PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hirvonen
vs
Junttila

185 cm
26
196 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

190 cm
30
185 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hirvonen enables Junttila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hirvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hirvonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junttila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Junttila wants to control from the top but Hirvonen keeps moving.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hirvonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junttila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junttila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junttila won't allow Hirvonen to sweep him here.
Junttila trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hirvonen looking for a guillotine here but Junttila defends easily.
Hirvonen 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junttila passes Hirvonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Junttila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen tries to roll over but Junttila keeps him under control.
Junttila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hirvonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hirvonen is looking to improve his position.

Junttila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirvonen sees it coming and defends easily.

Junttila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirvonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junttila.
Junttila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirvonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvonen wants to get back to full guard but Junttila has passed into side control.
Junttila is working Hirvonen over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila wants to control but Hirvonen is keeping him busy.
Hirvonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junttila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hirvonen wants to get back to full guard.

Hirvonen actively working from the bottom here.
Hirvonen is pressing down on Junttila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junttila is one step ahead there.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirvonen 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.
Junttila wants to pass the guard but Hirvonen is keeping the position.
Junttila thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junttila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junttila wants to control from the top but Hirvonen keeps moving.
Junttila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hirvonen looking to control.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirvonen controls Junttila momentarily but Junttila frees himself.
Junttila trying to control but Hirvonen is working from the bottom.
Hirvonen keeping full guard, as Junttila tries to pass.
Junttila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junttila advances to half guard.
Hirvonen manages to get to full guard.
Hirvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junttila's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
Hirvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.

Junttila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirvonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Junttila is keeping the position.
Hirvonen pushes down on Junttila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junttila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hirvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hirvonen wants to free his trapped foot but Junttila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hirvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junttila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hirvonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pentti Hirvonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Hirvonen misses its intended target.

Hirvonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Junttila's guard.

Hirvonen drops back looking for a leg! Junttila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junttila manages to kick Hirvonen off! Hirvonen jumps back into Junttila's guard.
Hirvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Junttila looking to control.
Hirvonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hirvonen trying to control but Junttila is working from the bottom.
Hirvonen cracks Junttila with a solid left hand.
Junttila has momentary wrist control but Hirvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Junttila controls Hirvonen momentarily but Hirvonen frees himself.
Hirvonen trying to control but Junttila is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junttila 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila wants to sweep here but Hirvonen controlling him for the moment.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junttila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hirvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junttila swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Junttila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hirvonen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Junttila.
Junttila on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pentti Hirvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junttila manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hirvonen's best efforts.
Hirvonen wants to free his trapped foot but Junttila is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hirvonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Junttila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirvonen works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hirvonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvonen tries to control but Junttila wriggling away.
Junttila is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junttila's face.
Hirvonen lands with some strikes.
Hirvonen looking to control but Junttila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junttila regains half guard.

Hirvonen seems to be working for a kimura but Junttila defends the submission attempt.
Junttila is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hirvonen jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hirvonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junttila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hirvonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hirvonen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Junttila!
Junttila is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirvonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Hirvonen looking to control but Junttila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Hirvonen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hirvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Junttila tries to reverse the position but Hirvonen maintains control.
Junttila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junttila's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junttila is looking to get to half guard.
Junttila is breathing heavily.
Hirvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Junttila gets back to half guard.
Junttila wants to get back to full guard.
Hirvonen winds up and cracks Junttila with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

The cut above Pertti Junttila's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hirvonen passes to full mount!
Junttila tries to reverse the position but Hirvonen maintains control.
Junttila tries to hold on but Hirvonen postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junttila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Hirvonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hirvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Junttila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Junttila throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hirvonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Junttila finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Junttila postures up.
Hirvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hirvonen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Junttila rolls with it to try and escape but Hirvonen cranks on the arm and Junttila is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pentti Hirvonen!