PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aku Juhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti has chosen Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold as his entrance music. Tommi Talentti has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Juhtanen
vs
Talentti

174 cm
25
152 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

167 cm
20
153 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Juhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juhtanen sprawls well. Juhtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talentti gets slowly back to his feet.
Juhtanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juhtanen misses with a looping right.
Talentti shoots in for a double leg but Juhtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juhtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talentti misses with a straight right.
Juhtanen throws out a loose jab but Talentti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juhtanen with a hook.
Juhtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Tommi Talentti has been cut.
Juhtanen missing with a left hand there. Talentti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juhtanen throws a body punch but Talentti moves out of range.
Juhtanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Talentti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juhtanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Talentti scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juhtanen throws a right hand that Talentti ducks under and follows up with a left that Talentti also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juhtanen throws a lazy uppercut

and Talentti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juhtanen!
Talentti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Talentti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Juhtanen's face.

Talentti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Juhtanen has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Talentti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Juhtanen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Juhtanen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Talentti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Juhtanen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Talentti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen tries to hold on but Talentti postures up.
Juhtanen is looking to get to half guard.
Talentti throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Juhtanen because Talentti loaded up on that one.
Talentti throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Talentti wants to finish this one by submission but Juhtanen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Talentti.
Juhtanen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Talentti.
Juhtanen tries to hold on but Talentti postures up.
Juhtanen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juhtanen tries to roll over but Talentti keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti wants to pass the guard but Juhtanen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juhtanen has his hands clasped together around Talentti's back. He's all about the action.

Talentti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juhtanen controlling the position well.

Talentti seems to be looking for submissions.
Talentti throwing shots but Juhtanen is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen is trying to get back to full guard.

Talentti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juhtanen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Juhtanen kicks off Talentti and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talentti is defended easily by Juhtanen.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
Juhtanen missing with a left hand there. Talentti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juhtanen misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talentti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aku Juhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommi Talentti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommi Talentti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Talentti needs to keep his hands up - Juhtanen had a free shot at his head there.
Juhtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talentti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juhtanen throws an off balance right hand

and Talentti counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Juhtanen's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Talentti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Talentti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juhtanen keeping full guard, as Talentti tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juhtanen wants to get back to his feet but Talentti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Juhtanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talentti manages to get himself to full guard.
Juhtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talentti trying to keep a closed guard but Juhtanen is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Talentti is trying to keep Juhtanen in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Talentti checks a low kick from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juhtanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talentti at a distance.
Aku Juhtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talentti fails with a takedown attempt.
Juhtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talentti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juhtanen lands a nice hook to Talentti's body. Talentti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen lands with a cross.
Talentti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talentti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juhtanen throws a push kick but Talentti slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talentti shoots in but Juhtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juhtanen lands a head shot.
Juhtanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen throws a hook but Talentti blocks it.
Juhtanen lands the left hand.

Talentti is rocked!
Juhtanen misses with a double jab

and Talentti counters with a shoot takedown. Juhtanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Talentti is still in real trouble! Can Juhtanen finish him?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juhtanen is on top in guard.
Juhtanen pushing down on Talentti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Juhtanen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Talentti to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juhtanen misses with a hook

and Talentti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juhtanen!
Juhtanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tommi Talentti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talentti being controlled here, momentarily.
Juhtanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talentti's guard.
Talentti seems to have recovered his senses.
Juhtanen won't allow Talentti to get back to his feet.
Juhtanen preventing the sweep.
Talentti wants to stand but Juhtanen is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen stays in close to Talentti's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aku Juhtanen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Juhtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talentti shoots in and drives through. Juhtanen sprawls well.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
Juhtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Talentti moves away and avoids it.
Talentti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Juhtanen counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juhtanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Talentti should have avoided that one.
Juhtanen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aku Juhtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Talentti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Juhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Juhtanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talentti blocks a head kick by Juhtanen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talentti.
Left hook, right uppercut from Juhtanen.
Talentti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juhtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Juhtanen loads up on a big right hand but Talentti slips the punch.
Juhtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Aku Juhtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talentti has a takedown stuffed.
Juhtanen throws a push kick but Talentti slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen throws out a powerful jab.
Juhtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juhtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juhtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Talentti is just out of range.
Juhtanen lands with a hook. Talentti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juhtanen throws a nice looking combination but Talentti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Juhtanen as Talentti shoots in.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
Horrible takedown by Talentti or perhaps it was just good defense by Juhtanen which made him look bad.
Talentti checks a leg kick.
Juhtanen throws a hook but Talentti blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Juhtanen enables Talentti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juhtanen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juhtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talentti.
Talentti is looking to work some ground and pound but Juhtanen has wrist control.
Juhtanen is looking to sweep but instead, Talentti has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juhtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juhtanen wants to get back to his feet but Talentti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talentti works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Talentti is trying to work for a kimura but Juhtanen is defending well.

Juhtanen kicks Talentti off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Juhtanen. Beautiful body shot.
Juhtanen leaves Talentti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Talentti defending well as Juhtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Talentti dives in and grabs Juhtanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juhtanen pushes down on Talentti's head and hops out.
Talentti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Juhtanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juhtanen jabs Talentti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juhtanen sprawls well. Juhtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talentti gets slowly back to his feet.
Talentti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Juhtanen.
Talentti shoots in but Juhtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Talentti moves away and avoids it.
Talentti walks into a stiff left hand from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Talentti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juhtanen swivels and escapes.
A lazy left from Juhtanen finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juhtanen swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juhtanen lands with a nice combination. Talentti backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Juhtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juhtanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Juhtanen!
Aku Juhtanen thanked the fans post fight for their support.