PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pena Hirmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike The Meth Addict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirmu comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - War Machine. The Meth Addict has chosen Lava Lava by Boys Noize as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hirmu
vs
The Meth Addict

180 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

196 cm
21
194 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Next Level Nutrition (158q for $50!!!!)

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Hirmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike The Meth Addict!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Meth Addict circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Meth Addict throws a body punch but Hirmu moves out of range.
The Meth Addict lands with a right hand.
Hirmu looks to land a left hand but The Meth Addict moved out of range nicely.
Hirmu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Meth Addict paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Meth Addict stalks Hirmu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hirmu's face. Hirmu staggers backwards, shaken.
The Meth Addict cracks Hirmu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirmu moves out of range as The Meth Addict strikes.
Hirmu dives in and grabs The Meth Addict's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Meth Addict pushes down on Hirmu's head and hops out.
Hirmu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hirmu moves into the clinch.
Hirmu prevents The Meth Addict from breaking the clinch.
The Meth Addict swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hirmu as The Meth Addict tries to tie him up.
The Meth Addict tries to break the clinch but Hirmu is controlling the position.
The Meth Addict softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hirmu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Hirmu breaks the clinch.
The Meth Addict misses with a hook.
The Meth Addict jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirmu shoots in but The Meth Addict avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Meth Addict works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirmu is looking to clinch.
Hirmu takes one to the side of the head.
Hirmu moves out of range of the strikes.
The Meth Addict is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Meth Addict lands a body shot.
A cross from The Meth Addict lands.
Good standup being displayed there by The Meth Addict as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Meth Addict misses with an uppercut.
Hirmu tries to clinch there but The Meth Addict circles away.
The Meth Addict might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hirmu tries to close the distance and clinch but The Meth Addict swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Meth Addict throws a series of punches but Hirmu avoids them all with ease.
Hirmu doesn't manage to clinch there - The Meth Addict circles away.
Hirmu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Hirmu instigates a clinch.

The Meth Addict's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Meth Addict connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Meth Addict lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Hirmu is rocked!
Hirmu wants to clinch.
Nice cross by The Meth Addict.
Oh Hirmu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirmu.
Hirmu seems to have got his legs back now.
The Meth Addict misses with a hook.

Hirmu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Meth Addict wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirmu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Hirmu wants to work for an arm triangle but The Meth Addict is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Meth Addict makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Meth Addict.
Hirmu looking to sit in guard and control but The Meth Addict gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Meth Addict must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict advances position into side control!
Hirmu tries to buck The Meth Addict off but The Meth Addict is having none of it.
Hirmu struggling a bit here.
The Meth Addict just content to control the position.
Hirmu struggling a bit here.
Hirmu is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hirmu is not content to let The Meth Addict control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Meth Addict is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hirmu fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Hirmu does no damage.
The crowd cheers as The Meth Addict lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hirmu doesn't seem phased though.
Hirmu misses with a takedown attempt - The Meth Addict sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Hirmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirmu wants to clinch up but The Meth Addict keeps it at a distance.
The Meth Addict throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Meth Addict connects with the punch.
Hirmu tries to clinch there but The Meth Addict circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Meth Addict jabs Hirmu right on the nose. Hirmu blinks but takes it well.
Hirmu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hirmu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by The Meth Addict.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike The Meth Addict dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Good exchange - The Meth Addict coming out on top.
Hirmu fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirmu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Meth Addict tries to bum rush Hirmu with a series of wild strikes but Hirmu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hirmu moves into range and clinches up with The Meth Addict.

Hirmu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hirmu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hirmu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hirmu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Meth Addict is looking to escape.
The Meth Addict is trying to stand.

Hirmu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Meth Addict has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Meth Addict looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hirmu is looking for the choke from the back position but The Meth Addict is controlling his hands well.

The Meth Addict fending off the submission attempt from Hirmu.
The Meth Addict trying to control but not successfully.
Hirmu misses with a punch to the head.
Hirmu is striking from the back but The Meth Addict escapes and manages to recover to half guard.

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.

Hirmu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hirmu is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from The Meth Addict as he works his way to full guard.
Hirmu postures up.
The Meth Addict controlling Hirmu's posture.

Hirmu drops back looking for a leg! The Meth Addict is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Meth Addict manages to kick Hirmu off! Hirmu jumps back into The Meth Addict's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict wants to get back to his feet but Hirmu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hirmu advances position into side control!

Hirmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Meth Addict, who protects the arm well.
The Meth Addict can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hirmu tries for a kimura but The Meth Addict is defending well.
The Meth Addict tries to escape but Hirmu is in control.
The Meth Addict manages to get back to half guard.
The Meth Addict trying to control here.

The Meth Addict is defending against the submission attempts here by Hirmu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirmu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Meth Addict!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Hirmu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hirmu's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hirmu duly obliges.
Hirmu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirmu tries to clinch but The Meth Addict is having none of it.
Hirmu doesn't manage to clinch there - The Meth Addict circles away.
The Meth Addict digs a good body shot into Hirmu's ribs.

Hirmu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Meth Addict is looking to regain half guard here but Hirmu keeps moving and retains side control.
The Meth Addict wants to control but Hirmu postures up.
Hirmu prevents The Meth Addict from escaping the position.
The Meth Addict can't do much from the bottom here.

Hirmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Meth Addict, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hirmu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Meth Addict, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hirmu is trying to get an arm triangle but The Meth Addict is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Meth Addict avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirmu scores with a nice right hand.

The Meth Addict gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Meth Addict controls Hirmu momentarily but Hirmu frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirmu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Meth Addict swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirmu wants to control from the top but The Meth Addict keeps moving.

The Meth Addict uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Meth Addict avoids the body shot from Hirmu.
Hirmu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirmu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mike The Meth Addict is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirmu tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Meth Addict swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Meth Addict throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirmu.
Hirmu scores with a nice head shot.
The Meth Addict avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Meth Addict throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirmu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirmu fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Meth Addict cracks Hirmu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hirmu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hirmu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Meth Addict tries to avoid it but Hirmu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Meth Addict to the ground. The Meth Addict escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Meth Addict throws a nice looking combination but Hirmu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Meth Addict scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Meth Addict misses with a double jab

and Hirmu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hirmu.
Hirmu won't allow The Meth Addict to sweep him here.
The Meth Addict trying to control the position.
The Meth Addict is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirmu gets back to full guard.
Hirmu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Meth Addict controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirmu wants to sweep here but The Meth Addict controlling him for the moment.
The Meth Addict trying to control but Hirmu is working from the bottom.
Hirmu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hirmu kicks The Meth Addict off and gets to his feet.
Hirmu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Meth Addict.
The Meth Addict lands the left hand.
The Meth Addict misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirmu tries to clinch but The Meth Addict moves out of range.
Hirmu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for The Meth Addict, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hirmu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hirmu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Meth Addict's guard.

Hirmu is looking for a kimura but The Meth Addict is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirmu to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Hirmu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hirmu 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Hirmu!