PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Satsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Prefect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prefect has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ford Prefect enters the cage!

Satsuma
vs
Prefect

188 cm
21
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
28
181 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Satsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ford Prefect!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satsuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prefect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Satsuma misses with a hook
and Prefect counters with a straight right hand.
Satsuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prefect moves away.
Prefect slips a jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satsuma misses with a looping left.
Prefect dodges the punch combination from Satsuma.
Horrible takedown by Prefect or perhaps it was just good defense by Satsuma which made him look bad.

Prefect closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Satsuma's guard.

Prefect thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prefect won't allow Satsuma to sweep him here.
Prefect trying to control but Satsuma is working from the bottom.
Prefect controls from within his opponent's guard.
Satsuma keeping full guard, as Prefect tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satsuma pulls Prefect in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arvo Satsuma just wasn't active enough.
Satsuma throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Prefect counters with a shoot takedown. Satsuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Satsuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prefect wants to pass the guard but Satsuma is keeping the position.
Satsuma keeping moving, preventing Prefect from controlling successfully.
Prefect trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satsuma keeping moving, preventing Prefect from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ford Prefect hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Prefect walks into a stiff left hand from Satsuma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Satsuma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prefect fails with a takedown attempt.
Arvo Satsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Satsuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Satsuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satsuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Satsuma misses with a hook

and Prefect counters with a shoot takedown. Satsuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Prefect trying to control the position from guard on top but Satsuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Satsuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prefect trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma lands with a punch from half guard.
Satsuma is nestled in close to Prefect, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Prefect tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
Prefect trying to control but Satsuma postures up.
Prefect taking some punishment here, with Satsuma in his half guard.

Prefect looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Satsuma there.
Satsuma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prefect is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satsuma working Prefect over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma not doing much here.
Satsuma is looking to take a break and control but Prefect is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prefect is looking for a sweep. Satsuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satsuma is looking to take a break and control but Prefect is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Satsuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prefect is just riding it out for now. Satsuma eventually gives up the hold.
Satsuma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prefect tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
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. Satsuma connects with a nice short shot to Prefect's temple.
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 Arvo Satsuma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Prefect shoots for a double leg takedown but Satsuma sprawls well. He's pushed Prefect's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prefect closes this distance looking for a takedown but Satsuma circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Satsuma. No joy for Prefect on that attempt.
Arvo Satsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Satsuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satsuma throws an overhand right that lands on Prefect's shoulder, as Prefect tries to avoid the shot.
Satsuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Prefect counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Satsuma wriggles free and stands up.
Prefect looks for a takedown but Satsuma sprawls well.
Satsuma loads up on a big right hand but Prefect slips the punch.
Satsuma cracks Prefect with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Satsuma catches Prefect with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Satsuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satsuma tries to bum rush Prefect with a series of wild strikes but Prefect uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prefect defending well as Satsuma loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Prefect or perhaps it was just good defense by Satsuma which made him look bad.
Satsuma throws a nice looking combination but Prefect bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arvo Satsuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satsuma scores with a hook to the body. Prefect takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Satsuma misses.
Satsuma looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
Prefect fails with a takedown attempt.
Satsuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satsuma misses with an uppercut.
Satsuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prefect.
Satsuma lands with a hook. Prefect tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ford Prefect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Prefect slips under a jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satsuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prefect doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Prefect counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Satsuma!
Satsuma is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Satsuma wants to hold on but Prefect pushes him away.
Satsuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Satsuma is squirming around, avoiding Prefect's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma gets back to half guard.

Prefect is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Satsuma tries to roll over but Prefect keeps him under control.

Satsuma is defending against the submission attempts here by Prefect.
Prefect is breathing heavily.

Satsuma kicks Prefect off and gets back to his feet.
Prefect misses with a takedown attempt
and Satsuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Satsuma misses with a looping left.
Satsuma throws a combination that misses

and Prefect counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Prefect.
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!
Prefect preventing the sweep.
Prefect trying to control the position from guard on top but Satsuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma wants to sweep here but Prefect controlling him for the moment.
Satsuma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Prefect tries to hold on but Satsuma pushes him away.
Prefect can't escape the position.
Satsuma breaks from Prefect's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Satsuma working for a guillotine from mount but Prefect is in no mood to give up.
Prefect is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satsuma landing strikes from the mount and Prefect is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Satsuma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Satsuma throws a hook but Prefect avoids it easily.
Satsuma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Prefect.
Jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prefect sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prefect shoots in for a takedown but Satsuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Satsuma swings for the body but Prefect moves out of range.
Prefect misses with a takedown
and Satsuma counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Satsuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Satsuma.
Satsuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satsuma throws a body punch but Prefect moves out of range.
Prefect takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prefect takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Satsuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prefect manages to avoid it.
Arvo Satsuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satsuma scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prefect fails with the takedown
and Satsuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arvo Satsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Prefect.
Satsuma throws a poor cross that misses

and Prefect counters with a shoot takedown. Satsuma fights it but they end up in guard.
Satsuma controlling the position.
Satsuma wants to stand and escape but Prefect is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Satsuma is on top in guard.

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

Prefect looking for subs off his back but Satsuma has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prefect slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Satsuma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Satsuma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Satsuma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Satsuma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Satsuma is in close to Prefect's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Satsuma working some strikes from top position.

Prefect is rocked!
Satsuma postures up and lands a big shot to Prefect's brow.
Prefect is still in real trouble! Can Satsuma finish him?

Satsuma stands and steps away. Prefect gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Satsuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prefect moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Satsuma clobbers Prefect with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prefect shoots and misses
and Satsuma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Satsuma sizes up Prefect with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prefect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satsuma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prefect tries for a takedown but Satsuma circles away easily
and Satsuma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Satsuma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Satsuma misses with a straight right.
Satsuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prefect.
Satsuma looks to land a right hand but Prefect moved out of range.
Satsuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Satsuma loads up on a big right hand but Prefect slips the punch.
Satsuma throws an overhand right that lands on Prefect's shoulder, as Prefect tries to avoid the shot.
Prefect seems to have recovered his senses.
Prefect slips under a jab from Satsuma.
Satsuma looks to land a left hand but Prefect moved out of range nicely.
Satsuma misses with an uppercut. Prefect saw that one coming.
Prefect ducks under a wild hook from Satsuma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma looks to throw the jab but Prefect is out of range.
A punch combination from Prefect misses.
Satsuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satsuma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arvo Satsuma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Satsuma looks to land a right hand but Prefect moved out of range.
Prefect with a poor takedown
and Satsuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Satsuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prefect stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford Prefect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Satsuma throws a lazy right hand but Prefect sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Satsuma scores with a nice strike.
Satsuma thuds a left hand into Prefect's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prefect dives in and grabs Satsuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Satsuma pushes down on Prefect's head and hops out.
Prefect gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Prefect misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Satsuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Satsuma 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Arvo Satsuma!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Arvo Satsuma!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Arvo Satsuma!

Arvo Satsuma wins by unanimous decision!