PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Mustajarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustajarvi comes into the arena with Gangsta Rap blaring out of the sound system. Machine has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Pate Mustajarvi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mustajarvi
vs
Machine

202 cm
28
266 lbs
23 - 8 - 1

191 cm
26
283 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Mustajarvi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustajarvi lands a head shot.
Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Machine gets caught napping as Mustajarvi dives in and scores a takedown. Machine manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Mustajarvi from controlling successfully.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mustajarvi is controlling him.
Mustajarvi throwing strikes but missing.
Machine being controlled here, momentarily.
Mustajarvi trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.

Pate Mustajarvi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Mustajarvi connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustajarvi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mustajarvi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Mustajarvi. Beautiful body shot.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustajarvi moves away.
Mustajarvi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machine blocks the body kick.
Mustajarvi is looking to score with low kicks.
Mustajarvi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mustajarvi tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine looks to throw the jab but Mustajarvi is out of range.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Mustajarvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Mustajarvi.
Pate Mustajarvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mustajarvi was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustajarvi is trying to keep Machine in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mustajarvi trying to control the position here.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Mustajarvi has wrist control.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mustajarvi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mustajarvi is keeping the position for now.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mustajarvi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustajarvi is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mustajarvi defends it easily.

Mustajarvi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mustajarvi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.
Mustajarvi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mustajarvi won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustajarvi 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.
Mustajarvi with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machine is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine throwing strikes but missing.
Machine is working Mustajarvi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine cracks Mustajarvi with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Mustajarvi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mustajarvi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustajarvi.
Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mustajarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Mustajarvi looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mustajarvi.

Mustajarvi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustajarvi.
Machine blocks a body shot from Mustajarvi.
A short right from Mustajarvi.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mustajarvi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machine looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustajarvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mustajarvi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Mustajarvi back against the cage.
Machine has Mustajarvi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mustajarvi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pate Mustajarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Machine.
Machine blocking some punches.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Mustajarvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Mustajarvi can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
Machine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mustajarvi is defending well.
Machine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mustajarvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mustajarvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Mustajarvi on the inside.
Mustajarvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Mustajarvi lands a nice uppercut.
Mustajarvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Mustajarvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Mustajarvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mustajarvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mustajarvi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustajarvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Mustajarvi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustajarvi lands with a left to the head.
Mustajarvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.

Machine is rocked!
Mustajarvi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mustajarvi.
Machine prevents a body shot from Mustajarvi.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustajarvi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mustajarvi lands an elbow inside that Machine shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustajarvi lands a left hand.
Machine prevents a body shot from Mustajarvi.
Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine blocks a body shot from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands with a left to the head.
Mustajarvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustajarvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Mustajarvi.
A short right from Mustajarvi.
Nice body punch from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machine takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mustajarvi on the inside.
Mustajarvi lands with a left to the head.
Mustajarvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mustajarvi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mustajarvi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machine back to the cage. Mustajarvi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mustajarvi scores with a leg kick.
Machine lands with a straight right. Mustajarvi didn't see that one coming.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mustajarvi scores with a body shot.
Mustajarvi is looking to slow Machine down with leg kicks.
Mustajarvi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustajarvi shoots in but no luck this time.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Mustajarvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Mustajarvi ducks under a wild hook from Machine.

Mustajarvi closes the distance and clinches.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mustajarvi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustajarvi crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage.
Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mustajarvi works on Machine's body with a couple of short punches.
Mustajarvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mustajarvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mustajarvi pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustajarvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mustajarvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mustajarvi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
Nice body punch from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mustajarvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Mustajarvi.
Nice body punch from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mustajarvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike.
Machine is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustajarvi finish him?
Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike.
Mustajarvi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Smash Machine has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Mustajarvi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mustajarvi misses with the combination.
Machine seems to have recovered his senses.
Mustajarvi lands with a nice body punch.
Mustajarvi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mustajarvi as he avoids it easily.
Pate Mustajarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Machine.
Machine walks into a jab.
Mustajarvi lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mustajarvi. That snapped Machine's head back.
Mustajarvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machine at a distance.

Machine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mustajarvi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mustajarvi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Machine is looking for a triangle but Mustajarvi pushes his legs off easily.
Mustajarvi pushing down on Machine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mustajarvi trying to mount his opponent but Machine defends it.
Machine tries to roll over but Mustajarvi keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mustajarvi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Smash Machine's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Machine throws a body punch but Mustajarvi moves out of range.
Mustajarvi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice head shot.

Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Mustajarvi's guard.
Mustajarvi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mustajarvi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mustajarvi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Machine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machine is not content to let Mustajarvi control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustajarvi working Machine over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustajarvi trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well.
Mustajarvi winds up and cracks Machine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mustajarvi working over Machine with some ground and pound. Machine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machine is trying to maintain the position but Mustajarvi is very close to passing his half guard.
Machine is staying active underneath Mustajarvi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine is trying to stand.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Mustajarvi trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mustajarvi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mustajarvi slows the pace down in half guard.
Mustajarvi is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Machine looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Mustajarvi sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mustajarvi connects with a nice short shot to Machine's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Mustajarvi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mustajarvi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mustajarvi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Mustajarvi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Mustajarvi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machine is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mustajarvi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mustajarvi won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Mustajarvi wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Mustajarvi postures up and lands a big shot to Machine's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustajarvi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Mustajarvi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustajarvi has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted.
Mustajarvi cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustajarvi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mustajarvi scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Mustajarvi had his way with Smash Machine in that round.
The cut man is working on Smash Machine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A nice leg kick lands there from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Mustajarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
Mustajarvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mustajarvi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mustajarvi takes one on the button.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Mustajarvi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mustajarvi takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Machine walks into a jab.
Mustajarvi fakes the leg kick and cracks Machine in the body.
Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Mustajarvi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustajarvi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine thows a body shot but no joy.
Mustajarvi swinging wildly here.
Mustajarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Mustajarvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mustajarvi misses with a body kick.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mustajarvi tries to clinch up.
Machine misses with a straight right.
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mustajarvi misses with a double jab.
Mustajarvi looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Smash Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mustajarvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mustajarvi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machine if he has to take too many more of those.

Mustajarvi forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
Machine wants a takedown but no success here.
Machine tries for a takedown but Mustajarvi manages to get underhooks.
Pate Mustajarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Machine.
Machine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mustajarvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustajarvi misses with a punch to the body.
Mustajarvi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustajarvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mustajarvi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Mustajarvi throws a head punch that misses.
Mustajarvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mustajarvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mustajarvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mustajarvi lands an uppercut.
Mustajarvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Mustajarvi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Mustajarvi crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Mustajarvi as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustajarvi can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mustajarvi.
Pate Mustajarvi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pate Mustajarvi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustajarvi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Mustajarvi back against the cage.
Mustajarvi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustajarvi misses with a punch to the body.
Mustajarvi lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mustajarvi lands with a right to the head.
Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machine's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machine drops to his knees and Mustajarvi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mustajarvi!
Pate Mustajarvi retains his heavyweight title!
Pate Mustajarvi gave a mention to Katukauppa.com in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).