PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juutilainen comes to the cage accompanied by . Stroker has chosen Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Juutilainen
vs
Stroker

188 cm
28
205 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

188 cm
32
217 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aarne Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker swats away the attempt to clinch by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroker.
Juutilainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juutilainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juutilainen is defended easily by Stroker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stroker connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Stroker.

It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
Juutilainen tries to clinch but Stroker is having none of it.
Stroker lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juutilainen is defended easily by Stroker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker is looking to clinch but Juutilainen is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown.
Juutilainen shoots in for a double leg but Stroker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stroker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stroker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Stroker counters with a left to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Juutilainen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
A big left from Stroker misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker tries a head kick but it misses.

Stroker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juutilainen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him here.
Stroker tries to free his leg and advance position but Juutilainen is retaining full guard.
Juutilainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Juutilainen, not yet.
Juutilainen looking to control but Stroker passes into half guard.
Juutilainen wants to improve his position but Stroker is controlling well.
Stroker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juutilainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen trying to control here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Stroker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Juutilainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroker throws a hook to the side of Juutilainen's head but Juutilainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Juutilainen shoots in and bounces Stroker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stroker wants to hit a switch here but Juutilainen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stroker there!
Stroker is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stroker is squirming around, avoiding Juutilainen's attempts to control the action.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Juutilainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stroker is just riding it out for now. Juutilainen eventually gives up the hold.
Stroker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Stroker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight stays on the outside here - Juutilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juutilainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stroker's waist but Stroker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juutilainen off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juutilainen is defended easily by Stroker.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but Stroker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stroker instigates a clinch.
Stroker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Stroker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the head but Juutilainen blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stroker tries a knee to the head but Juutilainen blocks it.
Juutilainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stroker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juutilainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juutilainen fails to pull guard.
Juutilainen managing to block the knees to the body from Stroker.
Juutilainen throws a knee to the head but misses.

Juutilainen tightens his grip and picks Stroker up, before dumping him to the ground. Stroker manages to land in guard.
Stroker working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stroker is on top in guard.
Juutilainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Juutilainen, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker pushing down on Juutilainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juutilainen is not content to let Stroker control the position.
Stroker is looking to advance position but Juutilainen won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juutilainen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Juutilainen is defending well.
Juutilainen wants to control but Stroker is keeping busy.
Stroker moves into full mount! Juutilainen won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to control but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Stroker works his way to his opponent's back.
Juutilainen breaks Stroker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Juutilainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stroker is keeping the position for now.
Juutilainen is working hard here to advance position.
Stroker working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juutilainen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juutilainen 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Stroker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juutilainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Stroker has his foot on Juutilainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juutilainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Stroker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juutilainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stroker is keeping the position for now.
Juutilainen preventing the sweep.
Bob Stroker has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stroker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stroker trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Stroker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Juutilainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Juutilainen with that takedown attempt.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroker but Stroker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stroker missing with a left hand there. Juutilainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juutilainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stroker scores with a decent looking hook.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarne Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juutilainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroker. Stroker obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stroker.

Stroker closes the distance and clinches.
Stroker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Juutilainen dodges an elbow strike from Stroker.
Juutilainen wants to break free but Stroker has control.
Stroker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker tries to land knees in the clinch but Juutilainen avoids the damage to the body.
Stroker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stroker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stroker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stroker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stroker avoiding damage as Juutilainen throws knees to the body.
Aarne Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen dodges an elbow strike from Stroker.

Juutilainen jumps guard and drags Stroker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Juutilainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroker is one step ahead there.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.
Stroker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stroker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroker won't allow Juutilainen to get back to his feet.
Stroker looking to sit in guard and control but Juutilainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bob Stroker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juutilainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stroker wants to sweep here but Juutilainen controlling him for the moment.
Juutilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juutilainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stroker finds it's way round the side to connect with Juutilainen's head.
Juutilainen shoots for a takedown but Stroker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stroker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aarne Juutilainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juutilainen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stroker counters with a good low kick that Juutilainen was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juutilainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Juutilainen dips to his left and cracks Stroker with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Stroker. No joy for Juutilainen on that attempt.
Stroker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juutilainen's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
Stroker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stroker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juutilainen avoids the head kick by Stroker.
Juutilainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Stroker sprawls well. He's pushed Juutilainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juutilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroker scores with a head kick. Juutilainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Stroker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stroker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bob Stroker waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.