PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio has chosen Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that John Pleasures has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Pleasures seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Pleasures
vs
Tappio

174 cm
28
158 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

180 cm
27
165 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pleasures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleasures shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tappio as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Pleasures there.
Pleasures slips a jab and a cross from Tappio.
A swing and a miss from Tappio.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pleasures as he jumps to the side.
Pleasures shoots for a double leg takedown but Tappio sprawls well. He's pushed Pleasures's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tappio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like John Pleasures has been cut.
Pleasures walks into a stiff left hand from Tappio.
Pleasures misses the jab.
Tappio avoids the body shot from Pleasures.
John Pleasures seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleasures ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappio moves away.
Tappio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tappio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tappio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappio pulls Pleasures in to control the position.
Pleasures trying to control but Tappio is working from the bottom.
Pleasures throws a big right hand that misses.
Tappio keeping moving, preventing Pleasures from controlling successfully.
Tappio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pleasures works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pleasures. Tappio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pleasures thuds a left hand into Tappio's body.
Nice shot by Pleasures.
Pleasures lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleasures misses with a two punch combination.
Tappio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio feints a jab promting Pleasures to slip. Tappio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pleasures slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pleasures as he jumps to the side.
Pleasures slips a jab and a cross from Tappio.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pleasures.
Pleasures dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappio misses with a few strikes there.
Pleasures clobbers Tappio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pleasures keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pleasures uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappio.
Pleasures misses with a double jab.
Pleasures's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tappio under the eye.
Tappio slips a jab from Pleasures.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pleasures avoids it really well and circles away.
John Pleasures has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.
A jab lands there for Pleasures.
Pleasures loads up on a big right hand but Tappio slips the punch.

Pleasures looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tappio!
Tappio is squirming around, avoiding Pleasures's attempts to control the action.

Pleasures is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tappio is surviving well by controlling Pleasures's body position as best he can.
Tappio is looking to get to half guard.
Pleasures lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tappio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Pleasures looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Pleasures goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tappio turns into him and now he's in Pleasures's guard.
Pleasures seems keen to control Tappio's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappio trying to control but Pleasures is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pleasures takes a swing at Tappio's ribcage but misses.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pleasures as he jumps to the side.
Tappio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pleasures defends it nicely.
Tappio misses with a series of wild punches.
Tappio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pleasures ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappio moves away.
John Pleasures is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pleasures misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappio.
Pleasures scores with a sloppy right hand. Tappio should have avoided that one.
Pleasures dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Pleasures misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures looks to land a combination. Tappio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pleasures cracks Tappio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappio throws a lazy right hand but Pleasures sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pleasures fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juha Tappio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleasures misses with a wild body shot.
Pleasures swings for the body but Tappio moves out of range.
Tappio lands with a shot to the body.
Pleasures getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pleasures throws a hook but Tappio blocks it.
Tappio blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tappio shoots in but no luck this time.
John Pleasures has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Tappio.

Tappio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pleasures is trying to defend but Tappio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappio trying to control the action but Pleasures is working from the bottom.
Tappio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tappio sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juha Tappio.
Tappio swings for the body but Pleasures moves out of range.
Tappio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pleasures misses the shot to the body.
Tappio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pleasures throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pleasures takes a swing at Tappio's ribcage but misses.
Pleasures throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappio.
Tappio slips a straight right by Pleasures.
Tappio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pleasures.
A slow jab from Pleasures misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pleasures.
Tappio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleasures was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappio.
Pleasures bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pleasures connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Pleasures. That snapped Tappio's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pleasures defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tappio.
Pleasures lands a head kick. Tappio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Tappio is rocked!
Pleasures misses with a straight left.
Pleasures is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tappio is still on wobbly legs! Can Pleasures finish him?
Pleasures scores with the left hand. Tappio knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pleasures tries to avoid it but Tappio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pleasures to the ground. Pleasures escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pleasures dodges the punch combination from Tappio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pleasures misses with a body shot.
Tappio seems to have recovered his senses.
Tappio lands an overhand right.
Tappio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tappio.
Tappio misses with a right hand
and Pleasures cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pleasures cracks a nice hook into Tappio's ribs.
Tappio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pleasures counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pleasures throws a leg kick which misses Tappio's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappio tries to avoid it.
Pleasures lands with a nice combination. Tappio backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pleasures thuds his right hand into Tappio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tappio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pleasures swings for the body but Tappio moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pleasures on the side of the head.
Tappio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pleasures thuds a left hand into Tappio's body.
Tappio throws a series of strikes that have Pleasures backpedaling.
Tappio throws the left hand but Pleasures avoids the punch easily.

Tappio dives in and scores a takedown into Pleasures's guard.
Tappio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tappio throwing strikes from guard but Pleasures blocks nicely.
Tappio wants to control from the top but Pleasures keeps moving.
Tappio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pleasures is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures is trying to keep Tappio in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pleasures keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
Pleasures looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Juha Tappio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pleasures stuffs the takedown.
Tappio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pleasures.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures misses with the combination.
Pleasures misses with a hook.
Tappio throws a nice looking combination but Pleasures bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pleasures lands with an overhand left.
Tappio needs to keep his hands up - Pleasures had a free shot at his head there.
Tappio just misses with a punch to the body.
Pleasures throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappio takes one on the button.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Pleasures is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tappio ducks under a wild hook from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tappio counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pleasures gets caught napping as Tappio dives in and scores a takedown. Pleasures manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappio wants to control from the top but Pleasures keeps moving.
Tappio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleasures swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pleasures keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
Pleasures is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tappio wants to control from the top but Pleasures keeps moving.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!
A very excited looking John Pleasures made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.