PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esa Akerlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akerlund's entrance music is Rainer Friman - Valkeat vaunut. A fine choice. Kontiovaara has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Akerlund
vs
Kontiovaara

180 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Esa Akerlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerlund throws a right hand that Kontiovaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Kontiovaara also avoids with ease.
Kontiovaara looks gassed!
Akerlund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akerlund lands with a shot to the body.
Akerlund throws a combination. Kontiovaara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akerlund thuds a left hand into Kontiovaara's body.
Akerlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kontiovaara takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akerlund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kontiovaara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akerlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akerlund throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akerlund stalks Kontiovaara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kontiovaara's face. Kontiovaara staggers backwards, shaken.
Kontiovaara blocks a head kick by Akerlund.
Akerlund digs a good body shot into Kontiovaara's ribs.
Kontiovaara throws a lazy body kick
and Akerlund counters with an outside leg kick.
Akerlund throws a leg kick which misses Kontiovaara's front leg but catches the back leg as Kontiovaara tries to avoid it.
A combination from Kontiovaara does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Akerlund. Beautiful body shot.
Akerlund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akerlund.
Akerlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerlund throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Juhani Kontiovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Akerlund coming out on top.
Akerlund lands a jab-cross combination.
Akerlund misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akerlund, right into the meat.
Akerlund connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kontiovaara momentarily.
Akerlund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Akerlund.
Kontiovaara avoids the head kick by Akerlund.
Akerlund throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kontiovaara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akerlund stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Akerlund.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerlund misses with a double jab.
Akerlund throws a nice head kick!
Akerlund throws a nice head kick!
Akerlund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kontiovaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akerlund is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerlund getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akerlund misses with a two punch combination.
Kontiovaara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akerlund. That one must have hurt.
Akerlund swinging wildly here.
Akerlund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kontiovaara takes a step back to recover.
Akerlund moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akerlund moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Akerlund.
Akerlund is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akerlund scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akerlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akerlund scores with a nice strike.
Akerlund delivers a nice body kick.
Akerlund pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kontiovaara back to the ropes. Akerlund follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Akerlund feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kontiovaaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Akerlund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Akerlund throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kontiovaara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Akerlund.
Kontiovaara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akerlund. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Akerlund.
Akerlund lands a nice hook to Kontiovaara's body. Kontiovaara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akerlund throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiovaara moves out of range easily.
Akerlund closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kontiovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerlund scores with a nice body kick.
Kontiovaara blocks a head kick by Akerlund.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akerlund. Kontiovaara shrugs it off though.
Kontiovaara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kontiovaara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kontiovaara avoids a kick to the body.
Akerlund scores with a head kick. Kontiovaara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akerlund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akerlund stalks Kontiovaara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kontiovaara's face. Kontiovaara staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akerlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akerlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerlund lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kontiovaara blocks a head kick by Akerlund.
Kontiovaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akerlund lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kontiovaara backs up against the ropes.
Kontiovaara avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerlund.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kontiovaara might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akerlund has got the better of the exchanges.
Akerlund throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akerlund scores with a spinning back kick!
Esa Akerlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akerlund!
Kontiovaara misses with a low kick.
Kontiovaara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akerlund throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiovaara moves out of range easily.
Kontiovaara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerlund counters with a right hand to the body.
Akerlund connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akerlund thuds his shin into the meat of Kontiovaara's side.
Kontiovaara avoids the head kick by Akerlund.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerlund ducks under a wild hook from Kontiovaara.
Akerlund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Akerlund.
Akerlund shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kontiovaara eats them both and turns towards Akerlund to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Akerlund delivers a nice body kick.
Akerlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerlund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kontiovaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kontiovaara misses with a double jab
and Akerlund counters with a head kick. That will keep Kontiovaara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kontiovaara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akerlund scores with a head kick.
Akerlund throws a right and a left that Kontiovaara avoids nicely.
Akerlund misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akerlund swings for the body but Kontiovaara moves out of range.
Kontiovaara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akerlund slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akerlund scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Akerlund dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kontiovaara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akerlund counters with a head kick.
Akerlund misses with a head kick.
Donk. Akerlund catches Kontiovaara right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Akerlund finds it's way through Kontiovaara's defenses.
Akerlund misses with a head kick.
Kontiovaara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kontiovaara slips a jab and a cross from Akerlund.
Akerlund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kontiovaara.
Akerlund feints a jab promting Kontiovaara to slip. Akerlund then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kontiovaara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kontiovaara throws a combination that misses
and Akerlund counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kontiovaara is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Esa Akerlund is winning the standup battle so far.
Akerlund bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akerlund throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kontiovaara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akerlund throws a sloppy head kick and Kontiovaara moves out of range easily.
Akerlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akerlund throws a good cross that connects.
Akerlund looks for the body kick but Kontiovaara saw that one coming.
Akerlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontiovaara can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akerlund closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kontiovaara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akerlund finds it's way round the side to connect with Kontiovaara's head.
Akerlund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akerlund works Kontiovaara's body with a nice hook.
Kontiovaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akerlund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akerlund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akerlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akerlund lands a head kick!
Akerlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Akerlund throws a head kick but Kontiovaara moves out of range.
Kontiovaara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Kontiovaara.

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.
Kontiovaara blocks a head kick by Akerlund.
Akerlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontiovaara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontiovaara misses with an uppercut
and Akerlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kontiovaara swings widly with a right hand
and Akerlund counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akerlund jabs Kontiovaara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kontiovaara misses with a combination
and Kontiovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akerlund lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Akerlund.
Akerlund catches Kontiovaara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akerlund cracks Kontiovaara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akerlund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Juhani Kontiovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akerlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kontiovaara misses with a right hand
letting Akerlund counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Akerlund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akerlund 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Esa Akerlund!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Esa Akerlund!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Esa Akerlund!

Esa Akerlund wins by unanimous decision!