PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Juntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Don Nelson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Nelson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Nelson
vs
Juntti

150 cm
30
284 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

160 cm
21
264 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Juntti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntti moves away.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
Juntti should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Juntti is trying to get back to half guard.
Juntti sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson not doing much here.
Juntti is looking to get back to full guard here but Nelson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nelson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson works to advance to full mount. Juntti defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juntti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Juntti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nelson working for a triangle but Juntti defends it easily.
Nelson managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Juntti from controlling successfully.

Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juntti is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntti stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Juntti tries to pass.
Juntti preventing the sweep.
Juntti passes into half guard.

Juntti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juntti.
Juntti wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juntti seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Juntti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntti wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Juntti tries to pass.
Juntti trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson 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.
Juntti tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juntti manages to get himself to full guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Juntti is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Juntti keeps moving.
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!
Nelson is working Juntti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Nelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Juntti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntti with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Juntti trying to control here.
Nelson passes to full mount!

Nelson has control of Juntti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Juntti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nelson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Juntti hang on?

It looks like Amis Juntti has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson landing strikes from the mount and Juntti is in trouble!

That has opened up Amis Juntti's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amis Juntti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Nelson!
Don Nelson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.