PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armas Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Kurosessou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosessou has chosen The Slam as his entrance music. Armas Paakku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paakku
vs
Kurosessou

180 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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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 Helsinki, Armas Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Kurosessou!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku lands with an overhand left.

Paakku moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.
Paakku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurosessou.
A head punch on the inside from Paakku fails to land.
Kurosessou can't get the takedown.
Kurosessou looks gassed!
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku misses with the head strike.
Paakku cracks Kurosessou with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Paakku.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku digs a right hand into Kurosessou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosessou's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurosessou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paakku is defending well for now.
Paakku lands with a left to the head.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Paakku is leaning against Kurosessou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paakku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosessou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paakku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku tries to throw a body punch but Kurosessou avoids it by throwing Paakku back against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paakku as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Paakku.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Paakku on the inside.
Paakku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paakku scores with a hook to the body.
Kurosessou blocking some punches.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku lands a left hand.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosessou tries for a takedown but Paakku manages to get underhooks.
Paakku lands with a left to the head.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armas Paakku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paakku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosessou swivels and escapes.
Paakku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paakku tries to clinch but Kurosessou is having none of it.
A jab from Paakku misses.

Kurosessou clinches.
Kurosessou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paakku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.
Kurosessou wants a takedown.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosessou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paakku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kurosessou.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosessou or not.
Paakku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku gets through Kurosessou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosessous head.
A hook to the body from Paakku.
Paakku lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paakku.
Paakku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosessous head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paakku.
Paakku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Paakku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Paakku.
Paakku is leaning against Kurosessou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosessou looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Paakku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurosessou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paakku misses with some punches.
Paakku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paakku works on Kurosessou's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Paakku fails to land.
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosessou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paakku pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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.
Paakku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Paakku.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paakku tries to throw a body punch but Kurosessou avoids it by throwing Paakku back against the cage.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paakku misses with some punches.
Kurosessou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paakku prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosessou controls his hands.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosessou controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armas Paakku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paakku takes a swing at Kurosessou's ribcage but misses.
Kurosessou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Paakku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paakku gets underhooks to prevent Kurosessou's takedown attempt.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosessou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armas Paakku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kurosessou.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paakku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paakku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosessou.
Paakku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Paakku working aggressively here.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paakku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku misses with some punches.
Paakku lands a body punch.
Kurosessou blocks a body shot from Paakku.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.
Paakku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosessou's elbow.
Paakku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Paakku.
Paakku throws a head punch that misses.
Paakku pushes Kurosessou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

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.
Paakku swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosessou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paakku lands a nice shot to the body.
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Paakku.
Paakku lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Paakku.
Paakku lands a shot to the body.
Kurosessou takes a shot to the head.
Paakku digs a right hand into Kurosessou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosessou's gas tank.
Paakku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosessou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paakku prevents it.
A short right from Paakku.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku misses with a body punch.
Paakku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Paakku.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Armas Paakku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurosessou prevents a body shot from Paakku.
Kurosessou is looking to control Paakku's arms but Paakku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosessou has his back to the cage.
Paakku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.
Nice body punch from Paakku - that landed with a thud.
Paakku digs a right hand underneath Kurosessou's ribcage. Kurosessou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosessou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paakku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paakku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paakku misses with a body punch.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paakku.
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku presses Kurosessou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paakku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Paakku.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paakku gets through Kurosessou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paakku tries to throw a body punch but Kurosessou avoids it by throwing Paakku back against the cage.
The referee calls for Paakku to work.
Kurosessou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paakku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ben Kurosessou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosessou struggles to land a body shot inside as Paakku controls his hands.
Kurosessou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paakku tries a body shot but Kurosessou blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paakku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paakku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosessou can do to turn this around?
Paakku lands a left hand.
Paakku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosessou is working for takedown but Paakku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armas Paakku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Paakku.
Paakku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurosessou backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armas Paakku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paakku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armas Paakku!