PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hovari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vdsdsvcsvc vcvcvcx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hovari
vs
vcvcvcx

180 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Hovari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, vdsdsvcsvc vcvcvcx!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vcvcvcx shoots in for a takedown but Hovari shows good takedown defense.
vcvcvcx avoids the head kick by Hovari.
vcvcvcx avoids the head kick by Hovari.

vcvcvcx drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

vcvcvcx stands and steps away. Hovari gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hovari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
vcvcvcx shoots in but no luck this time.
Hovari misses with a head kick.
vcvcvcx checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hovari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
vcvcvcx wants to clinch up but Hovari keeps it at a distance.

Hovari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hovari could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hovari trying to control the position but vcvcvcx is working away.
vcvcvcx is looking to regain half guard here but Hovari keeps moving and retains side control.

Hovari decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
vcvcvcx doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hovari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hovari.
Simo Hovari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of vdsdsvcsvc vcvcvcx.

Hovari breaks from the clinch.
Hovari throws a sloppy head kick and vcvcvcx moves out of range easily.
vcvcvcx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hovari as he jumps to the side.
Hovari shoots in but vcvcvcx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hovari is breathing heavily.
vcvcvcx fails with the takedown

and Hovari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in vcvcvcx's guard now.

vcvcvcx is looking for a triangle here but Hovari uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
vcvcvcx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hovari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovari is looking to take a break and control but vcvcvcx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hovari decides to return to a standing position.
vcvcvcx scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hovari in his tracks.
vcvcvcx stuffs the takedown attempt from Hovari. Hovari gets slowly back to his feet.
vcvcvcx avoids the head kick by Hovari.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hovari. That's going to slow vcvcvcx down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
vcvcvcx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hovari but Hovari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hovari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Hovari.
Hovari looks for a takedown but vcvcvcx sprawls well.
Hovari sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks vcvcvcx to the ground! Hovari dives into full mount looking to finish!

vcvcvcx is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovari controlling his opponent.
vcvcvcx is still in real trouble! Can Hovari finish him?
Hovari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hovari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
vcvcvcx seems to have recovered his senses.
Hovari avoids the attempt from vcvcvcx to control.
Hovari trying to control but vcvcvcx is having none of it.

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.
Hovari avoids the attempt from vcvcvcx to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
vcvcvcx is looking to get to half guard.
Hovari wants to control the pace but vcvcvcx is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vcvcvcx tries to reverse the position but Hovari maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Hovari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hovari throws a head kick but vcvcvcx moves out of range.
Hovari tries a head kick but it misses.
Hovari thuds his shin into the meat of vcvcvcx's side.
Hovari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hovari misses with a body kick.
vcvcvcx looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hovari is fending him off so far but vcvcvcx persists. Nope, Hovari circles away and we're back to standing.

vcvcvcx changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hovari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

vcvcvcx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hovari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
vcvcvcx trying to control the action but Hovari is working from the bottom.
vcvcvcx lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vcvcvcx throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hovari trying to remain calm as vcvcvcx controls from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

vcvcvcx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
vcvcvcx is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hovari's shoulder. That is not cool.
vcvcvcx is looking to take a break and control but Hovari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hovari dodges the ground and pound from vcvcvcx.

That's two 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.
vcvcvcx is looking to take a break and control but Hovari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
vcvcvcx throws a strike aimed at the side of Hovari's head but Hovari avoids it well.
vcvcvcx controls the position.
The ground and pound from vcvcvcx seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hovari is trying to buck vcvcvcx off.

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

vcvcvcx scores with a takedown into Hovari's guard.
Hovari wants to stand and escape but vcvcvcx is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vcvcvcx wants to control from the top but Hovari keeps moving.
vcvcvcx trying to move into half guard but instead Hovari has managed to sweep!

Hovari stands up from vcvcvcx's guard - Hovari perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hovari misses with an attempted mid kick.
vdsdsvcsvc vcvcvcx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big head kick from Hovari and vcvcvcx is sent sprawling to the canvas!

vcvcvcx is rocked!
Hovari trying to control the position from guard on top but vcvcvcx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
vcvcvcx is still in real trouble! Can Hovari finish him?
Hovari looking to pass the guard.
vcvcvcx is pulling down on Hovari's head. It's preventing any offense from Hovari, at least for the moment.
vcvcvcx seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vcvcvcx wants to stand and escape but Hovari is having none of it.
Hovari is looking to stand up but vcvcvcx won't let him.

vcvcvcx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hovari passes into half guard.
vcvcvcx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
vcvcvcx on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Simo Hovari will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hovari lands a high kick to the side of vcvcvcx's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Hovari dives into guard, looking to finish.
vcvcvcx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
vcvcvcx wants to control but Hovari passes easily into half guard.
Hovari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks vcvcvcx with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
vcvcvcx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hovari is working away from the top position though.
Hovari content to control rather than advance.
Hovari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but vcvcvcx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hovari is thwarting vcvcvcx's attempts to control the position.
vcvcvcx trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
vcvcvcx can't escape the position.
Hovari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for vcvcvcx on the ground.

That's two 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.
vcvcvcx wants to control but Hovari is having none of it.
Hovari tries to control but vcvcvcx wriggling away.
vcvcvcx has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hovari's lack of action.
vcvcvcx trying to hold on to Hovari's head to control him but Hovari postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hovari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from vcvcvcx finds it's way round the side to connect with Hovari's head.
Hovari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vcvcvcx takes a kick to the side of the head.

vcvcvcx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hovari is looking for a sweep.
Hovari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It looks like vcvcvcx is going to stand back up.
Hovari wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hovari has one foot on vcvcvcx's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hovari tries to close the distance and clinch up but vcvcvcx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
vcvcvcx with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hovari counters with a head kick that drops vcvcvcx!
Hovari wants to stand but vcvcvcx is controlling his posture from full guard.
vcvcvcx tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hovari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

vcvcvcx is looking for a triangle but Hovari pushes his legs off easily.
vcvcvcx wants to sweep here but Hovari controlling him for the moment.
Hovari looking to sit in guard and control but vcvcvcx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
vdsdsvcsvc vcvcvcx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
vcvcvcx looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Hovari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hovari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Hovari!