PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Unholy Confessions by Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Paul Walker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Viittala
vs
Walker

190 cm
27
185 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

179 cm
27
175 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Walker!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Viittala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viittala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viittala creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viittala connects with a knee to the head.
Viittala pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Viittala.
Viittala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker takes an elbow to the temple.

Walker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Viittala from controlling successfully.
Viittala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viittala wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Viittala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Viittala lands a big head kick that sends Walker tumbling to the mat! Viittala takes a step backwards and waves Walker back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Paul Walker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Walker moves into the clinch successfully.
Viittala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walker.
Viittala swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viittala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker is working for takedown but Viittala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Walker.
Walker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Viittala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viittala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viittala prevents a takedown attempt there.

Walker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viittala trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Viittala is proving a slippery customer.
Viittala trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viittala gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viittala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Viittala.
Walker prevents a body shot from Viittala.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker is working for takedown but Viittala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Viittala has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viittala misses with a punch on the inside.

Walker wants the takedown. Viittala is fighting it off but Walker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Viittala's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Viittala.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rauno Viittala just wasn't active enough.

Viittala gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Viittala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Walker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viittala.
Viittala scores with a jab to the head.
Viittala doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Viittala just misses with a punch to the body.
Viittala loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch.
Viittala leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viittala is looking to land body kicks.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses.
Viittala is looking to land body kicks.
Viittala pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viittala after a bit of a struggle.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viittala.
Viittala throws an elbow but it misses.
Viittala works on Walker's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Walker.
Viittala gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
Viittala misses with the head strike.
Walker is working for takedown but Viittala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walker blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viittala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Walker.
Walker avoids a wild elbow strike from Viittala.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viittala tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viittala walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viittala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walker's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viittala is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker is pressing down on Viittala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viittala is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viittala is trying to get back to full guard.
Viittala is positioning himself well to prevent Walker advancing to mount.

Walker is working for an americana but Viittala has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Walker was thinking about the submission.
Rauno Viittala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Viittala is retaining full guard.
Viittala managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Viittala is retaining full guard.

Viittala kicks Walker off and gets to his feet.
Rauno Viittala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker with a nice cross.
Viittala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Walker pushes Viittala up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Viittala.
Viittala has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Walker wants a takedown.
Viittala using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Viittala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Viittala fails to land.
Walker can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Viittala fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viittala.
Viittala swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker takes an elbow to the temple.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viittala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Viittala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Walker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Viittala throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viittala. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.

Walker clinches up with Viittala and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker is trying to drag Viittala to the mat but Viittala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker blocks a body shot from Viittala.
Viittala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viittala lands a left hand.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Viittala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viittala struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Viittala working aggressively here.
Viittala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Walker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viittala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Walker.
Viittala lands with a left to the head.
Viittala swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viittala.
Walker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viittala can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Viittala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viittala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
Walker trying to control the position but instead, Viittala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walker into the cage.
Viittala missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Viittala.
Viittala prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Rauno Viittala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viittala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viittala blocks a body shot from Walker.
Walker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viittala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Viittala.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker wants a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker effectively controlling the action here.
Walker fails to pull guard.
Rauno Viittala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walker manages to break the clinch.
Viittala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viittala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Walker avoids the head kick by Viittala.
Viittala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Viittala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Viittala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viittala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Walker.
Viittala throws a shot to the body.
Viittala scoring well with a low kick there.
Viittala scoring well with a low kick there.
Viittala connects with a single shot there.

Walker clinches with his opponent.
Walker can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Paul Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viittala.
Viittala is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viittala down to the mat. Viittala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paul Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viittala.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Walker has closed the distance and engaged Viittala in a clinch.
Viittala works on Walker's body with a couple of short punches.
Viittala lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Viittala gets through Walker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala lands a damaging elbow.
Viittala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Viittala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viittala 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Viittala!
Rauno Viittala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.