PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitunmoinen Runkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Ganga
vs
Runkkari

187 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing™

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, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitunmoinen Runkkari!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkkari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ganga.
Runkkari throws a right hand that Ganga ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganga also avoids with ease.
Runkkari takes one on the button.

It looks like Vitunmoinen Runkkari has been cut.
Runkkari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Runkkari tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ganga is pushing Runkkari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ganga.
Runkkari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Runkkari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Runkkari is trying to force a seperation but Ganga has the dominant position.
Ganga stalls.
Ganga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runkkari wants to get back to striking at distance but Ganga won't allow it.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runkkari or not.
Runkkari tries to break free but Ganga pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Runkkari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runkkari tries to break free but Ganga pushes him back against the cage.
Ganga stalling.
Ganga lands with a left to the head.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runkkari tries to bum rush Ganga with a series of wild strikes but Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runkkari throws a series of punches but Ganga avoids them all with ease.
Runkkari looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga slips a jab and a cross from Runkkari.

Ganga moves into the clinch successfully.
Ganga lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
Ganga pushes Runkkari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.

Ganga rushes Runkkari and presses him up against the cage.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Runkkari up against the cage.

Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ganga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkkari, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga digs a right hand into Runkkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runkkari's gas tank.
Ganga is leaning against Runkkari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganga lands a body shot.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Runkkari up against the cage.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Runkkari's ribcage. Runkkari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runkkari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ganga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
Ganga stalling the fight.
Ganga gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Runkkari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Ganga - just one landing.

Ganga closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Ganga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ganga pushes Runkkari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga pushes Runkkari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga is working Runkkari over against the cage.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ganga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga stalling in the clinch.
Ganga lands a nice shot to the body.

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

Ganga drives through and clinches with Runkkari against the cage.
Ganga works on Runkkari's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganga avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Ganga.
Runkkari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganga tries to clinch but Runkkari moves out of range.
Runkkari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganga.

Ganga clinches up with Runkkari and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ganga.
Runkkari has had enough of the clinch but Ganga keeps him there for the moment.
Ganga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ganga pushes Runkkari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Ganga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runkkari backwards.
Ganga lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runkkari swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ganga moves into the clinch.
Ganga is working Runkkari over against the cage.
Ganga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runkkari's efforts to push away.
Runkkari working hard to break the clinch.
Ganga is leaning against Runkkari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Runkkari tries to break free but Ganga pushes him back against the cage.
Runkkari is trying to force a seperation but Ganga has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runkkari backwards.
Ganga slows down the pace here.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkkari lunges at Ganga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ganga's hand.

Ganga instigates a clinch.
Runkkari wants to get back to striking at distance but Ganga won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Ganga.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitunmoinen Runkkari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ganga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkkari, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runkkari throws a hook but Ganga avoids it easily.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Runkkari keeps it at a distance.
Runkkari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Runkkari misses with a hook. Ganga ducked under it nicely.
Vitunmoinen Runkkari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runkkari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runkkari looks to land a combination but Ganga avoids it well.

Ganga moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ganga.

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

Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Ganga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Runkkari up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganga presses Runkkari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganga has Runkkari pushed against the cage.
A short left from Ganga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga cracks Runkkari with a nice body shot.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runkkari can do to turn this around?
Ganga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Runkkari's ribcage. Runkkari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga digs a right hand into Runkkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runkkari's gas tank.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga lands with an overhand left.
Ganga throws a series of strikes that have Runkkari backpedaling.

Ganga clinches up against the cage.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Ganga breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Ganga clinches.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Ganga to work.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.

Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganga digs a right hand into Runkkari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runkkari's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Ganga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkkari working hard to break the clinch.
Ganga scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runkkari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ganga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ganga is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.

Ganga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runkkari's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ganga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ganga tries to clinch up.
Ganga is looking to clinch.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runkkari swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ganga forces Runkkari back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkkari is trying to break the clinch but Ganga is controlling him.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Runkkari is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Runkkari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ganga has him pressed against the cage.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.

Ganga has Runkkari up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Ganga lands a body shot.
Ganga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike.
Runkkari is trying to force a seperation but Ganga has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga works on Runkkari's body with a couple of short punches.
Sunil Ganga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ganga has Runkkari up against the cage in a clinch.
Runkkari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runkkari is trying to force a seperation but Ganga has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Runkkari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runkkari or not.
Good body shot from Ganga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Runkkari.
Runkkari tries to break the clinch but Ganga is controlling the position.
Ganga lands a left hand.
Ganga is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ganga for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ganga has managed to clinch.
Ganga lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Runkkari is trying to break the clinch but Ganga has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runkkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ganga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Runkkari tries to break free but Ganga pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
Ganga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runkkari backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitunmoinen Runkkari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runkkari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runkkari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ganga scores with a three punch combo!
Runkkari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runkkari circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ganga moves into the clinch.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runkkari jabs Ganga right on the nose. Ganga blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Runkkari misses.
A swing and a miss from Runkkari.
Nice jab there from Ganga.

Ganga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkkari, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Runkkari's ribcage. Runkkari let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.

Ganga forces Runkkari back against the cage and clinches.
Ganga'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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga has Runkkari pushed against the cage.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Ganga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkkari throws a combination. Ganga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ganga tries to clinch but Runkkari is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Ganga to work.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Runkkari wants to get back to striking at distance but Ganga won't allow it.
Ganga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Ganga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Runkkari up against the cage.
Ganga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runkkari is trying to force a seperation but Ganga has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga pushes Runkkari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Runkkari throws a series of punches but Ganga moves out of range.

Runkkari tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vitunmoinen Runkkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ganga.
Runkkari tries to break free but Ganga pushes him back against the cage.
Runkkari tries to circle away but Ganga has him pinned against the cage.
Runkkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ganga.
Ganga presses Runkkari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Ganga breaks from the clinch.

Ganga takes the fight into the clinch.

Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runkkari scores with a one two! Ganga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Ganga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runkkari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Runkkari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runkkari or not.
Ganga lands a body shot.
Ganga blocks an uppercut.
Ganga stalling in the clinch.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga scores with a nice head shot.
Runkkari lands with a hook. Ganga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ganga moves into the clinch successfully.
Runkkari wants to get back to striking at distance but Ganga won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Ganga stalling.

Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Runkkari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ganga counters with a stiff right hand.
Runkkari misses with a combination

and Ganga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the cage.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganga scores with a jab. Runkkari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Runkkari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ganga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ganga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runkkari is looking to break free of the clinch but Ganga has double underhooks.
Runkkari tries to break free but Ganga pushes him back against the cage.
Ganga stalling the fight.
Ganga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkkari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ganga has closed the distance and engaged Runkkari in a clinch.

Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganga slips a jab and a cross from Runkkari.
Ganga is looking to clinch.

Ganga clinches with his opponent.
Runkkari tries to break the clinch but Ganga is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkkari.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga just leaning against Runkkari, taking a breather.
Runkkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Ganga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runkkari is trying to break the clinch but Ganga is controlling him.
Ganga slowing the pace effectively.

Ganga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ganga pushes Runkkari up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runkkari wants to break free but Ganga has control.
Runkkari is trying to break free.

Ganga breaks the clinch.
Runkkari misses with a double jab

and Ganga counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!