PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabby Jef's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Madd Skillz. Korpisuo has chosen Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki as his entrance music. Dj Crabby Jef is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Crabby Jef
vs
Korpisuo

185 cm
32
198 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

183 cm
34
197 lbs
19 - 25 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER
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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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpisuo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crabby Jef takes a swing at Korpisuo's ribcage but misses.

Korpisuo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crabby Jef's half guard.
Korpisuo controlling the pace.
Korpisuo trying to control the action but Crabby Jef is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crabby Jef's head.
Korpisuo controlling the action here.
Korpisuo looks to land a strike but Crabby Jef avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo pushes down on Crabby Jef's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korpisuo stalling.
Korpisuo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crabby Jef is refusing to be controlled, as Korpisuo sits in half guard.
Crabby Jef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Korpisuo trying to control the action but Crabby Jef is working from the bottom.
Crabby Jef has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crabby Jef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef is looking to improve his position.
Crabby Jef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo trying to control the action but Crabby Jef is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crabby Jef manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crabby Jef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crabby Jef is pulling down on Korpisuo's head. It's preventing any offense from Korpisuo, at least for the moment.
Korpisuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crabby Jef looking for a sweep. Not yet Crabby Jef, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpisuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korpisuo is looking to advance position but Crabby Jef has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Crabby Jef moves to the back.
Crabby Jef throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Korpisuo hold on?! Crabby Jef is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Crabby Jef working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Crabby Jef is trying to stick to Korpisuo's back but Korpisuo is turning into Crabby Jef. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crabby Jef's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crabby Jef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpisuo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Korpisuo throws a strike but Crabby Jef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korpisuo pulls Crabby Jef in close to his closed guard and prevents Crabby Jef from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Korpisuo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big right from Crabby Jef misses.
Korpisuo throws a nice looking combination but Crabby Jef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crabby Jef throws a leg kick but Korpisuo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Korpisuo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crabby Jef counters with a straight right hand.
Crabby Jef slaps away a takedown attempt from Korpisuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korpisuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpisuo moves away.
Nice body punch from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Korpisuo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crabby Jef connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korpisuo scrambles back to his feet.
Dj Crabby Jef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabby Jef throws a looping overhand right but Korpisuo ducks down to avoid it.
Crabby Jef looks to land a left hand but Korpisuo moved out of range nicely.
Korpisuo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Korpisuo avoids the head kick by Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef misses with a hook. Korpisuo ducked under it nicely.
Crabby Jef scores with a hook to the body. Korpisuo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Korpisuo swinging wildly here.
Korpisuo ducks under a wild hook from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Korpisuo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Korpisuo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crabby Jef up against the cage.
Korpisuo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is trying to pull guard but Crabby Jef has him pressed against the cage.

Korpisuo successfully pulls guard.
Korpisuo managing to control the position.
Crabby Jef wants to control from the top but Korpisuo keeps moving.
Crabby Jef forces his way into half guard.
Korpisuo gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crabby Jef trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpisuo 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.
Crabby Jef sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Korpisuo's guard.
Korpisuo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crabby Jef.
Korpisuo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crabby Jef's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crabby Jef's back!
Korpisuo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo missing with punches from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Crabby Jef takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Crabby Jef wants to escape the position.
Korpisuo throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I would not like to be Crabby Jef right now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpisuo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Risto Korpisuo 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!

Korpisuo misses with a few strikes there.
Korpisuo blocks a head kick by Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korpisuo avoids a kick to the body.
Crabby Jef swings for the body but Korpisuo moves out of range.
Crabby Jef walks into a straight right hand from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef throws a hook but Korpisuo blocks it.
Korpisuo swings for the body but Crabby Jef moves out of range.
Crabby Jef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpisuo.
Risto Korpisuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korpisuo throws a lazy right hand but Crabby Jef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Korpisuo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crabby Jef manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo is looking to advance position but Crabby Jef has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Crabby Jef looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Korpisuo can't escape the position.
Korpisuo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crabby Jef connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Korpisuo blocking the ground and pound.
Crabby Jef tries to push Korpisuo's head away but Korpisuo is holding on tight.
Korpisuo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dj Crabby Jef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo tries to kick Crabby Jef off in order to stand up. Crabby Jef Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Crabby Jef lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korpisuo is looking for a sweep.
Crabby Jef is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Korpisuo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Korpisuo can't do much from the bottom here.
Korpisuo tries to bench press Crabby Jef off him but Crabby Jef keeps the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Korpisuo is right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo is not content to let Crabby Jef control the position.
Korpisuo is looking to reverse the position.
Korpisuo is trying to control Crabby Jef's posture but Crabby Jef avoids it.
Korpisuo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crabby Jef's best efforts.
Crabby Jef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Risto Korpisuo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Korpisuo has one foot on Crabby Jef's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crabby Jef connects with a leg kick. Korpisuo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Risto Korpisuo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo ducks under a wild hook from Crabby Jef.
Korpisuo avoids the head kick by Crabby Jef.
A jab from Crabby Jef misses.
Korpisuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crabby Jef avoids it really well and circles away.
Crabby Jef swings for the body but Korpisuo moves out of range.
Korpisuo has his takedown stuffed
and Crabby Jef cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crabby Jef cracks a nice hook into Korpisuo's ribs.
Crabby Jef darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dj Crabby Jef.
I think Korpisuo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Risto Korpisuo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Risto Korpisuo thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).