PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarrearkku Markku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Todd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Never Forget, Never Forgive... Aarrearkku Markku acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Todd
vs
Markku

169 cm
27
154 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

166 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarrearkku Markku!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Todd throws a hook but Markku blocks it.
Sweeney Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd tries to clinch there but Markku circles away.
Todd throws the left hand but Markku avoids the punch easily.
Markku misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd avoids the head kick by Markku.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd moves out of range as Markku throws a body kick.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Markku throws a head kick that misses.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Markku checks it.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd misses with a hook
and Markku counters with a nice body kick.
Markku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Markku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Markku's shoulder, as Markku tries to avoid the shot.
Markku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd cracks Markku with an open hand slap.
Markku shoots in for a takedown but Todd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sweeney Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarrearkku Markku.
Markku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Markku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Markku slips the punch.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to clinch but Markku moves out of range.
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!
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markku.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markkus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markku ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Markku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Todd as he jumps to the side.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markku tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd lands a jab-cross combination.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markku manages to avoid it.
Todd moves out of range as Markku throws a body kick.
Markku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markku thows a body shot but no joy.
Markku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd avoids the head kick by Markku.

Todd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Markku looking for a sweep. Not yet Markku, not yet.
Todd looking to pass the guard.
Todd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Todd looking to sit in guard and control but Markku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Todd trying to control the position.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markku looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Markku manages to get himself to full guard.
Markku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Markku shoots in but Todd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markku doesn't seem phased though.
Markku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Todd pinned against the cage. Todd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markku ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd is looking to clinch but Markku is avoiding it.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crunch! Markku slams his shin into Todd's torso.
Markku shoots and misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Sweeney Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarrearkku Markku.
Markku throws a head kick that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Markku.
Markku closes the distance and clinches up with Todd, looking for a takedown. Markku pushes Todd against the cage but Todd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Todd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Todd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markku's guard.
Markku keeping full guard, as Todd tries to pass.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Markku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markku keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Todd trying to control but Markku is working from the bottom.
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!

Sweeney Todd has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Markku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd thuds a left hand into Markku's body.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Todd misses with a body shot.

Markku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Todd did well to prevent Markku getting side control.
Markku is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Todd regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Markku.
Markku looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Todd looking to sit in guard and control but Markku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Todd is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd trying to control but Markku is working from the bottom.
Markku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Markku keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todd is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sweeney Todd dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Markku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markku doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd shoots in looking for a takedown but Markku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Todd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Markku slips under a jab from Todd.
A head kick misses from Markku.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Markku enables Todd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Markku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Markku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Markku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd controlling from the top position.
Markku looking for a sweep. Not yet Markku, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Todd is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Todd gets to his feet - Markku follows without any prompting.
Markku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd avoids the head kick by Markku.
Markku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd stuns Markku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd misses with a hook. Markku ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Sweeney Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Markku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd looks to land a combination but Markku avoids it well.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Markku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Sweeney Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Todd.
Markku shoots and misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todd looks to land a combination but Markku avoids it well.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aarrearkku Markku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markku dives in and grabs Todd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Todd pushes down on Markku's head and hops out.
Sweeney Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarrearkku Markku.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markku just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd jabs at Markku's body.

Todd gets the takedown into side control.
Todd staying calm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markku tries to bench press Todd off him but Todd keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sweeney Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweeney Todd!
During a confident post fight interview, Sweeney Todd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.