PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mortensson
vs
Flashlighter

182 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
175 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

M/S Paint Fightwear *** Cheapest in town ***

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Mortensson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter looks to land a right hand but Mortensson moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Flashlighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mortensson slips a straight right by Flashlighter.
Mortensson shoots in for a double leg but Flashlighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Mortensson moved away.
A slow jab from Flashlighter misses its intended target.

Mortensson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flashlighter sprawls well initially but Mortensson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flashlighter gets full guard.
Mortensson wants to pass the guard but Flashlighter is keeping the position.
Mortensson 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.
Flashlighter working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flashlighter controls Mortensson momentarily but Mortensson frees himself.

Mortensson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flashlighter dives on top into guard.
Flashlighter wanted to stand there but Mortensson had control of the position.
Flashlighter trying to control but Mortensson is working from the bottom.
Flashlighter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mortensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mortensson looking for a guillotine here but Flashlighter defends easily.
Mortensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Flashlighter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mortensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mortensson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Flashlighter escapes and throws Mortensson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mortensson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flashlighter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Flashlighter stalls from top position.
Mortensson tries to buck Flashlighter off but Flashlighter is having none of it.
Mortensson is being controlled here.
Mortensson is looking to regain half guard here but Flashlighter keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mortensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flashlighter as he avoids it easily.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Flashlighter digs a good hook to Mortensson's body.
Flashlighter misses with a hook.
Flashlighter fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson moves out of range as Flashlighter throws a body kick.
Flashlighter takes a swing at Mortensson's ribcage but misses.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick as Mortensson jumps back.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Flashlighter misses.
Flashlighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mortensson cracks Flashlighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mortensson is out of range and Flashlighter settles back down.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flashlighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flashlighter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Jesse Mortensson has been cut.
Mortensson wants to clinch up but Flashlighter keeps it at a distance.
Mortensson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mortensson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mortensson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flashlighter's guard now.
Mortensson stands and throws Flashlighter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flashlighter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flashlighter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson trying to control the position but Flashlighter is working away.
Mortensson working away.
Mortensson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flashlighter is avoiding damage well.

Mortensson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mortensson is trying to get an arm triangle but Flashlighter is defending well.
Flashlighter is looking for a sweep.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flashlighter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Mortensson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flashlighter's half guard.
Flashlighter moves into full guard.
Flashlighter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mortensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flashlighter tries to pass to full mount but Mortensson defends it.
Mortensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flashlighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mortensson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Mortensson.

Flashlighter stands up and beckons Mortensson to his feet.
Flashlighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Mortensson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mortensson misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick but Mortensson moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flashlighter looks to land a right hand but Mortensson moved out of range.
Mortensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Mortensson.
Flashlighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mortensson circles away quickly and effectively.
Flashlighter loads up on a big right hand but Mortensson slips the punch.
Flashlighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flashlighter looks to clinch

and Mortensson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mortensson looking to sit in guard and control but Flashlighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Mortensson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Mortensson's cut.
That's time! Mortensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Flashlighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mortensson moves out of range of the body kick from Flashlighter.
Mortensson avoids the head kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a lazy right hand but Mortensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flashlighter misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortensson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Mortensson blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson shoots in for a takedown but Flashlighter shows good takedown defense.
Flashlighter misses with a looping left.
Mortensson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mortensson ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a predictable looking body shot

so Mortensson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortensson trying to control but Flashlighter is working from the bottom.
Jesse Mortensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mortensson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mortensson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flashlighter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flashlighter is trying to control Mortensson's posture but Mortensson avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mortensson tries for a kimura but Flashlighter is defending well.
Flashlighter prevents Mortensson from improving position.
Mortensson is looking to take a break and control but Flashlighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flashlighter manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson working over Flashlighter with some ground and pound. Flashlighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mortensson is trying to control. Flashlighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flashlighter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flashlighter keeping moving, preventing Mortensson from controlling successfully.
Flashlighter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Mortensson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flashlighter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flashlighter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flashlighter!
Flashlighter working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mortensson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mortensson regains half guard.
Flashlighter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mortensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flashlighter wants to pass to mount but Mortensson is defending the position.
Mortensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Mortensson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jesse Mortensson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jesse Mortensson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flashlighter motions for Mortensson to come forward. Flashlighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mortensson swats away the attempt to clinch by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick

and Mortensson counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flashlighter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mortensson's brow.
Flashlighter tries to circle away but Mortensson has him pinned against the cage.
Mortensson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Flashlighter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Flashlighter manages to break the clinch.
Mortensson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flashlighter misses with a hook to the body
and Mortensson counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mortensson is defended easily by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter looks to throw the jab but Mortensson is out of range.

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.
Flashlighter tries a head kick but it misses.

Mortensson clinches.
Mortensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flashlighter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mortensson stalling in the clinch but Flashlighter improves position.
Flashlighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flashlighter tries to break free but Mortensson pushes him back against the cage.
Flashlighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flashlighter looking to stall.
Flashlighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mortensson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mortensson avoiding damage as Flashlighter throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter is trying to force a seperation but Mortensson has the dominant position.

Flashlighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mortensson closes the distance but Flashlighter moves to the side
and Flashlighter counters with a two punch combo.
Mortensson shoots in for a double leg but Flashlighter 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.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flashlighter tries to work over Mortensson's front leg with a kick but Mortensson checks it.
Flashlighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mortensson manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a combination

and Mortensson counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter trying to control the position but instead, Mortensson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Flashlighter into the cage.
Mortensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flashlighter or not.
Flashlighter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flashlighter misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Flashlighter throws an elbow but misses.
Flashlighter tries to stall but Mortensson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flashlighter taking a breather.

Flashlighter breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesse Mortensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Flashlighter wants to clinch but Mortensson slips to the side

and Mortensson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mortensson 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.
Flashlighter wants to sweep here but Mortensson controlling him for the moment.
Mortensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mortensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Flashlighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mortensson wants to pass the guard but Flashlighter is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flashlighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mortensson is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mortensson blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Mortensson moves out of range as Flashlighter throws a body kick.
Flashlighter tries to clinch up

and Mortensson counters with a shoot takedown. Flashlighter fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson trying to control but Flashlighter is working from the bottom.

Mortensson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mortensson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flashlighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mortensson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flashlighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortensson is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mortensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Flashlighter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mortensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flashlighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Mortensson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mortensson manages to end up in side control.

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

Mortensson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flashlighter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mortensson is looking to take a break and control but Flashlighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mortensson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Flashlighter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

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