PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Kotipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's entrance music is The Terminator Theme. A fine choice. Kotipelto has chosen Peter Cetera & Amy Grant- Next Time I Fall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steele
vs
Kotipelto

179 cm
29
175 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

187 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timo Kotipelto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotipelto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Kotipelto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kotipelto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kotipelto's back!
Steele throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kotipelto wants to escape the position.
Steele throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Steele is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Steele cracks Kotipelto with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kotipelto from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele lands punches and elbows.
Steele is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kotipelto. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Steele struggling to land strikes to the head as Kotipelto covers up.
Can Kotipelto hold on?! Steele is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Steele throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kotipelto!
Steele misses with a punch to the head.
Kotipelto tries to break free.
Steele scores with punches to the body.
Kotipelto turns into Steele and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotipelto wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kotipelto preventing the sweep.

Steele working for a triangle but Kotipelto defends it easily.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele keeping full guard, as Kotipelto tries to pass.
Steele can't keep his opponent in guard - Kotipelto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kotipelto wants to free his trapped foot but Steele is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steele is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Kotipelto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Steele misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kotipelto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotipelto is looking to pass Steele's guard but actually Steele recovers to full guard.
Kotipelto lands a couple of digs.
Steele trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kotipelto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kotipelto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kotipelto wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Kotipelto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kotipelto advances position into side control!
Steele is looking for a sweep.
Kotipelto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steele to see if he's OK.
Kotipelto is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kotipelto connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kotipelto is staying tight to Steele's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kotipelto cracks Steele with a big right hand but Steele just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele tries to buck Kotipelto off but Kotipelto is having none of it.
Steele 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.
Kotipelto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kotipelto is working Steele over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steele gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Steele gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kotipelto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Steele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kotipelto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Kotipelto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kotipelto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.
Steele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kotipelto's guard.
Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kotipelto is trying to keep Steele in close.
Kotipelto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kotipelto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but Kotipelto has wrist control.

Kotipelto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kotipelto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotipelto, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele postures up and lands a big shot to Kotipelto's brow.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotipelto is keeping the position for now.
Kotipelto is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kotipelto keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.

Kotipelto has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele working some strikes from top position.
Steele is in close to Kotipelto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steele lands a couple of digs.
Steele working some strikes from top position.

Kotipelto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kotipelto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Steele checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotipelto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steele's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kotipelto trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotipelto stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Timo Kotipelto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
Kotipelto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotipelto wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Timo Kotipelto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kotipelto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto slips a straight right by Steele.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Kotipelto lands a lovely overhand right.
Kotipelto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steele back to the cage. Kotipelto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Kotipelto feints and as Steele raises his hands in defense, Kotipelto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Kotipelto from controlling successfully.
Kotipelto is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Kotipelto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steele wants to improve his position but Kotipelto is controlling well.

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries to roll over but Kotipelto keeps him under control.
Steele is staying active underneath Kotipelto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steele gets full guard.
Steele is looking to sweep but instead, Kotipelto has passed into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele wants to get back to full guard but Kotipelto has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timo Kotipelto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Steele throws a combination that misses

and Kotipelto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kotipelto thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Kotipelto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kotipelto in particular looking to stall.
Kotipelto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Kotipelto has control of the leg.
Steele is refusing to be controlled, as Kotipelto sits in half guard.

Kotipelto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kotipelto wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is looking for a sweep. Kotipelto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kotipelto connects with a couple of short punches.
Kotipelto tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kotipelto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotipelto is aware though and is defending well.
Kotipelto forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele is working hard here to advance position.

Steele actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotipelto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Steele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kotipelto pulls his head out easily.

Kotipelto 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.
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!
Kotipelto slips a nice elbow through Steele's hands, connecting with Steele's forehead.
Kotipelto working the head and body with strikes.

Kotipelto is trying for a kimura here. Steele looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kotipelto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timo Kotipelto!
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Kotipelto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.