PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simppa Suruviesti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simppa Suruviesti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kivi
vs
Suruviesti

175 cm
20
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
177 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simppa Suruviesti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Suruviesti.

It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.

Kivi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suruviesti's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kivi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Suruviesti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Suruviesti keeps moving.
Suruviesti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kivi's guard.
Suruviesti is looking to stand up but Kivi won't let him.
Suruviesti won't allow Kivi to sweep him here.
Suruviesti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kivi controls Suruviesti momentarily but Suruviesti frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suruviesti is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suruviesti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kivi pulls Suruviesti in close to prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simppa Suruviesti wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suruviesti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kivi manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kivi as he checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivi.
Suruviesti lands a jab to Kivi's midsection.
Suruviesti misses with a hook.
Suruviesti lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into rage.
Nice uppercut there from Suruviesti.
Suruviesti punishes Kivi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kivi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suruviesti just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Suruviesti lands.
A left lands for Suruviesti.
Suruviesti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivi has a takedown stuffed.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt - Suruviesti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suruviesti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suruviesti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suruviesti works the jab nicely.
Kivi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suruviesti defends it nicely.
Suruviesti blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suruviesti misses with a straight right.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simppa Suruviesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Suruviesti scores with a four punch combination!
Atlas Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suruviesti circles away.
Suruviesti throws a hook but Kivi blocks it.
Suruviesti misses with a body shot.
Suruviesti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suruviesti throws an overhand right that lands on Kivi's shoulder, as Kivi tries to avoid the shot.
Kivi has a takedown stuffed.
Suruviesti throws out a loose jab but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kivi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suruviesti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Suruviesti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kivi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suruviesti wants to stand and escape but Kivi is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kivi is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Atlas Kivi just wasn't active enough.
Kivi misses with a takedown attempt - Suruviesti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Suruviesti misses.
Suruviesti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kivi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suruviesti defends it nicely.
Suruviesti throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kivi fails to land the takedown.
Suruviesti throws out a loose jab but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kivi throws a series of punches but Suruviesti moves out of range.
Kivi doesn't manage to clinch there - Suruviesti circles away.
Atlas Kivi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suruviesti keeps the fight on the outside.
Kivi shoots in looking for a takedown. Suruviesti tries to sprawl out of it but Kivi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suruviesti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kivi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suruviesti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suruviesti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kivi's head backwards.
Kivi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simppa Suruviesti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kivi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kivi slips a jab from Suruviesti.
A swing and a miss from Suruviesti.
Kivi shoots in for a takedown but Suruviesti shows good takedown defense.
Kivi takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivi.
Kivi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suruviesti cracks Kivi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suruviesti misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Kivi or perhaps it was just good defense by Suruviesti which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suruviesti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suruviesti sprawls well. Suruviesti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kivi gets slowly back to his feet.
Suruviesti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kivi fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Suruviesti. No joy for Kivi on that attempt.
Suruviesti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Suruviesti. Beautiful body shot.
Suruviesti lunges at Kivi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kivi's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suruviesti pinned against the cage. Suruviesti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kivi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi shoots in but no luck this time.
Suruviesti lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into rage.
Suruviesti throws a series of punches but Kivi avoids them all with ease.
Kivi slips a jab from Suruviesti.
Simppa Suruviesti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suruviesti, right into the meat.
Kivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suruviesti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suruviesti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kivi on the side of the head.
Kivi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suruviesti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simppa Suruviesti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivi.
A big left from Suruviesti misses.
Suruviesti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kivi's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suruviesti slips a jab from Kivi.
Suruviesti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simppa Suruviesti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circle momentarily. Suruviesti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suruviesti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suruviesti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kivi tries for a takedown but Suruviesti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suruviesti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kivi's head.
Kivi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suruviesti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kivi somewhat.
A punch combination from Kivi misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suruviesti swats away the attempt to clinch by Kivi.
Kivi staying out of range there.

Kivi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suruviesti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suruviesti keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Suruviesti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi thows a big elbow that misses.
Kivi stopping the sweep attempt from Suruviesti.
Kivi advances position into side control!
Kivi trying to control the position but Suruviesti is working away.
Suruviesti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kivi is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Kivi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suruviesti defending against the ground and pound.
Kivi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Suruviesti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kivi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kivi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Kivi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kivi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Suruviesti down.

Kivi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kivi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suruviesti keeps working.
Kivi scores with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Suruviesti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kivi off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Kivi right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Kivi had his way with Simppa Suruviesti in that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Suruviesti stuffs the takedown attempt from Kivi. Kivi gets slowly back to his feet.
Suruviesti throws out a loose jab but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Suruviesti. That snapped Kivi's head back.
Kivi has a takedown stuffed.
Suruviesti scores with the left hand. Kivi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kivi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suruviesti avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suruviesti works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suruviesti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Kivi slips under a jab.
Kivi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suruviesti.
Suruviesti catches Kivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kivi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suruviesti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suruviesti lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.
Suruviesti clobbers Kivi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kivi shoots in but Suruviesti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suruviesti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suruviesti.
Suruviesti lands a jab to Kivi's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi shoots in but Suruviesti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kivi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suruviesti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simppa Suruviesti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suruviesti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kivi shoots in looking for a takedown. Suruviesti tries to sprawl out of it but Kivi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Suruviesti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Suruviesti is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown by Kivi or perhaps it was just good defense by Suruviesti which made him look bad.
Kivi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atlas Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suruviesti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simppa Suruviesti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suruviesti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simppa Suruviesti! Simppa Suruviesti retains his welterweight title!