PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pellervo Pakkotoisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter has chosen Aerosmith - Lightning Strikes as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pakkotoisto
vs
Flashlighter

180 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Takomo

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pellervo Pakkotoisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakkotoisto misses with a takedown attempt - Flashlighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flashlighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pakkotoisto.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that half lands.
Pakkotoisto looks for a takedown but Flashlighter sprawls well.
A big right from Pakkotoisto misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a two punch combination.
Pakkotoisto shoots in for a double leg but Flashlighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pellervo Pakkotoisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flashlighter misses with a few strikes there.
Pakkotoisto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pakkotoisto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flashlighter punishes Pakkotoisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Flashlighter misses with the combination.

Pakkotoisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flashlighter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pakkotoisto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flashlighter is now in Pakkotoisto's guard. A big mistake from Pakkotoisto there, giving up the dominant position!
Pakkotoisto is breathing heavily.
Pakkotoisto wants to hit a switch here but Flashlighter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pakkotoisto there!
Flashlighter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flashlighter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pakkotoisto is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Pakkotoisto is working hard here to advance position.
Flashlighter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pakkotoisto is looking to get to half guard.
Flashlighter tries to control but Pakkotoisto wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter controlling the pace for now.
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.
Flashlighter prevents Pakkotoisto from getting the reversal.
Flashlighter trying to control but Pakkotoisto is having none of it.
Pakkotoisto can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flashlighter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pakkotoisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Flashlighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pakkotoisto's guard.
Flashlighter wanted to stand there but Pakkotoisto had control of the position.

Pakkotoisto keeping busy on the bottom but Flashlighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pakkotoisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flashlighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flashlighter's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Flashlighter 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.

Pakkotoisto misses with a double jab
and Flashlighter counters with a head kick.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flashlighter counters with a head kick. That will keep Pakkotoisto thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pakkotoisto has his takedown stuffed
and Flashlighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flashlighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Flashlighter does no damage.
Flashlighter is breathing heavily.
Pakkotoisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Pakkotoisto moves out of range.
Pakkotoisto takes one to the side of the head.
Flashlighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Pakkotoisto. Pakkotoisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakkotoisto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flashlighter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Left hook, right uppercut from Flashlighter.
Nice takedown defense from Flashlighter. No joy for Pakkotoisto on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pellervo Pakkotoisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flashlighter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pakkotoisto's head.
Flashlighter scores with a leg kick.
Pellervo Pakkotoisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flashlighter works over Pakkotoisto's head and body with a nice combination.
Flashlighter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pakkotoisto tries to clinch up but Flashlighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Pakkotoisto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flashlighter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pakkotoisto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that Pakkotoisto semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flashlighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pakkotoisto counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Pakkotoisto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flashlighter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pakkotoisto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Flashlighter is trying to stand.

Pakkotoisto wants to finish this one by submission but Flashlighter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pakkotoisto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakkotoisto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Pakkotoisto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Flashlighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Flashlighter and Pakkotoisto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Flashlighter is pushing Pakkotoisto's head away, looking to escape. Pakkotoisto manages to hold on to the position though.

Pakkotoisto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Flashlighter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pakkotoisto but great work by Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flashlighter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Flashlighter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No joy there for Flashlighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the body from Flashlighter misses

and Pakkotoisto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Flashlighter!

Pakkotoisto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Pakkotoisto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flashlighter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felix Flashlighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Flashlighter scores with a head kick.
Pakkotoisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Flashlighter sprawls well. He's pushed Pakkotoisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flashlighter fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pakkotoisto.
Pakkotoisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pakkotoisto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flashlighter is fending him off so far but Pakkotoisto persists. Nope, Flashlighter circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pellervo Pakkotoisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Flashlighter closes the distance and clinches.
Flashlighter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Flashlighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakkotoisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Flashlighter to work.
Pakkotoisto has Flashlighter pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Flashlighter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Flashlighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pakkotoisto's sensitive parts.
Flashlighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flashlighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flashlighter lands a high kick!
Pakkotoisto blocks a head kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a series of punches but Pakkotoisto avoids them all with ease.

Pakkotoisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Pakkotoisto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flashlighter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pakkotoisto has Flashlighter in his guard.

Pakkotoisto has an active guard here but Flashlighter has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter wants to stand up but Pakkotoisto is controlling the position.
Pakkotoisto wants to improve his position but Flashlighter is controlling well.
Pakkotoisto gets back to full guard.

Pakkotoisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flashlighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flashlighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Flashlighter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pakkotoisto, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a one two combo.
Flashlighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pakkotoisto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flashlighter counters with a leg kick.
Pakkotoisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands with a nice combination. Pakkotoisto backs away looking to recover.
Pakkotoisto closes the distance and clinches up with Flashlighter, looking for a takedown. Pakkotoisto pushes Flashlighter against the ropes but Flashlighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flashlighter connects with a jab.
No luck for Pakkotoisto with that takedown attempt.
Flashlighter lands a slapping body shot.
Flashlighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a front kick that sends Pakkotoisto stumbling back into the ropes.
Flashlighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pakkotoisto.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab
and Pakkotoisto counters with a left and a right that stings Flashlighter.
Good shot there by Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto throws a right hand that Flashlighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Flashlighter also avoids with ease.
Flashlighter connects with a jab.
Pakkotoisto ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
Pakkotoisto wants to clinch.
Pakkotoisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flashlighter counters with a series of strikes. Pakkotoisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pakkotoisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pakkotoisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Pellervo Pakkotoisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flashlighter misses with a double jab

and Pakkotoisto counters with a shoot takedown. Flashlighter fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Flashlighter.
I've got Flashlighter 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!