PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Boryska (ranked 4150 p4p, 410 weight class) and Mee Vattalles (ranked 4192 p4p, 417 weight class). Vattalles has chosen JVG - Matti & Teppo as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boryska
vs
Vattalles

182 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
24
181 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Boryska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mee Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Boryska misses.
Vattalles misses with a looping right.
Boryska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boryska wants it to stay on the feet.
Boryska appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vattalles looks for a takedown but Boryska sprawls well.
Boryska swinging wildly here.
Boryska throws a head kick but Vattalles moves out of range.
Boryska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vattalles avoids the body shot from Boryska.

Vattalles gets a double leg takedown into Boryska's guard.

Boryska has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vattalles off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vattalles shoots for a double leg takedown but Boryska sprawls well. He's pushed Vattalles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boryska is looking to counter punch.
Piotr Boryska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Boryska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vattalles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Vattalles gets a takedown into half guard.
Boryska flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska is looking to improve his position.
Boryska pushes Vattalles off looking to stand but Vattalles dives back in and keeps control.
Boryska tries to get to full guard but Vattalles has control of the leg.
Boryska punching from the bottom.

Vattalles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vattalles is keen to just control but Boryska is a slippery customer.

Vattalles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boryska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vattalles.
Boryska is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Vattalles lands strikes from half guard.
Boryska wants to control but Vattalles is keeping busy.
Boryska is pressing down on Vattalles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vattalles wants to control from the top but Boryska keeps moving.
Vattalles connects with a couple of short punches.
Vattalles looking to pass the guard.
Boryska wants to sweep but no luck.
Vattalles passes Boryska's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boryska is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boryska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vattalles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boryska keeps working.
Nice strikes from Vattalles there.

Vattalles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vattalles trying to mount his opponent but Boryska defends it.
Vattalles is keen to just control but Boryska is a slippery customer.
Vattalles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vattalles slips a nice elbow through Boryska's hands, connecting with Boryska's forehead.
Boryska gets back to full guard.
Boryska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska looking to control.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Boryska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boryska keeping full guard, as Vattalles tries to pass.
Vattalles is stalling in the full guard.
Boryska looking to control.
Vattalles slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vattalles controlling the action here.
Vattalles wants to free his trapped foot but Boryska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mee Vattalles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vattalles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boryska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boryska swinging wildly here.
Vattalles misses with a combination
and Boryska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mee Vattalles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boryska misses with a series of wild punches.
Boryska lands with a nice combination. Vattalles backs away looking to recover.
Boryska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vattalles backs up against the cage.
Boryska lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vattalles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vattalles fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vattalles gets a takedown into half guard.
Vattalles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boryska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boryska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Boryska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boryska misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vattalles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boryska is refusing to be controlled, as Vattalles sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boryska is in trouble now - Vattalles has advanced to mount!
Vattalles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boryska is trying to reverse the position but instead Vattalles has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Boryska right now.

Vattalles working for a choke but Boryska is defending well.

Vattalles is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boryska knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boryska for a finish.

Vattalles has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles trying to control.
Vattalles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boryska tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boryska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vattalles lands a heavy elbow.
Vattalles lands a big elbow.
Boryska is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boryska is trying desperately to improve position.
Vattalles trying to control but Boryska is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska is looking to get to half guard.
Boryska's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boryska working to try and regain half guard.
Boryska tries to hold on but Vattalles pushes him away.
Vattalles lands a big shot there that rocks Boryska but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boryska is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Vattalles looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mee Vattalles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Boryska gets the takedown into side control.
Vattalles is trying to control Boryska's posture but Boryska avoids it.
Vattalles tries to improve position but can't.
Vattalles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boryska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vattalles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles winds up and cracks Boryska with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Boryska pushes Vattalles off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Vattalles misses.
Boryska throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles misses with a takedown attempt - Boryska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boryska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boryska throws a right hand that Vattalles ducks under and follows up with a left that Vattalles also avoids with ease.
Boryska throws a nice looking combination but Vattalles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boryska throws a nice looking combination but Vattalles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vattalles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boryska defends it nicely.
Boryska looks to land a combination but Vattalles avoids it well.
And Vattalles tries to counter it with a takedown but Boryska pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vattalles misses with a takedown attempt
and Boryska counters with a nice body shot.
Piotr Boryska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Boryska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boryska throws a head kick that half lands.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boryska sprawls well. Boryska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vattalles gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Boryska.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vattalles is looking to clinch but Boryska is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryska throws a head kick but Vattalles moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Boryska throws a head kick that misses
and Vattalles counters with a straight right hand.
Vattalles throws a low kick, looking for Boryska's leg but Boryska calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Vattalles lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vattalles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Boryska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boryska misses with a wild combination.
Vattalles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vattalles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vattalles shoots for a double leg takedown but Boryska sprawls well. He's pushed Vattalles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Boryska shows good takedown defense.
Boryska swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vattalles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boryska.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boryska as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vattalles.
Boryska lands a head shot.
Vattalles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vattalles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boryska lands a head kick. Vattalles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boryska lands a head kick!
Vattalles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boryska is fending him off so far but Vattalles persists. Nope, Boryska circles away and we're back to standing.
Boryska is looking for a counter combo.
Boryska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vattalles can do to turn this around?
Vattalles misses with a takedown
and Boryska counters with a one-two to the body.
Piotr Boryska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mee Vattalles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vattalles gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Boryska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vattalles 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mee Vattalles!
Mee Vattalles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.