PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogami Itto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Surfer Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dude is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jack Johnson - You And Your Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Itto
vs
Dude

172 cm
25
183 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

184 cm
27
175 lbs
9 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

•• Beast Mode ••

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ogami Itto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Surfer Dude!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dude.
Dude's corner calls for a 1-2. Dude obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dude takes a jab right on the kisser.
Itto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dude moves away.
Itto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dude.
Itto misses with an uppercut. Dude saw that one coming.
Dude walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Itto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dude.
Itto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dude connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dude misses with an uppercut. Itto saw that one coming.
Dude blocks a low kick nicely.
Dude displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Itto.
Dude throws a leg kick but Itto moved away.
Itto tries a head kick but it misses.
Itto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dude's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude feints and then cracks Itto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Itto down.
Dude lands a leg kick that knocks Itto off balance momentarily.
Itto blocks a low kick nicely.
Dude lands a lovely overhand right.
Itto throws a right hand that Dude ducks under and follows up with a left that Dude also avoids with ease.
Itto avoids the head kick by Dude.
Dude takes a swing at Itto's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Itto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Itto blocks the leg kick.
Itto blocks a leg kick.
Itto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dude.
Dude lands a jab.
Dude tests Itto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Dude uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Itto has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dude cracks Itto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Itto tries to land a leg kick but Dude saw it coming and moves away.
Dude tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dude has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dude checks a low kick from Itto.
Ogami Itto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dude moves out of range of the strikes.
Dude misses with a head kick.
Dude checks a leg kick.
Dude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Itto checks it well.
Itto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Itto misses.
Itto lands a really nice looking cross but Dude seems unphased.
Dude thumps Itto with a low kick.
Itto throws a sloppy head kick
and Dude counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dude misses with a low kick.
Itto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dude misses the shot to the body.

Dude gets caught napping as Itto dives in and scores a takedown. Dude manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Itto prevents Dude from getting back to his feet.
Dude utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Itto prevents Dude from getting back to his feet.
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itto trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Itto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Itto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dude not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Itto avoids the body shot from Dude.
Dude lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dude moves out of range as Itto strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Surfer Dude will probably get the nod.
That's time! Itto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dude throws a shot to the body.
Surfer Dude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dude connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Itto checks a leg kick nicely.
Itto throws a sloppy head kick and Dude moves out of range easily.
Itto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dude.
Itto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dude takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Itto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itto misses the jab.
Dude lands with a shot to the body.
Dude blocks a jab.
Itto misses with a right hand
and Dude counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Dude. That snapped Itto's head back.
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!
Dude throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dude is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Itto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dude displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itto throws out the jab.
Dude lands a body shot.
Itto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dude moves away.
Dude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itto.
Itto feints and then cracks Dude's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dude down.
Dude looks to land a body kick but Itto moved away.
Itto slips under a jab.
Dude jabs Itto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Dude.
Dude throws a jab but it's blocked by Itto.
A telegraphed right hand from Dude misses the target.
A solid body kick from Dude.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude misses with a head kick.
Itto looks to score with a jab to the body but Dude is just out of range.
Itto throws a low kick but Dude avoids it.
Itto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Itto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dude dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Itto. That did some damage!
Dude looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dude defending well as Itto loads up on a big left hand.
Itto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dude has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Itto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Itto.
Dude avoids the body shot from Itto.
The fighters circling - Itto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itto throws a jab but it's blocked by Dude.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itto swings for the body but Dude moves out of range.
Itto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dude misses with a kick to the body.
Dude stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Dude misses its intended target.
Dude connects with a right hand. Itto shakes it off.
Itto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dude throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Itto blocks the low kick.
Dude throws a low kick but it's checked well by Itto.
A head kick misses from Dude.
Dude wants to land a leg kick but Itto is out of range.
Dude misses the shot to the body.
Surfer Dude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dude is looking to score with low kicks.
Dude throws a leg kick but Itto moved away.
Itto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Itto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itto wants to take a breather but Dude is having none of it.

Itto is working for an americana but Dude has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Itto was thinking about the submission.

Dude uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Dude misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Surfer Dude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A leg kick checked by Dude.
Itto blocks a head kick by Dude.
Dude throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Itto.
Dude with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Itto to score with a decent uppercut.
Itto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dude lands a nice leg kick that just misses Itto's sensitive parts.
Dude fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Itto on the side of the head.
Itto digs a good body shot into Dude's ribs.
Itto is looking to slow Dude down with leg kicks.
Itto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dude slips under a jab from Itto.
Dude throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dude throws a lazy right hand but Itto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Itto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dude to the ground. Itto is now in Dude's guard.

Itto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dude looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dude looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dude!
Itto tries to buck Dude off but Dude is having none of it.
Itto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Itto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dude pulls his head out easily.

Dude postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Itto to stand up.
Dude avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itto shoots for a double leg takedown but Dude sprawls well. He's pushed Itto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dude fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Itto throws a nice looking combination but Dude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dude scores with a jab to the head.
Dude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Itto tries a low kick but Dude avoids it.
Dude throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ogami Itto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dude connects with a right hand. Itto shakes it off.
Dude comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dude plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Ogami Itto has been cut.
Dude misses with the body kick
and Itto counters with a head kick.
Itto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itto thows a body shot but no joy.
Itto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Itto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dude throws a shot to the body.
Itto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Itto throws the kick towards the body but Dude avoids it.
Dude buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dude.
Dude checks a leg kick nicely.
Dude moves away from the strike by Itto.
Dude lands a leg kick that knocks Itto off balance momentarily.
Dude buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itto tries a head kick but it misses.
Dude lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dude lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Dude.
Dude throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Itto's head.
Dude avoids the body shot from Itto.
Dude throws a head kick that half lands.
Dude throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itto counters with a low kick, right behind Dude 's knee.
Dude thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Itto if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itto misses with an uppercut. Dude saw that one coming.
Dude connects with an inside leg kick.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surfer Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dude winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surfer Dude!
Post fight, Surfer Dude took to the microphone: 'Are we done here? Gotta go catch a wave man, a wave...'.