PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Wilson
vs
Juutilainen

173 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

S.W.A.T.

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niko Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juutilainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Juutilainen wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Juutilainen trying to advance position but Wilson counters by regaining guard.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juutilainen pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilson tries to roll over but Juutilainen keeps him under control.
Juutilainen wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Juutilainen is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juutilainen looking to pass the guard.
Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Juutilainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Juutilainen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wilson turns into him and now he's in Juutilainen's guard.
Juutilainen looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Juutilainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!

Wilson fending off the submission attempt from Juutilainen.

Wilson is in a bad position with Juutilainen working for a choke. Wilson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

Juutilainen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wilson has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson not doing much here.
Wilson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Juutilainen actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson is tying to control. Juutilainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Juutilainen looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Juutilainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Wilson uses his free foot to push down on Juutilainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Juutilainen.
Juutilainen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Juutilainen staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.
Juutilainen is in bad spot here.
Wilson doesn't have the hooks in and Juutilainen manages to turn into his guard.
Juutilainen looking to pass the guard.
Wilson is pulling down on Juutilainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Juutilainen, at least for the moment.
Juutilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niko Juutilainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Juutilainen has an active guard here but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.
Juutilainen gets back to full guard.

Juutilainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilson passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juutilainen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wilson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wilson blocks Juutilainen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juutilainen regains half guard.
Juutilainen gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Juutilainen working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him here.
Juutilainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Juutilainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Juutilainen mounts Wilson! Really nice guard pass there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Juutilainen connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Juutilainen goes for an armbar but Wilson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wilson.
Juutilainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juutilainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Juutilainen is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.

Juutilainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Juutilainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wilson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Juutilainen.
Juutilainen is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets to mount! Juutilainen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wilson moves to take his opponent's back.
Juutilainen can't escape the position.
Wilson controlling from the back.
Juutilainen staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juutilainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Juutilainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wilson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Juutilainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Juutilainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Juutilainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Steve Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Juutilainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juutilainen lands in his opponent's guard.

Juutilainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilson has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilson is looking to stand up but Juutilainen won't let him.

Juutilainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Juutilainen is looking for a triangle here but Wilson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Juutilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juutilainen tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Juutilainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.

Juutilainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juutilainen stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.

Juutilainen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wilson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Juutilainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niko Juutilainen!