PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reima Katekismus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Mutanaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katekismus comes to the cage accompanied by Reima's Requiem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Katekismus
vs
Mutanaama

180 cm
22
183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Next Level Nutrition (158q for $50!!!!)
Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Katekismus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Mutanaama!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Katekismus as Mutanaama shoots in.
Pelle Mutanaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katekismus throws an overhand right that lands on Mutanaama's shoulder, as Mutanaama tries to avoid the shot.
Mutanaama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katekismus as he jumps to the side.

Mutanaama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Katekismus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mutanaama tries to advance to mount but Katekismus denies him.

Mutanaama is trying to get an arm triangle but Katekismus is defending well.

Mutanaama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Katekismus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mutanaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Katekismus is looking to regain half guard here but Mutanaama keeps moving and retains side control.
Katekismus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mutanaama's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katekismus wants to improve his position but Mutanaama is controlling well.
Mutanaama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutanaama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Katekismus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Katekismus makes his way to full guard, as Mutanaama worked for a kimura.
Katekismus pulls Mutanaama in close to his closed guard and prevents Mutanaama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mutanaama is working Katekismus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mutanaama won't allow Katekismus to sweep him here.

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.
Mutanaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Katekismus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katekismus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katekismus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Katekismus breaks from Mutanaama's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mutanaama tries to reverse the position but Katekismus maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katekismus with shots to the head and body - Mutanaama looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mutanaama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Katekismus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mutanaama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Katekismus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama pulls Katekismus in close to prevent any damage.

Mutanaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katekismus postures up.
Mutanaama keeping moving, preventing Katekismus from controlling successfully.
Mutanaama looking to control but Katekismus passes into half guard.
Mutanaama is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katekismus working Mutanaama over with strikes.
Katekismus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mutanaama is trying to maintain the position but Katekismus is very close to passing his half guard.
Katekismus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama tries to get to full guard but Katekismus has control of the leg.
Katekismus is keen to just control but Mutanaama is a slippery customer.
Mutanaama tries to get to full guard but Katekismus has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Katekismus.
Mutanaama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katekismus won't allow Mutanaama to sweep him here.
Katekismus is in close to Mutanaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mutanaama wants to sweep here but Katekismus controlling him for the moment.
Mutanaama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Reima Katekismus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Katekismus gets caught flat footed, as Mutanaama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mutanaama pushing down on Katekismus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Mutanaama is working for a kimura but Katekismus is defending it quite comfortably.

Katekismus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mutanaama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katekismus sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Katekismus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Katekismus is adopting a defensive guard.
Mutanaama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katekismus is pulling down on Mutanaama's head to control his posture.
Mutanaama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Katekismus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutanaama is one step ahead there.
Mutanaama connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Katekismus keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mutanaama dives in and grabs Katekismus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katekismus pushes down on Mutanaama's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mutanaama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mutanaama is breathing heavily.
Katekismus is trying to buck Mutanaama off.
Katekismus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutanaama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mutanaama is looking to take a break and control but Katekismus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutanaama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Katekismus tries to buck Mutanaama off but Mutanaama is having none of it.
Mutanaama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Katekismus is trying to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mutanaama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus looks to land a left hand but Mutanaama moved out of range nicely.
Katekismus lands with a nice combination. Mutanaama backs away looking to recover.
Katekismus connects with a crisp jab.
Mutanaama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katekismus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mutanaama somewhat.
Reima Katekismus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Mutanaama.
Mutanaama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reima Katekismus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutanaama shoots in looking for a takedown. Katekismus tries to sprawl out of it but Mutanaama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katekismus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Katekismus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutanaama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katekismus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mutanaama somewhat.
Katekismus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katekismus wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutanaama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katekismus's waist but Katekismus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutanaama off to one side.
Katekismus just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutanaama dives in and grabs Katekismus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katekismus pushes down on Mutanaama's head and hops out.
Mutanaama fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutanaama shoots for a takedown but Katekismus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mutanaama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Katekismus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Katekismus controlling Mutanaama's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pelle Mutanaama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mutanaama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Katekismus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Katekismus.
Mutanaama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Katekismus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katekismus thows a body shot but no joy.
Mutanaama shoots in looking for a takedown. Katekismus tries to sprawl out of it but Mutanaama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katekismus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katekismus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mutanaama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katekismus swivels and escapes.
Reima Katekismus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Mutanaama.
Mutanaama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katekismus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutanaama manages to avoid it.
Mutanaama tries for a takedown but Katekismus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutanaama dives in and grabs Katekismus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katekismus pushes down on Mutanaama's head and hops out.
Mutanaama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katekismus swivels and escapes.
Reima Katekismus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katekismus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mutanaama at a distance.
Katekismus thuds his right hand into Mutanaama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Katekismus does no damage.
Mutanaama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mutanaama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mutanaama defending well as Katekismus loads up on a big left hand.
Katekismus throws a hook but Mutanaama blocks it.
Mutanaama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Katekismus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katekismus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mutanaama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Katekismus's guard.
Pelle Mutanaama has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Katekismus keeps moving.
Mutanaama is fighting to break Katekismus's control of his arms but Katekismus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mutanaama trying to control but Katekismus is working from the bottom.
Mutanaama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutanaama wants to control from the top but Katekismus keeps moving.
Katekismus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mutanaama is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mutanaama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Katekismus raining down shots from the mount!
Katekismus raining down shots from the mount!
Katekismus unloading with bombs!
Mutanaama working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katekismus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutanaama is looking to escape.

Katekismus goes for an armbar but Mutanaama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mutanaama.
Mutanaama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Katekismus's head.
Mutanaama forces his way into half guard.
Mutanaama works his way into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutanaama.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Katekismus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katekismus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Katekismus!