PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Kaurismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaurismaa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Neon - Track 5. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mortensson
vs
Kaurismaa

182 cm
25
170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Mortensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Kaurismaa!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut.
Kaurismaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaurismaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mortensson.

Mortensson forces Kaurismaa back against the cage and clinches.
Kaurismaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaurismaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson has him pressed against the cage.
Kaurismaa tries to break free but Mortensson pushes him back against the cage.
Mortensson has Kaurismaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kaurismaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaurismaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaurismaa is trying to break free.
Kaurismaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson can't get the takedown.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Mortensson won't allow it.
Kaurismaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaurismaa is leaning against Mortensson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaurismaa is trying to force a seperation but Mortensson has the dominant position.
Kaurismaa is trying to force a seperation but Mortensson has the dominant position.
Mortensson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa tries a body shot but Mortensson blocks it.
Mortensson has Kaurismaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kaurismaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mortensson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaurismaa working aggressively here.
Kaurismaa has had enough of the clinch but Mortensson keeps him there for the moment.
Kaurismaa is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson is controlling him.
Mortensson just leaning against Kaurismaa, taking a breather.
Kaurismaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Mortensson controlling the action here for a moment.
Mortensson has Kaurismaa pressed against the cage, preventing Kaurismaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mortensson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaurismaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Arne Kaurismaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaurismaa defending well as Mortensson loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mortensson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaurismaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Mortensson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mortensson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaurismaa is keeping the position for now.
Mortensson looking to sit in guard and control but Kaurismaa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mortensson wants to sweep here but Kaurismaa controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mortensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mortensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaurismaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mortensson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mortensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaurismaa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mortensson wants to sweep here but Kaurismaa controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaurismaa throws a shot from downtown. Mortensson moves away and avoids it.
Arne Kaurismaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaurismaa thows a body shot but no joy.
Mortensson moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Kaurismaa does no damage.
Mortensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Mortensson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaurismaa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Mortensson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mortensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson moves away from the strike by Kaurismaa.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mortensson is just out of range.
Mortensson moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Mortensson's head but Mortensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaurismaa misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaurismaa lands a jab to the head.
Kaurismaa misses with an uppercut. Mortensson saw that one coming.
Kaurismaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaurismaa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa looks to land a left hand but Mortensson moved out of range nicely.
Mortensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaurismaa misses the target.
Mortensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson dodges the punch combination from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mortensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaurismaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A shot to the body from Kaurismaa misses

and Mortensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaurismaa is doing well to control the position and prevent Mortensson from advancing to side control.
Mortensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaurismaa keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaurismaa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mortensson throwing strikes but missing.
Mortensson wants to control from the top but Kaurismaa keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kaurismaa loads up on a big right hand but Mortensson slips the punch.
Kaurismaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortensson moves out of range as Kaurismaa strikes.
Kaurismaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Mortensson's head but Mortensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Mortensson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mortensson with the ground and pound but Kaurismaa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mortensson passes to full mount!
Mortensson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kaurismaa because Mortensson loaded up on that one.
Kaurismaa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Mortensson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaurismaa turns into him and now he's in Mortensson's guard.

Mortensson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaurismaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaurismaa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Mortensson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mortensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa throws a hook to the side of Mortensson's head but Mortensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mortensson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaurismaa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mortensson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mortensson showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa is trying to stand back up but Mortensson is controlling him
Kaurismaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mortensson pushing down on Kaurismaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mortensson wants to take a breather but Kaurismaa is having none of it.
Mortensson tries to pass to full mount but Kaurismaa defends it.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to his feet.
Kaurismaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mortensson moves into full mount! Kaurismaa won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Mortensson connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mortensson controlling from the full mount.

Mortensson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaurismaa turns into him and now he's in Mortensson's guard.
Kaurismaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mortensson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Mortensson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kaurismaa is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mortensson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaurismaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaurismaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jesse Mortensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaurismaa wants to stand but Mortensson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mortensson is trying to control the position but Kaurismaa postures up.
Mortensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaurismaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mortensson's guard.
Mortensson wants to sweep here but Kaurismaa controlling him for the moment.

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.
Kaurismaa trying to control but Mortensson is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mortensson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mortensson.
Kaurismaa wants to stand but Mortensson is controlling the position.
Mortensson being controlled here momentarily.

Mortensson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaurismaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaurismaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaurismaa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Mortensson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Kaurismaa misses its intended target.
Mortensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaurismaa misses with a straight left.
Mortensson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson shoots in for a takedown but Kaurismaa shows good takedown defense.
Kaurismaa looks to throw the jab but Mortensson is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kaurismaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaurismaa throws a body punch but Mortensson moves out of range.
Mortensson slips a jab from Kaurismaa.
Mortensson blocks a jab.
Mortensson shoots in for a double leg but Kaurismaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Mortensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaurismaa looks to land a right hand but Mortensson moved out of range.
Kaurismaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mortensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaurismaa.

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.
A left lands for Kaurismaa.
A big left from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Mortensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa misses with a straight right.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa throws a hook but Mortensson blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mortensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa throws an overhand right that lands on Mortensson's shoulder, as Mortensson tries to avoid the shot.
Kaurismaa works the jab nicely.
Jab by Kaurismaa.
Kaurismaa misses with a shot to the body

and Mortensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaurismaa wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa moves into full guard.

Mortensson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaurismaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaurismaa has escaped and now he's on top!
Kaurismaa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mortensson is proving hard to escape from.

Mortensson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaurismaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mortensson working for submissions but it's allowed Kaurismaa to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arne Kaurismaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kaurismaa lands a with a good body shot.
A big left from Kaurismaa misses.
A slow jab from Kaurismaa misses its intended target.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson ducks under a wild hook from Kaurismaa.
Jab, jab by Mortensson - just one landing.
Kaurismaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaurismaa loads up on a big right hand but Mortensson slips the punch.
A jab from Kaurismaa misses.
Kaurismaa throws a jab when Mortensson was well out of range.
Kaurismaa throws a nice looking combination but Mortensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mortensson defending well as Kaurismaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kaurismaa throws the left hand but Mortensson avoids the punch easily.
Kaurismaa misses with a hook. Mortensson ducked under it nicely.
Kaurismaa misses the body punch

and Mortensson counters with a takedown into side control.
Arne Kaurismaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson trying to control the position but Kaurismaa is working away.

Mortensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaurismaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mortensson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mortensson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mortensson trying to control the position but Kaurismaa is working away.
Kaurismaa is pushing Mortensson's head away, looking to escape. Mortensson manages to hold on to the position though.
Mortensson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kaurismaa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mortensson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kaurismaa is looking for a sweep.
Kaurismaa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kaurismaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson wants to take a breather but Kaurismaa is having none of it.

Mortensson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaurismaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mortensson.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kaurismaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mortensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaurismaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaurismaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaurismaa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mortensson controls Kaurismaa momentarily but Kaurismaa frees himself.
Kaurismaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mortensson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortensson working a defensive guard here.
Jesse Mortensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaurismaa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mortensson is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Mortensson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mortensson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Mortensson!
Jesse Mortensson retains his welterweight title!