PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarko Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petah Tosssh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vatanen comes to the cage accompanied by Uber Everywhere . Jarko Vatanen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Vatanen
vs
Tosssh

190 cm
27
210 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction
Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarko Vatanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petah Tosssh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tosssh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vatanen is trying to keep Tosssh in close.
Tosssh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tosssh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen trying to control the position.
Tosssh looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosssh advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Vatanen's face as Tosssh controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Tosssh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosssh working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Vatanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vatanen is trying to escape the position but Tosssh is controlling the position.
More stalling from Tosssh.
Vatanen is looking to regain half guard here but Tosssh keeps moving and retains side control.
Tosssh throws an elbow but Vatanen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tosssh controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tosssh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vatanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Tosssh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vatanen is looking to improve his position.
Vatanen is working hard here to advance position.
Tosssh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tosssh stops Vatanen from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tosssh shoots in for a double leg but Vatanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vatanen attempts a counter takedown but Tosssh avoids it well and moves away.
Tosssh darts in looking for a takedown but Vatanen gets double underhooks and turns Tosssh into the cage.

Vatanen has Tosssh up against the cage in a clinch.

Vatanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosssh tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.

Vatanen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tosssh.

Vatanen breaks the clinch.
Vatanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petah Tosssh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tosssh thows a body kick. Vatanen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vatanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vatanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tosssh misses with a head kick.
Tosssh shoots in for a double leg but Vatanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Tosssh gets caught napping as Vatanen dives in and scores a takedown. Tosssh manages to retain guard.

Tosssh kicks Vatanen off and gets to his feet.
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!

Tosssh has managed to clinch.
Vatanen fails to pull guard.
Vatanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tosssh walks away with a smile on his face. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vatanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosssh lands a head kick!

Tosssh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarko Vatanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Tosssh tries to sprawl out of it but Vatanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tosssh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Tosssh moves out of range.
Tosssh throws a counter combo.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tosssh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vatanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tosssh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tosssh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Tosssh circles away easily
and Tosssh counters with a head kick. That will keep Vatanen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosssh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Vatanen gets a clinch.

Vatanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vatanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vatanen effectively controlling the action here.

Vatanen breaks the clinch.
Tosssh tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Petah Tosssh seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Vatanen pushes Tosssh up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Vatanen jumps guard but Tosssh stands there with Vatanen around his waist. Vatanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tosssh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatanen lands a hook to the side of the head.

Tosssh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen tries for a takedown but Tosssh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Vatanen backs off Tosssh throws a huge counter combo but Vatanen manages to avoid it all.
Vatanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tosssh tries to avoid it but Vatanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tosssh to the ground. Tosssh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tosssh tries to clinch up but Vatanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tosssh goes for a double leg but Vatanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vatanen continues to drive forward.
Vatanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tosssh sprawls well. He's pushed Vatanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tosssh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vatanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Vatanen with that takedown attempt.
Tosssh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Tosssh clinches with his opponent.
Tosssh takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosssh is pressed up against the cage. Vatanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tosssh down to the mat. Tosssh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tosssh wants to clinch up but Vatanen keeps it at a distance.
Vatanen tries to counter with a takedown but Tosssh is quick to defend against it.
Jarko Vatanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tosssh throws a head kick but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses.
Petah Tosssh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosssh closes the distance and clinches up with Vatanen, looking for a takedown. Tosssh pushes Vatanen against the cage but Vatanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen scores with a head kick.
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!
Tosssh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vatanen to counter with a crisp jab.

Tosssh has closed the distance and engaged Vatanen in a clinch.
Vatanen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tosssh to keep the fight standing.
Vatanen just leaning against Tosssh, taking a breather.
Vatanen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vatanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tosssh walks away with a smile on his face. Vatanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vatanen scores with a jab. Tosssh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tosssh moves in looking to clinch but Vatanen pushes him off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tosssh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tosssh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Tosssh.
Vatanen blocking some punches.
Tosssh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tosssh is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tosssh breaks from the clinch.
Vatanen lands a leg kick that knocks Tosssh off balance momentarily.
Tosssh moves to clinch but Vatanen breaks away
and Tosssh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vatanen closes the distance and clinches.
Tosssh missing with knees to the body.
Tosssh tries to stall but Vatanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tosssh missing with knees to the body.

Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tosssh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tosssh is looking to clinch.

Vatanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jarko Vatanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vatanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tosssh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tosssh misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tosssh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vatanen after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Vatanen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tosssh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vatanen.
Vatanen misses with a takedown attempt - Tosssh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarko Vatanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vatanen clinches up against the cage.

Vatanen decides to pull guard.
Tosssh passes into half guard.

Vatanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Tosssh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarko Vatanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatanen wants to get back to full guard.
Tosssh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vatanen wants to control the action here but instead Tosssh manages to pass to full mount!
Tosssh controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosssh is continuing to stall.

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 Jarko Vatanen.
I think Tosssh 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Petah Tosssh!