PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu comes to the ring accompanied by UFO - Doctor Doctor. Davis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Franz Ferdinand - Ulysses. Antonio Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Velmu
vs
Davis

177 cm
23
177 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

187 cm
23
182 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Real Fighters 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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Davis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velmu. Velmu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Velmu shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velmu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velmu off to one side.
Velmu shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis 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.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Velmu on that attempt.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Velmu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis connects with a leg kick. Velmu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Davis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Velmu with that takedown attempt.
Davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Velmu off the ropes and back into range.
Velmu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velmu jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velmu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velmu somewhat.

Velmu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Davis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velmu controls the pace.
Velmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.

That's two 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!
Davis wants to stand up but Velmu is controlling him.
Velmu throwing strikes but missing.
Velmu passes into half guard.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Velmu.
Velmu stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Velmu slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to kick Velmu off but Velmu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Davis won't allow Velmu to pass to mount.

Velmu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Velmu eventually gives up the hold.
Velmu is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Velmu is controlling him well.
Velmu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Velmu unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis is trying to escape the mount.
Velmu looking to ground and pound but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velmu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis tries to hold on but Velmu pushes him away.
Velmu 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velmu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jyrska Velmu will probably get the nod.
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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Velmu.
Velmu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Davis.

Velmu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Davis kicks Velmu off and gets back to his feet.
Velmu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the ropes. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu fails with the takedown.
Velmu takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Velmu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Velmu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davis was covering up waiting for the punch and Velmu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Davis keeping full guard, as Velmu tries to pass.
Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davis wants to stand but Velmu is controlling the position.
Velmu wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velmu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velmu looking to pass the guard.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Antonio Davis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Davis gets caught flat footed, as Velmu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis regains half guard.
Velmu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velmu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throwing strikes here but Davis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Velmu working for a guillotine from mount but Davis is in no mood to give up.
Davis blocking the ground and pound.
Velmu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Velmu looking to ground and pound but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis blocking the ground and pound.
Velmu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
Davis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Velmu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Velmu looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velmu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrska Velmu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Davis misses with a wild combination.
Velmu shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Velmu avoids the body shot from Davis.
Jyrska Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Velmu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davis quickly recovers to half guard.

Velmu is working for a kimura here but Davis manages to reverse the position and he's now in Velmu's guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Velmu keeps moving.
Velmu looking to control.
Davis won't allow Velmu to sweep him here.
Velmu trying to control the position.
Velmu tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Davis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Velmu shoots in.
Velmu connects with a body shot.
Velmu thows a body shot but no joy.
Velmu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrska Velmu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velmu fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velmu has a takedown stuffed.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velmu jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis throws a body punch but Velmu moves out of range.
Velmu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velmu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.

Velmu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velmu wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controls Velmu momentarily but Velmu frees himself.
Velmu advances position into side control!
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velmu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Antonio Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis trying to control here.
Davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Velmu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velmu is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Velmu tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Jyrska Velmu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velmu controlling from the top position.
Velmu stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velmu is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrska Velmu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velmu, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrska Velmu!
Jyrska Velmu thanked the fans post fight for their support.