PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Keinänen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Mussiono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keinänen
vs
Mussiono

182 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

DJs Locker
Untouchable Fight Nutrition

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Keinänen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucky Mussiono!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keinänen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mussiono's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Keinänen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mussiono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mussiono looking for a sweep. Not yet Mussiono, not yet.
Mussiono is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keinänen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mussiono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keinänen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mussiono trying to control the position.
Mussiono is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lucky Mussiono hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Keinänen fails to land the takedown.
Keinänen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keinänen misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mussiono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keinänen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mussiono throws a hook but Keinänen avoids it easily.
Keinänen fakes the leg kick and cracks Mussiono in the body.

Keinänen closes the distance and clinches.
Keinänen is pushing Mussiono up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Keinänen jumps guard.
Keinänen wants to sweep here but Mussiono controlling him for the moment.
Keinänen keeping full guard, as Mussiono tries to pass.
Mussiono looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Keinänen working for a triangle but Mussiono defends it easily.
Mussiono trying to control the position from guard on top but Keinänen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keinänen is trying to control the position but Mussiono postures up.
Mussiono wants to control from the top but Keinänen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Lucky Mussiono hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mussiono misses with a series of wild punches.
Mussiono throws an overhand right that lands on Keinänen's shoulder, as Keinänen tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Mussiono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Mussiono coming out on top.

Keinänen shoots in and bounces Mussiono off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mussiono lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Keinänen!
Mussiono prevents Keinänen from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen tries to hold on but Mussiono postures up.

Mussiono is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Keinänen is surviving well by controlling Mussiono's body position as best he can.

Mussiono jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keinänen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keinänen and Mussiono has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keinänen struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keinänen is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osmo Keinänen 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.

Keinänen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mussiono moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keinänen. Mussiono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keinänen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mussiono. That did some damage!
Keinänen closes the distance and clinches up with Mussiono, looking for a takedown. Keinänen pushes Mussiono against the cage but Mussiono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mussiono misses with an uppercut
and Keinänen counters with a nice body shot.
Mussiono throws a right and a left that Keinänen avoids nicely.
Mussiono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keinänen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mussiono throws a hook to the side of Keinänen's head but Keinänen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keinänen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mussiono paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mussiono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keinänen moves away.
Mussiono misses with a body shot.
Keinänen stuffs the takedown attempt from Mussiono. Mussiono gets slowly back to his feet.
Keinänen avoids the body shot from Mussiono.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucky Mussiono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mussiono.
Mussiono lands a jab to Keinänen's midsection.
Keinänen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mussiono as he jumps to the side.
Lucky Mussiono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mussiono closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Osmo Keinänen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mussiono wants to pass to mount but Keinänen is defending the position.

Keinänen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mussiono.
Mussiono is thwarting Keinänen's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussiono controlling the action here.
Keinänen tries to roll over but Mussiono keeps him under control.
Mussiono is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keinänen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mussiono trying to control but Keinänen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keinänen working for a triangle but Mussiono defends it easily.

Keinänen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Keinänen working for submissions but it's allowed Mussiono to get to half guard.
Mussiono is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Keinänen trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussiono drops an elbow to the side of Keinänen's head.
Well, if Mussiono 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.
Keinänen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mussiono wants to control but Keinänen is keeping him busy.
Mussiono content to control rather than advance.
Keinänen gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Keinänen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mussiono gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mussiono looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Mussiono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Keinänen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mussiono.
A lazy left from Mussiono finds it's target.
Mussiono fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mussiono shoots in looking for a takedown but Keinänen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mussiono's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keinänen throws the left hand but Mussiono avoids the punch easily.
Mussiono throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Mussiono with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Keinänen.
Mussiono scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keinänen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mussiono digs a good body shot into Keinänen's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keinänen throws a hook to the side of Mussiono's head but Mussiono sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keinänen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mussiono defends it nicely.
Keinänen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mussiono manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussiono misses with a double jab.
Mussiono misses with a few strikes there.
Mussiono digs a good body shot into Keinänen's ribs.
Keinänen misses with a looping left.
Mussiono chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keinänen can pounce on him.
Mussiono digs a good hook to Keinänen's body.
Mussiono shoots in for a takedown but Keinänen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Osmo Keinänen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Mussiono.
Mussiono swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mussiono throws out a loose jab but Keinänen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mussiono throws out a loose jab but Keinänen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keinänen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mussiono.
Keinänen misses with an uppercut
and Mussiono counters with a straight right hand.
Keinänen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mussiono fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mussiono misses with a left hand

so Keinänen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keinänen trying to control but Mussiono is working from the bottom.
Keinänen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Keinänen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mussiono, who protects the arm well.

Keinänen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mussiono, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Keinänen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mussiono knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen scores with punches from side control.
Mussiono manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keinänen trying to control the action but Mussiono is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keinänen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mussiono defending well though.
Keinänen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mussiono's head.
Keinänen throwing shots but Mussiono is blocking nicely.
Keinänen is looking to take a break and control but Mussiono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Keinänen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mussiono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussiono slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mussiono working a defensive guard here.
Mussiono keeping moving, preventing Keinänen from controlling successfully.
Keinänen preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keinänen looking to pass the guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Osmo Keinänen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Keinänen stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Osmo Keinänen.
I think Keinänen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Keinänen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Osmo Keinänen waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.