PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chew Kok (ranked 1145 p4p, 162 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 2416 p4p, 318 weight class). Kok's entrance music is Back from the grave-by GRAVE. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kok
vs
Ekstrovertti

180 cm
27
197 lbs
11 - 5 - 3

190 cm
27
194 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 11 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Chew Kok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti cracks Kok with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Ekstrovertti finds it's target.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the body kick from Kok.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Kok counters with a straight right hand.
Ekstrovertti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Kok avoids it easily.
Kok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti is looking to clinch but Kok is avoiding it.
Kok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Kok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kok.
Kok fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Kok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Kok.
We've been told by Kok's head coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Kok counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Kok.
Ekstrovertti throws out a counter right but Kok avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Kok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kok defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kok misses with a leg kick.
Kok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kok throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekstrovertti. That snapped Kok's head back.
Kok throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Kok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Kok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross.
Chew Kok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kok misses the target.
Ekstrovertti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekstrovertti scrambles back to his feet.
Kok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kok checks it well.
Kok takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Kok throws a hook but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Kok takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekstrovertti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kok finds it's target.
Ekstrovertti throws a right hand that Kok ducks under and follows up with a left that Kok also avoids with ease.
Kok throws a lazy right hand but Ekstrovertti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekstrovertti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Kok's leg. Kok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekstrovertti as he connects with a hook.
Kok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kok.
Kok misses with a straight left.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok dips to his left and cracks Ekstrovertti with an uppercut!
Ekstrovertti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy right hand. Kok should have avoided that one.
Ekstrovertti misses with a lunging right hand
and Kok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kok misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ekstrovertti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Kok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that half lands.
Kok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kok throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Kok throws a head kick that misses.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy right hand. Kok should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot that snaps Kok's head back.
Ekstrovertti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Kok avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Kok right on the button with a cross.
Kok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kok throws out the jab.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Kok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Kok.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Kok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekstrovertti to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kok.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ekstrovertti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekstrovertti throws a solid leg kick but Kok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Ekstrovertti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch but Kok is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti dodges the punch combination from Kok.
Ekstrovertti works Kok's body with a nice hook.
Kok moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti catches Kok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Kok.
Kok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Kok throws a lazy head kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekstrovertti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kok.
Kok misses the jab.
Kok avoids the head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Kok staying out of range there.
Kok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kok is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ekstrovertti duly obliges.
Kok throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Kok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kok throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kok was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Kok was well out of range.
Kok is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kok misses its intended target.
Ekstrovertti with the counter takedown but Kok avoids it easily.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Kok's leg. Kok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body kick.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Kok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Kok throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekstrovertti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti walks into a jab.
Kok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kok takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok lands a front kick.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Kok.
A little jabbing left from Ekstrovertti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Kok avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch up but Kok circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Kok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok takes one to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.
Kok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekstrovertti throws out the jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Kok checks it.
Kok missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kok looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekstrovertti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti closes the distance and clinches up with Kok, looking for a takedown. Ekstrovertti pushes Kok against the cage but Kok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti 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!

Kok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kok.
Kok throws an off balance right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok misses with an uppercut
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ekstrovertti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekstrovertti.
Good leg kick by Ekstrovertti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kok throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kok throws a hook but Ekstrovertti blocks it.
A big left from Kok misses.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Ekstrovertti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage.
Ekstrovertti looking to stall.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti blocking some punches.
Kok tries to break the clinch but Ekstrovertti is controlling the position.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
Kok wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Kok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kok is trying to break free.
Ekstrovertti is working Kok over against the cage.
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekstrovertti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Chew Kok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekstrovertti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kok in his tracks.
Kok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand right.
Ekstrovertti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kok. Kok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekstrovertti lunges at Kok with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kok's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti lands with a straight right. Kok didn't see that one coming.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Kok right on the button with a cross.
Kok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Kok moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kok is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a lovely overhand right.
Ekstrovertti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Kok's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kok is looking to land body kicks.
As Kok backs off Ekstrovertti throws a huge counter combo but Kok manages to avoid it all.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Kok loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti looks to throw the jab but Kok is out of range.
Ekstrovertti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kok's calf.
Ekstrovertti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kok on the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti checks a low kick from Kok.
Kok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekstrovertti with a hook.
Kok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekstrovertti scores with a head kick. Kok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kok throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti thuds a left hand into Kok's body.
Kok dodges the punch combination from Ekstrovertti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Kok's leg. Kok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekstrovertti jabs Kok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kok throws a leg kick
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kok. That did some damage!
Kok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ekstrovertti misses.
Kok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kok sets himself, and Ekstrovertti steps forward looking for the clinch! Kok avoids it this time.
Kok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekstrovertti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kok throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekstrovertti counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekstrovertti 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Chew Kok had this to say: 'He poked my brown eye what a cheater'.