PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Ahriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palkki Niskavuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niskavuori has chosen Torture killer - Obsessed with homicide as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ahriman
vs
Niskavuori

180 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Ahriman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palkki Niskavuori!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahriman checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Ahriman.
Ahriman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palkki Niskavuori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahriman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahriman fails to land the takedown.
Niskavuori throws a hook to the side of Ahriman's head but Ahriman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niskavuori scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Niskavuori misses.
Niskavuori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niskavuori slips under a jab.
Ahriman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niskavuori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahriman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahriman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niskavuori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ahriman somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahriman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niskavuori wants to clinch.
A low kick from Niskavuori misses
and Ahriman counters with a nice uppercut.

Niskavuori closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Niskavuori lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Ahriman working for a triangle but Niskavuori defends it easily.

Ahriman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Niskavuori uses it to pass to side control.
Ahriman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Niskavuori's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahriman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Niskavuori tries to pass to full mount but Ahriman defends it.

Niskavuori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It looks like Niskavuori is going to stand back up.
Ahriman manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahriman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niskavuori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niskavuori wants to improve his position but Ahriman is controlling well.
Ahriman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niskavuori's head.
Niskavuori is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Niskavuori regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ahriman.
Niskavuori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahriman trying to move into half guard but instead Niskavuori has managed to sweep!
Niskavuori advances position into side control!
Ahriman is looking to regain half guard here but Niskavuori keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahriman 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.

Niskavuori has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman misses with a hook to the body
and Niskavuori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niskavuori catches Ahriman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Ahriman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Niskavuori is looking to improve his position.
Ahriman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Niskavuori trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ahriman seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Niskavuori has recovered full guard.
Ahriman wants to pass the guard but Niskavuori is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Palkki Niskavuori will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Niskavuori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahriman.
Good leg kick by Niskavuori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niskavuori jabs Ahriman right on the nose. Ahriman blinks but takes it well.
Niskavuori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Ahriman.
Niskavuori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niskavuori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Niskavuori throws a head kick but Ahriman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahriman. Niskavuori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahriman throws a body punch but Niskavuori moves out of range.
Niskavuori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahriman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niskavuori was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahriman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahriman takes a swing at Niskavuori's ribcage but misses.
Ahriman looks to land a right hand but Niskavuori moved out of range.
Ahriman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niskavuori throws a head kick that misses.
Ahriman is looking to wear down Niskavuori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Niskavuori avoids the body shot from Ahriman.
Niskavuori cracks Ahriman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niskavuori misses with a hook. Ahriman ducked under it nicely.
Ahriman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niskavuori was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahriman.
Ahriman throws a hook but Niskavuori blocks it.
Niskavuori throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ahriman misses with a jab to the body
and Niskavuori counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Ahriman misses its intended target.
Niskavuori is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahriman moves away.
Ahriman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niskavuori was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahriman.
Ahriman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahriman misses with a body punch
and Niskavuori counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niskavuori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahriman misses with a wild body shot.
Niskavuori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Niskavuori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahriman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Niskavuori closes the distance and pushes Ahriman back into the cage.
Niskavuori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahriman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niskavuori's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Niskavuori turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Niskavuori has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Niskavuori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahriman.

Niskavuori gets a double leg takedown into Ahriman's guard.

Niskavuori got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahriman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Niskavuori has managed to get both his arms back between Ahriman's legs - danger averted.
Ahriman working a defensive guard here.
Niskavuori trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ahriman's guard.

Ahriman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Niskavuori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ahriman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Niskavuori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niskavuori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahriman has a closed guard, preventing Niskavuori from standing up.
Ahriman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahriman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Niskavuori trying to control but Ahriman is working from the bottom.
Ahriman wants to hit a switch here but Niskavuori passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahriman there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahriman regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palkki Niskavuori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ahriman walks into a left hand.
Palkki Niskavuori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niskavuori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahriman. That did some damage!
Ahriman avoids a kick to the body.
Niskavuori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahriman was well out of range. Poor timing from Niskavuori.
Niskavuori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahriman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahriman jabs at Niskavuori's body.
Ahriman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niskavuori manages to avoid it.

Niskavuori has managed to clinch.
Ahriman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niskavuori lands a right hand.
Ahriman swings wildly with an uppercut but Niskavuori uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahriman struggles to land a body shot inside as Niskavuori controls his hands.
Ahriman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niskavuori's elbow.

Niskavuori is trying to trip Ahriman. He has hold of a leg but Ahriman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Niskavuori persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Niskavuori stands and steps away. Ahriman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Niskavuori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahriman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahriman digs a good hook to Niskavuori's body.
Ahriman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niskavuori manages to avoid it.
Niskavuori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahriman throws out a powerful jab.
Niskavuori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Niskavuori clinches up against the cage.
Magnus Ahriman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahriman misses with a punch to the body.
Niskavuori blocks a body shot from Ahriman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niskavuori.
Ahriman throws a punch but it's blocked by Niskavuori.
Ahriman misses with a punch to the body.
Niskavuori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahriman presses Niskavuori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Niskavuori has Ahriman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Niskavuori pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ahriman tumbling to the mat - Niskavuori dives into Ahriman's guard.
Niskavuori looking to pass the guard.
Ahriman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niskavuori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palkki Niskavuori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori keeping moving, preventing Ahriman from controlling successfully.
Ahriman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahriman with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahriman thows a big elbow that misses.
Ahriman distracts Niskavuori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niskavuori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ahriman!
Ahriman is looking to get to half guard.
Niskavuori looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahriman is looking to improve his position but Niskavuori isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niskavuori content just to control the position here.
Ahriman is desperately trying to improve his position but Niskavuori has a good base and remains in mount.
Palkki Niskavuori has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahriman is working hard here to advance position.
Niskavuori content just to control the position here.
Ahriman is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Niskavuori turns him over and now has his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Palkki Niskavuori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Niskavuori 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palkki Niskavuori!