PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goldie Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Soutukorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Wilson
vs
Soutukorva

173 cm
20
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldie Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Soutukorva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson gets a clinch.

Wilson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Soutukorva defends it.
Wilson is thwarting Soutukorva's attempts to control the position.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Soutukorva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Soutukorva is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soutukorva keeping hold of Wilson's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soutukorva but Soutukorva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Wilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soutukorva is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Soutukorva from standing back up.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Soutukorva defends it.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but Soutukorva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutukorva trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soutukorva tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soutukorva throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soutukorva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soutukorva throws a head punch that misses.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Soutukorva slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goldie Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soutukorva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilson throws a right hand that Soutukorva ducks under and follows up with a left that Soutukorva also avoids with ease.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Soutukorva avoids them all with ease.

Soutukorva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soutukorva won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Soutukorva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soutukorva postures up.
Soutukorva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soutukorva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goldie Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wilson shoots and misses

and Soutukorva counters by clinching up.

Soutukorva has clasped his hands together around Wilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soutukorva's best efforts.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soutukorva is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.

Wilson pushes Soutukorva off and gets back to his feet.

Soutukorva rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soutukorva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soutukorva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Soutukorva avoids it well.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Soutukorva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilson!

Soutukorva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wilson turns into him and now he's in Soutukorva's guard.
Soutukorva is breathing heavily.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Soutukorva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soutukorva wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soutukorva stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Wilson wriggles free and stands up.
Soutukorva shoots in but Wilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson misses with a takedown

and Soutukorva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soutukorva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goldie Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutukorva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soutukorva trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soutukorva defends well.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soutukorva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wilson working for a triangle but Soutukorva defends it easily.
Wilson wants to stand up but Soutukorva is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soutukorva 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.
Soutukorva wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Soutukorva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson controls Soutukorva momentarily but Soutukorva frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Soutukorva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wilson dives in and grabs Soutukorva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soutukorva pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.

Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soutukorva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soutukorva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soutukorva has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Soutukorva blocks nicely.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Soutukorva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soutukorva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soutukorva is keeping the position for now.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Soutukorva keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soutukorva throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson shoots and misses
enabling Soutukorva to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch

and Soutukorva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soutukorva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Soutukorva breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a head kick that Soutukorva semi-blocks.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Soutukorva moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goldie Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Soutukorva won't allow it.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soutukorva gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soutukorva.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed

and Soutukorva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soutukorva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Soutukorva working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems a little lost for a moment, as Soutukorva dominates the positioning.
Wilson tries to bench press Soutukorva off him but Soutukorva keeps the position.
Wilson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soutukorva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Soutukorva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Soutukorva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Soutukorva wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Soutukorva has control of an arm but Wilson manages to advance to Soutukorva's back!
Soutukorva trying to control but not successfully.

Wilson is persistently looking for the submission but Soutukorva is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soutukorva holding both Wilson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wilson looking to hold on to the position here but Soutukorva rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Soutukorva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.

Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Soutukorva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Soutukorva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soutukorva 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Soutukorva!