PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mosse Vormisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vormisto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC Thunderstruck . Rodhrehson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fight to dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nad Rodhrehson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Vormisto
vs
Rodhrehson

175 cm
21
163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosse Vormisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson staying out of range there.
Rodhrehson connects with a crisp jab.
Rodhrehson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vormisto closes the distance and clinches up with Rodhrehson, looking for a takedown. Vormisto pushes Rodhrehson against the cage but Rodhrehson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vormisto thuds his right hand into Rodhrehson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodhrehson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vormisto misses with a wild body shot.
Vormisto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodhrehson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodhrehson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vormisto throws out the jab.
Rodhrehson slaps away a takedown attempt from Vormisto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mosse Vormisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vormisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodhrehson misses with a series of wild punches.
Vormisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vormisto throws a shot from downtown. Rodhrehson moves away and avoids it.
Rodhrehson swings widly with a right hand
and Vormisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodhrehson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vormisto.
Rodhrehson throws a jab when Vormisto was well out of range.
Vormisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Vormisto.
Vormisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodhrehson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vormisto.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Vormisto slips the punch.
Vormisto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodhrehson defends it nicely.
Rodhrehson throws a front kick aimed at Vormisto's knee but Vormisto avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodhrehson blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vormisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodhrehson momentarily.
A slow jab from Rodhrehson misses its intended target.
Vormisto moves away from the strike by Rodhrehson.
Vormisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vormisto works Rodhrehson's body with a nice hook.

Vormisto moves into the clinch successfully.
Vormisto keeps control of Rodhrehson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vormisto avoiding damage.
Rodhrehson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Vormisto.
Vormisto lands a shoulder strike.
Vormisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Vormisto stalling against the cage.
Vormisto presses Rodhrehson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Vormisto.
Rodhrehson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vormisto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodhrehson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson blocks an uppercut.
Vormisto can't find room to land a body shot as Rodhrehson controls the action.
Vormisto tries to throw a body punch but Rodhrehson avoids it by throwing Vormisto back against the cage.
A short right from Vormisto.
Vormisto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodhrehson up against the cage.
Vormisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vormisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vormisto leaning against his opponent.
Vormisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vormisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mosse Vormisto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vormisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodhrehson.
Vormisto just misses with a punch to the body.

Vormisto rushes Rodhrehson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vormisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodhrehson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Vormisto to work.
Rodhrehson prevents a body shot from Vormisto.
Vormisto taking a breather.
Vormisto misses with the head strike.
Vormisto gets through Rodhrehson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodhrehson misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodhrehson just leaning against Vormisto, taking a breather.
Vormisto is looking for a takedown.
Rodhrehson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vormisto up against the cage.
Vormisto has Rodhrehson pressed against the cage.
Vormisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vormisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodhrehson backwards.

Vormisto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodhrehson is trying to keep an underhook but Vormisto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vormisto works his way into full mount!
Rodhrehson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vormisto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rodhrehson is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodhrehson postures up in Vormisto's guard and throws a big left but Vormisto blocks it.
Rodhrehson postures up.
Rodhrehson stopping the sweep attempt from Vormisto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodhrehson postures up.

Rodhrehson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vormisto trying to keep a closed guard but Rodhrehson is proving a slippery customer.

Mosse Vormisto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rodhrehson throws a body punch but Vormisto moves out of range.
Mosse Vormisto is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Rodhrehson lands.
Rodhrehson misses with a looping left.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Vormisto slips the punch.
Rodhrehson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson slips under a jab from Vormisto.
Rodhrehson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vormisto shoots in for a takedown but Rodhrehson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mosse Vormisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vormisto slips a jab and a cross from Rodhrehson.
Vormisto is looking to clinch.
Vormisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodhrehson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mosse Vormisto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vormisto shoots in for a double leg but Rodhrehson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodhrehson tests Vormisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vormisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodhrehson's hands.
Rodhrehson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vormisto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodhrehson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodhrehson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mosse Vormisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodhrehson misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vormisto. Rodhrehson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodhrehson looks to throw the jab but Vormisto is out of range.
Rodhrehson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vormisto under the eye.
Vormisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodhrehson should have avoided that one.
Rodhrehson 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.
Vormisto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodhrehson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson throws the left hand but Vormisto avoids the punch easily.

Vormisto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodhrehson on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodhrehson's guard now, I'm sure.

Rodhrehson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vormisto has picked Rodhrehson up and slammed him! Rodhrehson can't keep hold of the triangle and Vormisto manages to pass to side control!
Vormisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vormisto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodhrehson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vormisto working over Rodhrehson with some ground and pound. Rodhrehson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vormisto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto throwing shots but Rodhrehson is blocking nicely.
Rodhrehson has a hand on Vormisto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vormisto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rodhrehson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodhrehson is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Vormisto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson is desperately trying to improve his position but Vormisto has a good base and remains in mount.
Vormisto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vormisto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nad Rodhrehson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mosse Vormisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodhrehson tries to hold on but Vormisto pushes him away.
Vormisto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vormisto controlling his opponent.
Vormisto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vormisto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Vormisto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mosse Vormisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vormisto controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodhrehson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mosse Vormisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vormisto, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mosse Vormisto!
Mosse Vormisto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.