
Warrior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Makinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warrior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warrior landing shots from mount.
Warrior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Warrior.
Warrior looking to finish Makinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makinen!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior punishing his opponent with strikes.
Warrior with shots to the head and body - Makinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makinen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ultimate Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makinen is bucking up trying to escape but Warrior cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
Warrior cracks Makinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Makinen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Warrior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makinen?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makinen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Warrior scoring with strikes but Makinen is staying in there.
Warrior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
Makinen taking shots to the head.
Warrior lands a big shot there that rocks Makinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
Makinen is squirming around, avoiding Warrior's attempts to control the action.
Warrior working the ground and pound effectively.
Makinen is trying to stand.
Warrior with shots to the head and body - Makinen looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinen is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Warrior.
Warrior punishing his opponent with strikes.
Makinen wants to get back to his feet.
Warrior in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makinen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Warrior with a couple of short strikes.
Warrior cracks Makinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Warrior landing strikes from the mount.
Warrior unloading with bombs!
Warrior working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Makinen tries to buck Warrior off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ultimate Warrior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makinen as he jumps to the side.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makinen's waist but Makinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.

Makinen pushes Warrior up against the cage in a clinch.

Makinen breaks the clinch.

Makinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warrior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makinen lands an elbow inside that Warrior shrugs off.

Makinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makinen lands a head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Makinen as Warrior shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makinen throws a head kick that Warrior semi-blocks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makinen throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior avoids the head kick by Makinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warrior scores with a nice right hand.
Makinen tries to clinch but Warrior is having none of it.

Warrior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Warrior working the ground and pound.
Warrior working the head and body with strikes.
Makinen tries to escape but Warrior is in control.

Makinen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Warrior avoids the head kick by Makinen.
Warrior blocks a head kick by Makinen.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makinen misses with a head kick.
Makinen waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Warrior tries to clinch but Makinen moves out of range.
Warrior wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Makinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warrior has Makinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warrior's face.
Warrior jumps guard but Makinen stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior can't get the takedown.

Makinen manages to break the clinch.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makinen throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Makinen tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warrior takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makinen tries to avoid it but Warrior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makinen to the ground. Makinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makinen's waist but Makinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Makinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt - Makinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warrior's face.
Warrior jumps guard but Makinen stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Makinen.
Makinen connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Warrior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makinen walks away with a smile on his face. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makinen as he avoids it easily.
Makinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warrior on the side of the head.
Makinen throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior looks for a takedown but Makinen sprawls well.
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makinen swivels and escapes.
Juuso Makinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Makinen rushes Warrior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Makinen manages to break the clinch.
Makinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Warrior decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Makinen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makinen is looking to clinch.
Makinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juuso Makinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warrior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ultimate Warrior!

Ultimate Warrior wins by unanimous decision!