PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ducal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gary Aittosumu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gary Aittosumu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Aittosumu
vs
Ducal

179 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

187-Drugstore

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Ducal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aittosumu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ducal as he jumps to the side.
Ducal is looking to clinch but Aittosumu is avoiding it.

Aittosumu drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ducal pushes Aittosumu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aittosumu circles away from the clinch attempt.

Aittosumu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aittosumu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ducal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aittosumu's face.

It looks like Gary Aittosumu has been cut.
Ducal misses with a knee strike.
Ducal throws an elbow that misses.
Ducal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aittosumu avoiding damage.
Ducal throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ducal.

Aittosumu is trying to trip Ducal. He has hold of a leg but Ducal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aittosumu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aittosumu trying to control but Ducal is working from the bottom.
Ducal wants to stand and escape but Aittosumu is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aittosumu wants to control from the top but Ducal keeps moving.
Aittosumu prevents Ducal from getting back to his feet.
Aittosumu won't allow Ducal to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ducal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aittosumu blocks a head kick by Ducal.
Ducal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Aittosumu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ducal's guard.
Aittosumu stays in close to Ducal's body and controls the position.
Ducal wants to sweep but no luck.
Aittosumu content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducal keeping moving, preventing Aittosumu from controlling successfully.
Aittosumu won't allow Ducal to get back to his feet.
Ducal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ducal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ducal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ducal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ducal trying to keep a closed guard but Aittosumu is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aittosumu fails to land the takedown.
Ducal throws a sloppy head kick and Aittosumu moves out of range easily.

Aittosumu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ducal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ducal is being controlled here.
Ducal can't do much from the bottom here.
Aittosumu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ducal keeps working.
Aittosumu is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducal is trying to get back to his feet.
Ducal is not content to let Aittosumu control the position.
Aittosumu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ducal is trying to buck Aittosumu off.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aittosumu circles away from the clinch attempt

and Aittosumu moves into the clinch.
Aittosumu lands an uppercut.

Aittosumu pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Aittosumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Aittosumu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ducal waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aittosumu.
Alan Ducal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducal clinches but Aittosumu breaks the clinch

and Aittosumu counters by moving into the clinch.

Aittosumu pulls guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aittosumu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ducal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aittosumu trying to control the position.
Aittosumu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aittosumu is trying to keep Ducal in close.
Aittosumu wants to sweep here but Ducal controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aittosumu keeping moving, preventing Ducal from controlling successfully.
Aittosumu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aittosumu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ducal circles away.
Ducal throws a nice head kick!
Ducal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gary Aittosumu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ducal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ducal scores with a head kick.
Alan Ducal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ducal tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Aittosumu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ducal's guard now.
Aittosumu stops Ducal from standing up.
Ducal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ducal controlling the pace.
Aittosumu is controlling Ducal's trapped leg to prevent Ducal from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu wants to get back to full guard.

Ducal decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aittosumu shoots for a double leg takedown but Ducal sprawls well. He's pushed Aittosumu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ducal closes the distance and pushes Aittosumu back into the cage.
Ducal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aittosumu blocks it with crossed arms.
Ducal tries a knee to the head but Aittosumu blocks it.
Aittosumu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ducal's defenses.
Ducal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aittosumu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aittosumu dodges an elbow strike from Ducal.
Aittosumu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ducal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Aittosumu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ducal pushes off an throws an elbow but Aittosumu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aittosumu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ducal walks away with a smile on his face. Aittosumu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aittosumu slips a jab from Ducal.
Aittosumu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ducal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aittosumu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ducal throws a series of punches but Aittosumu avoids them all with ease.

Aittosumu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ducal!
Aittosumu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ducal is looking to get to half guard.
Aittosumu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Aittosumu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ducal is on top in guard.
Aittosumu looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ducal is controlling him.
Aittosumu working a defensive guard but Ducal passes into half guard.
Ducal wants to stand up but Aittosumu is controlling the position.
Aittosumu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ducal is working away from the top position though.
Ducal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aittosumu is looking for a sweep. Ducal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aittosumu wants to control but Ducal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gary Aittosumu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aittosumu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ducal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aittosumu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aittosumu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Ducal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Aittosumu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Aittosumu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aittosumu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ducal falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aittosumu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ducal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ducal takes an elbow to the temple.

Aittosumu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aittosumu prevents Ducal from standing back up.
Aittosumu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ducal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ducal trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aittosumu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ducal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aittosumu throwing shots but Ducal is blocking nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ducal clinches but Aittosumu breaks the clinch

and Aittosumu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ducal's guard now.
Ducal wants to sweep but no luck.
Aittosumu wants to control from the top but Ducal keeps moving.
Ducal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ducal keeping full guard, as Aittosumu tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ducal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ducal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ducal keeping moving, preventing Aittosumu from controlling successfully.
Aittosumu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ducal is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aittosumu circles away from the clinch attempt

and Aittosumu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aittosumu.
Ducal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aittosumu blocks it with crossed arms.
Ducal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Aittosumu on the inside.
Aittosumu tries to stall but Ducal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ducal misses with a knee strike.

Aittosumu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aittosumu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ducal is looking to get to half guard.
Aittosumu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Aittosumu gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ducal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Aittosumu forces Ducal back against the cage and clinches.
Aittosumu blocks an elbow strike from Ducal.
Aittosumu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ducal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Aittosumu with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Aittosumu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu avoids the head kick by Ducal.
Aittosumu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ducal pinned against the cage. Ducal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ducal has managed to clinch.
Ducal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aittosumu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ducal or not.
Aittosumu taking a breather.
Ducal tries to land a knee to the head but Aittosumu blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Aittosumu.
A knee to the head by Aittosumu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ducal misses with a knee to the head.
Ducal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aittosumu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ducal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ducal gets underhooks to prevent Aittosumu's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Aittosumu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aittosumu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Gary Aittosumu!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Gary Aittosumu!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Gary Aittosumu!

Gary Aittosumu wins by unanimous decision!