PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Virta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . On his way into the cage it seems that Felix Flashlighter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Felix Flashlighter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Flashlighter
vs
Virta

181 cm
33
175 lbs
31 - 17 - 2

174 cm
29
184 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
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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 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ara Virta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virta throws out a leg kick but Flashlighter moves out of range and Virta only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut. Virta saw that one coming.

Virta has closed the distance and engaged Flashlighter in a clinch.
Flashlighter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Virta's defenses.

It looks like Ara Virta has been cut.

Flashlighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Virta misses.
Virta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Virta checks a leg kick.
Virta is looking to clinch.
Virta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flashlighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Virta wants to clinch up but Flashlighter keeps it at a distance.
Flashlighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flashlighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virta.
Virta tries a low kick but Flashlighter avoids it.
Virta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flashlighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flashlighter wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flashlighter misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta fails with a takedown attempt.
Flashlighter misses with a body shot.
Virta tries to clinch but Flashlighter is having none of it.
Flashlighter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Virta. Virta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flashlighter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flashlighter wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Virta misses.
Flashlighter 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.
Ara Virta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virta throws a right and a left that Flashlighter avoids nicely.
Virta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flashlighter throws a wild body kick that Virta sees coming a mile off.
Virta tries to clinch but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Virta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flashlighter on the side of the head.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flashlighter scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virta has a takedown stuffed.
Felix Flashlighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ara Virta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virta throws a jab when Flashlighter was well out of range.
Flashlighter lands a right hook to the body.
Flashlighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Virta misses with a leg kick.
Virta throws a hook to the side of Flashlighter's head but Flashlighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flashlighter counters with a series of strikes. Virta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Virta wants to land a leg kick but Flashlighter is out of range.
Virta slips under a jab from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Virta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flashlighter misses with a hook. Virta ducked under it nicely.
Flashlighter throws a body kick that misses.
Flashlighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virta.
Flashlighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virta throws out the jab.
Flashlighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flashlighter staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Virta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flashlighter lands a head shot.
Virta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Virta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flashlighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Virta misses with a low kick.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Virta checks it well.
Virta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Virta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flashlighter pinned against the cage. Flashlighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Virta is looking to slow Flashlighter down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Flashlighter blocks the low kick.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but Virta moves out of range easily.
Virta moves out of range of the body kick.
Virta throws an overhand right that lands on Flashlighter's shoulder, as Flashlighter tries to avoid the shot.
Virta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Virta closes the distance and pushes Flashlighter back into the cage.
Virta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flashlighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virtas head.
Flashlighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Flashlighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virtas head.

Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flashlighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Virta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick that knocks Virta off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter thumps Virta with a low kick.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Virta misses.
Flashlighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Virta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flashlighter sprawls well. Flashlighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Virta gets slowly back to his feet.

Virta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Virta trying to control the position from guard on top but Flashlighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ara Virta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Virta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flashlighter.
Virta throws a low kick, looking for Flashlighter's leg but Flashlighter calmly moves out of range.
Felix Flashlighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Virta tries to clinch but Flashlighter is having none of it.
Virta misses with a takedown attempt - Flashlighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flashlighter slips a straight right by Virta.
Virta swats away the attempt to clinch by Flashlighter.
A slow jab from Flashlighter misses its intended target.
Virta closes the distance and clinches up with Flashlighter, looking for a takedown. Virta pushes Flashlighter against the cage but Flashlighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Virta connects with an inside leg kick.
Virta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Virta tries to clinch but Flashlighter is having none of it.
Flashlighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flashlighter thows a body kick. Virta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flashlighter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Virta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flashlighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flashlighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Virta somewhat.
Felix Flashlighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ara Virta.
Flashlighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Flashlighter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Virta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flashlighter throws out the jab.
Flashlighter lands a nice shot that snaps Virta's head back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flashlighter blocks a jab.
Virta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flashlighter.
Virta slips under a jab from Flashlighter.
Ara Virta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flashlighter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virta on the side of the head.
Virta swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
A big right from Virta misses.
Virta throws a head kick that misses.
Virta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flashlighter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Virta takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Flashlighter misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Flashlighter.
Virta loads up on a big right hand but Flashlighter slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flashlighter keeps the fight on the outside.
Flashlighter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Flashlighter duly obliges.
A jab from Flashlighter finds it's way through Virta's defenses.
Flashlighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virta throws an overhand right that lands on Flashlighter's shoulder, as Flashlighter tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Flashlighter misses.
Flashlighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flashlighter throws a sloppy head kick and Virta moves out of range easily.
Virta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virta shoots for a takedown but Flashlighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Virta looks to throw the jab but Flashlighter is out of range.
Flashlighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Virta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flashlighter.
Virta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flashlighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flashlighter dodges the punch combination from Virta.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Virta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Virta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Virta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flashlighter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flashlighter looks for the body kick but Virta saw that one coming.
Virta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flashlighter pinned against the cage. Flashlighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Virta is breathing heavily.
Virta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flashlighter pinned against the cage. Flashlighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Virta misses.
Virta moves in looking to clinch but Flashlighter pushes him off.
Flashlighter feints and then cracks Virta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virta down.

