PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zander Murie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaalikorva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Usher ft Pitbull - DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love Again. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murie
vs
Kaalikorva

178 cm
24
163 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

180 cm
35
186 lbs
33 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Murie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murie falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kaalikorva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Murie has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murie working a defensive guard here.
Kaalikorva lands a couple of digs.
Kaalikorva connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaalikorva throws a big elbow that misses.
Murie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kaalikorva has passed into side control.
Kaalikorva is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalikorva working away.
Kaalikorva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murie tries to improve position but can't.
Kaalikorva cracks Murie with a big elbow.
Murie is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaalikorva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murie is trying to escape the position but Kaalikorva is controlling the position.
Murie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaalikorva off and has taken his back!
Kaalikorva breaks Murie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kaalikorva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaalikorva throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes from guard but Murie blocks nicely.
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!
Kaalikorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Murie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva distracts Murie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaalikorva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murie is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaalikorva keeping full guard, as Murie tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murie wants to pass the guard but Kaalikorva is keeping the position.

Kaalikorva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murie throws a strike but Kaalikorva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaalikorva tries to free his leg and advance position but Murie is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaalikorva manages to get himself to full guard.
Murie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaalikorva is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murie wants to control from the top but Kaalikorva keeps moving.
Murie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaalikorva is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaalikorva has momentary wrist control but Murie slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kaalikorva is working an open guard so Murie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kaalikorva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murie throws a leg kick but Kaalikorva checks it.
Zander Murie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murie throws a big shot that misses.
Kaalikorva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murie.
A lazy left from Murie finds it's target.
Murie cracks the inside of Kaalikorva's front leg.
A low kick from Murie is predictable there
and Kaalikorva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murie throws a leg kick
and Kaalikorva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murie misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaalikorva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kaalikorva 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murie throws a leg kick

and Kaalikorva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaalikorva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murie's elbow.
Kaalikorva struggles to land a body shot inside as Murie controls his hands.
Murie tries a knee to the head but Kaalikorva blocks it.
Kaalikorva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaalikorva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murie tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaalikorva avoids the damage to the body.
Kaalikorva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaalikorva looking for a takedown.
Kaalikorva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaalikorva swings wildly with an uppercut but Murie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murie digs a right hand underneath Kaalikorva's ribcage. Kaalikorva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murie wants to break free but Kaalikorva has control.
Kaalikorva controlling the action here for a moment.
Murie misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaalikorva has Murie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kaalikorva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murie tumbling to the mat - Kaalikorva dives into Murie's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing.
Murie trying to control the position.
Kaalikorva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaalikorva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva preventing the sweep.

Murie pushes a forearm under Kaalikorva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kaalikorva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zander Murie!