PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rakuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakuuna comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company - Bad Company. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rakuuna
vs
Trotter

184 cm
22
159 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

182 cm
24
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GTI - 1337 Franchised
GTI - 1337 Franchised

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rakuuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakuuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rakuuna misses with a left hand
and Trotter counters with a straight right hand.
Trotter throws a shot to the body.
Trotter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rakuuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakuuna misses with a lunging right hand
and Trotter counters with a nice uppercut.
Rakuuna tries to clinch but Trotter moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna throws a right hand that misses
and Trotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakuuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trotter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trotter misses with a lunging right hand

and Rakuuna counters with a shoot takedown. Trotter fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter trying to keep a closed guard but Rakuuna is proving a slippery customer.
Rakuuna is working Trotter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rakuuna throws and elbow that misses. Trotter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakuuna's guard. Nice move by Trotter!
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter connects with a couple of short punches.
Rakuuna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trotter on the ground.
Trotter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trotter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trotter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter postures up in Rakuuna's guard and throws a big left but Rakuuna blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trotter chips away with some ground and pound.
Trotter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakuuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakuuna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakuuna trying to control the position here.
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakuuna is trying to keep Trotter in close.
Trotter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter trying to control but Rakuuna is working from the bottom.
Rakuuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
Rakuuna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Taisto Rakuuna wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Trotter scores with a jab. Rakuuna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rakuuna scores with the left hand. Trotter knows he should have avoided that one.
Rakuuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Trotter.

That's four 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.
Rakuuna is looking to clinch.
Rakuuna looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rakuuna misses with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rakuuna misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dell Trotter 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.

Horrible takedown by Rakuuna or perhaps it was just good defense by Trotter which made him look bad.
Rakuuna misses with a hook

and Trotter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakuuna's guard.
Rakuuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakuuna, not yet.
Rakuuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Trotter postures up in Rakuuna's guard and throws a big left but Rakuuna blocks it.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakuuna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rakuuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Rakuuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.
Trotter pushing down on Rakuuna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trotter is pressing down on Rakuuna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rakuuna is holding on for now.
Rakuuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trotter is thwarting Rakuuna's attempts to control the position.
Rakuuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trotter.
Trotter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Trotter preventing the sweep.
Trotter landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rakuuna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rakuuna has momentary wrist control but Trotter slips an elbow through the middle.
Trotter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakuuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trotter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakuuna has momentary wrist control but Trotter slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakuuna working a defensive guard here.
Trotter trying to control but Rakuuna is working from the bottom.
Rakuuna wants to sweep but no luck.
Trotter postures up in Rakuuna's guard and throws a big left but Rakuuna blocks it.
Trotter stands up over Rakuuna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakuuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakuuna keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Rakuuna is trying to control the position but Trotter postures up.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trotter is working Rakuuna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rakuuna looking to control.
Rakuuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trotter is one step ahead there.
Trotter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakuuna is keeping the position for now.

Trotter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakuuna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trotter has Rakuuna in his guard.

Trotter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakuuna defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rakuuna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trotter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trotter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trotter pulls Rakuuna in to control the position.
Trotter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rakuuna landing with the ground and pound.
Trotter trying to control the position.
Rakuuna content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dell Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rakuuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakuuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakuuna tries to clinch but Trotter is having none of it.
Trotter connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakuuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taisto Rakuuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakuuna throws an off balance right hand
and Trotter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter slips a jab from Rakuuna.
Rakuuna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rakuuna misses with a right hand
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taisto Rakuuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rakuuna throws a lazy uppercut
and Trotter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rakuuna swings widly with a right hand
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.
Rakuuna misses with an uppercut
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Rakuuna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Trotter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trotter.
Rakuuna misses with a leg kick
and Trotter counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakuuna avoids the body shot from Trotter.
Rakuuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Trotter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rakuuna misses with an uppercut
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Rakuuna misses with a hook to the body
and Trotter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rakuuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rakuuna misses with a combination
and Trotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dell Trotter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trotter moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rakuuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dell Trotter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trotter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dell Trotter!