PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JaKaSa Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Hirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moonsorrow - Kuolleiden maa. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Chaos
vs
Hirvi

171 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

174 cm
24
156 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JaKaSa Chaos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hirvi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hirvi really felt that one!
Hirvi tries to clinch
and Chaos counters with a nice leg kick.
Hirvi throws a lazy head kick
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a low kick, right behind Hirvi 's knee.
Hirvi throws a leg kick

and Chaos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chaos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hirvi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chaos lands an elbow inside that Hirvi shrugs off.
Hirvi blocks the elbow strike.
Hirvi lands an elbow that stopped Chaos in his tracks for a moment.
Hirvi missing with knees to the body.
Chaos avoiding damage as Hirvi throws knees to the body.
Chaos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hirvi's defenses.
Chaos has had enough of the clinch but Hirvi keeps him there for the moment.
Chaos blocks an elbow strike.

Hirvi pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hirvi has wrist control.
Chaos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hirvi is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaos tries to stand but Hirvi is controlling from the bottom.

Hirvi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaos wants to stand but Hirvi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chaos stands and steps away. Hirvi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hirvi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chaos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirvi thinking.
A good leg kick by Hirvi.

Hirvi gets a takedown into half guard.
Chaos looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi wants to free his trapped foot but Chaos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hirvi stalling away here and it's allowed Chaos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hirvi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaos is retaining full guard.
Hirvi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi won't allow Chaos to get back to his feet.
Hirvi trying to move into half guard but instead Chaos has managed to sweep!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirvi is working an open guard so Chaos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chaos thows a leg kick but Hirvi checks it
and Hirvi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chaos throws a combination. Hirvi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hirvi lands a front kick.

Hirvi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hirvi is in Chaos's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hirvi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chaos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chaos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chaos!
Chaos working the ground and pound but Hirvi is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Chaos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hirvi to his feet.
Hirvi checks a leg kick.
Chaos moves in looking to clinch but Hirvi pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirvi avoids the head kick by Chaos.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Hirvi is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JaKaSa Chaos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hirvi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hirvi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chaos lands a leg kick that knocks Hirvi off balance momentarily.
Chaos digs a good body shot into Hirvi's ribs.
Chaos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hirvi.
Hirvi ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
Antti Hirvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hirvi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaos thinking.
Hirvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Hirvi
and Chaos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hirvi's knee momentarily.
Hirvi checks a low kick from Chaos.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvi tries to land a body kick
and Chaos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvi throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaos counters with a head kick.
Hirvi connects with a right hand. Chaos shakes it off.
Hirvi tries to clinch but Chaos moves out of range.
Hirvi scores with a spinning back kick!
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hirvi.
Hirvi misses with a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a head kick. That will keep Hirvi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hirvi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hirvi is breathing heavily.
Hirvi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hirvi's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvi slips a jab from Chaos.
Chaos cracks a nice hook into Hirvi's ribs.
Chaos throws a jab when Hirvi was well out of range.
Chaos lands with a cross.
Hirvi throws a body kick the misses
and Chaos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hirvi's knee momentarily.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses.
Chaos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaos thumps Hirvi with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Chaos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Chaos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hirvi looks to throw a body kick
and Chaos counters with a big head kick but Hirvi shrugs it off.
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
JaKaSa Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hirvi circles away quickly and effectively.
Chaos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hirvi.
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hirvi darts in trying to clinch
and Chaos counters with a head kick. That will keep Hirvi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chaos tests Hirvi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hirvi scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi checks a leg kick.
Hirvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hirvi's head.
Hirvi defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand.

Chaos moves into the clinch.
Hirvi misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hirvi throws an elbow but misses.
Hirvi throws an elbow but it misses.
Chaos lands an elbow that stopped Hirvi in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chaos throws an elbow but misses.
Hirvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaos trying to land knees to the body.

Chaos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Chaos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JaKaSa Chaos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chaos throws a sloppy head kick and Hirvi moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hirvi.
Chaos gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Hirvi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chaos is looking to stand up but Hirvi isn't so interested in that idea.
Chaos keeping moving, preventing Hirvi from controlling successfully.
Hirvi looking to pass the guard.
Hirvi trying to move into half guard but instead Chaos has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaos postures up.
Hirvi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaos is one step ahead there.

