PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Tronko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Data (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Tronko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tronko
vs
Data

186 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

Supreme Anabolics

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Tronko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Data!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Data moves away.
Nice body punch from Tronko.

Data pushes Tronko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tronko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Data smiles and moves away.
Mr Data seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Data tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Tronko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Data wants to clinch.

Data closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Data as the two fighters clinch.
Data throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tronkos head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Data just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tronko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Data has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tronko is trying to break free.
Data prevents Tronko from breaking the clinch.
Tronko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Data has him pressed against the cage.
Data will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tronko up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Data.
Data lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tronko.
Data lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Data.
Data prevents Tronko from breaking the clinch.
Data is working Tronko over against the cage.

Data escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tronko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tronko stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tronko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tronko misses with a wild combination.
Tronko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Data.
Tronko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Data throws out a leg kick but Tronko moves out of range and Data only half commits.
A shot to de liver by Tronko. Beautiful body shot.
Data looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tronko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Tronko drops Data with a big left hand and mounts him. Data is in big trouble!

Data is rocked!
Tronko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Data is looking to escape.
Data is still in real trouble! Can Tronko finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tronko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Data is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Data and Tronko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Data seems to have recovered his senses.
Tronko trying to control the position but Data is working away.
Tronko wants to control for a moment but Data uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Tronko is working for a kimura but Data is defending it quite comfortably.
Tronko trying to control from half guard but Data is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tronko throws a strike but Data avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Data wants to get back to his feet but Tronko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tronko wanted to stand there but Data had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tronko connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Tronko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Data wants to clinch.
Tronko throws a jab when Data was well out of range.
Data moves in looking to clinch but Tronko pushes him off.
Tronko lands with a hook. Data tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Data forces Tronko back against the cage and clinches.
Tronko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Data works on Tronko's body with a couple of short punches.

Data tightens his grip and picks Tronko up, before dumping him to the ground. Tronko manages to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tronko wants to stand but Data is controlling the position.
Data won't allow Tronko to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tronko controls Data momentarily but Data frees himself.
Data lands a couple of digs.

Data avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Data chips away with some ground and pound.

Tronko is looking for a triangle but Data pushes his legs off easily.
Data distracts Tronko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Data cracks Tronko with a solid left hand.

Tronko is working an open guard so Data takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tronko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tronko keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Data tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tronko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tronko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Data stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Data is breathing heavily.
Tronko scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tronko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Data misses with a body punch
and Tronko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Nice combo by Tronko! Oh, that's hurt him - Data falls to the canvas and Tronko follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tronko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Data to his feet.
Tronko scores with the left hand. Data knows he should have avoided that one.
Tronko throws a sloppy head kick and Data moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko misses with a double jab.

Tronko drops Data with a right and a left! Tronko comes rushing in but Data regains his composure and manages to keep Tronko in guard.
Tronko wants to stand but Data is controlling his posture from full guard.
Data not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tronko is looking to work some ground and pound but Data has wrist control.
Tronko trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tronko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tronko wants to stand and escape but instead Data has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Data got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tronko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Data has managed to get both his arms back between Tronko's legs - danger averted.
Data postures up in Tronko's guard and throws a big left but Tronko blocks it.
Data advances position into side control!
Data working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tronko tries to escape but Data is in control.
Tronko is looking for a sweep.
Tronko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Data off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Tronko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tronko swinging wildly here.

Data moves into range and clinches up with Tronko.
Data lands a body punch.
Data lands a body shot.
Tronko tries to circle away but Data has him pinned against the cage.
Tronko tries to pull guard but Data holds him up against the cage and eventually Tronko drops back down to his feet.
Data lands a right hand.
Data cracks Tronko with a nice body shot.
Tronko is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Data creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Data presses Tronko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Data's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Data has Tronko pressed against the cage, preventing Tronko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Data will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tronko up against the cage.
Data lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tronko.
Data is leaning against Tronko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tronko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Data is stalling here.
Tronko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Data digs a right hand into Tronko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tronko's gas tank.
Tronko jumps guard but Data stands there with Tronko around his waist. Tronko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Data lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tronko backwards.
Tronko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Tronko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tronko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tronko wants to break free but Data has control.
Tronko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Data walks away with a smile on his face. Tronko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Data is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Data gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tronko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Data just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tronko wants to get back to striking at distance but Data won't allow it.
Tronko looking for a takedown.

Data breaks the clinch.
Tronko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Data misses with a body shot
and Tronko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Data takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tronko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Data.
Tronko punishes Data's body with a nice straight punch.
Tronko throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tronko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Data takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tronko scores with a one two! Data had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Data showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tronko.
Tronko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tronko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tronko scores with a body shot.
Data is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronko throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Data stumbling backwards into the cage! Data bounces back off the cage towards Tronko, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tronko lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tronko celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikael Tronko!