PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Satsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Kantola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Satsuma
vs
Kantola

188 cm
22
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
182 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Satsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola slips under a jab.
Satsuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Satsuma.
Satsuma misses with a right hand
and Kantola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kantola misses.
Kantola throws out a loose jab but Satsuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satsuma misses with a hook.
Kantola with a jab.
Satsuma misses the jab.
Kantola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satsuma.

Kantola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Satsuma was covering up waiting for the punch and Kantola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Satsuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satsuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Satsuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satsuma wants to stand but Kantola is controlling the position.
Kantola won't allow Satsuma to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satsuma wants to control the position but Kantola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Satsuma is positioning himself well to prevent Kantola advancing to mount.
Satsuma has a hand on Kantola's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kantola takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Satsuma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola fails to take his opponent's back.

Kantola with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Satsuma tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kantola looking for a guillotine from mount but Satsuma is having none of it.
Satsuma is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kantola tries to control but Satsuma wriggling away.
Satsuma is trying to escape the mount.
Satsuma tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Satsuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kantola is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Satsuma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Satsuma shrugs it off.

Kantola jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Satsuma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satsuma is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kantola is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kantola wants to control the pace but Satsuma is squirming around nicely.
Kantola is trying to control here but Satsuma has managed to regain half guard.
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Satsuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Satsuma wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to free his trapped foot but Satsuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Satsuma is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Satsuma is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kantola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satsuma is looking to improve his position.
Satsuma manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kantola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Kantola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kantola slips under a jab.
Satsuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kantola.
Satsuma misses with a straight right.

Kantola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Satsuma, pushing him back against the cage.
Kantola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Satsuma lands a takedown into guard.
Antti Kantola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satsuma lands a couple of digs.
Satsuma preventing the sweep.
Satsuma throwing strikes from guard but Kantola blocks nicely.
Satsuma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kantola controls Satsuma momentarily but Satsuma frees himself.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Satsuma from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Satsuma trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.

Kantola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Satsuma defends well.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Satsuma's guard.
Satsuma working a defensive guard but Kantola passes into half guard.
Kantola tries to pass to full mount but Satsuma defends it.
Satsuma is looking to improve his position.

Satsuma makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola defending well as Satsuma loads up on a big left hand.
Kantola jabs at Satsuma's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satsuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satsuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kantola throws a body punch but Satsuma moves out of range.
Kantola missing with a left hand there. Satsuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kantola swings for the body but Satsuma moves out of range.
Satsuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kantola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kantola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satsuma.
Kantola misses the shot to the body.
Kantola blocks a jab.
Kantola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kantola throws a push kick but Satsuma slaps the foot to one side.
Kantola lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma blocks a jab.
Satsuma fails to land with a series of punches.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kantola enables Satsuma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kantola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Satsuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Satsuma chips away with some ground and pound.
Satsuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Satsuma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Satsuma is pushing down on Kantola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kantola is fighting to maintain full guard but Satsuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
Satsuma throwing shots but Kantola is blocking nicely.
Satsuma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to roll over but Satsuma keeps him under control.
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. Satsuma connects with a nice short shot to Kantola's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma is keen to just control but Kantola is a slippery customer.
Kantola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Satsuma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Satsuma.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantola can't keep his opponent in guard - Satsuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvo Satsuma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Satsuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kantola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kantola dives in and grabs Satsuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Satsuma pushes down on Kantola's head and hops out.
Kantola looks to score with a jab to the body but Satsuma is just out of range.
Satsuma throws a right and a left that Kantola avoids nicely.
Arvo Satsuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Satsuma.
Kantola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satsuma misses with a combination
and Kantola counters with a body kick that stops Satsuma in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Satsuma misses.
Satsuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kantola counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Satsuma does it's job there.
Kantola missing with a left hand there. Satsuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Satsuma cracks a nice hook into Kantola's ribs.
Satsuma misses the shot to the body.
Kantola lands a nice hook to Satsuma's body. Satsuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satsuma connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Kantola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Satsuma ducks under a wild hook from Kantola.
Kantola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kantola slips under a jab from Satsuma.
Kantola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satsuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satsuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kantola.
Satsuma looks to throw the jab but Kantola is out of range.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
Satsuma drops his hands momentarily and Kantola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Satsuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kantola connects with a nice looking jab.
Antti Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satsuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kantola misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kantola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma takes a swing at Kantola's ribcage but misses.
Satsuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Kantola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Satsuma tries to close the distance and clinch but Kantola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Satsuma throws a shot from downtown. Kantola moves away and avoids it.
Kantola ducks under a wild hook from Satsuma.
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!

Satsuma clinches up against the cage.
Kantola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kantola misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Kantola.
Kantola blocking some punches.
Satsuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Satsuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kantola's elbow.
Satsuma misses with the head strike.
Satsuma working aggressively here.
Kantola blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Kantola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kantola lands with a left to the head.
Kantola scores with a hook to the body.
Kantola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kantola lands with a light punch inside.
Kantola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kantola is leaning against Satsuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kantola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kantola's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Satsuma is looking to control Kantola's arms but Kantola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Satsuma has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Kantola.
Satsuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Satsuma misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kantola decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Satsuma is looking to work some ground and pound but Kantola has wrist control.
Satsuma trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Satsuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satsuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Kantola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antti Kantola!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Antti Kantola!

Antti Kantola wins by majority decision!
A very excited looking Antti Kantola 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.