PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pallihiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pallihiki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deadmau5 - Strobe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ketola Jr
vs
Pallihiki

183 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pallihiki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ketola Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ketola Jr throws a jab when Pallihiki was well out of range.
Ketola Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Pallihiki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Pallihiki pulls Ketola Jr into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pallihiki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ketola Jr trying to control but Pallihiki is working from the bottom.
Pallihiki 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.
Pallihiki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ketola Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ketola Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pallihiki is looking for a sweep. Ketola Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ketola Jr wants to pass the guard but Pallihiki is defending well.
Pallihiki wants to get back to full guard.
Ketola Jr 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ketola Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pallihiki sees it coming and defends easily.
Pallihiki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pallihiki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pallihiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki is staying active underneath Ketola Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketola Jr trying to pass the guard but Pallihiki defending well.

Pallihiki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ketola Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ketola Jr is looking to advance position but Pallihiki won't allow it.
Pallihiki is controlling Ketola Jr's trapped leg to prevent Ketola Jr from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pallihiki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pallihiki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ketola Jr is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pallihiki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pallihiki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ketola Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking body shot.

Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pallihiki moves into the clinch.
Ketola Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pallihiki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pallihiki.

Pallihiki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ketola Jr to the ground. Pallihiki is now in Ketola Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallihiki pushing down on Ketola Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pallihiki moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ketola Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ketola Jr tries to buck Pallihiki off but Pallihiki is having none of it.

Pallihiki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pallihiki lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pallihiki moves out of range of the strikes.

Pallihiki closes the distance and pushes Ketola Jr back into the cage.

Pallihiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pallihiki darts in and clinches Ketola Jr up against the cage.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pallihiki moves into the clinch successfully.
Pallihiki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ketola Jr.
A body shot lands from Pallihiki.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pallihiki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Pallihiki pushes Ketola Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Ketola Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Pallihiki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ketola Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ketola Jr can't break the clinch.
Ketola Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallihiki pressing his opponent against the cage.

Pallihiki jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallihiki is pulling down on Ketola Jr's head to control his posture.
Ketola Jr trying to control but Pallihiki is working from the bottom.
Pallihiki pulls Ketola Jr in close to prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pasi Pallihiki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut lands for Ketola Jr. That snapped Pallihiki's head back.
Pallihiki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pallihiki.

Pallihiki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Pallihiki decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Ketola Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pallihiki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Pallihiki feints and as Ketola Jr raises his hands in defense, Pallihiki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pallihiki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ketola Jr is working an open guard so Pallihiki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Pallihiki rushes Ketola Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Pallihiki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ketola Jr up against the cage.

Pallihiki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Pallihiki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketola Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pallihiki has managed to get both his arms back between Ketola Jr's legs - danger averted.
Pallihiki content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ketola Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ketola Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Pallihiki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pallihiki passes to side control.

Pallihiki stands up and beckons Ketola Jr to his feet.
Pallihiki throws out a powerful jab.
Pallihiki misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pallihiki.
Ketola Jr swings for the body but Pallihiki moves out of range.
Ketola Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pallihiki.

Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pallihiki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ketola Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Pallihiki sits in half guard.

Pallihiki wants to work for an arm triangle but Ketola Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ketola Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Pallihiki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pasi Pallihiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pallihiki moves into range and clinches up with Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
A jab from Ketola Jr misses.

Pallihiki has closed the distance and engaged Ketola Jr in a clinch.
Pallihiki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ketola Jr wants a takedown but no success here.

Pallihiki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Pallihiki drives through and clinches with Ketola Jr against the cage.

Pallihiki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ketola Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Pallihiki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pallihiki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ketola Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallihiki keeping full guard, as Ketola Jr tries to pass.
Pallihiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pallihiki keeping full guard, as Ketola Jr tries to pass.
Pallihiki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ketola Jr's guard.
Ketola Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Pallihiki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pasi Pallihiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pallihiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ketola Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pallihiki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Pallihiki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Pallihiki lands a nice uppercut.

Pallihiki pulls guard effortlessly.

Pallihiki kicks Ketola Jr off and gets to his feet.

Pallihiki gets a clinch.
Ketola Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pallihiki has him pressed against the cage.
Pallihiki lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Pallihiki.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pallihiki.

Pallihiki breaks from the clinch.
Pallihiki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ketola Jr back to the cage. Pallihiki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pallihiki at a distance.

Pallihiki closes the distance and clinches.
Pallihiki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pallihiki presses Ketola Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pallihiki clinches with his opponent.

Pallihiki breaks the clinch.
Pallihiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pallihiki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pallihiki jabs Ketola Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pallihiki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ketola Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pallihiki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ketola Jr did well to prevent Pallihiki getting side control.

Pallihiki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ketola Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pasi Pallihiki!
Pasi Pallihiki took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'DO YOU KNOW HOW MY BALLS ARE SMELLING ??'.