PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Jouppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey O Neil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jouppi
vs
O Neil

166 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Jouppi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jouppi but Jouppi pushes him off and we're back to square one.

O Neil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jouppi wants to stand up but O Neil is controlling him.
O Neil wants to pass the guard but Jouppi is keeping the position.
O Neil throwing strikes from guard but Jouppi blocks nicely.
Jouppi keeping full guard, as O Neil tries to pass.
Jouppi keeping moving, preventing O Neil from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil is looking to work some ground and pound but Jouppi has wrist control.
Jouppi keeping moving, preventing O Neil from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mickey O Neil.
O Neil tries to clinch up but Jouppi circles away and keeps his distance.
O Neil shoots in looking for a takedown but Jouppi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Neil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O Neil shoots in for a takedown but Jouppi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seppo Jouppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey O Neil.
Jouppi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Neil counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouppi lands a nice looking body shot.
Jouppi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Neil.
O Neil motions for Jouppi to come forward. O Neil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jouppi motions for O Neil to come forward. Jouppi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jouppi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jouppi wants it to stay on the feet.
O Neil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jouppi as he jumps to the side.
O Neil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jouppi circles away.
O Neil shoots in and drives through. Jouppi sprawls well.
O Neil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jouppi sprawls well. Jouppi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Neil gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Neil shoots in looking for a takedown but Jouppi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O Neil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O Neil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Neil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jouppi pinned against the cage. Jouppi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Neil is defended easily by Jouppi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouppi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Neil.
Jouppi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Neil.
O Neil dives in and grabs Jouppi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jouppi pushes down on O Neil's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Neil shoots in for a double leg but Jouppi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jouppi. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey O Neil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jouppi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Neil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jouppi counters with a nice leg kick.
Jouppi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Neil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jouppi as he jumps to the side.
O Neil shoots in but Jouppi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seppo Jouppi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey O Neil.
Jouppi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Neil.
Seppo Jouppi is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Neil is defended easily by Jouppi.
Seppo Jouppi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jouppi keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouppi throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Neil closes the distance and clinches up with Jouppi, looking for a takedown. O Neil pushes Jouppi against the cage but Jouppi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jouppi stuffs the takedown.
O Neil is breathing heavily.
O Neil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jouppi tries to avoid it but O Neil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jouppi to the ground. Jouppi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Oooooh!!! Jouppi has knocked O Neil down with a huge combo! Jouppi steps away and waves a wobbly O Neil back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

O Neil is rocked!

It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jouppi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Neil is still on wobbly legs! Can Jouppi finish him?
Jouppi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Neil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jouppi.
A cross from Jouppi lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Neil.

Jouppi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends O Neil sprawling to the canvas! O Neil rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jouppi finish him?!
O Neil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Neil takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Jouppi cracks O Neil with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jouppi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Neil to stand back up!
O Neil dodges the punch combination from Jouppi.
O Neil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jouppi defends it nicely.
Jouppi fakes the body blow, causing O Neil to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! O Neil goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seppo Jouppi!
Seppo Jouppi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.