PBP Commentary

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

Rapa
vs
Pikkarainen

193 cm
18
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

M/S Paint Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Rapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rapa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pikkarainen did well to prevent Rapa getting side control.
Pikkarainen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rapa wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.

Rapa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pikkarainen sees it coming and defends easily.
Rapa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Rapa is looking for a kimura but Pikkarainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rapa to get the leverage.
Rapa trying to control the action but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.

Rapa seems to be working for a kimura but Pikkarainen defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rapa seems to be looking for submissions.
Pikkarainen moves into full guard.
Pikkarainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapa pushes down on Pikkarainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rapa wants to free his trapped foot but Pikkarainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Rapa wants to work for an arm triangle but Pikkarainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Rapa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pikkarainen is just riding it out for now. Rapa eventually gives up the hold.

Rapa seems to be working for a kimura but Pikkarainen defends the submission attempt.
Rapa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pikkarainen defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pikkarainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rapa.
Rapa wants to take a breather but Pikkarainen is having none of it.
Pikkarainen tries to get to full guard but Rapa has control of the leg.
Rapa is looking to take a break and control but Pikkarainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pikkarainen tries to roll over but Rapa keeps him under control.
Rapa works his way into side control.

Rapa has hold of Pikkarainen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pikkarainen seems comfortable defending it but Rapa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pikkarainen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pikkarainen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rapa couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pertti Rapa!