PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukkis Karvakorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Satriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karvakorva comes to the cage accompanied by Julma-Henri - Tarhan Täti . Satriani is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Satch Boogie. Jukkis Karvakorva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Karvakorva
vs
Satriani

174 cm
26
177 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

180 cm
26
180 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jukkis Karvakorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Satriani!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satriani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Karvakorva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Satriani connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jukkis Karvakorva has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Satriani throws an elbow but misses.
Satriani is pressed up against the cage. Karvakorva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Satriani down to the mat. Satriani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Satriani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karvakorva.
Nice jab there from Karvakorva.
Satriani ducks under a wild hook from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Satriani moves out of range.
Karvakorva misses with a head kick.
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.
Satriani throws the left hand but Karvakorva avoids the punch easily.
Karvakorva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karvakorva checks a leg kick.
Satriani is looking to chop away at Karvakorva's legs.
Karvakorva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Satriani throws a chopping leg kick but Karvakorva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Satriani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karvakorva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karvakorva trying to control but Satriani is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satriani wants to stand but Karvakorva is controlling the position.
Karvakorva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satriani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karvakorva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karvakorva is looking to advance position but Satriani has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Karvakorva is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satriani avoids the attempt from Karvakorva to control.
Karvakorva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karvakorva tries to hold on but Satriani postures up.

Satriani is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Satriani connects with a leg kick. Karvakorva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Karvakorva with that takedown attempt.
Karvakorva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satriani moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that Satriani semi-blocks.
Satriani throws a leg kick but Karvakorva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karvakorva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karvakorva throws a sloppy head kick
letting Satriani counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Karvakorva misses.
Karvakorva lands with a shot to the body.
Karvakorva misses with a leg kick
and Satriani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karvakorva looks to score with a jab to the body but Satriani is just out of range.
Satriani throws a leg kick

and Karvakorva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Satriani!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satriani manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Karvakorva wants to free his trapped foot but Satriani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Karvakorva throws a leg kick
and Satriani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karvakorva lands with a good body shot.

Karvakorva shoots in and bounces Satriani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Satriani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karvakorva.
Karvakorva throws and elbow that misses. Satriani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karvakorva's guard. Nice move by Satriani!
Karvakorva pulls Satriani in to control the position.
Satriani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Karvakorva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Satriani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Satriani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Satriani preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karvakorva is controlling Satriani's posture.
Karvakorva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Satriani is one step ahead there.
Karvakorva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva wants to improve his position but instead Satriani has moved into half guard.
Karvakorva is doing well to control the position and prevent Satriani from advancing to side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jukkis Karvakorva just wasn't active enough.
Karvakorva scores with a jab to the body.
Jukkis Karvakorva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satriani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karvakorva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Satriani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karvakorva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but Satriani shows good takedown defense.
Karvakorva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karvakorva throws the left hand but Satriani avoids the punch easily.
Karvakorva throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Satriani.
Karvakorva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satriani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satriani misses with a low kick.
Jukkis Karvakorva is winning the standup battle so far.
Satriani avoids the head kick by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Satriani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Satriani lands a right hook to the body.
Karvakorva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Satriani pinned against the cage. Satriani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukkis Karvakorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karvakorva tries to clinch up but Satriani circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva misses with a hook. Satriani ducked under it nicely.
Karvakorva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Satriani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satriani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Satriani staying out of range there.
Satriani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karvakorva misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karvakorva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Satriani slams his shin into Karvakorva's torso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karvakorva doesn't manage to clinch there - Satriani circles away.
Joe Satriani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satriani leaves Karvakorva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karvakorva misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jukkis Karvakorva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jukkis Karvakorva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Karvakorva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Satriani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Satriani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karvakorva throws a series of punches but Satriani moves out of range.
Jukkis Karvakorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satriani jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karvakorva throws a leg kick but Satriani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Satriani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satriani stuffs the takedown attempt from Karvakorva. Karvakorva gets slowly back to his feet.
Karvakorva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karvakorva fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Satriani tenderised Karvakorva's leg. Karvakorva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karvakorva is looking to wear down Satriani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani misses with a head kick.
Karvakorva throws a right hand that Satriani ducks under and follows up with a left that Satriani also avoids with ease.
Satriani moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karvakorva is defended easily by Satriani.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukkis Karvakorva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Karvakorva.
Satriani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Satriani feints and then cracks Karvakorva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karvakorva down.
Satriani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karvakorva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karvakorva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Satriani. Satriani obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satriani lands with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Satriani finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karvakorva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Satriani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satriani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karvakorva throws a head kick but Satriani moves out of range.
Satriani just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karvakorva throws a series of punches but Satriani avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Satriani there.
Satriani scoring well with a low kick there.
Jukkis Karvakorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karvakorva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Satriani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karvakorva.
Nice jab there from Satriani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karvakorva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Satriani circles away.
Satriani throws a leg kick but Karvakorva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karvakorva shoots in but Satriani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Satriani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karvakorva is able to avoid easily.
Joe Satriani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satriani misses with a wild combination.
Karvakorva shoots in but no luck this time.
A bone on bone clash there as Karvakorva blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Satriani, right into the meat.
Satriani tries a head kick but it misses.
Karvakorva tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satriani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satriani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karvakorva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karvakorva works over Satriani's head and body with a nice combination.
Karvakorva throws a body punch but Satriani moves out of range.
Satriani avoids the head kick by Karvakorva.
Karvakorva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karvakorva scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Karvakorva as he checks the leg kick.
Karvakorva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karvakorva has a takedown stuffed.
Karvakorva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Satriani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karvakorva 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukkis Karvakorva!