PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eki vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Keppi Kullervo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Keppi Kullervo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kullervo
vs
vieri

225 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, eki vieri!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vieri slaps away a takedown attempt from Kullervo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from vieri both land. Nice combination.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
vieri connects with a right hand. Kullervo shakes it off.
A punch combination from vieri misses.
vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from vieri misses.
Kullervo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around vieri's waist but vieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kullervo off to one side.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
vieri looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.

Kullervo drives through and clinches with vieri against the cage.
vieri is looking to break free of the clinch but Kullervo has double underhooks.
Kullervo keeps control of vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
vieri tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.

Kullervo breaks from the clinch.
Kullervo wants to clinch.
Kullervo looks for a takedown but vieri sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vieri misses the jab.
vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo walks into a stiff left hand from vieri.
Kullervo tries to clinch there but vieri circles away.
Kullervo tests vieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
eki vieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. vieri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kullervo shoots for a double leg takedown but vieri sprawls well. He's pushed Kullervo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but vieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
vieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vieri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by vieri.
Kullervo slips under a jab from vieri.
vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
vieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kullervo.
vieri scores with a sloppy right hand. Kullervo should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from vieri misses the target.
vieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
vieri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from vieri. No joy for Kullervo on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from vieri.
vieri looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kullervo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kullervo walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kullervo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
vieri throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Kullervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from vieri.
vieri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kullervo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
vieri scores with a one two! Kullervo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
No joy there for vieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
vieri misses with a straight right.
vieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for vieri.
vieri lands a nice shot that snaps Kullervo's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for vieri. That snapped Kullervo's head back.
vieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vieri looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
vieri misses with a head kick.
Kullervo throws a right and a left that both miss.
vieri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kullervo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
vieri swinging wildly here.
Kullervo shoots in and drives through. vieri sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Kullervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
vieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kullervo drops his hands momentarily and vieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
vieri misses with a combination
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
eki vieri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
vieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Kullervo with that takedown attempt.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vieri throws a lazy right hand but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kullervo slips a straight right by vieri.
vieri tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kullervo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
vieri lands with an uppercut that bounces Kullervo off the cage and back into rage.

Kullervo drives through and clinches with vieri against the cage.
vieri is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kullervo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but vieri holds him up against the cage and eventually Kullervo drops back down to his feet.
vieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
Kullervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite vieri's efforts to push away.
vieri is pressed up against the cage. Kullervo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag vieri down to the mat. vieri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
vieri misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Kullervo or perhaps it was just good defense by vieri which made him look bad.
Kullervo is breathing heavily.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
vieri dodges the punch combination from Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

eki vieri 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.

vieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
vieri swinging wildly here.
vieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kullervo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kullervo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
vieri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for vieri. That snapped Kullervo's head back.
Keppi Kullervo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kullervo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
vieri throws a big shot that misses.
vieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vieri looks to land a combination. Kullervo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
vieri scores with a three punch combo!
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from vieri.
eki vieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kullervo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kullervo.
vieri misses with a double jab
and Kullervo counters with a big head kick but vieri shrugs it off.
A big left from vieri misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vieri loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo throws a nice looking combination but vieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kullervo moves into range and clinches up with vieri.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but vieri won't allow it.

Kullervo breaks the clinch.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for vieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kullervo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
vieri throws a looping overhand right but Kullervo ducks down to avoid it.
vieri throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
Kullervo is looking to clinch.
vieri throws a nice looking combination but Kullervo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
vieri throws a combination that misses

and Kullervo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
vieri working hard to break the clinch.
Kullervo has vieri pressed against the cage, preventing vieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kullervo prevents vieri from breaking the clinch.
vieri tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.

Kullervo breaks the clinch.
vieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
vieri cracks Kullervo with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
vieri swinging wildly here.
vieri throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kullervo.
Kullervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
vieri is trying to force a seperation but Kullervo has the dominant position.
Kullervo fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kullervo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but vieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kullervo keeps control of vieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
vieri tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.
vieri can't break the clinch.
vieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.

vieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vieri.
Kullervo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
vieri misses with a combination

and Kullervo counters by clinching up.
vieri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kullervo has vieri pressed against the cage, preventing vieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
vieri prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo wants a takedown.
Kullervo tries to stall but vieri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
vieri has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
vieri wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kullervo fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vieri throws a right and a left that Kullervo avoids nicely.
vieri throws the left hand but Kullervo avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Kullervo with that takedown attempt.
vieri missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
vieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. vieri defends it nicely.
vieri tries a head kick but it misses.
vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
vieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kullervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
vieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by vieri!
Kullervo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vieri pinned against the cage. vieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
vieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo shoots in and drives through. vieri sprawls well.
Kullervo tries to clinch up.
vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kullervo circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from vieri does it's job there.
vieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kullervo.
Some wild striking there from vieri.
A jab from vieri misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

eki vieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

vieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo looks for a takedown but vieri sprawls well.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but vieri shows good takedown defense.
vieri cracks Kullervo with a good jab.
vieri scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from vieri does no damage.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo wants to clinch up but vieri keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from vieri.
Kullervo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
vieri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
vieri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kullervo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
vieri throws a hook but Kullervo blocks it.
vieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
vieri throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
vieri misses with a looping right.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kullervo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
vieri is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kullervo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Kullervo stands up.
vieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. vieri doesn't seem bothered though.
vieri throws a hook to the side of Kullervo's head but Kullervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kullervo tries to clinch up but vieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from vieri.
vieri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
vieri misses with a series of wild punches.
vieri misses with a double jab

and Kullervo moves into the clinch.

Kullervo gets control of vieri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kullervo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kullervo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kullervo wants to stand but vieri is controlling the position.
Kullervo controls vieri momentarily but vieri frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

vieri stands up and waves to Kullervo to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vieri misses the jab.
vieri works over Kullervo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kullervo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vieri pinned against the cage. vieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vieri slips under a jab.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vieri as he jumps to the side.
vieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kullervo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vieri is fending him off so far but Kullervo persists. Nope, vieri circles away and we're back to standing.
vieri throws a combination that misses
and Kullervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
vieri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kullervo's head backwards.
vieri tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
vieri tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch but vieri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
vieri misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
vieri throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo is trying hard to land a takedown here. vieri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
vieri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
vieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
vieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kullervo.
vieri looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kullervo slips a jab and a cross from vieri.
Kullervo fails with an attempt to clinch.
vieri slips a jab and a cross from Kullervo.
vieri throws a combination that misses
and Kullervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
vieri tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keppi Kullervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
vieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
eki vieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got vieri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... eki vieri!