PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Juntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - Cemetery Gates. Hoodwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boom (How You Like That). KJ Hoodwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Juntti
vs
Hoodwell

205 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
266 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorma Juntti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Juntti sprawls well. He's pushed Hoodwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Hoodwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Juntti gets full guard.

Hoodwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Juntti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juntti trying to control the position here.
Hoodwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juntti's guard.

Hoodwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoodwell prevents Juntti from improving his position.
Hoodwell stops Juntti from getting back to his feet.

Hoodwell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juntti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hoodwell.
Juntti is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell prevents Juntti from improving his position.
Juntti wants to get back to his feet.

Hoodwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juntti sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoodwell looks gassed!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown.
Jorma Juntti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoodwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hoodwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Juntti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juntti manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntti wants to get back to his feet but Hoodwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Juntti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoodwell stopping the sweep attempt from Juntti.
Hoodwell prevents Juntti from getting back to his feet.

Juntti pushes Hoodwell off and gets back to his feet.
Hoodwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juntti is fending him off so far but Hoodwell persists. Nope, Juntti circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorma Juntti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Hoodwell.
Juntti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoodwell at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juntti scores with a decent looking hook.
Juntti lands with a nice body punch.
Juntti throws a series of strikes that have Hoodwell backpedaling.

It looks like KJ Hoodwell has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Juntti. Beautiful body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Juntti scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntti thuds his right hand into Hoodwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juntti scores with a hook to the body. Hoodwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntti.
Juntti lands with an overhand left.
Hoodwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juntti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Juntti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoodwell backs up against the cage.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntti connects with a jab.
Juntti lands a two punch combo.
Juntti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Juntti.
Hoodwell takes one on the button.
Juntti is working the combinations to good effect here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoodwell.
Juntti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoodwell on the ground.

Hoodwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juntti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juntti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hoodwell asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoodwell has hold of Juntti's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Juntti seems comfortable defending it but Hoodwell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Juntti is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Juntti is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hoodwell couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). KJ Hoodwell!