PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka White (ranked 2291 p4p, 3877 weight class) and Killer Return (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

White
vs
Return

195 cm
25
265
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
280
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Killer Return!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Killer Return has been cut.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

White closes the distance and clinches.
Return tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Return is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White working aggressively here.
Return tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
Pekka White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killer Return.
Return is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Return.
Return goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White digs a good body shot into Return's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Return gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
Return loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Return landing with the ground and pound.
Return working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Return looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Return can do anything to dispel that myth.
White content to stall in guard here.

Return looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
Return wants to get back to full guard but White has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White staying calm.
Return tries to improve position but can't.
Return struggling a bit here.
Return tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Return sneaks back into half guard.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Return trying to control but White postures up.
Return tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Return looking for submissions off his back.
White looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Return does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Return wants to control but White is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Return defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.

White takes the fight into the clinch.
White lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White lands a nice uppercut.
Return tries for a takedown. No joy.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
Return tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Return's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Return shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Return gets slowly back to his feet.
White looks to throw the jab but Return is out of range.
Return shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White misses with a straight left.
Return steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.

White has managed to clinch.
Return blocking some punches.
White misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White scores with a shot to the side of Return's head.
Return tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pekka White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killer Return.
White gets underhooks to prevent Return's takedown attempt.
White misses with the head strike.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Return can do to turn this around?
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Return has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Return is breathing heavily.
Return is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Return can't get the takedown.
White cracks Return with a nice body shot.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White lands a right hand.
White pushes Return back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Return.
A short right from White.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from White.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Return.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Return backwards.
Return's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Return.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Return or not.
White lands with a short shot to the head.

White drops Return onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Return is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Return is rocked!

That has opened up Killer Return's cut even more.
A body shot lands from White.
Return is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Return to his knees! White keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka White!