PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Mean Kitty Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jori Jujipallo enters the cage!

Macnturf
vs
Jujipallo

190 cm
29
196 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf fails to land with a series of punches.
Jujipallo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combo that has Jujipallo backing up. Jujipallo nods at Macnturf to acknowledge the strikes.
Stan Macnturf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jujipallo takes one to the chin there.
Macnturf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Macnturf loads up on a big right hand but Jujipallo slips the punch.
Jujipallo tries for a takedown but Macnturf circles away easily
enabling Macnturf to counter with a crisp jab.
Jujipallo takes one on the button.
Macnturf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Macnturf. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo has his takedown stuffed
and Macnturf counters with a stiff right hand.
Stan Macnturf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jori Jujipallo.
Macnturf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Macnturf with a hook.
Macnturf throws a right hand that Jujipallo ducks under and follows up with a left that Jujipallo also avoids with ease.
Macnturf lands a nice hook to Jujipallo's body. Jujipallo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macnturf stuffs the takedown attempt from Jujipallo. Jujipallo gets slowly back to his feet.
Macnturf swings for the body but Jujipallo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf stuffs the takedown.
Macnturf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jujipallo moves forwards but Macnturf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macnturf works Jujipallo's body with a nice hook.
Jujipallo has his takedown stuffed
and Macnturf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jujipallo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jujipallo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macnturf circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Macnturf throws a hook but Jujipallo blocks it.
Jujipallo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Macnturf finds it's way round the side to connect with Jujipallo's head.
Macnturf misses with an uppercut

and Jujipallo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jujipallo seems to be looking for submissions.
Macnturf is doing well to control the position and prevent Jujipallo from advancing to side control.

Jujipallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macnturf defends it well.
Macnturf trying to hold on to Jujipallo's head to control him but Jujipallo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jujipallo prevents Macnturf from improving his position.
Macnturf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macnturf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jujipallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macnturf is keeping the position for now.
Macnturf wants to stand and escape but Jujipallo is having none of it.
Macnturf is trying to keep Jujipallo in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macnturf 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.
Jujipallo trying to control but Macnturf is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Macnturf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Macnturf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macnturf lands a two punch combo.
Macnturf throws a lazy right hand but Jujipallo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macnturf misses with a looping left.
Macnturf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macnturf misses with a few strikes there.
Macnturf catches Jujipallo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macnturf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf misses with a hook. Jujipallo ducked under it nicely.
Jujipallo slips a jab from Macnturf.
Jujipallo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Macnturf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macnturf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jujipallo on the side of the head.
Macnturf throws a hook but Jujipallo blocks it.
Jujipallo shoots in but no luck this time.
Macnturf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jujipallo manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf missing with a left hand there. Jujipallo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jujipallo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jujipallo.
Jujipallo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Macnturf to score with a decent uppercut.
Jujipallo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jujipallo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macnturf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Macnturf duly obliges.
Jujipallo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stan Macnturf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jori Jujipallo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macnturf.
Jujipallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jujipallo fails with the takedown
and Macnturf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jujipallo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macnturf counters with a two punch combo.

Jujipallo is rocked!
Jujipallo shoots in looking for a takedown but Macnturf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jujipallo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jujipallo.
Macnturf lands with a right hand.
Jujipallo has his takedown stuffed
and Macnturf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macnturf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macnturf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macnturf wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jujipallo needs to keep his hands up - Macnturf had a free shot at his head there.
Jujipallo with a poor takedown
and Macnturf counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Macnturf dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Macnturf throws a shot from downtown. Jujipallo moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Macnturf.
Macnturf just misses with a punch to the body.
Macnturf cracks Jujipallo with a good jab.
Jori Jujipallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jujipallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macnturf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macnturf throws out a powerful jab.
Macnturf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macnturf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujipallo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macnturf throws out the jab.
Jujipallo fails with the takedown
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jujipallo is still on wobbly legs! Can Macnturf finish him?
Macnturf connects with a body shot that sends Jujipallo's belly button to the back.
Jujipallo seems to have recovered his senses.
Macnturf looks to throw the jab but Jujipallo is out of range.
Macnturf throws a lazy right hand but Jujipallo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jujipallo shoots in for a double leg but Macnturf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stan Macnturf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jori Jujipallo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Macnturf there.
Stan Macnturf is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Macnturf misses.
Macnturf throws a series of strikes that have Jujipallo backpedaling.
Stan Macnturf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jujipallo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jujipallo drops his hands momentarily and Macnturf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macnturf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Macnturf duly obliges.
Macnturf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf misses with a hook. Jujipallo ducked under it nicely.
Jujipallo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macnturf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Macnturf lands.
Stan Macnturf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jujipallo misses with a takedown
and Macnturf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macnturf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jujipallo with a poor takedown
and Macnturf counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jujipallo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jujipallo shoots and misses
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combo that has Jujipallo backing up. Jujipallo nods at Macnturf to acknowledge the strikes.
Macnturf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jujipallo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jujipallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macnturf as he avoids it easily.
Macnturf misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macnturf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jujipallo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macnturf's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macnturf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jori Jujipallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macnturf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Macnturf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macnturf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Macnturf!