Flashlighter drives through and clinches with Virta against the cage.
Virta struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Virta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flashlighter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flashlighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flashlighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Virta gets through Flashlighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virta takes an elbow to the temple.
Flashlighter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Flashlighter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ara Virta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Virta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flashlighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Virta tries to clinch there but Flashlighter circles away.
Flashlighter avoids the body shot from Virta.
Virta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Virta fails with the takedown.
Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
Virta fails to land with a series of punches.
Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virta.
Flashlighter scores with a kick to the body.
Virta blocks a leg kick.
Flashlighter loads up on a big right hand but Virta slips the punch.
Virta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virta throws a right hand that Flashlighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Flashlighter also avoids with ease.
Flashlighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flashlighter thumps Virta with a low kick.
Donk. Flashlighter catches Virta right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flashlighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Virta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flashlighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Virta controls his hands.
Flashlighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Flashlighter.
Virta blocks an uppercut.
Virta blocks an uppercut.
Flashlighter misses with the head strike.
Virta is looking to control Flashlighter's arms but Flashlighter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Virta has his back to the cage.
Virta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flashlighter dodges an elbow strike from Virta.
Virta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virta swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Flashlighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virta cracks the inside of Flashlighter's front leg.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virta shoots in looking for a takedown. Flashlighter tries to sprawl out of it but Virta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flashlighter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flashlighter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flashlighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Virta. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flashlighter thows a body kick. Virta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flashlighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Flashlighter. That snapped Virta's head back.
Virta throws a looping overhand right but Flashlighter ducks down to avoid it.
Virta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flashlighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Virta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Virta.
Flashlighter throws a front kick that sends Virta stumbling back into the cage.
Virta throws a hook to the side of Flashlighter's head but Flashlighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flashlighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands with a good body shot.
Virta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flashlighter throws an overhand right that lands on Virta's shoulder, as Virta tries to avoid the shot.
Virta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flashlighter.
Virta throws a leg kick but Flashlighter moved away.
Virta slips under a jab.
Virta misses with a low kick.
Flashlighter loads up on a big right hand but Virta slips the punch.
Ara Virta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flashlighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Virta is looking to clinch but Flashlighter is avoiding it.
Virta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flashlighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virta was well out of range. Poor timing from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Virta throws a leg kick but Flashlighter checks it.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. Virta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flashlighter pinned against the cage. Flashlighter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felix Flashlighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ara Virta.
Flashlighter lands a nice shot that snaps Virta's head back.
Felix Flashlighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flashlighter digs a good hook to Virta's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flashlighter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Virta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flashlighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Virta swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Virta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flashlighter leaves Virta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virta moves forwards but Flashlighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flashlighter lands a front kick.
Flashlighter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Virta throws a head kick but Flashlighter moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flashlighter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Felix Flashlighter made sure he mentioned PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% ), along with how happy he was to win his fight.