PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mako Jr Mahtava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mahtava might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wintersun - Beyond the dark sun. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jr Mahtava
vs
Svenson

196 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
252 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mako Jr Mahtava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtava is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahtava takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahtava takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Svenson lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Svenson as Mahtava shoots in.
Svenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahtava on the side of the head.
Mahtava moves forwards but Svenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svenson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Svenson duly obliges.
Svenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahtava. Mahtava gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mako Jr Mahtava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenson lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtava shoots for a double leg takedown but Svenson sprawls well. He's pushed Mahtava's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svenson with a hook.
Svenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahtava.
Nice body punch from Svenson.
Mahtava closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svenson circles away.
Svenson throws a sloppy head kick and Mahtava moves out of range easily.
Mahtava fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Svenson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahtava shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Svenson as he jumps to the side.
Svenson lands a jab.
Svenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahtava takes one to the chin there.
Svenson lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Mahtava blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtava moves forwards but Svenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Svenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svenson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahtava had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Svenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Svenson leaves Mahtava with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Svenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahtava. Mahtava gets slowly back to his feet.
Svenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahtava at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson connects with a body shot that sends Mahtava's belly button to the back.
Svenson connects with a looping right hand.
Mahtava fails to land the takedown.
Mahtava is breathing heavily.
Svenson lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Svenson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahtava looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svenson is fending him off so far but Mahtava persists. Nope, Svenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Svenson lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Svenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Svenson is looking to chop away at Mahtava's legs.
Mahtava misses with a takedown attempt - Svenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Svenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mahtava. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mahtava closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svenson scores with a punch to the head.
Svenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Svenson cracks a nice hook into Mahtava's ribs.
A jab lands there for Svenson.
Mahtava fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtava has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mako Jr Mahtava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svenson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Svenson. That snapped Mahtava's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Svenson. No joy for Mahtava on that attempt.
Svenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahtava ducks right into an uppercut from Svenson.
Mahtava checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahtava takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahtava takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahtava looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Svenson sizes up Mahtava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahtava shoots in for a takedown but Svenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahtava closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svenson circles away.
Svenson throws a solid leg kick but Mahtava takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Svenson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson lands a head shot.
Jab from Svenson.
Svenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Svenson with a hook.
Svenson lands a nice shot that snaps Mahtava's head back.
A cross from Svenson lands.
Magnus Svenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtava on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svenson 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.
Svenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Svenson.

Mahtava drives through with a takedown into Svenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mahtava prevents Svenson from getting back to his feet.

Mahtava has gone for a leg lock! Svenson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mahtava's guard.

Mahtava working for a triangle but Svenson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahtava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Svenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Svenson scores with a hook.
Mahtava looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svenson is fending him off so far but Mahtava persists. Nope, Svenson circles away and we're back to standing.
Svenson misses with a low kick.
Svenson scores with a nice head shot.
Svenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Svenson.
Mahtava shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svenson defends it nicely.
Mahtava needs to keep his hands up - Svenson had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Svenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magnus Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahtava avoids the head kick by Svenson.

Mahtava closes the distance and pushes Svenson back into the cage.

Mahtava gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Svenson regains guard.
Mahtava forces his way into half guard.
Svenson is trying to stand.

Mahtava is trying to work for a kimura but Svenson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mahtava 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.
Mahtava tries to pass the half guard into mount. Svenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magnus Svenson 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.
Mahtava wants to control but Svenson is keeping him busy.
Mahtava stops Svenson from getting back to his feet.
Mahtava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mahtava is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Svenson defends it well.
Mahtava is looking to take a break and control but Svenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Svenson is staying active underneath Mahtava, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mako Jr Mahtava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mahtava 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahtava is trying to control. Svenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mako Jr Mahtava.
I think Svenson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Svenson!