PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joonatan Valasvatsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Valasvatsa
vs
The Great

175 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

176 cm
23
175 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
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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 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Joonatan Valasvatsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris The Great!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valasvatsa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valasvatsa thows a body shot but no joy.
The Great avoids the head kick by Valasvatsa.
Valasvatsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Great avoids it really well and circles away.

The Great drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valasvatsa 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.
The Great wants to control from the top but Valasvatsa keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Valasvatsa working for a triangle but The Great defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valasvatsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Valasvatsa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Great can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Great passes Valasvatsa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Valasvatsa is defending against the submission attempts here by The Great.

Valasvatsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Great pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa is refusing to be controlled, as The Great sits in half guard.
Valasvatsa is trying to get back to full guard.

The Great is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valasvatsa tries to roll over but The Great keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Great seems to be working for a kimura but Valasvatsa defends the submission attempt.
Valasvatsa wants to get back to full guard.
The Great has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valasvatsa is looking to get to half guard.
Valasvatsa regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Great seems to be working for a kimura but Valasvatsa defends the submission attempt.
The Great prevents Valasvatsa from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Great is looking to take a break and control but Valasvatsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The Great is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valasvatsa 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.

A close round but Chris The Great will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Valasvatsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valasvatsa misses with a right hand
and The Great counters with a stiff right hand.
The Great throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valasvatsa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

The Great gets caught flat footed, as Valasvatsa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

Valasvatsa has gone for a leg lock! The Great slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valasvatsa's guard.
The Great wants to pass the guard but Valasvatsa is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valasvatsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Great gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The Great drops back looking for a leg! Valasvatsa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valasvatsa manages to kick The Great off! The Great jumps back into Valasvatsa's guard.
The Great wants to control from the top but Valasvatsa keeps moving.
Valasvatsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Great trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valasvatsa controls The Great momentarily but The Great frees himself.
The Great trying to control the position from guard on top but Valasvatsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valasvatsa wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Great trying to control but Valasvatsa is working from the bottom.
Valasvatsa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Great!
The Great bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Great preventing the sweep.
Chris The Great has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Great drops back looking for a leg! Valasvatsa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valasvatsa manages to kick The Great off! The Great jumps back into Valasvatsa's guard.
The Great trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Great trying to control but Valasvatsa is working from the bottom.
Valasvatsa wants to sweep here but The Great controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Valasvatsa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Great defends it easily.

Valasvatsa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Great stacks Valasvatsa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Great!

The Great working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valasvatsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris The Great will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The Great throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valasvatsa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valasvatsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valasvatsa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valasvatsa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Great throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valasvatsa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Great punishes Valasvatsa's body with a nice straight punch.
Valasvatsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Great uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valasvatsa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valasvatsa. The Great does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Great avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valasvatsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Great.
Valasvatsa misses with an uppercut. The Great saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great lands a glancing blow to the side of Valasvatsa's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valasvatsa - that will leave a mark!

The Great shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valasvatsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Great not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Valasvatsa 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Great avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Great wants to control from the top but Valasvatsa keeps moving.
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!
The Great stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valasvatsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valasvatsa being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valasvatsa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Great trying to control but Valasvatsa is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris The Great was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The Great shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Great looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valasvatsa tries to roll over but The Great keeps him under control.
Valasvatsa is looking to get back to full guard here but The Great has managed to pass to side control instead.
Valasvatsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chris The Great is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Great wants to pass to mount but Valasvatsa is defending the position.
The Great wants to control but Valasvatsa is keeping him busy.
Joonatan Valasvatsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris The Great.
I've got The Great winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris The Great!
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