PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaspar Uusnurm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mark hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusnurm comes to the cage accompanied by Lord of war. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Uusnurm
vs
hamilton

178 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Uusnurm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mark hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hamilton cracks a nice hook into Uusnurm's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from hamilton.
hamilton blocks a leg kick.
hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Uusnurm shows good takedown defense.

hamilton clinches up against the cage.
Uusnurm goes for a takedown in the clinch but hamilton prevents it.
hamilton scores with a knee to the head.
hamilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
hamilton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uusnurm stops a takedown attempt from hamilton.
Kaspar Uusnurm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mark hamilton.
hamilton working hard to break the clinch.

hamilton breaks from the clinch.

hamilton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
hamilton tries to pull guard but Uusnurm holds him up against the cage and eventually hamilton drops back down to his feet.
Uusnurm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. hamilton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Uusnurm is breathing heavily.

hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Uusnurm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for hamilton.
hamilton cracks Uusnurm with a good jab.
hamilton is looking to clinch but Uusnurm is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from hamilton, right into the meat.
hamilton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.

hamilton clinches.
hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uusnurm fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hamilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
hamilton taking a breather.
hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uusnurm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uusnurm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Uusnurm doesn't succeed with the takedown

so hamilton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusnurm trying to keep a closed guard but hamilton is proving a slippery customer.
hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm pulls hamilton in close to prevent any damage.
hamilton tries to stand but Uusnurm is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Uusnurm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
hamilton passes Uusnurm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uusnurm gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm pulls hamilton in close to his closed guard and prevents hamilton from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uusnurm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mark hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from hamilton.
hamilton connects with a looping right hand.
Uusnurm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but hamilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.

hamilton closes the distance and pushes Uusnurm back into the cage.
Uusnurm has hamilton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. hamilton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
hamilton jumps guard but Uusnurm stands there with hamilton around his waist. hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
hamilton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uusnurm prevents it.
Kaspar Uusnurm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mark hamilton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

hamilton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uusnurm uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uusnurm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as hamilton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
hamilton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uusnurm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusnurm postures up.
Uusnurm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uusnurm trying to control the position from guard on top but hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
hamilton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Uusnurm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches hamilton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm tries to move to mount but hamilton blocks the move with his legs.
hamilton is trying to get back to half guard.
Uusnurm is putting a hurting on hamilton here, landing some big shots from side control.
hamilton is looking to regain half guard here but Uusnurm keeps moving and retains side control.
Uusnurm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusnurm working the body and head with strikes.
Uusnurm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
hamilton struggling a bit here.
Uusnurm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear hamilton down.
hamilton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Uusnurm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
hamilton is pushing Uusnurm's head away, looking to escape. Uusnurm manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uusnurm is putting a hurting on hamilton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Uusnurm moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
hamilton wants to control but Uusnurm postures up.
hamilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uusnurm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uusnurm is looking to take a break and control but hamilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Uusnurm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, hamilton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Uusnurm but great work by hamilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaspar Uusnurm dominated that second round.
That's time! Uusnurm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

hamilton has his takedown stuffed

and Uusnurm counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusnurm tries to move into full mount but can't pass hamilton's legs.
Uusnurm wants to control but hamilton is keeping him busy.
hamilton struggling a bit here.
hamilton manages to get back to half guard.
hamilton wants to improve his position but Uusnurm is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusnurm stops hamilton from getting back to his feet.
hamilton is trying to get back to full guard.

Uusnurm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but hamilton sees it coming and defends easily.
hamilton wants to control but Uusnurm is keeping busy.
hamilton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Uusnurm is staying active.
Uusnurm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Uusnurm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Uusnurm lands strikes from half guard.
Uusnurm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uusnurm prevents hamilton from improving his position.
Uusnurm passes to full mount!
Uusnurm trying to control but hamilton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Uusnurm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
hamilton tries to reverse the position but Uusnurm maintains control.
Uusnurm controlling from mount.
Uusnurm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. hamilton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Uusnurm prevents hamilton from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uusnurm avoids the attempt from hamilton to control.
Uusnurm working hamilton over with strikes here.
hamilton wants to hold on but Uusnurm pushes him away.
Uusnurm lands with some vicious ground and pound - can hamilton hang on?
hamilton working to try and regain half guard.
Uusnurm controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspar Uusnurm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uusnurm 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspar Uusnurm!