PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lurppa Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feeliks Pakarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Korva
vs
Pakarinen

185 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lurppa Korva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feeliks Pakarinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakarinen tries to clinch up but Korva circles away and keeps his distance.
Pakarinen wants to clinch.

Korva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korva lands in his opponent's guard.

Pakarinen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Korva has picked Pakarinen up and slammed him! Pakarinen can't keep hold of the triangle and Korva manages to pass to side control!
Pakarinen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Korva.
Pakarinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pakarinen is not content to let Korva control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakarinen is trying to buck Korva off.
Korva takes a little break here. Pakarinen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pakarinen bucks up and tries to throw Korva off but instead Korva has got his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korva trying to control momentarily.

Korva working for a choke but Pakarinen is defending well.
Korva lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pakarinen hold on?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakarinen is in bad spot here.
Korva scores with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pakarinen trying to control the action but Korva just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pakarinen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Pakarinen turns into Korva and is now in his guard.

Korva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pakarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Korva is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lurppa Korva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Korva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pakarinen has his hands on Korva's head, controlling the position.

Pakarinen has an active guard here but Korva has managed to pass into half guard.

Korva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pakarinen defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakarinen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Korva thows a huge punch but Pakarinen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pakarinen is looking for a sweep. Korva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korva is tying to control. Pakarinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Korva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pakarinen is refusing to be controlled, as Korva sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pakarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korva.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pakarinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Korva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pakarinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Korva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pakarinen!
Korva won't let Pakarinen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pakarinen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Korva prevents Pakarinen from getting the reversal.
Korva landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korva prevents Pakarinen from getting the reversal.
Pakarinen tries to control Korva's body but Korva pushes him off. Pakarinen squirms to his side and now Korva has his back!
Pakarinen trying to get back to his feet but Korva is in full control for now.

Pakarinen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Korva gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pakarinen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lurppa Korva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pakarinen misses with a takedown attempt

and Korva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Korva.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korva throws a strike but Pakarinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pakarinen trying to control but Korva is working from the bottom.
Pakarinen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Korva's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakarinen slips nicely into half guard.
Korva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pakarinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pakarinen's back!
Pakarinen covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pakarinen breaks Korva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Korva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pakarinen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakarinen can't escape the position.

Korva working for a submission but Pakarinen is keeping him at bay.
Lurppa Korva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pakarinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Korva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Korva breaks from Pakarinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pakarinen can't escape the position.
Pakarinen wants to hold on but Korva pushes him away.
Pakarinen tries to control Korva's body but Korva pushes him off. Pakarinen squirms to his side and now Korva has his back!
Feeliks Pakarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Korva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pakarinen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pakarinen tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lurppa Korva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korva, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lurppa Korva!