PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samoilija Holovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CF McTootleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CF McTootleberry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Holovaara
vs
McTootleberry

171 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoilija Holovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CF McTootleberry!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holovaara has McTootleberry up against the cage in a clinch.
McTootleberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Holovaara manages to pull guard.
McTootleberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Holovaara is looking for a triangle but McTootleberry pushes his legs off easily.
McTootleberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holovaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTootleberry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McTootleberry trying to control but Holovaara is working from the bottom.

Holovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTootleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTootleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTootleberry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTootleberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. CF McTootleberry was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Holovaara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holovaara showed some decent athleticism there.
McTootleberry trying to control here.
Holovaara trying to control the action but McTootleberry is working from the bottom.
Holovaara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McTootleberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holovaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holovaara is looking to take a break and control but McTootleberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McTootleberry wants to get back to full guard but Holovaara has mounted him!
McTootleberry wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McTootleberry avoids the strikes from Holovaara.
Will Holovaara go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Holovaara has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McTootleberry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holovaara misses with an elbow to the head.

Holovaara working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Holovaara is hanging on to McTootleberry's back as he tries to escape.

Holovaara working for a choke but McTootleberry is defending well.
McTootleberry tries to roll but Holovaara sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holovaara is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTootleberry is really stuck here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McTootleberry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Holovaara.
McTootleberry is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoilija Holovaara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Holovaara takes a jab right on the kisser.

Holovaara shoots in and bounces McTootleberry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Holovaara has gone for a leg lock! McTootleberry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holovaara's guard.

Holovaara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McTootleberry escapes and throws Holovaara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holovaara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Holovaara actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTootleberry is looking to take a break and control but Holovaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holovaara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McTootleberry.

Holovaara has his foot on McTootleberry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTootleberry works his way back into a safe position though.

Holovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTootleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTootleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTootleberry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holovaara's head.

Holovaara has his foot on McTootleberry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTootleberry works his way back into a safe position though.

Holovaara looking for a guillotine here but McTootleberry defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McTootleberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McTootleberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Holovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Holovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McTootleberry defends well.
McTootleberry trying to control but Holovaara is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTootleberry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that McTootleberry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Holovaara looking for a guillotine here but McTootleberry defends easily.
McTootleberry works over Holovaara with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Holovaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTootleberry defends it easily.
McTootleberry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Holovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTootleberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTootleberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTootleberry wants to control from the top but Holovaara keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Holovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McTootleberry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samoilija Holovaara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McTootleberry throws out a powerful jab.
McTootleberry throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holovaara.

Holovaara drives through with a takedown into guard.
McTootleberry 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.
McTootleberry controlling the position.
Holovaara pushes down on McTootleberry's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holovaara trying to control the action but McTootleberry is working from the bottom.

Holovaara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McTootleberry sees it coming and defends easily.
Holovaara trying to control from half guard but McTootleberry is working away.

Holovaara seems to be looking for submissions.
Holovaara is looking to take a break and control but McTootleberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samoilija Holovaara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Holovaara is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holovaara looks to land a strike but McTootleberry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Holovaara looking to pass the guard.
Holovaara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTootleberry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holovaara is one step ahead there.
McTootleberry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but McTootleberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holovaara wants to pass the guard but McTootleberry is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTootleberry controlling the position.
CF McTootleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

CF McTootleberry has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Holovaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTootleberry.
McTootleberry throws a wild body kick that Holovaara sees coming a mile off.

Holovaara takes the fight into the clinch.
McTootleberry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holovaara's elbow.

Holovaara pulls guard effortlessly.

Holovaara is looking for a triangle but McTootleberry pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holovaara is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samoilija Holovaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holovaara, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Samoilija Holovaara!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Samoilija Holovaara!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Samoilija Holovaara!

Samoilija Holovaara wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Samoilija Holovaara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.