PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mor Onfollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Susikasi
vs
Onfollow

180 cm
31
178 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

185 cm
28
178 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Adrenaline

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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Susikasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mor Onfollow!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onfollow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Susikasi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Onfollow scrambles back to his feet.
Seppo Susikasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susikasi shoots for a takedown but Onfollow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Susikasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onfollow lands a head kick!
Susikasi loads up on a big right hand but Onfollow slips the punch.
Onfollow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Susikasi throws an overhand right that lands on Onfollow's shoulder, as Onfollow tries to avoid the shot.
Onfollow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onfollow throws a series of punches but Susikasi avoids them all with ease.

Onfollow dives in and scores a takedown into Susikasi's guard.
Onfollow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Susikasi has his foot on Onfollow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Onfollow works his way back into a safe position though.
Onfollow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!

Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Onfollow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onfollow stopping the sweep attempt from Susikasi.

Susikasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Susikasi working for a triangle but Onfollow defends it easily.

Susikasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow is in close to Susikasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Susikasi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Onfollow has passed into half guard!
Onfollow wants to free his trapped foot but Susikasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Susikasi is pressing down on Onfollow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Onfollow wants to pass the guard but Susikasi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Susikasi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Onfollow has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susikasi wants to sweep but Onfollow has passed to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi is looking for a sweep.
Susikasi is working hard here to advance position.
Onfollow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Susikasi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Onfollow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Susikasi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Onfollow connects with a decent elbow.
Susikasi is looking to reverse the position.
Susikasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onfollow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Onfollow trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow wants to control but Susikasi is keeping him busy.
Susikasi tries to get to full guard but Onfollow has control of the leg.
Susikasi is holding on to half guard well.
Onfollow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Susikasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susikasi keeping full guard, as Onfollow tries to pass.
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!

Susikasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seppo Susikasi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Susikasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onfollow.
Susikasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Onfollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Susikasi.
Susikasi throws a hook but Onfollow avoids it easily.
Onfollow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susikasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mor Onfollow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onfollow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Susikasi misses with the combination.
Susikasi swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Onfollow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Susikasi!
Onfollow wants to control the pace but Susikasi is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susikasi is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfollow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Onfollow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Susikasi wants to control but Onfollow is having none of it.
Onfollow wants to control the pace but Susikasi is squirming around nicely.
Susikasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Susikasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi gets back to full guard.
Susikasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Susikasi, not yet.

Susikasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Susikasi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Onfollow escapes and throws Susikasi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Onfollow wants to control but Susikasi is keeping him busy.
Susikasi is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onfollow slows the pace down.
Susikasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Onfollow taking a breather here.
Onfollow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susikasi keeps working.
Susikasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Susikasi is not content to let Onfollow control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onfollow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Onfollow is trying to control the action in half guard but Susikasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mor Onfollow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Susikasi misses with a body shot.
Susikasi shoots in for a takedown but Onfollow shows good takedown defense.
Susikasi swings widly with a right hand

and Onfollow counters with a single leg into guard. Susikasi didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onfollow looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Susikasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mor Onfollow 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!

Susikasi throws a series of punches but Onfollow moves out of range.
Susikasi has his takedown stuffed
and Onfollow counters with a big head kick but Susikasi shrugs it off.
Onfollow lands a slapping body shot.
Onfollow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Susikasi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Onfollow misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Susikasi.
Susikasi stalks Onfollow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Onfollow's face. Onfollow staggers backwards, shaken.
Onfollow lands a brutal head kick. Susikasi looks out on his feet and Onfollow throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mor Onfollow!