PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rausku's choice of entrance music: Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Arvi Rausku is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jonhson
vs
Rausku

190 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
29
190 lbs
11 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rausku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonhson misses with a wild combination.

Rausku drives through with a takedown into Jonhson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jonhson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jonhson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rausku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rausku won't allow Jonhson to sweep him here.
Rausku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Rausku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jonhson dives on top into guard.
Jonhson preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rausku is trying to control the position but Jonhson postures up.
Jonhson stands and throws Rausku's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rausku seems a little lost for a moment, as Jonhson dominates the positioning.

Jonhson stands up.
Arvi Rausku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rausku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonhson swivels and escapes.
Rausku shoots in for a double leg but Jonhson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rausku has his takedown stuffed
and Jonhson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeff Jonhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Rausku looks gassed!
Rausku tries for a takedown but Jonhson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rausku is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jonhson.

It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonhson connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson scores with a hook.
Rausku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jonhson.

Jonhson sends Rausku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jonhson is motioning to the referee to let Rausku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Rausku is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonhson.
Rausku is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonhson finish him?
Jonhson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rauskus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rausku moves out of range as Jonhson strikes.
Rausku seems to have recovered his senses.
Rausku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jonhson sprawls well. Jonhson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rausku gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonhson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rausku moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson lands a slapping body shot.

Jonhson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rausku sprawling to the canvas! Rausku rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jonhson finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonhson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Jonhson!
After winning the bout, Jeff Jonhson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.