PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ferrari
vs
Kalevi

196 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
235 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Kalevi blocks the leg kick.
Kalevi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferrari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalevi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferrari.
Kalevi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrari swivels and escapes.
Kalevi blocks a jab.
Kalevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrari, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kalevi shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferrari's guard.
Kalevi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferrari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Kalevi is defending well.

Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Kalevi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura but Kalevi is defending well.
Ferrari prevents Kalevi from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari wants to control but Kalevi is keeping him busy.
Kalevi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalevi wants to get back to his feet.

Ferrari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferrari is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kalevi reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferrari's guard.
Kalevi trying to control but Ferrari is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalevi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferrari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferrari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferrari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ferrari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kalevi is just riding it out for now. Ferrari eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari is looking for a kimura here.

Ferrari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalevi sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kalevi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrari.

Ferrari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Ferrari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalevi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrari circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi blocks a leg kick.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominic Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pullo Kalevi.
Ferrari shoots in but Kalevi avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferrari circles away.
Kalevi misses with a takedown attempt - Ferrari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries for a takedown but Kalevi circles away easily

and Kalevi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to roll over but Kalevi keeps him under control.

Ferrari looking for submissions off his back.
Ferrari wants to get back to full guard.
Ferrari wants to control but Kalevi passes into side.
Ferrari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalevi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep. Kalevi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalevi trying to mount his opponent but Ferrari defends it.
Ferrari wants to improve his position but Kalevi is controlling well.
Ferrari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ferrari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kalevi is aware though and is defending well.
Ferrari working a defensive guard but Kalevi passes into half guard.
Ferrari wants to control but Kalevi is keeping busy.
Ferrari is pressing down on Kalevi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrari wants to improve his position but instead Kalevi has moved into half guard.
Kalevi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Ferrari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kalevi tries for a takedown but Ferrari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalevi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kalevi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalevi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalevi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferrari sprawls well. He's pushed Kalevi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dominic Ferrari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pullo Kalevi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferrari tries to sprawl out of it but Kalevi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferrari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalevi's waist but Kalevi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrari off to one side.
Kalevi fails with the takedown

and Ferrari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kalevi's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is standing up over Kalevi. Kalevi looks to escape but Ferrari dives into side control.

Ferrari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferrari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Ferrari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kalevi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ferrari's guard! Nice work there by Kalevi!
Kalevi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalevi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferrari is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferrari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalevi is retaining full guard.
Ferrari slips nicely into half guard.
Ferrari working Kalevi over with strikes.
Dominic Ferrari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalevi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ferrari is looking for a kimura here.

Kalevi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari is looking for a kimura but Kalevi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferrari to get the leverage.

Ferrari 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.
Kalevi is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferrari 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Dominic Ferrari!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dominic Ferrari!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Dominic Ferrari!

Dominic Ferrari wins by unanimous decision!