|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Laddy Sutherland (ranked 3628 p4p, 3530 weight class) and Pekka Haalvisto (ranked 234 p4p, 229 weight class). Haalvisto has chosen Fintelligens - Stockholm-Helsinki 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.
 |
|
 |
| 167 cm
24
140
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
178 cm
30
145
4 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laddy Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Haalvisto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haalvisto forces Sutherland back against the cage and clinches.
Haalvisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sutherland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haalvisto's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Haalvisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sutherland.
Nice body punch from Sutherland - that landed with a thud.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Haalvisto's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haalvisto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
Sutherland dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Sutherland lands a body shot.
Haalvisto looking to throw knees to the head but Sutherland is blocking nicely.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutherland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sutherland thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely.
Sutherland is looking for a kimura here.
Sutherland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haalvisto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland wants to advance to full mount but Haalvisto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sutherland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haalvisto keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haalvisto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sutherland wants to pass the guard but Haalvisto is keeping the position.
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.
Sutherland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sutherland slips nicely into half guard.
Sutherland throwing shots but Haalvisto is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sutherland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sutherland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haalvisto defends it well.
Sutherland stalling away here and it's allowed Haalvisto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Haalvisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haalvisto is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sutherland works over Haalvisto with some ground and pound from guard.
Sutherland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sutherland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutherland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haalvisto moves out of range as Sutherland throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutherland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sutherland swats away the attempt to clinch by Haalvisto.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Haalvisto lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Laddy Sutherland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and Sutherland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Haalvisto wants to clinch.
Sutherland keeps the fight on the outside.
Sutherland thuds his shin into the meat of Haalvisto's side.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sutherland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haalvisto defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haalvisto is fending him off so far but Sutherland persists. Nope, Haalvisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haalvisto. That did some damage!
Haalvisto wants to clinch but Sutherland slips to the side
and Sutherland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haalvisto's knee momentarily.
Haalvisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up.
Laddy Sutherland is winning the standup battle so far.
Sutherland with a nice calf kick.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haalvisto can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Haalvisto backing up. Haalvisto nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haalvisto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haalvisto eats them both and turns towards Sutherland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and Sutherland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Haalvisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sutherland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haalvisto thinking.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!
Sutherland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haalvisto!
Sutherland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haalvisto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sutherland's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haalvisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to pass to full mount but Haalvisto defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sutherland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sutherland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sutherland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haalvisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutherland.
Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura but Haalvisto is defending well.
Sutherland wants to take a breather but Haalvisto is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laddy Sutherland dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sutherland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sutherland has Haalvisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Haalvisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Haalvisto fails to land.
Sutherland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haalvisto is trying to keep an underhook but Sutherland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Haalvisto is looking to escape.
Sutherland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sutherland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haalvisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutherland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haalvisto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sutherland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haalvisto is just riding it out for now. Sutherland eventually gives up the hold.
Sutherland lands with a punch from half guard.
Laddy Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haalvisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutherland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Sutherland 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.
Sutherland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haalvisto!
Laddy Sutherland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland content just to control the position here.
Sutherland tries to control but Haalvisto wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland controlling from the full mount.
Sutherland throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Haalvisto because Sutherland loaded up on that one.
Haalvisto bucks up and throws Sutherland to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sutherland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haalvisto wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sutherland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haalvisto.
Sutherland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haalvisto moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.
Haalvisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland lands a really nice looking cross but Haalvisto seems unphased.
Sutherland with the inside leg kick.
Sutherland lands the left hand.
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sutherland counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haalvisto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Sutherland misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Sutherland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekka Haalvisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laddy Sutherland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sutherland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pekka Haalvisto spoke after the fight, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
