PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minimum Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaahtolaaksonen has chosen Pantera - Fucking Hostile Live as his entrance music. Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Power
vs
Vaahtolaaksonen

185 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

173 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minimum Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaahtolaaksonen looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaahtolaaksonen circles away.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to score with low kicks.

Vaahtolaaksonen clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks.

Vaahtolaaksonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a few strikes there.
Vaahtolaaksonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen, right into the meat.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minimum Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a solid leg kick but Power takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaahtolaaksonen.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Power is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaahtolaaksonen can pounce on him.

Vaahtolaaksonen moves into the clinch.
Vaahtolaaksonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Vaahtolaaksonen breaks the clinch.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vaahtolaaksonen wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Vaahtolaaksonen pushes him off.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Power digs a good body shot into Vaahtolaaksonen's ribs.
Power lands a with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Vaahtolaaksonen as Power shoots in.
Vaahtolaaksonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaahtolaaksonen is fending him off so far but Power persists. Nope, Vaahtolaaksonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaahtolaaksonen swivels and escapes.
Power tries to clinch there but Vaahtolaaksonen circles away.
No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
Vaahtolaaksonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Power is out of range and Vaahtolaaksonen settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Vaahtolaaksonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Vaahtolaaksonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power has had enough of the clinch but Vaahtolaaksonen keeps him there for the moment.
Vaahtolaaksonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power has Vaahtolaaksonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vaahtolaaksonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Vaahtolaaksonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Vaahtolaaksonen as Power shoots in.
Good leg kick by Vaahtolaaksonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Power fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaahtolaaksonen. That's going to slow Power down.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen scores with a leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen stuffs the takedown.
Vaahtolaaksonen feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaahtolaaksonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaahtolaaksonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Vaahtolaaksonen as Power shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minimum Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Power shoots in and drives through. Vaahtolaaksonen sprawls well.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Power is out of range and Vaahtolaaksonen settles back down.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Power.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen, right into the meat.
Power lands with a right hand.

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.
Power fails to land the takedown.
Vaahtolaaksonen moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a solid leg kick but Power takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaahtolaaksonen tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaahtolaaksonen to the ground. Vaahtolaaksonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to clinch but Power is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaahtolaaksonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vaahtolaaksonen. Vaahtolaaksonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaahtolaaksonen which made him look bad.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaahtolaaksonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Power is out of range.

Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaahtolaaksonen won't allow it.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Power has double underhooks.
Power tries to break the clinch but Vaahtolaaksonen is controlling the position.
Power tries to pull guard but Vaahtolaaksonen won't allow it.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaahtolaaksonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Power won't allow it.
Power tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaahtolaaksonen smiles and moves away.
Power shoots in for a double leg but Vaahtolaaksonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Vaahtolaaksonen shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
No joy there for Vaahtolaaksonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Power drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vaahtolaaksonen prevents Power from improving position.
Power works to advance to full mount. Vaahtolaaksonen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vaahtolaaksonen prevents Power from taking his back.

Power is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vaahtolaaksonen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaahtolaaksonen wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power tries to control but Vaahtolaaksonen wriggling away.

Power is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vaahtolaaksonen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vaahtolaaksonen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Power anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vaahtolaaksonen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Power slips an arm under Vaahtolaaksonen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Power has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Power is squeezing on Vaahtolaaksonen like an anaconda would it's prey. Vaahtolaaksonen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Minimum Power!