PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pullo Kalevi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pullo Kalevi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kalevi
vs
Ferrari

185 cm
27
235 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

196 cm
21
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pullo Kalevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalevi misses with a body shot.
Kalevi lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalevi is defended easily by Ferrari.

Kalevi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferrari is trying to defend but Kalevi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ferrari looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kalevi passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to buck Kalevi off but Kalevi is having none of it.
Ferrari is trying to control Kalevi's posture but Kalevi avoids it.
Ferrari is looking for a sweep.
Ferrari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferrari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Ferrari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalevi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalevi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalevi wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalevi is not content to let Ferrari control the position.

Ferrari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferrari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Ferrari is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalevi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalevi shrugs it off.

Ferrari looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalevi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ferrari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Ferrari is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kalevi is surviving well by controlling Ferrari's body position as best he can.
Kalevi tries to buck Ferrari off but he can't manage it.
Ferrari scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Ferrari goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kalevi is on top in guard.
Kalevi won't allow Ferrari to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari keeping moving, preventing Kalevi from controlling successfully.
Kalevi won't allow Ferrari to sweep him here.

Kalevi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferrari is trying to keep Kalevi in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ferrari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!

Ferrari is looking to score with low kicks.
Kalevi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferrari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalevi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Ferrari. No joy for Kalevi on that attempt.
Ferrari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalevi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ferrari scores with a takedown into Kalevi's guard.
Ferrari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalevi is keeping the position for now.
Ferrari won't allow Kalevi to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully.
Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Kalevi is keeping the position.

Kalevi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kalevi checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kalevi or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferrari which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferrari misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Ferrari. No joy for Kalevi on that attempt.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
Kalevi shoots in for a takedown but Ferrari shows good takedown defense.

Kalevi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferrari is trying to defend but Kalevi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferrari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrari is looking for a triangle but Kalevi pushes his legs off easily.

Ferrari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalevi defends well.
Ferrari controls Kalevi momentarily but Kalevi frees himself.
Dominic Ferrari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalevi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalevi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Ferrari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferrari is looking to clinch but Kalevi is avoiding it.
No luck for Kalevi with that takedown attempt.
Kalevi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferrari's waist but Ferrari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalevi off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrari misses with a double jab.
Kalevi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pullo Kalevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalevi shoots in and drives through. Ferrari sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalevi fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalevi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Kalevi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferrari works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ferrari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalevi defends well.
Kalevi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ferrari looking for a triangle here. Kalevi is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferrari pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kalevi is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dominic Ferrari!