PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Laudrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laudrup has chosen U2- Zoo Station as his entrance music. Hans Laudrup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kastinen
vs
Laudrup

180 cm
25
205 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

194 cm
31
217 lbs
32 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Laudrup!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastinen misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kastinen misses.
Kastinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laudrup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kastinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kastinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laudrup in his tracks.

Kastinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kastinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kastinen looking to pass the guard.
Kastinen is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laudrup manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kastinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laudrup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laudrup throws a big elbow that misses.
Kastinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laudrup trying to control but Kastinen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kastinen keeping moving, preventing Laudrup from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hans Laudrup.
Kastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laudrup circles away.
Seppo Kastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Kastinen both land. Nice combination.
Laudrup throws a low kick but Kastinen moves out of range easily.

Kastinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laudrup on his heels. He'll look to pass Laudrup's guard now, I'm sure.
Kastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kastinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laudrup pulls Kastinen in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kastinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laudrup looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laudrup looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laudrup!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Laudrup.
Kastinen struggling a bit here.
Kastinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laudrup's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kastinen wants to control but Laudrup is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup is stalling here. Kastinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Laudrup seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kastinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Kastinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laudrup has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kastinen but great work by Laudrup.
Laudrup connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kastinen some visible discomfort.
Kastinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kastinen is trying to maintain the position but Laudrup is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Laudrup there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laudrup looks to land a strike but Kastinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kastinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laudrup's guard.
Laudrup keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Kastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Laudrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastinen throwing strikes but missing.
Laudrup keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Laudrup managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kastinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kastinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laudrup avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kastinen.

Kastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laudrup knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is looking to take a break and control but Laudrup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laudrup manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kastinen trying to mount his opponent but Laudrup defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laudrup slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kastinen advances position into side control!
Laudrup regains half guard.
Kastinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laudrup wants to control but Kastinen is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kastinen is trying to work for a kimura but Laudrup is defending well.
Kastinen throws a strike but Laudrup avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Seppo Kastinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laudrup looking for a sweep. Not yet Laudrup, not yet.
Kastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laudrup is retaining full guard.
Kastinen won't allow Laudrup to get back to his feet.
Kastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laudrup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kastinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laudrup misses with a wild body shot.
Laudrup tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kastinen checks a low kick from Laudrup.
Kastinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Laudrup misses its intended target.
Kastinen throws an overhand right that lands on Laudrup's shoulder, as Laudrup tries to avoid the shot.
Laudrup walks into a straight right hand from Kastinen.
Kastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kastinen connects with a single shot there.
Laudrup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kastinen.
Kastinen shoots in and drives through. Laudrup sprawls well.
Kastinen misses with a body shot.
Laudrup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laudrup throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kastinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laudrup leaves Kastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Kastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laudrup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kastinen.
Kastinen throws a looping overhand right but Laudrup ducks down to avoid it.
Laudrup lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kastinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laudrup. Laudrup obviously looking to wear him down.
Laudrup lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kastinen throws a series of punches but Laudrup moves out of range.
Laudrup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kastinen manages to avoid it.
Laudrup cracks Kastinen with a good jab.
Kastinen misses with a body shot.
Laudrup defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kastinen.
Kastinen misses with a wild combination.
Laudrup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laudrup fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kastinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kastinen.
Laudrup lands a leg kick that knocks Kastinen off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kastinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laudrup.
Laudrup getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laudrup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans Laudrup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laudrup steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kastinen.
Kastinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laudrup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kastinen somewhat.
Hans Laudrup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hans Laudrup seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kastinen shoots in for a double leg but Laudrup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kastinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laudrup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kastinen has time to react.
Kastinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kastinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laudrup counters with a thumping low kick.
Laudrup scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kastinen in his tracks.
Laudrup misses with a wild body shot.
Kastinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kastinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laudrup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen takes a swing at Laudrup's ribcage but misses.
Laudrup is looking to clinch but Kastinen is avoiding it.
Kastinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kastinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laudrup.

It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Laudrup ducks right into an uppercut from Kastinen.
Laudrup defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kastinen.
Kastinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laudrup moves away.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laudrup as he jumps to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laudrup.
Laudrup throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Laudrup there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laudrup lands with an overhand left.
Laudrup scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kastinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kastinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laudrup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laudrup throws a jab when Kastinen was well out of range.
Laudrup connects with the punch.
Laudrup is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kastinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seppo Kastinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Laudrup and Kastinen goes tumbling to the canvas! Laudrup follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Kastinen is rocked!
Laudrup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh Kastinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kastinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kastinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Laudrup is looking to advance position but Kastinen won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kastinen wants to improve his position but Laudrup is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Laudrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kastinen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Kastinen!
An out of breath Seppo Kastinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.