PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helmeri Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Joukahainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Haapasaari
vs
Joukahainen

185 cm
28
254 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

205 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmeri Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Joukahainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Haapasaari misses
and Haapasaari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Helmeri Haapasaari has been cut.
Haapasaari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haapasaari. Joukahainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haapasaari attempts a counter takedown but Joukahainen avoids it well and moves away.
Haapasaari throws a body punch but Joukahainen moves out of range.

Joukahainen drops his shoulder and cracks Haapasaari with a huge uppercut! Haapasaari goes down! Can Joukahainen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joukahainen wants to pass the guard but Haapasaari is keeping the position.
Joukahainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
Joukahainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Haapasaari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haapasaari tries to bench press Joukahainen off him but Joukahainen keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen trying to control the position but Haapasaari is working away.
Joukahainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haapasaari to see if he's OK.
Joukahainen wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping him busy.
Haapasaari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haapasaari tries to bench press Joukahainen off him but Joukahainen keeps the position.
Haapasaari is not content to let Joukahainen control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen scoring with punches and elbows.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Joukahainen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Haapasaari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joukahainen's best efforts.
Joukahainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen wants to control but Haapasaari is keeping him busy.
Joukahainen wants to pass to mount but Haapasaari is defending the position.
Joukahainen throws a strike but Haapasaari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haapasaari keeping moving, preventing Joukahainen from controlling successfully.
Joukahainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haapasaari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joukahainen manages to get himself to full guard.

Joukahainen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joukahainen pulls Haapasaari in close to his closed guard and prevents Haapasaari from doing any damage or advancing position.

Joukahainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haapasaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joukahainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joukahainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haapasaari throwing strikes from guard but Joukahainen blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haapasaari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joukahainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haapasaari has managed to get both his arms back between Joukahainen's legs - danger averted.
Haapasaari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haapasaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukahainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haapasaari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haapasaari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joukahainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haapasaari is one step ahead there.
Haapasaari looking to sit in guard and control but Joukahainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukahainen wants to control from the top but Haapasaari keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Joukahainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Helmeri Haapasaari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Haapasaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukahainen takes a swing at Haapasaari's ribcage but misses.
Haapasaari drops his hands momentarily and Joukahainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haapasaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Joukahainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joukahainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joukahainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Joukahainen catches Haapasaari napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Haapasaari to the canvas!

Haapasaari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen loads up on a big left hand. Haapasaari felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Joukahainen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Haapasaari can't hide his disappointment, as Joukahainen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!