PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC : T.N.T kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pertti Junttila could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teppo Tahkojuusto's chin.

Junttila
vs
Tahkojuusto

190 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

185 cm
27
186 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila shoots in for a double leg but Tahkojuusto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junttila shoots for a takedown but Tahkojuusto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Junttila.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tahkojuusto sprawls well. Tahkojuusto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junttila gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Junttila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Junttila checks a leg kick.

Tahkojuusto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tahkojuusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junttila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junttila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tahkojuusto is keeping the position for now.

Tahkojuusto looking for a guillotine here but Junttila defends easily.
Junttila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tahkojuusto is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila passes Tahkojuusto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tahkojuusto trying to hold on to Junttila's head to control him but Junttila postures up.
Tahkojuusto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Junttila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tahkojuusto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junttila is nestled in close to Tahkojuusto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tahkojuusto tries to get to full guard but Junttila has control of the leg.
Junttila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tahkojuusto is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Junttila is looking for a kimura here.

Junttila is working for a kimura but Tahkojuusto is defending it quite comfortably.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tahkojuusto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila won't allow Tahkojuusto to sweep him here.

Tahkojuusto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junttila defends it easily.
Junttila trying to control but Tahkojuusto is working from the bottom.

Junttila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tahkojuusto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tahkojuusto has escaped and now he's on top!
Junttila controlling the position.
Tahkojuusto with a flurry of punches that miss.

Junttila working for a triangle but Tahkojuusto defends it easily.
Junttila is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Tahkojuusto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tahkojuusto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junttila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tahkojuusto has Junttila in his guard.
Junttila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Junttila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tahkojuusto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tahkojuusto trying to keep a closed guard but Junttila is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tahkojuusto doesn't manage to clinch there - Junttila circles away.
Tahkojuusto stuffs the takedown attempt from Junttila. Junttila gets slowly back to his feet.
Junttila shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tahkojuusto pinned against the cage. Tahkojuusto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tahkojuusto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Junttila counters with a shoot takedown. Tahkojuusto fights it but they end up in guard.
Junttila forces his way into half guard.
Junttila blocks the strikes from Tahkojuusto.
Junttila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tahkojuusto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tahkojuusto trying to control here.
Tahkojuusto is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila wants to control but Tahkojuusto is keeping him busy.
Junttila wants to pass to mount but Tahkojuusto is defending the position.
Junttila passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tahkojuusto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tahkojuusto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Junttila with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Junttila works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tahkojuusto wants to control his opponent's hands but Junttila gets his hands free.
Tahkojuusto prevents Junttila from getting a body triangle.
Junttila keeps control of the position as Tahkojuusto tries to break free.
Tahkojuusto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Junttila is looking to advance position but Tahkojuusto won't allow it.
Junttila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tahkojuusto!
Junttila trying to control but Tahkojuusto is having none of it.
Tahkojuusto tries to lock up and control but Junttila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila prevents Tahkojuusto from getting the reversal.

Junttila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tahkojuusto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Junttila trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Tahkojuusto bucks up and throws Junttila to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Tahkojuusto with a lazy takedown attempt

and Junttila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junttila.
Tahkojuusto trying to keep a closed guard but Junttila is proving a slippery customer.
Junttila slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila prevents Tahkojuusto from standing back up.
Junttila wants to take a breather but Tahkojuusto is having none of it.

Junttila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tahkojuusto is just riding it out for now. Junttila eventually gives up the hold.
Tahkojuusto won't allow Junttila to pass to mount.

Junttila wants to work for an arm triangle but Tahkojuusto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tahkojuusto actively working from the bottom here.
Tahkojuusto trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Junttila dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tahkojuusto tries for a takedown but Junttila circles away easily
and Junttila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junttila fails with the takedown

and Tahkojuusto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Junttila's guard now.
Pertti Junttila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tahkojuusto won't allow Junttila to sweep him here.
Tahkojuusto trying to control the position from guard on top but Junttila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junttila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tahkojuusto is in close to Junttila's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Junttila wants to sweep here but Tahkojuusto controlling him for the moment.

Tahkojuusto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tahkojuusto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto thows a big elbow that misses.
Tahkojuusto pushes down on Junttila's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Junttila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tahkojuusto pulls his head out easily.
Junttila wants to improve his position but Tahkojuusto is controlling well.

Tahkojuusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Junttila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control the action in half guard but Junttila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tahkojuusto wants to pass the guard but Junttila is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto is trying to control. Junttila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junttila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tahkojuusto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tahkojuusto's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Junttila wants to control but Tahkojuusto is keeping busy.
Tahkojuusto tries to escape but Junttila has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Junttila trying to control momentarily.
Junttila has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tahkojuusto's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Junttila is persistently looking for the submission but Tahkojuusto is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junttila looking to break Tahkojuusto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tahkojuusto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Junttila will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Junttila not allowing Tahkojuusto to control his hands.

Junttila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tahkojuusto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tahkojuusto for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Tahkojuusto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Tahkojuusto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Junttila.
Tahkojuusto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Junttila's guard. Nice work there by Tahkojuusto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tahkojuusto advances to half guard.
Tahkojuusto prevents Junttila from improving his position.
Pertti Junttila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tahkojuusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Junttila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junttila trying to control from the bottom.
Teppo Tahkojuusto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahkojuusto not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Tahkojuusto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junttila sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tahkojuusto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junttila 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Junttila!