PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen comes to the cage accompanied by the Finnish National Anthem. Olofson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hamalainen
vs
Olofson

190 cm
33
266 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

225 cm
30
300 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Olofson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen dodges the punch combination from Olofson.
Olofson looks gassed!
Olofson throws a head kick but Hamalainen moves out of range.

Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamalainen trying to mount his opponent but Olofson defends it.
Hamalainen is nestled in close to Olofson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamalainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Olofson is defending well.
Hamalainen thows a huge punch but Olofson dodges it nicely.
Hamalainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olofson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamalainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamalainen throwing shots but Olofson is blocking nicely.
Hamalainen 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.
Hamalainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamalainen is trying to control. Olofson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Hamalainen there.
Hamalainen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hamalainen wants to pass the guard but Olofson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Hamalainen is keen to just control but Olofson is a slippery customer.
Hamalainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamalainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamalainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamalainen wants to free his trapped foot but Olofson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Hamalainen there.

That has opened up Arni Olofson's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

The cut above Arni Olofson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hamalainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olofson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamalainen connects with a nice short shot to Olofson's temple.
Hamalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olofson keeps working.
Hamalainen uses his free foot to push down on Olofson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Olofson.
Hamalainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Olofson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamalainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hamalainen unloading with bombs!

Arni Olofson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jukko Hamalainen!
A determined Jukko Hamalainen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!