PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremi Rounikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremi Rounikki's chin.

Hunt
vs
Rounikki

165 cm
22
160 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ethan Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremi Rounikki!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.

Rounikki pulls Hunt into guard.
Hunt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rounikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Rounikki's legs - danger averted.
Rounikki keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Rounikki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rounikki on the ground.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Rounikki keeps moving.

Rounikki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Rounikki up and slammed him! Rounikki can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control!
Hunt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounikki can't do much from the bottom here.
Rounikki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rounikki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hunt's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hunt winds up and cracks Rounikki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Rounikki dodges it nicely.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rounikki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rounikki looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is nestled in close to Rounikki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Hunt.
Rounikki taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Hunt is stalling here. Rounikki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rounikki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Rounikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rounikki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rounikki has knee on belly momentarily but Hunt bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rounikki is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rounikki to get the leverage.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Rounikki has control of the leg.
Rounikki is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rounikki is looking to stall here but Hunt recovers full guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rounikki tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Rounikki advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hunt dominated that 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.

Hunt scores with a body shot.
Rounikki misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Ethan Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rounikki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Rounikki's head but Rounikki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rounikki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Rounikki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeremi Rounikki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rounikki tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounikki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt digs a right hand into Rounikki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rounikki's gas tank.
Rounikki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ethan Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremi Rounikki.
Hunt stalks Rounikki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rounikki's face. Rounikki staggers backwards, shaken.

Rounikki has managed to clinch.
Rounikki wants a takedown but no success here.
Rounikki tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.

Rounikki jumps guard and drags Hunt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rounikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rounikki is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working Rounikki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Hunt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rounikki has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.

Rounikki is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Ethan Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rounikki keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.

Rounikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Rounikki keeps moving.

Rounikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rounikki keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Rounikki trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rounikki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rounikki is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Hunt.

Rounikki successfully pulls guard.
Rounikki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rounikki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hunt has his hands clasped together but Rounikki extends and breaks Hunt's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rounikki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremi Rounikki!