PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Pozsgai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Viljakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozsgai comes into the arena with PC Park - Klatka blaring out of the sound system. Viljakainen has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Stefan Pozsgai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stefan Pozsgai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Pozsgai
vs
Viljakainen

183 cm
26
167 lbs
13 - 6 - 2

180 cm
26
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Pozsgai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dude Viljakainen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljakainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pozsgai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viljakainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viljakainen throws an off balance right hand
and Pozsgai counters with a body kick that stops Viljakainen in his tracks momentarily.
Pozsgai moves out of range as Viljakainen strikes.
Viljakainen misses with a left hand
and Pozsgai counters with a good, hard body kick but Viljakainen shrugs it off.
Pozsgai slips a straight right by Viljakainen.
Viljakainen misses with a hook. Pozsgai ducked under it nicely.
Viljakainen looks to land a left hand but Pozsgai moved out of range nicely.
Viljakainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pozsgai drops his hands momentarily and Viljakainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viljakainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pozsgai.
Viljakainen throws a series of punches but Pozsgai avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Viljakainen misses.
Viljakainen misses with a hook
and Pozsgai counters with a good low kick that Viljakainen was not able to check.
Viljakainen connects with a looping right hand.
Pozsgai shoots and misses
and Viljakainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pozsgai thinking.
Nice body punch from Viljakainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozsgai tries to clinch but Viljakainen is having none of it.
Viljakainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pozsgai counter with a right hand.
Viljakainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viljakainen swings for the body but Pozsgai moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Pozsgai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viljakainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pozsgai.
Viljakainen throws a right hand that misses
and Pozsgai counters with a right hand to the body.

Pozsgai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pozsgai looking to pass the guard.
Viljakainen controlling Pozsgai's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viljakainen wants to stand but Pozsgai is controlling the position.
Pozsgai throwing strikes from guard but Viljakainen blocks nicely.
Viljakainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozsgai postures up in Viljakainen's guard and throws a big left but Viljakainen blocks it.
Viljakainen pulls Pozsgai in close to prevent any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dude Viljakainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Viljakainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pozsgai counters with a stiff right hand.
Viljakainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Viljakainen misses with a body shot.
Viljakainen lands with a shot to the body.
Pozsgai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viljakainen.
Pozsgai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viljakainen manages to avoid it.
Viljakainen looks to land a right hand but Pozsgai moved out of range.
Pozsgai digs a good hook to Viljakainen's body.
Viljakainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viljakainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pozsgai manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozsgai is looking to clinch but Viljakainen is avoiding it.
Viljakainen misses with a body punch

and Pozsgai counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pozsgai.
Viljakainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pozsgai misses with a punch on the inside.
Viljakainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Pozsgai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pozsgai.
Pozsgai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viljakainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pozsgai can't find room to land a body shot as Viljakainen controls the action.
Viljakainen stops a takedown attempt from Pozsgai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Pozsgai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pozsgai throws a punch but it's blocked by Viljakainen.
Viljakainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pozsgai tries to throw a body punch but Viljakainen avoids it by throwing Pozsgai back against the cage.
Pozsgai misses with some punches.
Pozsgai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pozsgai pushes Viljakainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Pozsgai fails to land.
Pozsgai lands a hook that snaps the head of Viljakainen backwards.
Pozsgai tries a body shot but Viljakainen blocks it.
Pozsgai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Pozsgai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Viljakainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pozsgai was well out of range. Poor timing from Viljakainen.
Pozsgai dodges the punch combination from Viljakainen.
Viljakainen throws the left hand but Pozsgai avoids the punch easily.
Viljakainen throws a body punch but Pozsgai moves out of range.
Viljakainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viljakainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viljakainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viljakainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pozsgai manages to avoid it.
Pozsgai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viljakainen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viljakainen throws a series of punches but Pozsgai moves out of range.
Viljakainen misses with an uppercut.
Viljakainen throws an off balance right hand
and Pozsgai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Viljakainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozsgai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Viljakainen. That did some damage!
Pozsgai is looking to wear down Viljakainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pozsgai misses with a double jab.
Viljakainen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pozsgai counter with a right hand.
Pozsgai misses with a body kick.
Viljakainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pozsgai shoots in but no luck this time.
Viljakainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pozsgai in his tracks.
Viljakainen misses with a hook.
Viljakainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pozsgai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pozsgai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viljakainen takes a swing at Pozsgai's ribcage but misses.
Pozsgai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viljakainen misses with a straight left.
Viljakainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dude Viljakainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozsgai lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Viljakainen misses.
Pozsgai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pozsgai lands a high kick!
Viljakainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viljakainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viljakainen throws an off balance right hand

and Pozsgai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pozsgai prevents Viljakainen from standing back up.
Pozsgai wants to free his trapped foot but Viljakainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pozsgai is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljakainen is not content to let Pozsgai control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viljakainen wants to get back to full guard.
Pozsgai trying to control the action but Viljakainen is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Pozsgai 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viljakainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pozsgai is working away from the top position though.
Pozsgai is looking to take a break and control but Viljakainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Pozsgai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pozsgai avoids the body shot from Viljakainen.
Viljakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pozsgai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viljakainen throws a jab when Pozsgai was well out of range.
Pozsgai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viljakainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pozsgai scrambles back to his feet.
Pozsgai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljakainen.
Viljakainen drops his hands momentarily and Pozsgai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pozsgai throws a leg kick but Viljakainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Viljakainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pozsgai's shoulder, as Pozsgai tries to avoid the shot.
Pozsgai throws a head kick that misses.
Pozsgai tries a head kick but it misses.
Pozsgai jabs at Viljakainen's body.
Pozsgai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pozsgai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Viljakainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozsgai tries for a takedown but Viljakainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viljakainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stefan Pozsgai is winning the standup battle so far.
Viljakainen scores with a nice right hand.
Viljakainen lands with an overhand left.
Pozsgai fails to land the takedown.
Pozsgai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pozsgai tries to clinch up but Viljakainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pozsgai misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Viljakainen misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pozsgai.
Viljakainen lands a really nice looking cross but Pozsgai seems unphased.
Pozsgai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viljakainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozsgai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viljakainen throws a hook to the side of Pozsgai's head but Pozsgai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viljakainen cracks Pozsgai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pozsgai with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Viljakainen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Pozsgai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pozsgai misses the target.
Viljakainen throws a good cross that connects.
Stefan Pozsgai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pozsgai misses with a body kick.
Dude Viljakainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viljakainen stuns Pozsgai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viljakainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Pozsgai counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Viljakainen misses.
Viljakainen scores with a jab.
Pozsgai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viljakainen.
A swing and a miss from Viljakainen.
Viljakainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pozsgai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Viljakainen really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozsgai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pozsgai tries to clinch but Viljakainen moves out of range.
Viljakainen moves away from the strike by Pozsgai.
Viljakainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pozsgai.

Viljakainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pozsgai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pozsgai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viljakainen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pozsgai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stefan Pozsgai.
Viljakainen throws a body punch but Pozsgai moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Viljakainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pozsgai 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Pozsgai!