PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Brettzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brettzky comes into the arena with Time is Now blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Brettzky
vs
Aittosumu

200 cm
23
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

179 cm
24
240 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Inexperienced

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Brettzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brettzky scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Gary Aittosumu has been cut.
Brettzky wants to clinch.
Brettzky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aittosumu.

Aittosumu closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Brettzky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aittosumu has Brettzky pushed against the cage.
Aittosumu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brettzky pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Aittosumu breaks from the clinch.
Brettzky tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aittosumu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brettzky!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brettzky holds on, trying desperately to control.
BOOM! Aittosumu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aittosumu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aittosumu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brettzky blocking the ground and pound.
Brettzky is in a horrible position here. Aittosumu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Aittosumu has control of Brettzky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brettzky regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aittosumu trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Aittosumu has hold of Brettzky's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brettzky manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aittosumu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aittosumu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brettzky wants to hold on but Aittosumu pushes him away.
Aittosumu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brettzky is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Aittosumu controlling the pace for now.
Aittosumu trying to control but Brettzky is having none of it.
Brettzky is desperately trying to improve his position but Aittosumu has a good base and remains in mount.

Brettzky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Aittosumu.
Brettzky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aittosumu on the ground.
Aittosumu controlling from mount.
Brettzky is trying to stand but he's just given Aittosumu his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aittosumu has his opponent's back but Brettzky is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Aittosumu.
Brettzky falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aittosumu counters by moving into the clinch.

Brettzky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aittosumu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brettzky falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aittosumu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brettzky won't be happy with that.

Aittosumu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brettzky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brettzky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aittosumu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brettzky is breathing heavily.

Aittosumu is trying to get an arm triangle but Brettzky is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky is not content to let Aittosumu control the position.
Brettzky prevents Aittosumu from improving position.
Brettzky is looking for a sweep.
Brettzky sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aittosumu connects with a nice short shot to Brettzky's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brettzky trying to control here.
Brettzky wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Aittosumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Aittosumu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aittosumu moves into the clinch.

Aittosumu pulls Brettzky into guard.
Aittosumu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aittosumu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brettzky wants to control from the top but Aittosumu keeps moving.
Aittosumu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aittosumu working for a triangle but Brettzky defends it easily.
Aittosumu managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aittosumu looking for a sweep. Not yet Aittosumu, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brettzky stuffs the takedown.
Brettzky throws a right hand that Aittosumu ducks under and follows up with a left that Aittosumu also avoids with ease.

Aittosumu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brettzky keeping moving, preventing Aittosumu from controlling successfully.
Aittosumu is breathing heavily.
Brettzky wants to stand up but Aittosumu is controlling him.
Aittosumu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brettzky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aittosumu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brettzky wants to control but Aittosumu postures up.
Aittosumu wants to control but Brettzky is keeping him busy.

Aittosumu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brettzky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gary Aittosumu has got the better of the ground game so far.

Aittosumu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brettzky, who protects the arm well.
Brettzky wants to get back to his feet but Aittosumu drags him back down.
Aittosumu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu is looking to take a break and control but Brettzky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brettzky wants to get back to his feet.
Aittosumu working the ground and pound but Brettzky is defending the strikes.

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

Aittosumu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brettzky was covering up waiting for the punch and Aittosumu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brettzky is looking to stand up but Aittosumu isn't so interested in that idea.
Brettzky is trying to keep Aittosumu in close.
Aittosumu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aittosumu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aittosumu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aittosumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brettzky throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Aittosumu.
Aittosumu scores with a decent looking hook.
Aittosumu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brettzky in his tracks.
Brettzky throws a leg kick

and Aittosumu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brettzky wants to improve his position but Aittosumu is controlling well.
Aittosumu lands strikes from half guard.
Aittosumu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brettzky tries to hold on but Aittosumu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Aittosumu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Aittosumu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aittosumu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aittosumu lands in his opponent's guard.
Aittosumu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brettzky is looking to sweep but instead, Aittosumu has passed into half guard.
Brettzky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brettzky tries to kick Aittosumu off but Aittosumu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brettzky is not content to let Aittosumu control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aittosumu in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brettzky is looking for a sweep. Aittosumu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Aittosumu is working for a kimura but Brettzky is defending it quite comfortably.
Brettzky wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Aittosumu misses.

Aittosumu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brettzky is trying to defend but Aittosumu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aittosumu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aittosumu trying to control from half guard but Brettzky is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu working Brettzky over with strikes.
Brettzky is trying to stand up here but Aittosumu is controlling him well.

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

Brettzky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aittosumu pulls his head out easily.
Aittosumu working over Brettzky with some ground and pound. Brettzky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brettzky trying to hold on to Aittosumu's head to control him but Aittosumu postures up.
Brettzky has hold of Aittosumu's hands but Aittosumu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aittosumu is keen to just control but Brettzky is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aittosumu is working for a submission of some sort.
Brettzky is trying to maintain the position but Aittosumu is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aittosumu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aittosumu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brettzky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Aittosumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Aittosumu shoots in and bounces Brettzky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wayne Brettzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aittosumu trying to control but Brettzky is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gary Aittosumu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brettzky has control of Aittosumu's left arm, preventing Aittosumu from doing any damage.

Aittosumu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Brettzky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aittosumu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aittosumu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aittosumu pushing down on Brettzky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Aittosumu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aittosumu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Aittosumu!