PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milhouse VanHouten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

VanHouten
vs
Wukong

175 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milhouse VanHouten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Son Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanHouten circles away from the clinch attempt.
VanHouten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Wukong scores with a takedown into VanHouten's guard.
Wukong wants to pass the guard but VanHouten is keeping the position.
Wukong sitting in guard here, content to control.
VanHouten keeping full guard, as Wukong tries to pass.
Wukong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
VanHouten gets full guard.
Wukong throws a big right hand that misses.
Wukong pushing down on VanHouten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong working the head and body with strikes.
Wukong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wukong is trying to control the action in half guard but VanHouten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Wukong stands up out of the half guard.
VanHouten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
VanHouten lands with a slapping head kick.
VanHouten lands a jab to the nose.
VanHouten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
VanHouten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wukong was well out of range. Poor timing from VanHouten.
VanHouten misses with a two punch combination.
Wukong throws a one two combo.

It looks like Milhouse VanHouten has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from VanHouten.
VanHouten walks into a straight right hand from Wukong.
VanHouten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
VanHouten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wukong misses.
VanHouten throws a hook to the side of Wukong's head but Wukong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
VanHouten throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wukong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wukong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
VanHouten lands a body punch.
Wukong looks gassed!
Wukong wants a takedown.
VanHouten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wukong backwards.
VanHouten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanHouten lands with a light punch inside.
VanHouten gets through Wukong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wukong misses with a body punch.
VanHouten lands a body shot.
VanHouten lands a shot to the body.
VanHouten is leaning against Wukong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from VanHouten on the inside.
Nice body punch from VanHouten.
Wukong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from VanHouten.

VanHouten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
VanHouten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wukong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
VanHouten throws a combination. Wukong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
VanHouten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wukong on the side of the head.
Wukong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wukong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wukong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from VanHouten finds it's way round the side to connect with Wukong's head.
Wukong shoots in but VanHouten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Milhouse VanHouten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Wukong.
VanHouten throws a shot to the body.
Wukong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from VanHouten.
VanHouten cracks Wukong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
VanHouten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
VanHouten scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wukong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wukong takes one to the side of the head.
Wukong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
VanHouten scores with a one two! Wukong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanHouten misses with a wild combination.
VanHouten slips under a jab from Wukong.
VanHouten falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wukong counters with a takedown into side control.
VanHouten keeps Wukong under control for a moment.
Wukong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
VanHouten is looking for a sweep.

Wukong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by VanHouten, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wukong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. VanHouten knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milhouse VanHouten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milhouse VanHouten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wukong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
VanHouten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Milhouse VanHouten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wukong shoots for a takedown but VanHouten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A right-left combo lands from VanHouten.
Wukong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VanHouten pinned against the cage. VanHouten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
VanHouten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
VanHouten lands an overhand right.
Wukong misses with a takedown attempt - VanHouten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Milhouse VanHouten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Wukong.
VanHouten jabs Wukong right on the nose. Wukong blinks but takes it well.
Wukong is breathing heavily.
VanHouten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wukong in his tracks.
VanHouten dips to his left and cracks Wukong with an uppercut!
VanHouten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Milhouse VanHouten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanHouten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
VanHouten lands with a kick to the temple. Wukong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
VanHouten jabs Wukong right on the nose. Wukong blinks but takes it well.
VanHouten misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from VanHouten.

Wukong is rocked!
VanHouten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wukong is still on wobbly legs! Can VanHouten finish him?
Wukong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
VanHouten throws a right hand that Wukong ducks under and follows up with a left that Wukong also avoids with ease.
Wukong seems to have recovered his senses.
VanHouten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by VanHouten.
Donk. VanHouten catches Wukong right on the button with a cross.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Wukong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
VanHouten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanHouten lands a nice shot that snaps Wukong's head back.
VanHouten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. VanHouten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milhouse VanHouten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanHouten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wukong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanHouten.
Wukong wants to clinch up but VanHouten keeps it at a distance.
Wukong throws a series of punches but VanHouten avoids them all with ease.
Wukong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wukong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milhouse VanHouten is winning the standup battle so far.
VanHouten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from VanHouten.
VanHouten is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
VanHouten lands a jab to Wukong's midsection.
VanHouten scores with the left hand. Wukong knows he should have avoided that one.
VanHouten scores with a one two! Wukong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
VanHouten stalks Wukong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wukong's face. Wukong staggers backwards, shaken.
VanHouten misses with a wild combination.
VanHouten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten lands a head kick. Wukong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
VanHouten slips under a jab from Wukong.
VanHouten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VanHouten scores with a one two! Wukong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
VanHouten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wukong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VanHouten pinned against the cage. VanHouten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wukong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanHouten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wukong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanHouten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
VanHouten lands the left hand.
VanHouten misses with a few strikes there.
VanHouten lands with a nice combination. Wukong backs away looking to recover.
VanHouten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
VanHouten misses with an uppercut. Wukong saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten tries to bum rush Wukong with a series of wild strikes but Wukong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
VanHouten misses with a combination

and Wukong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for VanHouten!
Wukong looking to finish with strikes here!
VanHouten tries to lock up and control but Wukong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wukong working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanHouten wants to hold on but Wukong pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanHouten is trying to escape the mount.
VanHouten tries to lock up and control but Wukong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milhouse VanHouten dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milhouse VanHouten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

VanHouten fails to land with a series of punches.
Wukong misses with a body kick.
Wukong has a takedown stuffed.
VanHouten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wukong circles away quickly and effectively.
Wukong walks into a left hand.
VanHouten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wukong counters with a nice uppercut.
VanHouten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wukong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wukong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VanHouten.
Wukong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wukong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Wukong. That snapped VanHouten's head back.
Crunch! VanHouten slams his shin into Wukong's torso.
Wukong slips a jab and a cross from VanHouten.
Wukong shoots in for a double leg but VanHouten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Milhouse VanHouten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Wukong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from VanHouten.
VanHouten misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by VanHouten. That's going to slow Wukong down.
VanHouten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
VanHouten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wukong has time to react.
VanHouten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
VanHouten throws a series of punches but Wukong moves out of range.
Wukong dodges the punch combination from VanHouten.
VanHouten lands with a cross.
Wukong tries to close the distance and clinch up but VanHouten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wukong is defended easily by VanHouten.
Wukong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Son Wukong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
VanHouten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
VanHouten lands a body shot.
Wukong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
VanHouten lands with a hook. Wukong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
VanHouten misses with a double jab.
Wukong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wukong slips a jab and a cross from VanHouten.
Wukong fails to land with a series of punches.
VanHouten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wukong counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wukong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wukong wants to control for a moment but VanHouten uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
VanHouten moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Wukong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten scores with punches from side control.
Wukong tries to bench press VanHouten off him but VanHouten keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanHouten trying to control the position but Wukong is working away.
Wukong is looking to reverse the position.
Milhouse VanHouten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
VanHouten controlling the position.
Wukong pushes VanHouten away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, VanHouten gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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.
VanHouten is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wukong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wukong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VanHouten throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by VanHouten.
VanHouten throws a good cross that connects.
Wukong tries to clinch but VanHouten moves out of range.
VanHouten misses with a double jab.
VanHouten lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milhouse VanHouten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for VanHouten, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Milhouse VanHouten!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Milhouse VanHouten!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Milhouse VanHouten!

Milhouse VanHouten wins by unanimous decision!