PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richardt Bam Bam (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.

Aalto
vs
Bam Bam

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Otto Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richardt Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam misses with a two punch combination.
Aalto digs a good body shot into Bam Bam's ribs.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bam Bam as he jumps to the side.
Bam Bam tries to bum rush Aalto with a series of wild strikes but Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bam Bam throws a right hand that Aalto ducks under and follows up with a left that Aalto also avoids with ease.
Bam Bam throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Bam Bam throws a right and a left that Aalto avoids nicely.
Bam Bam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aalto looks for a takedown but Bam Bam sprawls well.
A combination from Bam Bam does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aalto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bam Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam throws a chopping leg kick but Aalto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bam Bam thumps Aalto with a low kick.
Bam Bam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aalto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bam Bam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bam Bam misses with a two punch combination.
Bam Bam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aalto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aalto shoots in and drives through. Bam Bam sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bam Bam moves into the clinch successfully.
Bam Bam wants to get back to striking at distance but Aalto won't allow it.
Bam Bam is trying to force a seperation but Aalto has the dominant position.
Aalto jumps guard but Bam Bam stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aalto fails to pull guard.
Aalto tries to pull guard but Bam Bam won't allow it.
Bam Bam can't break the clinch.
Aalto fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with a punch to the body.
Bam Bam tries to circle away but Aalto has him pinned against the cage.
Bam Bam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aalto has him pressed against the cage.

Bam Bam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam misses with a wild combination.
Aalto shoots in and drives through. Bam Bam sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Bam Bam.
Some wild striking there from Bam Bam.
Aalto shoots in looking for a takedown. Bam Bam tries to sprawl out of it but Aalto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bam Bam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bam Bam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bam Bam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bam Bam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aalto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Richardt Bam Bam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bam Bam is fending him off so far but Aalto persists. Nope, Bam Bam circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Aalto with that takedown attempt.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Bam Bam throws a head kick but Aalto moves out of range.
Bam Bam throws a right hand that Aalto ducks under and follows up with a left that Aalto also avoids with ease.

Bam Bam closes the distance and clinches.
Aalto fails to pull guard.

Aalto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aalto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Aalto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bam Bam uses it to pass to side control.
Bam Bam advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to hold on but Bam Bam pushes him away.
Bam Bam controlling his opponent.
Bam Bam avoids the attempt from Aalto to control.
Bam Bam controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bam Bam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aalto dives in and grabs Bam Bam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bam Bam pushes down on Aalto's head and hops out.

Bam Bam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aalto, pushing him back against the cage.

Bam Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aalto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bam Bam is fending him off so far but Aalto persists. Nope, Bam Bam circles away and we're back to standing.
Bam Bam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bam Bam closes the distance but Aalto moves to the side

and Aalto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bam Bam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Bam Bam does no damage.
Bam Bam lands a head kick. Aalto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aalto thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bam Bam tries to bum rush Aalto with a series of wild strikes but Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bam Bam misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bam Bam. No joy for Aalto on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bam Bam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aalto, pushing him back against the cage.

Bam Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bam Bam scores with a four punch combination!
Richardt Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bam Bam swinging wildly here.
Aalto slips a jab and a cross from Bam Bam.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam staying out of range there.
Bam Bam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aalto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aalto dodges the punch combination from Bam Bam.
Aalto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bam Bam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Bam Bam rushes Aalto and presses him up against the cage.
Aalto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bam Bam's efforts to push away.
Bam Bam is looking to break free of the clinch but Aalto has double underhooks.
Bam Bam stalling.
Aalto jumps guard but Bam Bam stands there with Aalto around his waist. Aalto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aalto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bam Bam has had enough of the clinch but Aalto keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bam Bam manages to break the clinch.
Aalto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
Aalto takes one on the button.
Bam Bam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bam Bam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto dives in and grabs Bam Bam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bam Bam pushes down on Aalto's head and hops out.
Bam Bam just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Bam Bam.

Aalto is rocked!

Bam Bam pushes Aalto up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Aalto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bam Bam lands an elbow just above Aalto 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bam Bam manages to break the clinch.
Bam Bam steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Aalto is out on his feet! Bam Bam sets himself and nearly takes Aalto's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richardt Bam Bam!