PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henri Eskola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeta Paka Spiduhmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiduhmon has chosen Bob Marley - Three Little Birds as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Eskola
vs
Paka Spiduhmon

180 cm
29
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
182 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henri Eskola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeta Paka Spiduhmon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiduhmon throws a sloppy head kick and Eskola moves out of range easily.
Spiduhmon lands with a slapping head kick.
Eskola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Eskola with that takedown attempt.
Spiduhmon stuffs the takedown attempt from Eskola. Eskola gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Eskola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon lands with a kick to the temple. Eskola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a leg kick which misses Eskola's front leg but catches the back leg as Eskola tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiduhmon stuffs the takedown attempt from Eskola. Eskola gets slowly back to his feet.
Eskola tries for a takedown but Spiduhmon circles away easily
and Spiduhmon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Eskola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spiduhmon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eskola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spiduhmon but Spiduhmon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eskola blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.
Peeta Paka Spiduhmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spiduhmon lands a big right hand that sends Eskola crashing to the mat! Spiduhmon stays standing though and waves Eskola back to his feet!

Eskola is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eskola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiduhmon circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eskola blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.

Spiduhmon lands a big head kick that sends Eskola tumbling to the mat! Spiduhmon takes a step backwards and waves Eskola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Eskola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eskola blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.
No luck for Eskola with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Eskola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spiduhmon, right into the meat.
Eskola seems to have got his legs back now.
Eskola shoots for a double leg takedown but Spiduhmon sprawls well. He's pushed Eskola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that Eskola semi-blocks.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskola shoots in looking for a takedown but Spiduhmon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eskola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick but Eskola moves out of range.
Spiduhmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiduhmon throws the kick towards the body but Eskola avoids it.
Eskola tries to clinch but Spiduhmon is having none of it.
Spiduhmon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eskola.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spiduhmon. Eskola shrugs it off though.
Eskola takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eskola forces Spiduhmon back against the cage and clinches.
Eskola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spiduhmon to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Spiduhmon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spiduhmon fails to land.
Spiduhmon has Eskola pushed against the cage.
Eskola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spiduhmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eskola has Spiduhmon pressed against the cage, preventing Spiduhmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spiduhmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peeta Paka Spiduhmon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses.
Eskola shoots for a takedown but Spiduhmon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eskola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spiduhmon as he avoids it easily.
Eskola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spiduhmon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Eskola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eskola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spiduhmon counters with a big head kick but Eskola shrugs it off.
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Nice body punch from Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a sloppy head kick and Eskola moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskola avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiduhmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiduhmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eskola.
Eskola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Eskola drives through and clinches with Spiduhmon against the cage.
Eskola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spiduhmon misses with some punches.
Eskola is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon tries to break the clinch but Eskola is controlling the position.
Spiduhmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eskola's elbow.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Eskola. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eskola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eskola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spiduhmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spiduhmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Spiduhmon.
A shot in the inside from Spiduhmon.
Eskola blocks a body shot from Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon misses with some punches.
Spiduhmon misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eskola blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Eskola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eskola is looking for a takedown.
Spiduhmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Eskola.
Spiduhmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiduhmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiduhmon working aggressively here.
Eskola is trying to stall.
Spiduhmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Eskola is trying to trip Spiduhmon. He has hold of a leg but Spiduhmon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eskola persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spiduhmon is trying to control the position but Eskola postures up.
Eskola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spiduhmon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eskola won't allow Spiduhmon to get back to his feet.
Eskola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spiduhmon can't keep his opponent in guard - Eskola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eskola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spiduhmon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eskola with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eskola seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spiduhmon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henri Eskola!