PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Varvaskoukku
vs
Kerjalainen

164 cm
24
147 lbs
10 - 6 - 2

179 cm
26
168 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kerjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab. Kerjalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kerjalainen misses with a low kick.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku throws the kick towards the body but Kerjalainen avoids it.
Varvaskoukku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kerjalainen throws a right hand that Varvaskoukku ducks under and follows up with a left that Varvaskoukku also avoids with ease.

Varvaskoukku closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kerjalainen's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varvaskoukku throws a big right hand that misses.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerjalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Kerjalainen to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Kerjalainen 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.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Kerjalainen is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Varvaskoukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerjalainen sprawls well. He's pushed Varvaskoukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.

Varvaskoukku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerjalainen to the mat! Kerjalainen manages to get full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kerjalainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerjalainen is retaining full guard.
Varvaskoukku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerjalainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Varvaskoukku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kerjalainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Varvaskoukku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Varvaskoukku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Kerjalainen to pass to mount.
Varvaskoukku is looking to control Kerjalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Varvaskoukku avoid being mounted?
Kerjalainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kerjalainen is keen to just control but Varvaskoukku is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kerjalainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Keijo Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Varvaskoukku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Kerjalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerjalainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Varvaskoukku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rainer Varvaskoukku. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Kerjalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku checks a low kick from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Varvaskoukku slips the punch.
Kerjalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
A head kick misses from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerjalainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Varvaskoukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerjalainen sprawls well. He's pushed Varvaskoukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch up but Varvaskoukku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerjalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerjalainen. That's going to slow Varvaskoukku down.
Keijo Kerjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerjalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varvaskoukku's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keijo Kerjalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
That's time! Varvaskoukku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kerjalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varvaskoukku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varvaskoukku.

Varvaskoukku pushes Kerjalainen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kerjalainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku blocks the elbow strike.
Varvaskoukku dodges an elbow strike from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku taking a breather.

Varvaskoukku successfully pulls guard.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Kerjalainen from controlling successfully.
Kerjalainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerjalainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kerjalainen postures up.

Kerjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Kerjalainen from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerjalainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Keijo Kerjalainen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Kerjalainen moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
Kerjalainen misses with a body shot
and Varvaskoukku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Varvaskoukku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Kerjalainen.
Keijo Kerjalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varvaskoukku keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku throws an overhand right that lands on Kerjalainen's shoulder, as Kerjalainen tries to avoid the shot.

Varvaskoukku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Kerjalainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kerjalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varvaskoukku is working away from the top position though.
Rainer Varvaskoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerjalainen keeps working.
Varvaskoukku thows a huge punch but Kerjalainen dodges it nicely.
Kerjalainen is trying to control but can't.
Varvaskoukku is pressing down on Kerjalainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kerjalainen is holding on for now.
Varvaskoukku is thwarting Kerjalainen's attempts to control the position.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control. Kerjalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Keijo Kerjalainen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kerjalainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut. Kerjalainen saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Varvaskoukku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kerjalainen avoids it really well and circles away.

Kerjalainen forces Varvaskoukku back against the ropes and clinches.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerjalainen avoids it.
Varvaskoukku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku taking a breather.
Kerjalainen lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Varvaskoukku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varvaskoukku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Kerjalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kerjalainen is looking to slow Varvaskoukku down with leg kicks.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varvaskoukku just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
An inside leg kick from Kerjalainen misses.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerjalainen connects with a leg kick. Varvaskoukku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerjalainen wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Kerjalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kerjalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked

and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerjalainen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to mount his opponent but Kerjalainen defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen trying to control here.
Kerjalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerjalainen keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerjalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Varvaskoukku clinches up against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku fails to pull guard.
Kerjalainen lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Kerjalainen.
Varvaskoukku throws a head punch that misses.
Varvaskoukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kerjalainen smiles and moves away.
Kerjalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kerjalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kerjalainen misses with a low kick as Varvaskoukku jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerjalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kerjalainen takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku defending well as Kerjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kerjalainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tests Kerjalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kerjalainen moves forwards but Varvaskoukku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kerjalainen slips a straight right by Varvaskoukku.
Keijo Kerjalainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Varvaskoukku.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Kerjalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varvaskoukku. That did some damage!
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Varvaskoukku avoids the head kick by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Varvaskoukku.

Varvaskoukku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Varvaskoukku is thwarting Kerjalainen's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Varvaskoukku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kerjalainen defends it well.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Kerjalainen is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerjalainen is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerjalainen has his hands clasped together around Varvaskoukku's back. He's all about the action.
Kerjalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varvaskoukku is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Kerjalainen.
I've got Kerjalainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Keijo Kerjalainen!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Keijo Kerjalainen!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Keijo Kerjalainen!

Keijo Kerjalainen wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Keijo Kerjalainen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.