PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuunojuhani Laavalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gorzenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Laavalahti
vs
Gorzenski

168 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuunojuhani Laavalahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Gorzenski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorzenski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laavalahti defends it nicely.
Gorzenski misses with a kick to the body.
Laavalahti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gorzenski.
Gorzenski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laavalahti pinned against the cage. Laavalahti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laavalahti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laavalahti wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuunojuhani Laavalahti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gorzenski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorzenski moves in looking to clinch but Laavalahti pushes him off.
Gorzenski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gorzenski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorzenski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laavalahti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorzenski somewhat.

Laavalahti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laavalahti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laavalahti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laavalahti stands and throws Gorzenski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gorzenski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorzenski prevents Laavalahti from moving into mount.
Laavalahti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gorzenski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Laavalahti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gorzenski is looking for a sweep.
Laavalahti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here as Laavalahti stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorzenski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laavalahti off and has taken his back!

Gorzenski looking for the choke from the back.
Laavalahti wants to escape the position.
Laavalahti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gorzenski wants to pass to mount but Laavalahti is defending the position.
Laavalahti wants to get back to full guard but Gorzenski has mounted him!

That's four 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.
Gorzenski prevents Laavalahti from getting the reversal.
Laavalahti tries to hold on but Gorzenski pushes him away.
Laavalahti is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laavalahti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laavalahti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laavalahti moves into full guard.
Laavalahti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuunojuhani Laavalahti dominated that round.
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.

Laavalahti feints and as Gorzenski raises his hands in defense, Laavalahti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laavalahti preventing the sweep.
Gorzenski controls Laavalahti momentarily but Laavalahti frees himself.
Laavalahti prevents Gorzenski from getting back to his feet.
Laavalahti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laavalahti looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laavalahti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laavalahti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gorzenski's guard.
Laavalahti is thwarting Gorzenski's attempts to control the position.
Laavalahti slows the pace down in half guard.
Laavalahti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laavalahti controlling the action here.
Laavalahti wants to free his trapped foot but Gorzenski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gorzenski missing with punches from the bottom.
Laavalahti is controlling the pace.
Gorzenski is trying to maintain the position but Laavalahti is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laavalahti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laavalahti prevents Gorzenski from standing back up.
Gorzenski won't allow Laavalahti to pass to mount.
Laavalahti is taking a breather. Gorzenski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gorzenski wants to control but Laavalahti is keeping busy.
Laavalahti is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laavalahti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kuunojuhani Laavalahti just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gorzenski misses with a takedown

and Laavalahti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Laavalahti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorzenski sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorzenski gets full guard.
Laavalahti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuunojuhani Laavalahti dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gorzenski misses with a takedown attempt

and Laavalahti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Gorzenski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laavalahti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laavalahti is stalling in the full guard.
Laavalahti stands and throws Gorzenski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gorzenski's face as Laavalahti controls the position.
Gorzenski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorzenski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Laavalahti controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuunojuhani Laavalahti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Laavalahti is trying to take his opponent's back.
Laavalahti looking to control and managing it successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kuunojuhani Laavalahti just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gorzenski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Laavalahti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laavalahti content to control rather than advance.
Gorzenski is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorzenski won't allow Laavalahti to pass to mount.
Gorzenski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Laavalahti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorzenski won't allow Laavalahti to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laavalahti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gorzenski for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuunojuhani Laavalahti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laavalahti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuunojuhani Laavalahti!