PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by Asteroid. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Asteroid
vs
Hirvonen

188 cm
31
192 lbs
33 - 11 - 3

185 cm
31
196 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen misses with a looping right.
Hirvonen avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asteroid cracks the inside of Hirvonen's front leg.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.

Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asteroid is keeping the position for now.
Asteroid is controlling Hirvonen's posture.
Hirvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asteroid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Asteroid is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hirvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asteroid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hirvonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hirvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hirvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asteroid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asteroid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asteroid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hirvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asteroid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asteroid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Asteroid pushes Hirvonen off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hirvonen, as that shot connected.
Hirvonen tries a low kick but Asteroid avoids it.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Asteroid catches Hirvonen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses
and Hirvonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hirvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pentti Hirvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen tries to clinch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Hirvonen throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a nice kick to the body.
Asteroid blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Asteroid to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirvonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asteroid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hirvonen momentarily.
Hirvonen throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.

Asteroid gets caught flat footed, as Hirvonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hirvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Asteroid is keeping the position.
Asteroid trying to control the position here.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asteroid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asteroid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hirvonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asteroid counters with a left and a right that stings Hirvonen.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Hirvonen moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Asteroid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hirvonen.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Hirvonen moves out of range easily.
Asteroid tries to work over Hirvonen's front leg with a kick but Hirvonen checks it.
Hirvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asteroid defending well as Hirvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pentti Hirvonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Asteroid slips a jab from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hirvonen takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Hirvonen misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid thows a body shot but no joy.
Hirvonen misses with a takedown attempt - Asteroid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot
and Asteroid counters with a left to the body.
Anabol Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirvonen looks to throw a body kick
and Asteroid counters with a head kick. That will keep Hirvonen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Asteroid scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvonen walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hirvonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asteroid's sensitive parts.

Hirvonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Asteroid!
Asteroid regains half guard.
Asteroid is pressing down on Hirvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Asteroid controlling the position.
Asteroid working a defensive guard here.
Pentti Hirvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hirvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asteroid pulls Hirvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Asteroid is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid controls Hirvonen momentarily but Hirvonen frees himself.
Asteroid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anabol Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a hook but Hirvonen blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirvonen as he connects with a hook.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asteroid lands a nice shot that snaps Hirvonen's head back.
Hirvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Hirvonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hirvonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen with a jab.
Hirvonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Asteroid manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hirvonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hirvonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asteroid if he has to take too many more of those.
Hirvonen has his takedown stuffed
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hirvonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asteroid, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hirvonen tries to pull guard but Asteroid holds him up against the cage and eventually Hirvonen drops back down to his feet.
Hirvonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Hirvonen wants to clinch up but Asteroid keeps it at a distance.
Hirvonen moves out of range as Asteroid throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asteroid leaves Hirvonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asteroid defending well as Hirvonen loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid lands with a kick to the temple. Hirvonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen scores with a punch to the head.

Hirvonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hirvonen lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvonen tries to advance to mount but Asteroid denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anabol Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirvonen.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Asteroid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asteroid rather than just go for the knockout.
Hirvonen lands a jab to the head.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Asteroid does no damage.
Hirvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hirvonen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asteroid wants to control but Hirvonen is keeping busy.
Asteroid has his hands clasped together around Hirvonen's back. He's all about the action.
Hirvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hirvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asteroid's head.
Asteroid trying to control but Hirvonen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is looking to improve his position.
Hirvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hirvonen controlling the pace.
Asteroid is doing well to control the position and prevent Hirvonen from advancing to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asteroid is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirvonen trying to control the action but Asteroid is working from the bottom.
Asteroid is looking to improve his position.
Asteroid is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen passes to side control.
Asteroid is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hirvonen connects with a decent elbow.
Hirvonen is looking to take a break and control but Asteroid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asteroid can't do much from the bottom here.
Hirvonen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hirvonen working the head with strikes.
Hirvonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asteroid's legs.
Hirvonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hirvonen working the strikes but Asteroid uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hirvonen wants to free his trapped foot but Asteroid is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Asteroid is trying to maintain the position but Hirvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Hirvonen wants to control but Asteroid is keeping him busy.
Hirvonen is looking to advance position but Asteroid won't allow it.
Hirvonen is looking to take a break and control but Asteroid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid is looking to improve his position.
Asteroid slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Hirvonen really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hirvonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hirvonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown but Asteroid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirvonen is just out of range.
Asteroid scores with a body shot.
Hirvonen misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Hirvonen is looking to clinch but Asteroid is avoiding it.
Asteroid misses with a body kick.
Hirvonen fails to land the takedown.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.
Asteroid lands a nice looking body kick.
Hirvonen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Hirvonen misses
and Asteroid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hirvonen is out of range.
Hirvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Hirvonen throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with the combination.
Donk. Asteroid catches Hirvonen right on the button with a cross.
Hirvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hirvonen duly obliges.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asteroid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Hirvonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hirvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asteroid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hirvonen scores a takedown into full mount!
Hirvonen lands a heavy elbow.
Hirvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Asteroid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirvonen looking to finish Asteroid with some ground and pound. This is bad for Asteroid!
Hirvonen dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid wants to hold on but Hirvonen pushes him away.
Hirvonen scoring with strikes but Asteroid is staying in there.
Hirvonen landing strikes from the mount and Asteroid is in trouble!
Asteroid holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hirvonen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hirvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to hold on but Hirvonen postures up.
Asteroid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hirvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hirvonen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Asteroid passes into half guard.
Asteroid slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pentti Hirvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Asteroid.
Hirvonen misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Hirvonen.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirvonen.
Asteroid scores with a jab.
Hirvonen thuds a left hand into Asteroid's body.

Hirvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Asteroid tries to roll over but Hirvonen keeps him under control.
Hirvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid is trying to maintain the position but Hirvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Asteroid keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Asteroid won't allow Hirvonen to pass to mount.
Hirvonen is trying to control. Asteroid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirvonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asteroid!
Asteroid is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hirvonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Asteroid tries to lock up and control but Hirvonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirvonen raining down shots from the mount!
Hirvonen unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirvonen prevents Asteroid from getting the reversal.
Hirvonen landing punches.
Hirvonen tries to control but Asteroid wriggling away.
Hirvonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Asteroid wants to control but Hirvonen is having none of it.
Hirvonen lands a big elbow.
Hirvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Asteroid is rocked!
Hirvonen prevents Asteroid from getting the reversal.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hirvonen dominating with strikes here.
Oh Asteroid is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asteroid tries to hold on but Hirvonen pushes him away.
Anabol Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirvonen wants to control the pace but Asteroid is squirming around nicely.
Asteroid is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirvonen has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen lands a heavy elbow.
Hirvonen scoring with strikes but Asteroid is staying in there.
Asteroid is trying to escape the mount.
Hirvonen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Asteroid scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hirvonen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hirvonen stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Hirvonen!
Pentti Hirvonen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Pentti Hirvonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.