PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Burnquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnquist comes to the cage accompanied by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Bob Burnquist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Aittosumu's chin.

Burnquist
vs
Aittosumu

198 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Burnquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aittosumu shoots in but no luck this time.
Aittosumu closes the distance and clinches up with Burnquist, looking for a takedown. Aittosumu pushes Burnquist against the cage but Burnquist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bob Burnquist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aittosumu.
Bob Burnquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Aittosumu.
Aittosumu wants to clinch up but Burnquist keeps it at a distance.
Burnquist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aittosumu moves out of range of the body kick from Burnquist.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burnquist, right into the meat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aittosumu has eaten all the pies!
Burnquist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aittosumu. That did some damage!
Aittosumu looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Burnquist.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burnquist, right into the meat.
Burnquist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burnquist scores with a spinning back kick!
Burnquist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burnquist!
Burnquist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aittosumu. That did some damage!
Burnquist lands a high kick!

It looks like Gary Aittosumu has been cut.
Aittosumu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burnquist.
Burnquist throws a head kick that half lands.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnquist throws a head kick but Aittosumu moves out of range.

Aittosumu scores with a takedown into Burnquist's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aittosumu wants to control from the top but Burnquist keeps moving.
Burnquist wants to sweep here but Aittosumu controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aittosumu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnquist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnquist controlling the position.
Burnquist 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 two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burnquist controlling the position.
Burnquist is trying to keep Aittosumu in close.
Aittosumu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnquist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnquist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aittosumu's guard.
Burnquist looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Burnquist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aittosumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aittosumu is on top in guard.
Aittosumu is looking to stand up but Burnquist won't let him.
Aittosumu looking to pass the guard.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnquist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Burnquist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burnquist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aittosumu!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aittosumu is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Burnquist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Aittosumu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burnquist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burnquist is looking to slow Aittosumu down with leg kicks.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Aittosumu moves out of range easily.
Bob Burnquist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burnquist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnquist pushes Aittosumu away with a front kick.
Burnquist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burnquist misses the shot to the body.
Burnquist throws a head kick that misses.
Bob Burnquist is winning the standup battle so far.
Aittosumu shoots in but no luck this time.
Aittosumu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aittosumu shoots in for a double leg but Burnquist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aittosumu blocks a low kick nicely.
Aittosumu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burnquist is looking to land body kicks.
Burnquist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aittosumu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burnquist swivels and escapes.
Bob Burnquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Aittosumu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnquist tries to land a front kick but Aittosumu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aittosumu scores with a one two! Burnquist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aittosumu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Burnquist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burnquist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aittosumu.
Aittosumu shoots for a takedown but Burnquist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burnquist misses with a head kick.
Burnquist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aittosumu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burnquist but Burnquist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burnquist connects with a high kick.
Aittosumu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burnquist as he jumps to the side.
Burnquist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnquist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aittosumu can do to turn this around?
Aittosumu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burnquist thumps Aittosumu with a low kick.
Burnquist keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnquist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aittosumu.
Aittosumu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burnquist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aittosumu moves out of range of the body kick from Burnquist.
Burnquist throws the kick towards the body but Aittosumu avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu misses with a head kick.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick
and Burnquist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burnquist throws a sloppy head kick and Aittosumu moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Burnquist as Aittosumu shoots in.
Burnquist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aittosumu.
Aittosumu misses with a takedown attempt - Burnquist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burnquist.
Aittosumu avoids the head kick by Burnquist.
A head kick from Aittosumu lands but Burnquist takes it in his stride.
Burnquist lands a high kick!
Burnquist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burnquist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Burnquist. No joy for Aittosumu on that attempt.
Aittosumu blocks a head kick by Burnquist.
Aittosumu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burnquist is fending him off so far but Aittosumu persists. Nope, Burnquist circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burnquist.
Aittosumu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnquist's waist but Burnquist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aittosumu off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Aittosumu with that takedown attempt.
Aittosumu avoids a kick to the body.
Burnquist connects with a solid leg kick.
Aittosumu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burnquist misses with a body kick.
Aittosumu has a takedown stuffed.
Burnquist lands a high kick!
Aittosumu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnquist's waist but Burnquist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aittosumu off to one side.
Burnquist is looking to land body kicks.
Burnquist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Aittosumu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burnquist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aittosumu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu thows a big elbow that misses.
Burnquist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burnquist controlling the position.
Burnquist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aittosumu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnquist keeping moving, preventing Aittosumu from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Burnquist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Aittosumu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Burnquist throws a wild body kick that Aittosumu sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Burnquist.
Aittosumu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnquist circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Aittosumu drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Burnquist follows Aittosumu to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Burnquist!