PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Jari Lehtonen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Wuzz
vs
Lehtonen

187 cm
26
210 lbs
24 - 9 - 0

190 cm
26
186 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wuzz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen throws a series of punches but Wuzz avoids them all with ease.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Wuzz slaps away a takedown attempt from Lehtonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Lehtonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Wuzz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lehtonen misses with a looping left.
Lehtonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wuzz doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot.
Wuzz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lehtonen.
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lehtonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wuzz moves away from the strike by Lehtonen.
Wuzz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehtonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Lehtonen forces Wuzz back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lehtonen prevents Wuzz from breaking the clinch.

Wuzz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wuzz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Lehtonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lehtonen has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
Lehtonen postures up and lands a big shot to Wuzz's brow.
Lehtonen wants to stand but Wuzz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lehtonen stands and steps away. Wuzz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuzz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lehtonen circles away from the clinch attempt.

Lehtonen darts in and clinches Wuzz up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lehtonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
Wuzz shoots in but no luck this time.
Wuzz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lehtonen moves into the clinch.

Lehtonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehtonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehtonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lehtonen.
Wuzz looks to land a combination but Lehtonen avoids it well.
Wuzz throws a right hand that Lehtonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lehtonen also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lehtonen which made him look bad.
Lehtonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lehtonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wuzz wants to sweep here but Lehtonen controlling him for the moment.
Lehtonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wuzz is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Lehtonen 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.

Wuzz is looking to clinch but Lehtonen is avoiding it.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wuzz shoots in but no luck this time.
Lehtonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wuzz off the cage and back into rage.
Lehtonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wuzz's sensitive parts.

Lehtonen takes the fight into the clinch.

Lehtonen drags the fight down to the ground.
Wuzz thows a big elbow that misses.
Wuzz wants to pass the guard but Lehtonen is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz thows a big elbow that misses.

Lehtonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wuzz defends it easily.
Lehtonen wants to get back to his feet but Wuzz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wuzz wants to pass the guard but Lehtonen is keeping the position.
Wuzz cracks Lehtonen with a solid left hand.
Wuzz slips nicely into half guard.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lehtonen defends it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lehtonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wuzz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Jari Lehtonen has been cut.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lehtonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lehtonen manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Wuzz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lehtonen did well to prevent Wuzz getting side control.
Wuzz is looking to advance position but Lehtonen won't allow it.
Wuzz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lehtonen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lehtonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wuzz is proving hard to escape from.

Lehtonen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wuzz, up you get!
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Lehtonen circles away easily
and Lehtonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wuzz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehtonen as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the side of Wuzz's head but Wuzz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lehtonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehtonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Wuzz fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen throws a nice looking combination but Wuzz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lehtonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andy Wuzz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuzz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lehtonen misses with a takedown
and Wuzz counters with a two punch combo.
Jari Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lehtonen ducks under a wild hook from Wuzz.
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 Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jari Lehtonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lehtonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.

Wuzz closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lehtonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehtonen lands with a nice combination. Wuzz backs away looking to recover.
Jari Lehtonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Lehtonen is avoiding it.
Lehtonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lehtonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wuzz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch but Wuzz is avoiding it.
Lehtonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehtonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Lehtonen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but Lehtonen shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lehtonen closes the distance and clinches.
Wuzz tries to pull guard but Lehtonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Wuzz drops back down to his feet.
Lehtonen wants a takedown.
Lehtonen has Wuzz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wuzz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wuzz tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehtonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lehtonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch but Wuzz is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is looking to clinch.
Lehtonen stuffs the takedown.
Wuzz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Lehtonen.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehtonen defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehtonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wuzz shoots in but no luck this time.
Lehtonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wuzz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wuzz tries to bum rush Lehtonen with a series of wild strikes but Lehtonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Wuzz forces Lehtonen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen looking to stall.
Wuzz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Lehtonen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Lehtonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lehtonen tries to clinch there but Wuzz circles away.
Lehtonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lehtonen enables Wuzz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lehtonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wuzz 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.
Lehtonen looking to control.
Wuzz stops Lehtonen from standing up.

Lehtonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wuzz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wuzz 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.

Lehtonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen wants to stand and escape but Wuzz is having none of it.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.

Lehtonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lehtonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
Wuzz is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andy Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wuzz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lehtonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wuzz connects with a couple of short punches.
Wuzz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lehtonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wuzz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wuzz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wuzz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lehtonen sneaks back into half guard.

Lehtonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Wuzz not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Wuzz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lehtonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Wuzz working over Lehtonen with some ground and pound. Lehtonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen wants to get back to his feet.
Lehtonen manages to get to full guard.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.

Wuzz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lehtonen is looking for a triangle but Wuzz pushes his legs off easily.
Wuzz throwing strikes from guard but Lehtonen blocks nicely.

Lehtonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wuzz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wuzz passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz is trying to get an arm triangle but Lehtonen is defending well.
Lehtonen manages to get back to half guard.
Lehtonen wants to control but Wuzz is keeping busy.

Lehtonen actively working from the bottom here.
Wuzz working Lehtonen over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuzz winds up and cracks Lehtonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wuzz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wuzz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wuzz had his way with Jari Lehtonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Lehtonen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lehtonen tries to clinch but Wuzz moves out of range.
Lehtonen throws a shot from downtown. Wuzz moves away and avoids it.
Lehtonen digs a good hook to Wuzz's body.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wuzz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lehtonen circles away.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. Wuzz ducked under it nicely.
Wuzz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehtonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehtonen throws a head kick that Wuzz semi-blocks.
Lehtonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lehtonen wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lehtonen is defended easily by Wuzz.
Lehtonen shoots in for a takedown but Wuzz shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen throws a looping overhand right but Wuzz ducks down to avoid it.
Lehtonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lehtonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehtonen.
Horrible takedown by Wuzz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lehtonen which made him look bad.
Lehtonen tries to clinch but Wuzz is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz fails with the takedown
and Wuzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wuzz tries to clinch up.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Lehtonen sprawls well.
Wuzz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehtonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz fails with the takedown.

Wuzz forces Lehtonen back against the cage and clinches.
Wuzz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehtonen walks away with a smile on his face. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wuzz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lehtonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wuzz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lehtonen somewhat.
Wuzz moves out of range as Lehtonen strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Lehtonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lehtonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jari Lehtonen!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jari Lehtonen!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!

Jari Lehtonen wins by majority decision!
Jari Lehtonen is the new light heavyweight champion!