PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quint Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bingham comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Uusisto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Bingham
vs
Uusisto

180 cm
25
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quint Bingham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingham misses with a series of wild punches.
Uusisto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uusisto throws an overhand right that lands on Bingham's shoulder, as Bingham tries to avoid the shot.
Uusisto misses with a two punch combination.
Uusisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bingham.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bingham slips under a jab.
Bingham slips under a jab from Uusisto.
Bingham scores with a nice head shot.
Uusisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bingham was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a lazy right hand but Bingham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Uusisto.
Bingham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uusisto.
Bingham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bingham needs to keep his hands up - Uusisto had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bingham slips a jab from Uusisto.

Uusisto drops Bingham with a right and a left! Uusisto comes rushing in but Bingham regains his composure and manages to keep Uusisto in guard.

Bingham is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uusisto wants to stand but Bingham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Bingham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uusisto postures up.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bingham seems to have got his legs back now.
Bingham is controlling Uusisto's posture.
Bingham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uusisto!
Uusisto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bingham has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is squirming around, avoiding Bingham's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bingham looking to finish with strikes here!
Uusisto is squirming around, avoiding Bingham's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusisto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bingham has a good base and remains in mount.
Uusisto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bingham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bingham scoring with strikes but Uusisto is staying in there.
Bingham 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bingham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bingham throws some wild stikes that Uusisto manages to avoid easily.

Bingham has control of Uusisto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Uusisto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bingham throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Bingham looking to secure an arm triangle but Uusisto defends it well.
Bingham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Uusisto's face.
Uusisto tries to reverse the position but Bingham maintains control.
Bingham cracks Uusisto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto is trying to escape the mount.

Bingham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Uusisto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Uusisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bingham pulls Uusisto in close to prevent any damage.
Bingham keeping full guard, as Uusisto tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uusisto throws an elbow that misses. Bingham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uusisto's guard. Nice move by Bingham!
Bingham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bingham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Uusisto ducks under a wild hook from Bingham.
Uusisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uusisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bingham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uusisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uusisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uusisto takes a swing at Bingham's ribcage but misses.
Bingham misses with an uppercut.
Bingham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Uusisto misses.
Bingham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uusisto tries to avoid it but Bingham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uusisto to the ground. Uusisto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uusisto sprawls well. Uusisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Uusisto just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bingham.
Uusisto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uusisto has his hands clasped together around Bingham's back. He's all about the action.
Quint Bingham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bingham trying to control from half guard but Uusisto is working away.
Uusisto wants to improve his position but Bingham is controlling well.
Uusisto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bingham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bingham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bingham is trying to control the action in half guard but Uusisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bingham misses with a head shot. Uusisto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bingham sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusisto keeping moving, preventing Bingham from controlling successfully.
Bingham controlling from the top position.
Uusisto trying to keep a closed guard but Bingham is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto wants to get back to his feet but Bingham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingham trying to control but Uusisto is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quint Bingham wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Uusisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Bingham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uusisto to the ground. Bingham is now in Uusisto's guard.
Bingham passes Uusisto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bingham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bingham is working for a kimura but Uusisto is defending it quite comfortably.
Bingham is looking to take a break and control but Uusisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uusisto.
Uusisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bingham manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham keeping moving, preventing Uusisto from controlling successfully.
Uusisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingham is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bingham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uusisto avoids the body shot from Bingham.
Uusisto throws a series of punches but Bingham avoids them all with ease.
Bingham dodges the punch combination from Uusisto.
Uusisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Uusisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Uusisto.
Uusisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Uusisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bingham.
Bingham swinging wildly here.
Bingham clobbers Uusisto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bingham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uusisto.
Bingham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uusisto.
Uusisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bingham. Bingham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uusisto misses with a wild combination.
Uusisto stuns Bingham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uusisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uusisto scores with a hook to the body. Bingham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bingham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uusisto.
Uusisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bingham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto looks to land a combination but Bingham avoids it well.
Uusisto looks to land a combination but Bingham avoids it well.
Uusisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut
and Bingham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bingham shoots in looking for a takedown but Uusisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bingham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uusisto throws a hook but Bingham avoids it easily.
Uusisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Uusisto misses with a takedown
and Bingham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bingham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Uusisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Uusisto blocks the low kick.
Bingham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bingham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bingham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uusisto's waist but Uusisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bingham off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quint Bingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Bingham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bingham slips under a jab from Uusisto.
Bingham takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Bingham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uusisto to the ground. Bingham is now in Uusisto's guard.
Uusisto can't keep his opponent in guard - Bingham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bingham is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uusisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Bingham is trying to control. Uusisto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bingham.
Bingham trying to advance position but Uusisto counters by regaining guard.
Uusisto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bingham's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bingham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Bingham keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurmas Uusisto really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Uusisto lands a two punch combo.
Uusisto connects with a crisp jab.
Uusisto avoids the body shot from Bingham.
Uusisto thuds a left hand into Bingham's body.
Uusisto lands a nice shot that snaps Bingham's head back.
Bingham on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Uusisto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bingham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uusisto wanted to stand there but Bingham had control of the position.

Bingham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uusisto trying to control but Bingham is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jurmas Uusisto wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big right from Bingham misses.
Uusisto scores with the left hand. Bingham knows he should have avoided that one.
Bingham ducks under a wild hook from Uusisto.
A big left from Uusisto misses.
Uusisto lands with a straight right. Bingham didn't see that one coming.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut

and Bingham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uusisto won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bingham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Uusisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bingham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Uusisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bingham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uusisto keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham working the ground and pound from side control.
Uusisto gets back to half guard.

Bingham seems to be looking for submissions.
Uusisto is refusing to be controlled, as Bingham sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bingham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bingham trying to control from half guard but Uusisto is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurmas Uusisto dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bingham avoids the body shot from Uusisto.
A punch combination from Uusisto misses.
Uusisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bingham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Uusisto. Those never looked like landing.
Bingham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uusisto's waist but Uusisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bingham off to one side.
Uusisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Bingham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Uusisto!
Bingham throwing strikes here but Uusisto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Uusisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bingham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Uusisto turns into him and now he's in Bingham's guard.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bingham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uusisto defends it easily.
Uusisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto forces his way into half guard.
Bingham won't allow Uusisto to pass to mount.
Uusisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Bingham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bingham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uusisto is working away from the top position though.
Bingham is pressing down on Uusisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bingham being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto preventing the sweep.

Bingham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uusisto defends it easily.
Bingham controls Uusisto momentarily but Uusisto frees himself.
Uusisto is stalling in the full guard.
Bingham wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingham has his hands on Uusisto's head, controlling the position.
Uusisto postures up in Bingham's guard and throws a big left but Bingham blocks it.
Uusisto stays in close to Bingham's body and controls the position.

Jurmas Uusisto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bingham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uusisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurmas Uusisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uusisto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jurmas Uusisto!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jurmas Uusisto!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jurmas Uusisto!

Jurmas Uusisto wins by unanimous decision! Jurmas Uusisto retains his welterweight title!
Jurmas Uusisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.