PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

SnedeKKer
vs
Peippo

195 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
172 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SnedeKKer loads up on a big right hand but Peippo slips the punch.
SnedeKKer misses with a lunging right hand

and Peippo counters with a single leg into guard. SnedeKKer didn't expect that.

Peippo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
SnedeKKer wants to stand and escape but Peippo is having none of it.
SnedeKKer is trying to control the position but Peippo postures up.
Peippo wants to control from the top but SnedeKKer keeps moving.
SnedeKKer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peippo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peippo advances position into side control!

Peippo tries for a kimura but SnedeKKer is defending well.
SnedeKKer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peippo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peippo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peippo lands a few punches from side control.

Peippo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SnedeKKer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peippo cracks SnedeKKer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peippo is chipping away with strikes.
SnedeKKer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Peippo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peippo is trying to control the action in half guard but SnedeKKer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Peippo is trying to work for a kimura but SnedeKKer is defending well.
Peippo misses with a head shot. SnedeKKer uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peippo got a little sloppy there for a moment and SnedeKKer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peippo has managed to get both his arms back between SnedeKKer's legs - danger averted.
SnedeKKer wants to sweep but no luck.
SnedeKKer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Peippo stands up over SnedeKKer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peippo trying to control the position from guard on top but SnedeKKer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peippo wants to pass the guard but SnedeKKer is keeping the position.
Peippo landing some decent shots from guard.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Peippo from controlling successfully.
SnedeKKer wants to sweep here but Peippo controlling him for the moment.
SnedeKKer is trying to keep Peippo in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Peippo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
SnedeKKer keeping full guard, as Peippo tries to pass.
SnedeKKer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peippo stops SnedeKKer from standing up.
SnedeKKer 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.
Peippo looking to sit in guard and control but SnedeKKer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peippo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peippo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

SnedeKKer gets to his feet - Peippo follows without any prompting.
SnedeKKer misses with a body shot.
Peippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sebastian SnedeKKer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Peippo misses.
Peippo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peippo misses with a body kick.
SnedeKKer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peippo. Peippo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
SnedeKKer misses with a left hand
and Peippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peippo misses with a looping right.
SnedeKKer misses with a series of wild punches.
SnedeKKer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Peippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Peippo throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Peippo dominated that round.
That's time! SnedeKKer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Peippo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SnedeKKer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SnedeKKer moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Peippo lands an impressive looking overhand right. SnedeKKer doesn't seem phased though.
SnedeKKer throws an overhand right that lands on Peippo's shoulder, as Peippo tries to avoid the shot.
SnedeKKer misses with a looping right.
SnedeKKer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peippo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
SnedeKKer misses with a lunging right hand

and Peippo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peippo wants to pass the guard but SnedeKKer is keeping the position.
Peippo won't allow SnedeKKer to sweep him here.
Peippo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peippo connects with a couple of short punches.

Peippo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! SnedeKKer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peippo, into his guard.
SnedeKKer trying to control but Peippo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peippo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SnedeKKer defends well.
Peippo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peippo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peippo keeping full guard, as SnedeKKer tries to pass.
SnedeKKer throwing strikes from guard but Peippo blocks nicely.
Peippo is adopting a defensive guard.

Peippo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SnedeKKer defends well.

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.
SnedeKKer throwing strikes but missing.

Peippo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SnedeKKer defends it easily.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing SnedeKKer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Peippo working for a triangle but SnedeKKer defends it easily.
Peippo keeping moving, preventing SnedeKKer from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo looking to control.
Kari Peippo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peippo can't keep his opponent in guard - SnedeKKer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peippo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from SnedeKKer.
Peippo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SnedeKKer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SnedeKKer's back!
SnedeKKer breaks Peippo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
SnedeKKer trying to control but Peippo is working from the bottom.
Peippo working a defensive guard here.
SnedeKKer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
SnedeKKer throwing strikes but missing.

SnedeKKer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as SnedeKKer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
SnedeKKer wants to control from the top but Peippo keeps moving.

Peippo has his foot on SnedeKKer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SnedeKKer works his way back into a safe position though.
SnedeKKer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SnedeKKer stopping the sweep attempt from Peippo.
SnedeKKer postures up in Peippo's guard and throws a big left but Peippo blocks it.
SnedeKKer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peippo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SnedeKKer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Peippo 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

SnedeKKer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Peippo counters with a single leg into guard. SnedeKKer didn't expect that.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Peippo from controlling successfully.
SnedeKKer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
SnedeKKer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Peippo trying to control the position from guard on top but SnedeKKer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peippo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SnedeKKer is keeping the position for now.
Peippo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peippo wants to pass the guard but SnedeKKer is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peippo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peippo passes SnedeKKer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
SnedeKKer is not content to let Peippo control the position.
SnedeKKer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SnedeKKer gets full guard.
SnedeKKer looking to control.
Peippo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
SnedeKKer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SnedeKKer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peippo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peippo wants to control from the top but SnedeKKer keeps moving.
Peippo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer is being controlled here.
SnedeKKer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
SnedeKKer is looking to regain half guard here but Peippo keeps moving and retains side control.

Peippo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peippo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peippo is putting a hurting on SnedeKKer here, landing some big shots from side control.

Peippo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
SnedeKKer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peippo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
SnedeKKer is not content to let Peippo control the position.
Peippo working away.
Peippo wants to control but SnedeKKer is keeping him busy.
SnedeKKer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peippo thows a huge punch but SnedeKKer dodges it nicely.
Peippo tries to pass to full mount but SnedeKKer defends it.
SnedeKKer is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peippo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
SnedeKKer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peippo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peippo's back!
SnedeKKer is not going to allow Peippo to sit and survive in this position.
Kari Peippo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peippo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but SnedeKKer is staying active.
SnedeKKer is trying to stick to Peippo's back but Peippo is turning into SnedeKKer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in SnedeKKer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peippo.

SnedeKKer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peippo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peippo stays in close to SnedeKKer's body and controls the position.

SnedeKKer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peippo defends well.
Sebastian SnedeKKer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peippo tries to free his leg and advance position but SnedeKKer is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Peippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peippo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Peippo!