PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panu Saikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saikkonen
vs
Mustang

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Panu Saikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saikkonen misses with a straight right.
Saikkonen connects with the punch.
Mustang fails with a takedown attempt.
Saikkonen throws a leg kick but Mustang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mustang slips under a jab.
Mustang blocks a jab.
Saikkonen works the jab nicely.
Mustang wants to slow Saikkonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Saikkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustang ducks under a wild hook from Saikkonen.
Mustang dodges the punch combination from Saikkonen.
Mustang slips under a jab from Saikkonen.
Mustang ducks under a wild hook from Saikkonen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang dodges the punch combination from Saikkonen.

Mustang drives through and clinches with Saikkonen against the cage.

Saikkonen manages to break the clinch.
Mustang misses with a takedown attempt - Saikkonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saikkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mustang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saikkonen - the referee stops the clock and Mustang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saikkonen. Mustang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mustang closes the distance and clinches up with Saikkonen, looking for a takedown. Mustang pushes Saikkonen against the cage but Saikkonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panu Saikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
Saikkonen throws an overhand right that lands on Mustang's shoulder, as Mustang tries to avoid the shot.
Saikkonen throws a jab when Mustang was well out of range.
Mustang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panu Saikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Saikkonen.
Saikkonen throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saikkonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustang.
Some bone on bone action there as Mustang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mustang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saikkonen pinned against the cage. Saikkonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mustang moves out of range as Saikkonen strikes.
Mustang throws a sloppy head kick and Saikkonen moves out of range easily.
Mustang avoids the body shot from Saikkonen.
Saikkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saikkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Saikkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown but Saikkonen shows good takedown defense.
Panu Saikkonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Saikkonen.
Mustang blocks a leg kick.
Mustang shoots in looking for a takedown but Saikkonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mustang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Saikkonen as Mustang shoots in.
Mustang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saikkonen tries to land a leg kick but Mustang saw it coming and moves away.
Saikkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustang.
Saikkonen misses with an uppercut. Mustang saw that one coming.
Saikkonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saikkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saikkonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustang.
Saikkonen throws a right hand that Mustang ducks under and follows up with a left that Mustang also avoids with ease.
Saikkonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saikkonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mustang ducks under a wild hook from Saikkonen.
Mustang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saikkonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Saikkonen loads up on a big right hand but Mustang slips the punch.
Mustang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mustang slips a jab from Saikkonen.
Saikkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Mustang moves into the clinch.
Mustang has Saikkonen pressed against the cage, preventing Saikkonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mustang has Saikkonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saikkonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saikkonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Saikkonen is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saikkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saikkonen as he avoids it easily.
Mustang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saikkonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mustang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saikkonen!
Saikkonen really wants to buck Mustang off and get back to his feet.
Mustang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saikkonen is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mustang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mustang is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saikkonen is in real trouble.

Mustang is looking for the choke from the back position but Saikkonen is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mustang looking to break Saikkonen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saikkonen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mustang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Saikkonen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mustang.

Mustang working for a choke but Saikkonen is defending well.
Saikkonen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Mustang looking for the choke from the back.

Mustang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Saikkonen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Saikkonen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saikkonen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mustang.
Saikkonen is trying to get back to his feet but Mustang has full control of the position and if anything, Saikkonen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Saikkonen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mustang.

Mustang looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Mustang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Saikkonen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang misses with an elbow to the head.
Will Mustang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Saikkonen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Mustang looking for the choke but no joy.
Mustang tries to get the hooks in deep but Saikkonen pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saikkonen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mustang missing with strikes.
Saikkonen wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mustang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saikkonen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mustang looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Mustang.

Mustang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saikkonen is defending well though. Mustang let's go of the attempt for now.
Mustang struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mustang throwing sloppy strikes.
Mustang throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Mustang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Mustang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saikkonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mustang. Mustang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saikkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustang moves away.
Saikkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustang.
Mustang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saikkonen pinned against the cage. Saikkonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saikkonen throws a jab when Mustang was well out of range.
Saikkonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mustang.
Panu Saikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saikkonen circles away.
Saikkonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mustang.
Saikkonen keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saikkonen as he jumps to the side.
Mustang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mustang moves away from the strike by Saikkonen.
Saikkonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saikkonen looks for the body kick but Mustang saw that one coming.
Saikkonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustang's head.
Saikkonen misses with a head kick.
Saikkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mustang.
Saikkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mustang.
Saikkonen misses with a looping left.
Saikkonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mustang's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saikkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mustang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mustang blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Saikkonen.
Saikkonen misses with a hook. Mustang ducked under it nicely.
Saikkonen throws a combination. Mustang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saikkonen is looking to chop away at Mustang's legs.
Panu Saikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saikkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saikkonen throws a looping overhand right but Mustang ducks down to avoid it.
Saikkonen lands a jab to Mustang's midsection.
A big left from Saikkonen misses.
Mustang checks the leg kick.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saikkonen misses with a looping left.
Mustang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saikkonen swivels and escapes.
Saikkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saikkonen connects with a right hand. Mustang shakes it off.
Saikkonen jabs Mustang right on the nose. Mustang blinks but takes it well.
Mustang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saikkonen scores with a one two! Mustang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saikkonen misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saikkonen.
Saikkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Saikkonen.
Horrible takedown by Mustang or perhaps it was just good defense by Saikkonen which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mustang.
Saikkonen dodges the punch combination from Mustang.
Saikkonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mustang moves away from the strike by Saikkonen.
Mustang looks for a takedown but Saikkonen sprawls well.
Saikkonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saikkonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saikkonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Saikkonen misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panu Saikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saikkonen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Panu Saikkonen!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Panu Saikkonen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Panu Saikkonen!

Panu Saikkonen wins by unanimous decision!