PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce - Halo. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Atleetti
vs
Light

180 cm
31
185 lbs
16 - 21 - 0

185 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Speedy Light!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atleetti shoots in for a takedown but Light shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Light as Atleetti shoots in.
No luck for Atleetti with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Atleetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atleetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Light pinned against the cage. Light gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Atleetti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atleetti wants to free his trapped foot but Light is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atleetti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Atleetti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Light really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atleetti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Atleetti prevents Light from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

We're going to have a standup here because Antti Atleetti wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Light misses with a two punch combination.

Atleetti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Light is trying to get back to half guard.
Atleetti lands some shots froms side control.
Light can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Light keeps working.
Atleetti scores with a couple of short elbows.
Light is trying to escape the position but Atleetti is controlling the position.
Atleetti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Light keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Antti Atleetti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Light lands a body shot.
Atleetti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Light avoids it really well and circles away.

Atleetti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Light tries to kick Atleetti off but Atleetti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Atleetti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Light tries to clinch but Atleetti is having none of it.
Atleetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Light.
Antti Atleetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Light defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atleetti.
A head kick misses from Atleetti.
Atleetti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Light avoids it really well and circles away.
Light misses with a looping left.
Light throws a combination that misses

and Atleetti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Atleetti wants to work for an arm triangle but Light is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Atleetti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Light keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Light avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atleetti.
Light is controlling Atleetti's trapped leg to prevent Atleetti from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atleetti is controlling the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Atleetti dives in and grabs Light's left leg, looking for a takedown. Light pushes down on Atleetti's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Atleetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Atleetti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Atleetti showed some decent athleticism there.
Atleetti moves into full mount! Light won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atleetti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Antti Atleetti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti wants to take Light's back here but Light is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Atleetti there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Light can't escape the position.
Atleetti is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Atleetti dominated that second round.
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!

Nice takedown defense from Light. No joy for Atleetti on that attempt.
Light moves in looking to clinch but Atleetti pushes him off.
Light waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atleetti.
Atleetti shoots in for a takedown but Light shows good takedown defense.
Light keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Atleetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atleetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Light is just out of range.
Atleetti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Light swivels and escapes.

Atleetti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Atleetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Light defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti is looking to take a break and control but Light is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atleetti sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Atleetti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti wants to pass the guard but Light is defending well.
Light is staying active underneath Atleetti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Light can do anything to dispel that myth.

Antti Atleetti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Atleetti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Light sprawls well. Light wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atleetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Light fails with an attempt to clinch.
Light tries to bum rush Atleetti with a series of wild strikes but Atleetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atleetti.
Atleetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Atleetti is defended easily by Light.
Light uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atleetti has time to react.
Light looks to land a left hand but Atleetti moved out of range nicely.
Light lands a head shot.
Atleetti looks for a takedown but Light sprawls well.
Antti Atleetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atleetti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Light sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atleetti somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Atleetti is defended easily by Light.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Atleetti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Atleetti controlling the action here.
Speedy Light has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antti Atleetti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atleetti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Atleetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atleetti, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Atleetti!
A relieved looking Antti Atleetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.