PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Jaatinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudi Guns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guns
vs
Jaatinen

176 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

[JMFC] Blueprint Clothing
Das Labor

Takomo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomi Jaatinen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns shoots in and drives through. Jaatinen sprawls well.
Jaatinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guns takes a step back to recover.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guns slips a jab from Jaatinen.
Jaatinen misses with a two punch combination.
Guns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guns cracks Jaatinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Tomi Jaatinen has been cut.
Guns catches Jaatinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaatinen.
Guns misses with a combination
and Jaatinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Guns shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaatinen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Guns defending well as Jaatinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jaatinen misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Jaatinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaatinen.
Jaatinen throws a head kick that misses.
Guns has his takedown stuffed
and Jaatinen counters with a good low kick that Guns was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guns slips a jab from Jaatinen.
Jaatinen tries a low kick but Guns avoids it.
Tomi Jaatinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guns moves away from the strike by Jaatinen.
Jaatinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Guns blocks a head kick by Jaatinen.
Guns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaatinen pinned against the cage. Jaatinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaatinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Guns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jaatinen looks gassed!
Guns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking to stall here but Jaatinen recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns content to stall in guard here.
Jaatinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaatinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guns trying to control but Jaatinen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaatinen is keeping the position for now.
Jaatinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Guns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guns trying to control from half guard but Jaatinen is working away.
Guns is controlling the pace.
Guns is looking to advance position but Jaatinen won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Guns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaatinen pushes Guns off looking to stand but Guns dives back in and keeps control.
Guns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaatinen is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomi Jaatinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomi Jaatinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Guns tries for a takedown but Jaatinen circles away easily
and Jaatinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guns swings for the body but Jaatinen moves out of range.
Jaatinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guns.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaatinen.
Guns blocks a head kick by Jaatinen.
Jaatinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Guns.
Jaatinen lands with a kick to the temple. Guns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Guns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaatinen sprawls well initially but Guns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guns in particular looking to stall.
Jaatinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guns.
Guns misses with a head shot. Jaatinen uses the momentum to regain guard.

Guns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaatinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guns has Jaatinen in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaatinen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Jaatinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guns is trying to keep Jaatinen in close.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Jaatinen from controlling successfully.

That's two 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.

Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaatinen wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
Jaatinen content to stall in guard here.
Jaatinen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is trying to keep Jaatinen in close.
Guns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaatinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Guns works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Guns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaatinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jaatinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guns is working away from the top position though.
Guns is just content to waste time from the top position. Jaatinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Guns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Jaatinen is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rudi Guns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomi Jaatinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jaatinen throws a right hand that Guns ducks under and follows up with a left that Guns also avoids with ease.
Jaatinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaatinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaatinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Guns misses with a takedown
and Jaatinen counters with a good low kick that Guns was not able to check.
Tomi Jaatinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaatinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guns's sensitive parts.

Guns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guns lands in his opponent's guard.
Jaatinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaatinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaatinen working a defensive guard but Guns manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jaatinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaatinen prevents Guns from moving into mount.
Jaatinen trying to remain calm as Guns controls from the top position.
Guns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jaatinen's legs.

Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaatinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guns taking a breather here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaatinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guns wants to control but Jaatinen is keeping him busy.
Jaatinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guns asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaatinen is not content to let Guns control the position.
Guns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaatinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jaatinen is looking to regain half guard here but Guns keeps moving and retains side control.
Guns has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jaatinen!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guns cracks Jaatinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Guns looking to ground and pound but Jaatinen is blocking nicely.
Jaatinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guns trying to control but Jaatinen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Guns clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Jaatinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guns with a poor takedown
and Jaatinen counters with a nice leg kick.

Guns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaatinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guns advances to half guard.
Jaatinen is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guns works his way into side control.
Guns controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Jaatinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaatinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaatinen is not content to let Guns control the position.
Jaatinen tries to escape but Guns is in control.
Guns wants to control but Jaatinen is keeping him busy.
Guns controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guns throws the left hand but Jaatinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaatinen throws a front kick aimed at Guns's knee but Guns avoids it well.
Jaatinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaatinen throws a looping overhand right but Guns ducks down to avoid it.
Guns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaatinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaatinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt - Jaatinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaatinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guns thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaatinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaatinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaatinen scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guns wants to control but Jaatinen is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Guns stalls from top position.
Jaatinen wants to control but Guns postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jaatinen's legs.
Guns in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Guns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Guns had his way with Tomi Jaatinen in that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Jaatinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaatinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaatinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Guns.
Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaatinen keeps working.

Guns tries for a kimura but Jaatinen is defending well.
Jaatinen prevents Guns from moving into mount.
Jaatinen is not content to let Guns control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaatinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jaatinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Guns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaatinen defends it well.
Jaatinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Guns from advancing position.
Guns throwing shots but Jaatinen is blocking nicely.

Guns is looking for submissions but instead, Jaatinen has regained full guard.
Jaatinen trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guns looking to sit in guard and control but Jaatinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guns working a defensive guard here.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet.
Jaatinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Guns looking for a guillotine here but Jaatinen defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaatinen wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns pulls Jaatinen in to control the position.

Guns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaatinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jaatinen gets to his feet - Guns follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaatinen wants to slow Guns down by chopping away at his legs.
Guns misses with a takedown
and Jaatinen counters with a low kick, right behind Guns 's knee.

Guns drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaatinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jaatinen is pulling down on Guns's head to control his posture.
Guns thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Rudi Guns!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Rudi Guns!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Rudi Guns!

Rudi Guns wins by unanimous decision!
Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!