PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by PURE EVIL!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lehnsherr
vs
Kontiovaara

210 cm
28
278 lbs
10 - 10 - 2

193 cm
32
267 lbs
13 - 15 - 1

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehnsherr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kontiovaara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehnsherr as he jumps to the side.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that misses.

Lehnsherr gets tackled into the cage by Kontiovaara. Kontiovaara maintains the clinch.

Lehnsherr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehnsherr scores with a body shot.
Lehnsherr feints a jab promting Kontiovaara to slip. Lehnsherr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kontiovaara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Juhani Kontiovaara has been cut.
Kontiovaara wants to clinch.
Kontiovaara misses with the combination.
Lehnsherr fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehnsherr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehnsherr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kontiovaara.
Kontiovaara shoots for a double leg takedown but Lehnsherr sprawls well. He's pushed Kontiovaara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kontiovaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lehnsherr circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Lehnsherr lands but Kontiovaara takes it in his stride.
Lehnsherr misses with a double jab.

Kontiovaara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lehnsherr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lehnsherr prevents Kontiovaara from improving position.

Kontiovaara tries for a kimura but Lehnsherr is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kontiovaara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lehnsherr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kontiovaara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lehnsherr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kontiovaara working the strikes but Lehnsherr uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Kontiovaara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lehnsherr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kontiovaara misses with a head shot. Lehnsherr uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara looking to sit in guard and control but Lehnsherr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kontiovaara working for submissions but it's allowed Lehnsherr to get to half guard.

Kontiovaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kontiovaara actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is thwarting Kontiovaara's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kontiovaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kontiovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehnsherr pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lehnsherr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erik Lehnsherr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juhani Kontiovaara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kontiovaara is looking to clinch but Lehnsherr is avoiding it.
Lehnsherr lands with a hook. Kontiovaara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lehnsherr lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kontiovaara.
Kontiovaara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lehnsherr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kontiovaara.
Erik Lehnsherr is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehnsherr misses with a series of wild punches.
Lehnsherr misses with a few strikes there.
Kontiovaara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lehnsherr but Lehnsherr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erik Lehnsherr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehnsherr lands a jab-cross combination.
Erik Lehnsherr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Lehnsherr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kontiovaara checks a low kick from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kontiovaara moves into the clinch successfully.

Lehnsherr breaks the clinch.
Kontiovaara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kontiovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Lehnsherr coming out on top.

That has opened up Juhani Kontiovaara's cut even more.
Kontiovaara blocks a head kick by Lehnsherr.
Kontiovaara is looking to clinch but Lehnsherr is avoiding it.
Lehnsherr misses with the combination.
No joy there for Lehnsherr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kontiovaara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kontiovaara is working for an americana but Lehnsherr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kontiovaara was thinking about the submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiovaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kontiovaara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontiovaara postures up in Lehnsherr's guard and throws a big left but Lehnsherr blocks it.
Kontiovaara looking to pass the guard.
Lehnsherr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kontiovaara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kontiovaara seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kontiovaara.
Lehnsherr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kontiovaara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Kontiovaara is trying to work for a kimura but Lehnsherr is defending well.

Lehnsherr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kontiovaara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lehnsherr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontiovaara on the ground.
Kontiovaara thows a huge punch but Lehnsherr dodges it nicely.

Kontiovaara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lehnsherr is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Lehnsherr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juhani Kontiovaara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A nice leg kick lands there from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr tries to score with a low kick but Kontiovaara moves his leg out of the way.

Kontiovaara shoots in and bounces Lehnsherr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lehnsherr trying to keep a closed guard but Kontiovaara is proving a slippery customer.

Kontiovaara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lehnsherr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lehnsherr has escaped and now he's on top!

Lehnsherr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kontiovaara looking for subs off his back but Lehnsherr has passed one foot through into half guard.

Kontiovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehnsherr pulls his head out easily.
Juhani Kontiovaara has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kontiovaara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lehnsherr passes into side control!
Kontiovaara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lehnsherr's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kontiovaara tries to roll over but Lehnsherr keeps him under control.

Kontiovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehnsherr pulls his head out easily.
Lehnsherr is pressing down on Kontiovaara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kontiovaara is holding on for now.
Kontiovaara connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kontiovaara looking for submissions off his back.
Lehnsherr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kontiovaara is looking for a sweep. Lehnsherr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lehnsherr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Erik Lehnsherr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Erik Lehnsherr just wasn't active enough.
Kontiovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr takes a swing at Kontiovaara's ribcage but misses.
Lehnsherr misses the shot to the body.
Lehnsherr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehnsherr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehnsherr looks to land a body kick but Kontiovaara moved away.
A swing and a miss from Kontiovaara.
Erik Lehnsherr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kontiovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehnsherr misses with a head kick.
Lehnsherr misses with a combination

and Kontiovaara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kontiovaara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehnsherr tries to circle away but Kontiovaara has him pinned against the cage.
Juhani Kontiovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kontiovaara tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehnsherr avoids the damage to the body.
Kontiovaara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehnsherr walks away with a smile on his face. Kontiovaara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kontiovaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehnsherr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erik Lehnsherr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehnsherr, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Lehnsherr!
Our winner, Erik Lehnsherr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.