PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stroker
vs
Viitalainen

188 cm
29
217 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

207 cm
23
222 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Resistance

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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitalainen tries to land a leg kick but Stroker saw it coming and moves away.
Viitalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Viitalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitalainen misses the body punch
and Stroker counters with an outside leg kick.
Stroker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viitalainen.
Stroker cracks Viitalainen with a good jab.
Viitalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Viitalainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroker managing to block the knees to the body from Viitalainen.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viitalainen is defending well for now.
Viitalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viitalainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viitalainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroker's efforts to push away.
Stroker is looking to break free of the clinch but Viitalainen has double underhooks.
Viitalainen crunches a lovely knee into Stroker's ribcage.
Stroker wants to get back to striking at distance but Viitalainen won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stroker.
Stroker is trying to break free.
A short left from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen is working Stroker over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitalainen lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stroker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stroker can't break the clinch.
Viitalainen tries to land a knee to the head but Stroker blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitalainen.
A short uppercut from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viitalainen throws an elbow that misses.
Viitalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viitalainen lands an elbow inside.
Stroker is trying to force a seperation but Viitalainen has the dominant position.
Viitalainen lands a body shot.
Viitalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Stroker working hard to break the clinch.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker wants to break free but Viitalainen has control.
Viitalainen lands a shot to the body.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Viitalainen lands a damaging elbow.

Stroker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stroker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viitalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stroker throws a lazy head kick
and Viitalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Jussi Viitalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a leg kick

and Viitalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen scores a nice knee to the body.
Viitalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Stroker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stroker lands with a left to the head.
Stroker can't break the clinch.
Viitalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stroker.
A body shot lands from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen has Stroker pressed against the cage, preventing Stroker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stroker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stroker.
Viitalainen is working Stroker over against the cage.
Viitalainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stroker is defending well for now.
Viitalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stroker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Viitalainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Viitalainen misses.
Stroker throws a front kick aimed at Viitalainen's knee but Viitalainen avoids it well.
A combination from Stroker does no damage.
Viitalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroker. Stroker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viitalainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen motions for Stroker to come forward. Viitalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stroker lands with an uppercut that bounces Viitalainen off the cage and back into rage.
Stroker thumps Viitalainen with a low kick.
Stroker moves away from the strike by Viitalainen.
Stroker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Viitalainen scores with a nice strike.
Stroker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viitalainen circles away.
Viitalainen throws a leg kick but Stroker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroker shoots for a takedown but Viitalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Stroker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Viitalainen avoids the body shot from Stroker.
Viitalainen looks to land a left hand but Stroker moved out of range nicely.
Stroker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroker keeps the fight on the outside.
Viitalainen looks for the body kick but Stroker saw that one coming.
Viitalainen fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen misses with a low kick.
Viitalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stroker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stroker throws a chopping leg kick but Viitalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viitalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viitalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stroker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitalainen sprawls well. Viitalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stroker gets slowly back to his feet.
Viitalainen throws a series of punches but Stroker avoids them all with ease.
Stroker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Viitalainen can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker jabs at Viitalainen's body.
Stroker looks to land a right hand but Viitalainen moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Viitalainen as he connects with a hook.
Viitalainen connects with the punch.
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!
Stroker lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jussi Viitalainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stroker throws a lazy uppercut
and Viitalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viitalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stroker counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Stroker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viitalainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Viitalainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stroker tries to advance position but instead Viitalainen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Stroker is keen to just control but Viitalainen is a slippery customer.
Stroker trying to mount his opponent but Viitalainen defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitalainen tries to roll over but Stroker keeps him under control.
Viitalainen manages to get to full guard.
Viitalainen keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.
Stroker stays in close to Viitalainen's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stroker is pushing down on Viitalainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viitalainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Stroker has managed to sneak the leg through.

Stroker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Viitalainen kicks Stroker off and gets back to his feet.
Viitalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stroker has time to react.
Stroker tries to work over Viitalainen's front leg with a kick but Viitalainen checks it.
Viitalainen misses the body punch
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stroker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viitalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stroker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Viitalainen is predictable there
and Stroker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Viitalainen is breathing heavily.

Viitalainen moves into the clinch.
Viitalainen is leaning against Stroker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stroker wants to get back to striking at distance but Viitalainen won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stroker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Viitalainen is trying to keep an underhook but Stroker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stroker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Viitalainen tries to reverse the position but Stroker maintains control.
Stroker wants to control the pace but Viitalainen is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Viitalainen tries to reverse the position but Stroker maintains control.
Viitalainen is squirming around, avoiding Stroker's attempts to control the action.

Stroker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Viitalainen has worked his arm free - good work by Viitalainen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Stroker 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!

Viitalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viitalainen tries to clinch but Stroker is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen blocks a head kick by Stroker.
Stroker thumps Viitalainen with a low kick.
Viitalainen moves in looking to clinch but Stroker pushes him off.
No joy there for Viitalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viitalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viitalainen at a distance.
Stroker throws a front kick aimed at Viitalainen's knee but Viitalainen avoids it well.
Viitalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Stroker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Viitalainen.
Viitalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stroker counters with a leg kick.
Stroker lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stroker.
Stroker thuds his right hand into Viitalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker thumps Viitalainen with a low kick.
Stroker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Viitalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bob Stroker is winning the standup battle so far.
Viitalainen throws a leg kick which misses Stroker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stroker tries to avoid it.
Stroker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Viitalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Viitalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stroker throws a good cross that connects.
Viitalainen throws a wild body kick that Stroker sees coming a mile off.
Stroker slips under a jab from Viitalainen.
Stroker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viitalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Viitalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Stroker.
Viitalainen blocks a head kick by Stroker.
A big right from Stroker misses.
Stroker scores with a hook to the body. Viitalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitalainen connects with a body shot that sends Stroker's belly button to the back.
Stroker throws a leg kick which misses Viitalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Viitalainen tries to avoid it.
Viitalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Stroker counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
Stroker throws a nice head kick!
Viitalainen drops his hands momentarily and Stroker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitalainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stroker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroker scores with a leg kick.
Stroker scores with a three punch combo!

Stroker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viitalainen to the mat! Viitalainen manages to get full guard.
Viitalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Stroker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stroker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Viitalainen tries to improve his position but instead Stroker has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen tries to escape but Stroker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Stroker working for a choke but Viitalainen is defending well.
Viitalainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Viitalainen is trying to get back to his feet but Stroker has full control of the position and if anything, Viitalainen has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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.
Stroker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Viitalainen is really stuck here.
Viitalainen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stroker.
Viitalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Will Stroker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Viitalainen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stroker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stroker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stroker 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!