PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Fierce Fierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Saari
vs
Fierce Fierce

167 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Fierce Fierce!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari connects with a right hand. Fierce shakes it off.
Fierce moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Saari - just one landing.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fierce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saari defends it nicely.
Saari looks to land a combination but Fierce avoids it well.
Saari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Fierce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari misses with the combination.
Saari lands a jab.
Fierce wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari swinging wilding here.
Fierce circles away from the clinch attempt

and Fierce counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saari tries to break free but Fierce pushes him back against the cage.
Saari tries to break free but Fierce pushes him back against the cage.

Saari manages to break the clinch.
Saari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fierce doesn't seem bothered though.
Fierce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sebastian Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Fierce Fierce.
Saari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saari.
Nice sprawl there from Saari as Fierce shoots in.
Fierce misses with a few strikes there.
Saari tries to close the distance and clinch but Fierce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sebastian Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari throws a body punch but Fierce moves out of range.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Saari takes a swing at Fierce's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Saari misses.
Saari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fierce counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saari won't be happy with that.
Saari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fierce cracks Saari with a big right hand but Saari just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fierce trying to control the position but Saari is working away.
Saari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierce wants to control but Saari is keeping him busy.
Fierce looks gassed!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fierce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
Saari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fierce circles away quickly and effectively.
Fierce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fierce circles away quickly and effectively.

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.
Saari tries to clinch
and Fierce counters with a big head kick but Saari shrugs it off.
Saari throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fierce counters by moving into the clinch.
Fierce has Saari pressed against the cage, preventing Saari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Fierce has him pressed against the cage.
Fierce prevents Saari from breaking the clinch.
Saari has had enough of the clinch but Fierce keeps him there for the moment.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Fierce is controlling him.
Saari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saari tries to work over Fierce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fierce tries to break free but Saari pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Fierce gets control of Saari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fierce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saari wants to stand but Fierce is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fierce 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Saari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Sebastian Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fierce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fierce loads up on a big right hand but Saari slips the punch.
Saari wants to clinch

and Fierce counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saari is trying to force a seperation but Fierce has the dominant position.

Fierce manages to pull guard.
Saari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fierce's guard.
Saari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fierce on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fierce is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari wants to stand and escape but instead Fierce has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saari is looking to stand up but Fierce isn't so interested in that idea.

Fierce is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saari has escaped and now he's on top!

Saari stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Saari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saari tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fierce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fierce.
Saari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fierce is defending well for now.
Saari is trying to force a seperation but Fierce has the dominant position.
Fierce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saari can't break the clinch.
Saari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saari tries a body shot but Fierce blocks it.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Fierce has him pressed against the cage.
Saari tries to break the clinch but Fierce is controlling the position.
Fierce tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Saari as the two fighters clinch.
Saari tries a body shot but Fierce blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari looking to slow down the pace here.
Saari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Fierce has him pressed against the cage.
Saari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fierce is keeping busy.
Saari working hard to break the clinch.
Fierce has Saari pressed against the cage, preventing Saari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fierce jumps guard but Saari stands there with Fierce around his waist. Fierce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sebastian Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Fierce Fierce.
Saari working hard to break the clinch.
Saari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fierce is trying to break free.
Come on Fierce - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Saari as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Saari's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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.
Saari tries to break free but Fierce pushes him back against the cage.
Saari can't find room to land a body shot as Fierce controls the action.
Saari can't break the clinch.
Saari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fierce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saari tries to circle away but Fierce has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Saari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saari tries a body shot but Fierce blocks it.
Saari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fierce has him pressed against the cage.
Fierce prevents Saari from breaking the clinch.
Saari tries to circle away but Fierce has him pinned against the cage.
Fierce jumps guard but Saari stands there with Fierce around his waist. Fierce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saari can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saari is looking to break free of the clinch but Fierce has double underhooks.
Saari can't break the clinch.
Saari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fierce avoids it.

Fierce manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Saari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saari tries to clinch but Fierce moves out of range.
Saari throws a series of strikes that have Fierce backpedaling.
Fierce misses with a takedown attempt - Saari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fierce.
Fierce tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fierce somewhat.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Saari tries to clinch up but Fierce circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari misses with the combination.
Fierce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fierce moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saari throws out the jab.
Fierce keeps the fight on the outside.
Fierce tries to clinch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari throws a right hand that Fierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Fierce also avoids with ease.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fierce throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saari's head.
Saari tries to clinch

and Fierce counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fierce.
Fierce won't allow Saari to get back to his feet.
Fierce looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fierce prevents Saari from getting back to his feet.
Saari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fierce circles away quickly and effectively.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fierce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari throws a combination that misses

and Fierce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fierce.
Fierce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saari's efforts to push away.
Saari tries a body shot but Fierce blocks it.
Fierce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sebastian Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Fierce Fierce.
Fierce prevents Saari from breaking the clinch.
Saari can't break the clinch.
Fierce fails to pull guard.
Saari has had enough of the clinch but Fierce keeps him there for the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fierce. Saari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saari misses with a combination

and Fierce holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Fierce has him pressed against the cage.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Fierce is controlling him.
Saari tries to circle away but Fierce has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fierce is struggling to control the position.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Fierce is controlling him.
Saari is looking to break free of the clinch but Fierce has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Saari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fierce stalling in the clinch but Saari improves position.
Saari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saari looking to slow down the pace here.
Fierce avoiding damage as Saari throws knees to the body.
Saari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saari wants to get back to striking at distance but Fierce won't allow it.

Saari manages to break the clinch.
Saari scores with a three punch combo!
Saari throws a series of punches but Fierce avoids them all with ease.
Kai Fierce Fierce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Saari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sebastian Saari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fierce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left and a right from Saari both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sebastian Saari.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Saari!