PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Da Mian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petri Pakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loost Koos - Pakkasta. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mian
vs
Pakkanen

175 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

174 cm
31
182 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Bloodsport Nutrition

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Mian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Petri Pakkanen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pakkanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pakkanen is looking to take a break and control but Mian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pakkanen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mian sneaks back into half guard.
Pakkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mian wants to improve his position but Pakkanen is controlling well.
Pakkanen is thwarting Mian's attempts to control the position.
Mian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pakkanen.
Pakkanen is thwarting Mian's attempts to control the position.
Pakkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pakkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mian trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pakkanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pakkanen trying to control but Mian is having none of it.
Pakkanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Pakkanen is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pakkanen working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pakkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pakkanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Mian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pakkanen is trying to control. Mian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pakkanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mian kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Mian actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen wants to control but Mian is keeping him busy.
Pakkanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pakkanen thows a huge punch but Mian dodges it nicely.
Pakkanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Petri Pakkanen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pakkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mian.

Mian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pakkanen is trying to control Mian's posture but Mian avoids it.
Pakkanen stops Mian from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Pakkanen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mian wants to stand but Pakkanen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pakkanen trying to hold on to Mian's head to control him but Mian postures up.
Pakkanen is looking for a sweep. Mian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakkanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mian.

Pakkanen actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petri Pakkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pakkanen. Pakkanen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Mian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pakkanen is trying to force a seperation but Mian has the dominant position.

Pakkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pakkanen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mian!
Mian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pakkanen looking to control but Mian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkanen throwing strikes here but Mian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pakkanen looking to finish with strikes here!
Mian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pakkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pakkanen trying to control the pace.
Pakkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mian defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen controlling the pace.
Mian is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pakkanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pakkanen is looking for a kimura but Mian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pakkanen to get the leverage.
Pakkanen wants to control but Mian is keeping him busy.
Mian trying to control here.
Petri Pakkanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pakkanen wants to control but Mian is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mian closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pakkanen breaks from the clinch.

Pakkanen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mian to the ground. Pakkanen is now in Mian's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mian 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.

Mian is looking for a triangle but Pakkanen pushes his legs off easily.
Mian keeping moving, preventing Pakkanen from controlling successfully.

Mian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pakkanen lands a couple of digs.
Pakkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pakkanen throws a strike but Mian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pakkanen is looking for a triangle here but Mian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen looking for a sweep but Mian has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pakkanen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mian is not going to allow Pakkanen to sit and survive in this position.
Pakkanen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petri Pakkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pakkanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Mian looking for submissions off his back.
Pakkanen is just content to waste time from the top position. Mian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mian keeping moving, preventing Pakkanen from controlling successfully.
Pakkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mian is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pakkanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mian dives on top into guard.

Pakkanen is looking for a triangle here but Mian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pakkanen is not content to let Mian control the position.
Mian postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mian lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pakkanen regains half guard.
Pakkanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pakkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mian pulls his head out easily.
Pakkanen is pressing down on Mian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Pakkanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mian defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pakkanen keeping full guard, as Mian tries to pass.
Pakkanen working a defensive guard here.

Pakkanen looking for subs off his back but Mian has passed one foot through into half guard.

Pakkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mian pulls his head out easily.
Pakkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pakkanen trying to control here.
Mian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da Mian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakkanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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 Da Mian.
I think Pakkanen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petri Pakkanen!