PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santtu Selluliitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannabis Sativa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sativa has chosen Rasta say SMOKE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Selluliitti
vs
Sativa

225 cm
23
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santtu Selluliitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cannabis Sativa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sativa tries to move into range but Selluliitti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sativa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sativa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Selluliitti.
Sativa avoids the body shot from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sativa moves away.
Selluliitti looks to land a combination but Sativa avoids it well.
Selluliitti slips a jab from Sativa.
Selluliitti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Selluliitti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Selluliitti misses with a straight right.
Sativa loads up on a big right hand but Selluliitti slips the punch.
Selluliitti misses with a body shot.
Sativa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Selluliitti as he avoids it easily.
Selluliitti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sativa tries to work over Selluliitti's front leg with a kick but Selluliitti checks it.

Sativa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Selluliitti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sativa is in Selluliitti's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sativa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa trying to control the position from guard on top but Selluliitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa throwing strikes but missing.
Sativa working some strikes from top position.
Sativa won't allow Selluliitti to get back to his feet.
Selluliitti is pulling down on Sativa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sativa, at least for the moment.
Selluliitti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sativa.
Sativa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sativa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sativa prevents Selluliitti from getting back to his feet.
Sativa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selluliitti's head.
Sativa throws a strike but Selluliitti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sativa wants to stand but Selluliitti is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Selluliitti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sativa is keeping the position for now.
Selluliitti wants to control from the top but Sativa keeps moving.
Selluliitti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sativa controlling Selluliitti's posture.

Santtu Selluliitti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sativa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selluliitti.
Santtu Selluliitti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sativa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Selluliitti avoids the head kick by Sativa.
Selluliitti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Selluliitti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Selluliitti throws a body punch but Sativa moves out of range.
Sativa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Selluliitti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sativa.
Sativa is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Selluliitti. No joy for Sativa on that attempt.
A clash of legs there as Selluliitti blocks the low kick.
Santtu Selluliitti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Selluliitti misses.
Sativa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Selluliitti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sativa throws a chopping leg kick but Selluliitti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sativa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Selluliitti defends it nicely.
Santtu Selluliitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannabis Sativa.
Sativa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sativa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selluliitti lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Sativa misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selluliitti throws a chopping leg kick but Sativa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Selluliitti looks to land a combination. Sativa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 Santtu Selluliitti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sativa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Selluliitti throws an overhand right that lands on Sativa's shoulder, as Sativa tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Selluliitti misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sativa. That's going to slow Selluliitti down.
Selluliitti scores with a punch to the head.
Sativa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sativa misses with a leg kick
and Selluliitti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Selluliitti throws a body punch but Sativa moves out of range.
Sativa throws the left hand but Selluliitti avoids the punch easily.
Selluliitti motions for Sativa to come forward. Selluliitti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Sativa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Sativa darts in and clinches Selluliitti up against the cage.
Selluliitti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Selluliitti fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Selluliitti on the inside.
Selluliitti blocks an uppercut.
Sativa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Selluliitti scores with a shot to the side of Sativa's head.
Selluliitti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sativa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sativa lands an elbow that stopped Selluliitti in his tracks for a moment.
Sativa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Selluliitti avoids the elbow strike from Sativa, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti looking to slow down the pace here.
Selluliitti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sativa.
Selluliitti has a couple of punches blocked by Sativa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Selluliitti prevents a body shot from Sativa.
Sativa swings wildly with an uppercut but Selluliitti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selluliitti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sativa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sativa throws an elbow that misses.
Selluliitti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sativa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Selluliitti is struggling to control the position.
Sativa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Selluliitti.
Sativa wants a takedown.
Santtu Selluliitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannabis Sativa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sativa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Selluliitti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Selluliitti slows down the pace here.
Selluliitti looking to slow down the pace here.
Sativa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Selluliitti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santtu Selluliitti is winning the standup battle so far.
Selluliitti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Selluliitti.
Sativa throws a front kick aimed at Selluliitti's knee but Selluliitti avoids it well.
Selluliitti takes a swing at Sativa's ribcage but misses.
Sativa slips a jab and a cross from Selluliitti.
Sativa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sativa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sativa.
Sativa staying out of range there.
Selluliitti scores with a push kick.
Selluliitti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Selluliitti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sativa manages to avoid it.
Selluliitti moves in looking to clinch but Sativa pushes him off.
Sativa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti lands a nice shot that snaps Sativa's head back.
Sativa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Selluliitti tries to clinch up but Sativa circles away and keeps his distance.
Selluliitti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sativa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sativa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sativa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Santtu Selluliitti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Selluliitti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Selluliitti throws a body punch but Sativa moves out of range.
Selluliitti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sativa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Selluliitti tries a low kick but Sativa avoids it.
Selluliitti scores with a punch to the head.

Sativa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Selluliitti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Selluliitti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sativa desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sativa wants to control but Selluliitti is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Santtu Selluliitti.
A jab lands there for Selluliitti.
Sativa looks to land a combination. Selluliitti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Selluliitti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sativa - the referee stops the clock and Selluliitti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sativa. Selluliitti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Selluliitti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sativa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sativa takes a swing at Selluliitti's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Selluliitti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sativa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sativa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sativa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Selluliitti as he jumps to the side.
Selluliitti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Selluliitti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Selluliitti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selluliitti connects with a looping right hand.
Santtu Selluliitti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sativa blocks a head kick by Selluliitti.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Selluliitti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sativa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sativa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sativa.
Selluliitti throws a body punch but Sativa moves out of range.
Sativa moves in looking to clinch but Selluliitti pushes him off.
Selluliitti looks to score with a jab to the body but Sativa is just out of range.
Selluliitti throws a body punch but Sativa moves out of range.
Selluliitti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Selluliitti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabis Sativa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sativa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Selluliitti misses with a few strikes there.
Selluliitti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sativa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Selluliitti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sativa can pounce on him.
Selluliitti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Selluliitti looks to throw the jab but Sativa is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sativa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Selluliitti's waist but Selluliitti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sativa off to one side.
Selluliitti throws a series of punches but Sativa moves out of range.
Selluliitti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sativa moves out of range of the leg kick from Selluliitti.
Sativa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selluliitti.
Selluliitti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sativa's hands.
Sativa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sativa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Selluliitti. Selluliitti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sativa scoring well with a low kick there.
Santtu Selluliitti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Selluliitti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sativa.
Sativa motions for Selluliitti to come forward. Sativa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sativa checks a leg kick.
Sativa misses with a takedown attempt - Selluliitti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santtu Selluliitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannabis Sativa.
Selluliitti with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santtu Selluliitti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Selluliitti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santtu Selluliitti!