PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Im Arsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hotty Secksualist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Arsch
vs
Secksualist

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

209 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Im Arsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hotty Secksualist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secksualist shoots in and drives through. Arsch sprawls well.
Secksualist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arsch wants to clinch up but Secksualist keeps it at a distance.
Arsch wants to land a leg kick but Secksualist is out of range.
Arsch's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arsch duly obliges.

It looks like Hotty Secksualist has been cut.
Arsch throws a right and a left that Secksualist avoids nicely.

Secksualist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Arsch!
Arsch can't escape the position.
Secksualist won't let Arsch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Secksualist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hotty Secksualist hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Secksualist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arsch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Secksualist is in Arsch's guard.
Secksualist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Secksualist in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Secksualist tries for a kimura but Arsch is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secksualist staying calm.
Let's hope that Secksualist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Secksualist tries for a kimura but Arsch is defending well.
Arsch is letting Secksualist control him for a moment.
Arsch is not content to let Secksualist control the position.
Arsch is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hotty Secksualist.
Arsch tried to score with a low kick but Secksualist checks it.
Secksualist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arsch pinned against the cage. Arsch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Im Arsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotty Secksualist.
Secksualist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arsch is fending him off so far but Secksualist persists. Nope, Arsch circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Arsch.
Secksualist fails to land the takedown.
Arsch wants to land a leg kick but Secksualist is out of range.
Arsch misses with a two punch combination.
Arsch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arsch tries to clinch but Secksualist is having none of it.
Arsch throws an overhand right that lands on Secksualist's shoulder, as Secksualist tries to avoid the shot.
Arsch misses with a few strikes there.
Secksualist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arsch defends it nicely.
Secksualist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arsch circles away.
Secksualist looks gassed!
Arsch scores with a jab. Secksualist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secksualist shoots in looking for a takedown. Arsch tries to sprawl out of it but Secksualist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arsch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Secksualist checks a leg kick.
Arsch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secksualist circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arsch, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Arsch. No joy for Secksualist on that attempt.
Im Arsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arsch misses with a body kick.
Arsch stuffs the takedown.
Secksualist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arsch swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Arsch.
Secksualist walks into a left hand.
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!
Arsch throws a series of punches but Secksualist avoids them all with ease.
Arsch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arsch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Secksualist.
An inside leg kick from Arsch misses.

Arsch rushes Secksualist and presses him up against the cage.
Arsch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Secksualist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arsch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Im Arsch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hotty Secksualist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Arsch lands with a nice combination. Secksualist backs away looking to recover.
Arsch misses with a double jab.
Secksualist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arsch circles away.
Secksualist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arsch defends it nicely.
Arsch misses with a body kick.
Arsch doesn't manage to clinch there - Secksualist circles away.
Arsch throws the kick towards the body but Secksualist avoids it.
Arsch slaps away a takedown attempt from Secksualist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Im Arsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotty Secksualist.
Arsch misses with a takedown attempt

and Secksualist counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Arsch!
Secksualist tries to control but Arsch wriggling away.
Secksualist is breathing heavily.
Arsch wants to control but Secksualist is having none of it.
Arsch working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secksualist trying to control but Arsch is having none of it.
Secksualist controlling the position easily from mount.
Secksualist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Secksualist content just to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hotty Secksualist was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Arsch gets caught flat footed, as Secksualist shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Secksualist wants to control from the top but Arsch keeps moving.
Secksualist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secksualist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Secksualist wants to control from the top but Arsch keeps moving.
Secksualist throws a big right hand that misses.
Arsch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Secksualist is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hotty Secksualist was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Secksualist misses with a takedown attempt - Arsch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Secksualist blocks a head kick by Arsch.
Arsch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Secksualist at a distance.
Arsch throws a series of punches but Secksualist avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arsch. Secksualist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arsch lands a two punch combo.
Secksualist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Arsch.
Arsch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Arsch misses.
Arsch throws a leg kick but Secksualist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arsch fails with the takedown.
Arsch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Secksualist.
Arsch misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Secksualist.
Arsch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Secksualist circles away quickly and effectively.
Secksualist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arsch tries to avoid it but Secksualist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arsch to the ground. Arsch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arsch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Secksualist but Secksualist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A leg kick checked by Secksualist.
Secksualist fails with a takedown attempt.
Arsch tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good work by Secksualist as he checks the leg kick.
Arsch tries to clinch there but Secksualist circles away.
A jab lands there for Arsch.
Secksualist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arsch.
Arsch swings for the body but Secksualist moves out of range.
Im Arsch is winning the standup battle so far.
Arsch misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Arsch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Secksualist changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arsch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Secksualist staying calm.

Secksualist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Secksualist is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Arsch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Im Arsch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hotty Secksualist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Secksualist scores with a takedown into Arsch's guard.
Secksualist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Secksualist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arsch is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hotty Secksualist.
Arsch scores with a hook to the body. Secksualist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Im Arsch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secksualist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arsch.
Secksualist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Secksualist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Arsch.
Secksualist blocks a leg kick.
Secksualist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arsch avoids it really well and circles away.
Arsch tries to clinch up.
Arsch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arsch misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Arsch. No joy for Secksualist on that attempt.
Im Arsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotty Secksualist.
A low kick from Arsch misses

and Secksualist counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arsch's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Secksualist trying to control but Arsch is working from the bottom.
Arsch keeping full guard, as Secksualist tries to pass.
Secksualist trying to control the position from guard on top but Arsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Im Arsch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hotty Secksualist has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arsch is looking to stand up but Secksualist isn't so interested in that idea.
Secksualist trying to control the position from guard on top but Arsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hotty Secksualist.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Secksualist.
Arsch scores with a one two! Secksualist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arsch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Secksualist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Secksualist slips a jab and a cross from Arsch.
Arsch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Secksualist.
Arsch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Secksualist or perhaps it was just good defense by Arsch which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Secksualist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arsch.
Arsch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arsch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arsch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Secksualist tries to avoid it but Arsch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Secksualist to the ground. Secksualist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Secksualist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Arsch drives through and clinches with Secksualist against the cage.
Secksualist looking for a takedown.
Secksualist is working for takedown but Arsch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arsch misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsch prevents the takedown attempt.
Arsch is looking to break free of the clinch but Secksualist has double underhooks.

Arsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secksualist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hotty Secksualist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Secksualist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arsch is fending him off so far but Secksualist persists. Nope, Arsch circles away and we're back to standing.
Arsch has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Im Arsch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arsch, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Im Arsch!