PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Takahashi
vs
Juntta

190 cm
35
243 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

188 cm
26
260 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

DC Unrivaled
Hellbent

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jungle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Juntta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Juntta moves forwards but Takahashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takahashi is looking to slow Juntta down with leg kicks.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
And Juntta tries to counter it with a takedown but Takahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juntta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Juntta cracks Takahashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Juntta moved away.
Juntta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juntta feints the counter takedown.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. Juntta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takahashi moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Juntta's knee but Juntta avoids it well.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut

and Juntta counters with a shoot takedown. Takahashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi has Juntta pulled in close to control his posture.
Juntta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takahashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Juntta saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juntta throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Takahashi.
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!
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juntta with a nice cross.
Juntta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Juntta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi digs a good body shot into Juntta's ribs.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Takahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Juntta if he has to take too many more of those.
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.
Takahashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Juntta down.
Juntta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Juntta.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntta is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi cracks the inside of Juntta's front leg.
Juntta throws a series of strikes that have Takahashi backpedaling.
Juntta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Takahashi misses with an uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Juntta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Juntta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Juntta fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Takahashi slams his shin into Juntta's torso.
Juntta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takahashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Juntta takes one to the chin there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Juntta checks a leg kick.

Juntta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takahashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juntta scoring with punches and elbows.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi defending against the ground and pound.
Takahashi is trying to control Juntta's posture but Juntta avoids it.
Juntta scores with punches from side control.
Juntta cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takahashi reverses the position - he's now on top in Juntta's guard.
Juntta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta working a defensive guard but Takahashi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Juntta struggling a bit here.
Juntta has one of Takahashi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Juntta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Juntta trying to control but Takahashi postures up.
Juntta is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juntta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juntta has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi throws a low kick, looking for Juntta's leg but Juntta calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ethelbart Takahashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Juntta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takahashi defends it nicely.
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta shoots in but Takahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Juntta misses.
Takahashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ethelbart Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Juntta.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntta moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Takahashi there.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Juntta with the counter takedown but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Juntta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Takahashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juntta on the side of the head.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntta. That did some damage!
Juntta avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Jussi Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juntta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to avoid it but Juntta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takahashi to the ground. Takahashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juntta.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a shot to the body.
Juntta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Takahashi lands a big head kick that sends Juntta tumbling to the mat! Takahashi takes a step backwards and waves Juntta back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Juntta is rocked!
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Juntta stumbling back into the cage.
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntta. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Good leg kick by Takahashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takahashi drops Juntta with a straight right hand, right on the button! Takahashi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Our winner, Ethelbart Takahashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.