PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Tolki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rydeland comes to the cage accompanied by Steel - You ain't hitting hard enough. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rydeland
vs
Tolki

186 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Tolki !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tolki moves into range and clinches up with Rydeland.
Tolki wants a takedown.
Tolki blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Tolki prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland tries a body shot but Tolki blocks it.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland tries to break free but Tolki pushes him back against the cage.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.

Tolki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tolki trying to control from half guard but Rydeland is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland regains full guard. Nicely done.

Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tolki defends it easily.
Rydeland 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 one minute gone in the round.

Rydeland looking for a guillotine here but Tolki defends easily.
Tolki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tolki wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Tolki won't allow Rydeland to sweep him here.
Tolki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland can't keep his opponent in guard - Tolki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rydeland wants to improve his position but Tolki is controlling well.
Tolki trying to control from half guard but Rydeland is working away.

Tolki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rydeland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Tolki from controlling successfully.
Rydeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydeland, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tolki wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rydeland wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tolki slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Nice sprawl there from Rydeland as Tolki shoots in.
Nice shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Tolki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rydeland.
No luck for Tolki with that takedown attempt.
John Rydeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Tolki .
Tolki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rydeland sprawls well. Rydeland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tolki gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolki shoots in looking for a takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl out of it but Tolki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rydeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolki moves in looking to clinch but Rydeland pushes him off.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolki circles away quickly and effectively.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tolki .
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland cracks Tolki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rydeland throws a one two combo.
Tolki ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolki .

Tolki rushes Rydeland and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rydeland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tolki walks into a jab.
Rydeland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rydeland wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rydeland.

It looks like Jukka Tolki has been cut.
Rydeland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rydeland throws a one two combo.

Tolki is rocked!

Oooooh!!! Rydeland has knocked Tolki down with a huge combo! Rydeland steps away and waves a wobbly Tolki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tolki is still on wobbly legs! Can Rydeland finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland misses with a double jab.
Tolki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tolki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rydeland avoids it really well and circles away.
Tolki needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.
Tolki tries to clinch but Rydeland moves away

and Rydeland counters with a crisp one two that drops Tolki ! Rydeland thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tolki to his feet! Tolki is in big trouble!
Rydeland connects with a superb combination that knocks Tolki out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rydeland before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tolki !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Rydeland!
Our winner, John Rydeland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.