PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Carlsson
vs
Vemola

193 cm
28
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
224 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Carlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Vemola as he checks the leg kick.
Carlsson tried to score with a low kick but Vemola checks it.
Carlsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Vemola throws a series of punches but Carlsson avoids them all with ease.

Vemola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carlsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vemola is in Carlsson's guard.
Vemola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vemola looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vemola is proving hard to escape from.
Vemola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Carlsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carlsson tries to land a leg kick but Vemola saw it coming and moves away.
Carlsson throws a head kick but Vemola moves out of range.
Carlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vemola. That did some damage!
David Carlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vemola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlsson is looking to stand up but Vemola isn't so interested in that idea.
Vemola trying to control but Carlsson is working from the bottom.
Vemola passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlsson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vemola asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Vemola goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carlsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vemola but great work by Carlsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carlsson stands up and beckons Vemola to his feet.
Vemola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vemola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carlsson tries to escape but Vemola is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlsson is breathing heavily.
Carlsson stops Vemola from passing to mount.

Vemola tries for a kimura but Carlsson is defending well.
Carlsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vemola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carlsson taking a bit of punishment here - Vemola scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vemola looks up at the clock and then as Carlsson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vemola smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carlsson is trying to buck Vemola off.
Vemola is working Carlsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vemola trying to control the position but Carlsson is working away.
Carlsson is trying to buck Vemola off.
Vemola controls the position.
Vemola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vemola scoring with punches from side control.
Vemola trying to control the position but Carlsson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vemola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vemola grinds an elbow into Carlsson's temple.
Vemola landing strikes.
Carlsson regains half guard, as Vemola was trying to land strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vemola stops Carlsson from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vemola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carlsson defends it well.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Vemola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Carlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Vemola blocks the low kick.
Good work by Vemola as he checks the leg kick.
David Carlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vemola dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Carlsson manages to break the clinch.
Carlsson avoids the body shot from Vemola.

Vemola dives in and scores a takedown into Carlsson's guard.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Vemola throws a big elbow that misses.
Vemola throwing strikes from guard but Carlsson blocks nicely.
Vemola looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vemola wants to stand up but Carlsson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola is breathing heavily.

Carlsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Vemola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carlsson!
Carlsson is trying to get back to his feet.
Carlsson is not content to let Vemola control the position.
Carlsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vemola is controlling him well.
Vemola is looking to take a break and control but Carlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vemola is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlsson is defending well.

Vemola swings around for an armbar but Carlsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vemola's guard.

Carlsson gets to his feet - Vemola follows without any prompting.
Carlsson misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Carlsson misses.
Vemola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vemola avoids the head kick by Carlsson.

Vemola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carlsson did well to prevent Vemola getting side control.
Carlsson is not content to let Vemola control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet.

Carlsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vemola keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vemola tries for a takedown. No joy.

Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlsson throws a leg kick but Vemola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carlsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Vemola shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vemola was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Carlsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Vemola away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vemola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David Carlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Carlsson throws a solid leg kick but Vemola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carlsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson cracks the inside of Vemola's front leg.
Vemola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vemola walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vemola darts in looking for a takedown but Carlsson gets double underhooks and turns Vemola into the cage.
Carlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Carlsson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola avoids the head kick by Carlsson.
Vemola shoots for a double leg takedown but Carlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Vemola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Vemola's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karlos Vemola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vemola looks to land a combination but Carlsson avoids it well.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vemola has his takedown stuffed
and Carlsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Vemola as he checks the leg kick.
Carlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vemola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlsson moves away.

Vemola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Vemola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vemola wants to control from the top but Carlsson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vemola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vemola stops Carlsson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola throwing strikes but missing.
Vemola trying to control but Carlsson is working from the bottom.

Carlsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carlsson sprawls well. Carlsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vemola gets slowly back to his feet.
Vemola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlsson wants to land a leg kick but Vemola is out of range.
Vemola shoots for a takedown but Carlsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
David Carlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown but Carlsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vemola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Vemola's legs.
Vemola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlsson misses with a low kick as Vemola jumps back.
Vemola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlsson throws a front kick aimed at Vemola's knee but Vemola avoids it well.
Vemola blocks a head kick by Carlsson.
Vemola checks a leg kick nicely.
Carlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Vemola misses.
Vemola misses with a hook. Carlsson ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Carlsson misses.

Vemola gets a double leg takedown into Carlsson's guard.
Vemola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet but Vemola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vemola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Karlos Vemola wasn't active enough on the ground.
Carlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vemola throws a series of punches but Carlsson moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola checks a leg kick.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vemola moves into range and clinches up with Carlsson.

Carlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vemola shoots in looking for a takedown but Carlsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vemola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vemola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlsson misses with a head kick.
Vemola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vemola somewhat.
A big left from Vemola misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola throws a solid leg kick but Carlsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vemola.
Carlsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vemola checks it well.
Carlsson wants to land a leg kick but Vemola is out of range.
Vemola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Karlos Vemola just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Carlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Carlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Vemola misses with a takedown attempt - Carlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vemola shoots in and drives through. Carlsson sprawls well.
Carlsson ducks under a wild hook from Vemola.
A clash of legs there as Vemola blocks the low kick.
David Carlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vemola blocks a head kick by Carlsson.

Vemola drives through with a takedown into Carlsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vemola stops Carlsson from standing up.
Vemola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vemola throwing strikes but missing.
Carlsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vemola is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Carlsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Carlsson has escaped and now he's on top!

Carlsson stands and steps away. Vemola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carlsson misses with a leg kick.
Carlsson is looking to land body kicks.
Vemola fails with a takedown attempt.
David Carlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Carlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Vemola moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlsson delivers a nice body kick.
Carlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vemola darts in looking for a takedown but Carlsson gets double underhooks and turns Vemola into the cage.

Carlsson breaks the clinch.

Vemola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carlsson to the ground. Vemola is now in Carlsson's guard.
Vemola looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlsson won't allow Vemola to get back to his feet.

Carlsson gets to his feet - Vemola follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vemola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vemola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlsson defending well though.
Vemola uses his free foot to push down on Carlsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carlsson.
Vemola trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Carlsson bucks up and throws Vemola to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Vemola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carlsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Vemola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vemola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlsson wants to stand up but Vemola is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vemola is in close to Carlsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vemola is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vemola with a flurry of punches that miss.

Vemola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vemola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Vemola dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Carlsson is looking to chop away at Vemola's legs.

Vemola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Vemola looking to pass the guard.
Vemola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vemola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vemola is controlling him.
Carlsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vemola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karlos Vemola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vemola stops Carlsson from standing up.
Vemola wants to control from the top but Carlsson keeps moving.
Carlsson is looking to stand up but Vemola isn't so interested in that idea.

Vemola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vemola has gone for a leg lock! Carlsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vemola's guard.
Vemola wants to stand up but Carlsson is controlling him.

Carlsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vemola, up you get!
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlsson misses with a low kick.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Carlsson leaves Vemola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vemola.
Vemola looks for a takedown but Carlsson sprawls well.
Carlsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Carlsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vemola is able to avoid easily.

Vemola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carlsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Vemola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carlsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vemola scoring with punches and elbows.
Vemola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carlsson!
Vemola thowing shots but they're missing.
Vemola is landing with some decent strikes but Carlsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson is bucking up trying to escape but Vemola cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carlsson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vemola moves to back control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlsson is trying to stand back up.

Vemola looking for the RNC.
Carlsson holding both Vemola 's hands and preventing any damage.
David Carlsson 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.

Vemola patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

And that's the end of the fight!
Karlos Vemola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vemola 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlos Vemola! Karlos Vemola retains his heavyweight title!