PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Tuisku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Svensson
vs
Tuisku

180 cm
27
200 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
27
199 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antti Tuisku!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson lands a nice hook to Tuisku's body. Tuisku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Svensson lands a high kick!
Tuisku walks into a straight right hand from Svensson.
Svensson thumps Tuisku with a low kick.
Tuisku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Svensson.

Tuisku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svensson did well to prevent Tuisku getting side control.
Tuisku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Svensson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuisku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Svensson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tuisku misses with a head shot. Svensson uses the momentum to regain guard.

Svensson looking for a guillotine here but Tuisku defends easily.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Tuisku tries to pass.
Tuisku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tuisku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuisku.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuisku.
Tuisku dives in and grabs Svensson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes down on Tuisku's head and hops out.
Per Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Tuisku.
Tuisku looks gassed!
Svensson lands with a shot to the body.
Antti Tuisku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuisku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tuisku misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Tuisku shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Svensson.
Jab, jab by Svensson - just one landing.
Crunch! Svensson slams his shin into Tuisku's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson cracks the inside of Tuisku's front leg.
Svensson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Svensson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuisku misses with a takedown attempt - Svensson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuisku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Svensson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tuisku. Tuisku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svensson lands a nice hook to Tuisku's body. Tuisku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tuisku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Svensson shoots in and bounces Tuisku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Tuisku.
Svensson chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuisku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svensson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku is trying to control the position but Svensson postures up.
Svensson prevents Tuisku from getting back to his feet.
Svensson trying to control but Tuisku is working from the bottom.
Tuisku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuisku wants to sweep but no luck.
Svensson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuisku's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tuisku wants to stand but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tuisku keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Svensson is in close to Tuisku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuisku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svensson.
Svensson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuisku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuisku misses with a combination
and Svensson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Svensson throws a front kick that sends Tuisku stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuisku.

Tuisku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Svensson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tuisku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson slows the pace down in half guard.
Tuisku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svensson.
Svensson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson is keen to just control but Tuisku is a slippery customer.
Tuisku tries to kick Svensson off but Svensson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tuisku keeping control of the position.
Svensson is nestled in close to Tuisku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Per Svensson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tuisku misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuisku tries for a takedown but Svensson circles away easily
and Svensson counters with a right hand to the body.
Tuisku tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tuisku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Svensson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuisku's head.
Tuisku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tuisku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Svensson dips to his left and cracks Tuisku with an uppercut!
Svensson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Svensson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Svensson closes the distance and clinches.

Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuisku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Svensson pushes Tuisku up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuisku has Svensson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Svensson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Per Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Tuisku.

Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svensson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Svensson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuisku.
Tuisku walks into a stiff left hand from Svensson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tuisku's hands.
Per Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.

Svensson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuisku to the mat! Tuisku manages to get full guard.
Svensson connects with a couple of short punches.
Svensson postures up.
Svensson postures up and lands a big shot to Tuisku's brow.
Tuisku wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.
Tuisku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuisku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svensson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Svensson lands a body shot.

Svensson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuisku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tuisku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Svensson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Svensson trying to control the position but Tuisku is working away.
Svensson lands a few punches from side control.
Tuisku defending against the ground and pound.
Tuisku tries to buck Svensson off but Svensson is having none of it.
An elbow from Svensson crashes against the mat.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tuisku looks to land a combination but Svensson avoids it well.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Tuisku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson works over Tuisku's head and body with a nice combination.
Svensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tuisku in his tracks.
Antti Tuisku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuisku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Svensson. Svensson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tuisku has his takedown stuffed
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svensson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuisku's half guard.
Tuisku is looking to improve his position.
Tuisku is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Svensson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tuisku wants to get back to full guard.
Svensson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Svensson there.
Tuisku is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svensson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tuisku off the cage and back into rage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Svensson pushes Tuisku up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuisku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svensson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Svensson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tuisku can't escape the position.
Tuisku tries to lock up and control but Svensson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Svensson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Svensson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Svensson lands a big elbow.
Svensson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Per Svensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tuisku is squirming around, avoiding Svensson's attempts to control the action.
Tuisku is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Per Svensson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tuisku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Svensson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Svensson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tuisku actively working from the bottom here.
Tuisku wants to get back to his feet.
Svensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuisku can do to turn this around?
Svensson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tuisku is looking to improve his position.
Svensson is trying to control. Tuisku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Svensson there.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuisku keeps working.
Svensson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tuisku's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Svensson clinches up with Tuisku and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuisku tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Svensson.
Tuisku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Svensson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Svensson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuisku backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svensson lands a shot to the body.
Tuisku is trying to drag Svensson to the mat but Svensson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Per Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Tuisku.
Tuisku is working for takedown but Svensson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tuisku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Svensson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice combination there by Svensson.
Tuisku tries for a takedown but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Svensson clinches.
Tuisku has Svensson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Svensson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Svensson breaks the clinch.

Svensson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Svensson has picked Tuisku up - he's going for a ride! Svensson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tuisku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuisku is trying to stand.
Tuisku gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuisku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuisku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tuisku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuisku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Tuisku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Svensson defends it easily.
Svensson is in close to Tuisku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuisku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Tuisku wants to get back to his feet but Svensson passes into half guard.
Per Svensson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensson is taking a breather. Tuisku says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tuisku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuisku.
Tuisku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svensson is one step ahead there.
Antti Tuisku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson wants to control from the top but Tuisku keeps moving.
Svensson being controlled here momentarily.
Tuisku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Svensson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuisku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tuisku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Svensson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuisku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Per Svensson.
Tuisku misses with a double jab
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuisku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Per Svensson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Svensson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Svensson!