Hirvi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chaos wants to stand but Hirvi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Chaos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hirvi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaos has managed to get both his arms back between Hirvi's legs - danger averted.

Hirvi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaos is aware though and is defending well.
Hirvi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaos.

Chaos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hirvi, up you get!
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chaos.
Chaos tries to clinch but Hirvi is having none of it.
Hirvi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chaos avoids the head kick by Hirvi.
Chaos wants to slow Hirvi down by chopping away at his legs.
Chaos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hirvi throws a front kick that sends Chaos stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws a body punch but Hirvi moves out of range.
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos counters with a leg kick.
Chaos scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked

and Chaos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chaos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hirvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hirvi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hirvi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chaos is defending well for now.
Chaos is trying to break the clinch but Hirvi has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chaos lands a damaging elbow.
Chaos misses with an elbow strike.
Hirvi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaos walks away with a smile on his face. Hirvi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaos.
Hirvi moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaos lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi thows a leg kick but Chaos checks it

and Chaos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chaos pushes off an throws an elbow but Hirvi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chaos is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Chaos - that landed with a thud.
Hirvi wants a takedown but no success here.
Hirvi missing with knees to the body.
Chaos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the temple.
Chaos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hirvi's defenses.
Chaos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Chaos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirvi throws a lazy head kick
and Chaos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirvi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirvi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaos, right into the meat.
A head kick by Hirvi misses
and Chaos counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JaKaSa Chaos clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chaos.
JaKaSa Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirvi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaos feints and then cracks Hirvi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirvi down.
Hirvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hirvi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos counters with a nice body shot.
Hirvi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chaos's sensitive parts.
Good work by Hirvi as he checks the leg kick.
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Hirvi misses

and Chaos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chaos avoiding damage as Hirvi throws knees to the body.
Hirvi blocks the elbow strike.
Hirvi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos lands an elbow that stopped Hirvi in his tracks for a moment.
Hirvi throws an elbow that misses.
Hirvi dodges an elbow strike from Chaos.

Chaos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Chaos moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chaos throws an elbow but misses.
Chaos throws an elbow that misses.
Hirvi avoids the elbow strike from Chaos, against the cage.

Chaos manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Hirvi is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hirvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chaos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirvi throws a right hand that misses
and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaos throws a head kick but Hirvi moves out of range.
Hirvi slips a straight right by Chaos.
Danga de danga de dang - Chaos scores with a four punch combination!
Hirvi misses with a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirvi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaos, right into the meat.
Chaos lands a high kick!
Chaos scores with a head kick.
Hirvi checks a low kick from Chaos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a good, hard body kick but Hirvi shrugs it off.
Good work by Hirvi as he checks the leg kick.
Chaos jabs at Hirvi's body.
Hirvi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Chaos scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Hirvi misses
and Chaos counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Hirvi misses
and Chaos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chaos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hirvi thows a leg kick but Chaos checks it
and Chaos counters with a low kick, right behind Hirvi 's knee.
That kick from Chaos tenderised Hirvi's leg. Hirvi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chaos swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirvi throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Hirvi misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chaos counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hirvi misses
and Chaos counters with an inside leg kick.
Hirvi tries to clinch up
and Chaos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirvi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JaKaSa Chaos had his way with Antti Hirvi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Chaos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Chaos moves into range and clinches up with Hirvi.
Hirvi blocks an elbow strike from Chaos.
Chaos dodges an elbow strike from Hirvi.
Hirvi avoids a wild elbow strike from Chaos.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hirvi can do to turn this around?
Hirvi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Chaos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hirvi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chaos.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaos.
Chaos with a jab.
Hirvi throws a lazy body kick
and Chaos counters with a three punch combo that has Hirvi backing up. Hirvi nods at Chaos to acknowledge the strikes.
Hirvi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hirvi misses with a takedown attempt
and Chaos counters with a low kick, right behind Hirvi 's knee.
Chaos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hirvi to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick from Chaos lands but Hirvi takes it in his stride.
Hirvi throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily.
Hirvi throws a lazy body kick
and Chaos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hirvi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hirvi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirvi misses with a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Hirvi is rocked!
Chaos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hirvi is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaos finish him?
Hirvi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Chaos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Antti Hirvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throws an overhand right that drops Hirvi like a sack of potatoes! Chaos dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JaKaSa Chaos!
JaKaSa Chaos retains his featherweight title!