PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto Karlsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kastinen
vs
Karlsson

180 cm
24
205 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

188 cm
28
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Totto Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson wants to clinch but Kastinen slips to the side

and Kastinen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karlsson's guard now.
Kastinen stands and throws Karlsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karlsson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karlsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karlsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kastinen is controlling him well.

Kastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karlsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karlsson tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karlsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karlsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kastinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karlsson tries to escape but Kastinen is in control.

Kastinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karlsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is trying to control Kastinen's posture but Kastinen avoids it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karlsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Karlsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kastinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet but Kastinen drags him back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Kastinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Kastinen working away.

Kastinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karlsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kastinen's guard! Nice work there by Karlsson!
Kastinen keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Kastinen won't let him.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Totto Karlsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Kastinen is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kastinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kastinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsson.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kastinen with that takedown attempt.
Karlsson leaves Kastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Kastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Totto Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Kastinen is avoiding it.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kastinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karlsson.
Kastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kastinen is breathing heavily.
Kastinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kastinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kastinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Kastinen circles away.
Kastinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Totto Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Kastinen throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
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 Seppo Kastinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Karlsson tries to clinch but Kastinen moves out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Kastinen moves away

and Kastinen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Karlsson!
Karlsson wants to control but Kastinen is having none of it.
Karlsson is working to get back to half guard.
Karlsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karlsson has given up his back here.

Kastinen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson is trying to stand back up.

Kastinen looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the hands but Kastinen won't let him.
Karlsson trying to get back to his feet but Kastinen is in full control for now.
Kastinen has the hooks in. Karlsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Kastinen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Karlsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Karlsson for a finish.
Kastinen gets his hands free as Karlsson looks to control.
Karlsson rolls, trying to escape but Kastinen keeps control of the position.
Karlsson holding both Kastinen 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kastinen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Karlsson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kastinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Kastinen!
A very excited looking Seppo Kastinen 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.