PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzi's choice of entrance music: How to: Open Cans . Terry Uzi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sepi Kumpulainen's chin.

Kumpulainen
vs
Uzi

195 cm
21
221 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
218 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uzi.
Kumpulainen misses with a low kick.
Kumpulainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Uzi eats them both and turns towards Kumpulainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sepi Kumpulainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumpulainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumpulainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uzi backs up against the cage.
Kumpulainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kumpulainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Uzi blocks the low kick.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch up but Uzi keeps it at a distance.
Uzi fails to land the takedown.
Kumpulainen closes the distance and clinches up with Uzi, looking for a takedown. Kumpulainen pushes Uzi against the cage but Uzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot.
Kumpulainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Uzi circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi misses with the combination.
Kumpulainen swings for the body but Uzi moves out of range.
Uzi lands a two punch combo.
Uzi throws a nice looking combination but Kumpulainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kumpulainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kumpulainen swings for the body but Uzi moves out of range.
Kumpulainen wants to clinch up but Uzi keeps it at a distance.
Kumpulainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzi misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Uzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumpulainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kumpulainen misses with the combination.
Uzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot.
Kumpulainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uzi is out of range.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt

and Uzi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kumpulainen is not content to let Uzi control the position.

Uzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kumpulainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uzi taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kumpulainen's legs.

Uzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kumpulainen stops Uzi from passing to mount.
Kumpulainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Uzi misses with the ground and pound.
Uzi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

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.
Kumpulainen is not content to let Uzi control the position.

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

Uzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kumpulainen, who protects the arm well.
Kumpulainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Uzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Uzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kumpulainen is just riding it out for now. Uzi eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terry Uzi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kumpulainen lands a nice shot that snaps Uzi's head back.
Kumpulainen sizes up Uzi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kumpulainen is looking to clinch.
Kumpulainen misses with a double jab
and Uzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kumpulainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzi throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kumpulainen. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kumpulainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzi.
Kumpulainen misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kumpulainen does no damage.
Kumpulainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzi manages to avoid it.
Uzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kumpulainen.
Uzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kumpulainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kumpulainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumpulainen tries to avoid it but Uzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumpulainen to the ground. Kumpulainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Terry Uzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzi throws a nice looking combination but Kumpulainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kumpulainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzi moves away.
Kumpulainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzi.
Kumpulainen thuds his right hand into Uzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uzi misses the body punch
enabling Kumpulainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kumpulainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen misses the body punch

and Uzi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Kumpulainen keeps moving.
Uzi postures up in Kumpulainen's guard and throws a big left but Kumpulainen blocks it.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kumpulainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Uzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kumpulainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uzi has Kumpulainen in his guard.
Uzi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Kumpulainen from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kumpulainen wants to pass the guard but Uzi is keeping the position.
Kumpulainen throws and elbow that misses. Uzi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kumpulainen's guard. Nice move by Uzi!

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.
Uzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumpulainen is keeping the position for now.

Uzi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kumpulainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kumpulainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Kumpulainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kumpulainen thows a big elbow that misses.
Kumpulainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Kumpulainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Uzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kumpulainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kumpulainen loads up on a big right hand but Uzi slips the punch.
Kumpulainen misses with an uppercut. Uzi saw that one coming.

Uzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
Kumpulainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzi is one step ahead there.
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kumpulainen wants to sweep here but Uzi controlling him for the moment.

Kumpulainen working for a triangle but Uzi defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Uzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uzi trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Uzi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kumpulainen is proving hard to escape from.
Uzi looking to pass the guard.

Kumpulainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uzi defends well.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.

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.
Uzi looking to pass the guard.
Kumpulainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kumpulainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kumpulainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uzi wants to get up but he can't break Kumpulainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Kumpulainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry Uzi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kumpulainen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Uzi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uzi trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Kumpulainen trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kumpulainen is proving hard to escape from.
Uzi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Kumpulainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uzi defends it easily.

Uzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen trying to control the position.

Kumpulainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uzi trying to control but Kumpulainen is working from the bottom.
Kumpulainen 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.
Kumpulainen keeping moving, preventing Uzi from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Terry Uzi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kumpulainen leaves Uzi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Uzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Uzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Uzi!