PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kirves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kirves
vs
Legs

184 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kirves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flex Legs!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legs walks into a straight right hand from Kirves.
Kirves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Legs fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legs manages to avoid it.
Legs misses with a hook. Kirves ducked under it nicely.
Legs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kirves avoids it really well and circles away.
Jorma Kirves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flex Legs.
Legs shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legs is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirves is defending well.
Legs is looking to take a break and control but Kirves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Legs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirves, who protects the arm well.

Legs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kirves has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Legs but great work by Kirves.

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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Legs is not content to let Kirves control the position.
Kirves controlling from side mount.
Legs is looking to reverse the position.
Legs is not content to let Kirves control the position.
Legs is trying to get back to half guard.
Legs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirves is positioning himself well to prevent Legs advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Legs seems to be looking for submissions.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legs wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Legs is working for a kimura but Kirves is defending it quite comfortably.

Legs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legs.
Legs looks gassed!

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.
Kirves wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirves is looking for a sweep. Legs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legs wants to take a breather but Kirves is having none of it.
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 Jorma Kirves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Legs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kirves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legs on the ground.
Kirves is looking for a sweep.

Legs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Legs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Legs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirves is trying to control Legs's posture but Legs avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Legs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirves, who protects the arm well.
Kirves is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Legs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirves has escaped the position, nice work there.

Legs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kirves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Legs's guard! Nice work there by Kirves!
Kirves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kirves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Legs looking for a sweep. Not yet Legs, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirves controlling from the top position.

Kirves stands up and waves to Legs to follow him.
Legs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Kirves does it's job there.
Kirves jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirves throws a combination. Legs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kirves with a nice cross.
Donk. Kirves catches Legs right on the button with a cross.
Kirves jabs at Legs's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorma Kirves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legs misses with a takedown attempt - Kirves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Legs is breathing heavily.
Legs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legs somewhat.
Jorma Kirves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flex Legs.
Legs takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legs dodges the punch combination from Kirves.
Legs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kirves misses with a double jab

and Legs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Kirves dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kirves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legs takes a step back to recover.
Legs takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Kirves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legs doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Kirves.
Kirves clobbers Legs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kirves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legs takes a step back to recover.
Kirves lands a head kick. Legs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kirves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legs takes one to the chin there.
Kirves cracks a nice hook into Legs's ribs.
Kirves throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kirves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirves stalks Legs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legs's face. Legs staggers backwards, shaken.
Legs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirves defends it nicely.
Jorma Kirves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirves lands a high kick!
Legs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirves.
Legs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirves as he avoids it easily.
Jorma Kirves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flex Legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kirves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirves throws a one two combo.
Legs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirves.
Kirves cracks Legs with a good jab.
Kirves throws a shot to the body.
Kirves throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legs.
Kirves cracks Legs with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirves swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirves, as that shot connected.
Kirves fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jorma Kirves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirves throws a shot to the body.
Kirves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Legs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kirves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kirves tries to bum rush Legs with a series of wild strikes but Legs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Kirves misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirves scores with a one two! Legs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kirves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Legs throws a right hand that Kirves ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirves also avoids with ease.
Kirves misses with a double jab

and Legs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Legs.
Legs stands and throws Kirves's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Legs is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kirves looks calm but he's in trouble here. Legs gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kirves is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Legs lets go of the hold and Kirves can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Flex Legs!