PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Velttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velttonen has chosen Ultra Bra - Hauki as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Nasir
vs
Velttonen

185 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kingsley Nasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Velttonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velttonen moves out of range of the body kick from Nasir.
Velttonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Velttonen checks a low kick from Nasir.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nasir.
Velttonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nasir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nasir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nasir.
Nasir lands a high kick!
Nasir moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Velttonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velttonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Velttonen scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Nasir throws a low kick but Velttonen avoids it.
Nasir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nasir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velttonen is out of range.
Risto Velttonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velttonen looks to land a left hand but Nasir moved out of range nicely.
Velttonen tries to bum rush Nasir with a series of wild strikes but Nasir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velttonen throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Velttonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velttonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Nasir pushes Velttonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Velttonen tries to work over Nasir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasir prevents Velttonen from breaking the clinch.
Velttonen is trying to break the clinch but Nasir has him pressed against the cage.
Velttonen is trying to break the clinch but Nasir has him pressed against the cage.
Velttonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velttonen tries to break free but Nasir pushes him back against the cage.
Velttonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nasir smiles and moves away.
Nasir throws a head kick but Velttonen moves out of range.
Nasir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nasir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nasir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen scores with the left hand. Nasir knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velttonen.

Nasir moves into the clinch successfully.
Velttonen tries a body shot but Nasir blocks it.
Velttonen tries for a takedown but Nasir manages to get underhooks.
Velttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Nasir.
Nasir effectively controlling the action here.
Velttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velttonen goes for a takedown attempt but Nasir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kingsley Nasir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Velttonen.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velttonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasir slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nasir.
Velttonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velttonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nasir can pounce on him.
Nasir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nasir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Velttonen.
Nasir moves out of range as Velttonen strikes.
Velttonen misses with an uppercut.
Velttonen checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Velttonen does it's job there.
Nasir slips under a jab.
Nasir moves away from the strike by Velttonen.
Nasir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velttonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasir circles away quickly and effectively.
Velttonen avoids the head kick by Nasir.
Velttonen misses with a body shot.
Velttonen connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasir dives in and grabs Velttonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velttonen pushes down on Nasir's head and hops out.

Nasir closes the distance and pushes Velttonen back into the cage.
Nasir blocking some punches.
Velttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Nasir controls the action.
Velttonen working aggressively here.
Velttonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velttonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velttonen tries to break the clinch but Nasir is controlling the position.
Velttonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Velttonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velttonen tries a body shot but Nasir blocks it.
Velttonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nasir letting Velttonen take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Velttonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nasir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nasir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velttonen throws out the jab.
Velttonen moves out of range of the body kick from Nasir.
Velttonen misses with an uppercut

and Nasir counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nasir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Velttonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nasir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nasir working away.
Nasir wants to control but Velttonen is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasir cracks Velttonen with a big elbow.
Velttonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nasir off and has taken his back!
Nasir is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velttonen tries to keep control of the position but Nasir is staying busy.
Velttonen is trying to stick to Nasir's back but Nasir is turning into Velttonen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Velttonen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nasir.
Nasir trying to control but Velttonen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velttonen working a defensive guard here.

Velttonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasir is aware though and is defending well.
Velttonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velttonen trying to keep a closed guard but Nasir is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velttonen is on top in guard.
Velttonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velttonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velttonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasir has control of Velttonen's left arm, preventing Velttonen from doing any damage.
Velttonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Velttonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasir keeping moving, preventing Velttonen from controlling successfully.
Nasir looking to control.
Velttonen postures up in Nasir's guard and throws a big left but Nasir blocks it.
Velttonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velttonen looking to sit in guard and control but Nasir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Velttonen pulls Nasir in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velttonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasir is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir postures up.
Velttonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Velttonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nasir manages to get himself to full guard.
Velttonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velttonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasir is keeping the position for now.
Nasir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velttonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nasir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velttonen trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasir controls Velttonen momentarily but Velttonen frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Velttonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nasir tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Velttonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velttonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nasir.
Nasir throws a leg kick but Velttonen checks it.
Nasir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velttonen throws a looping overhand right but Nasir ducks down to avoid it.
Velttonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Velttonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nasir blocks a jab.
Nasir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Velttonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nasir.
A nice combination there by Velttonen.
Risto Velttonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velttonen scores with a hook.
Nasir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velttonen misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Velttonen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velttonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velttonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good exchange - Velttonen coming out on top.
Velttonen throws a shot from downtown. Nasir moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Velttonen misses.

Nasir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nasir blocks an uppercut.
Velttonen scores with a shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Velttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velttonen looking for a takedown.
Velttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nasir has Velttonen pressed against the cage, preventing Velttonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nasir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nasir is trying to maintain a safe position but Velttonen gets an underhook and turns Nasir into the cage.
Risto Velttonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nasir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nasir is trying to drag Velttonen to the mat but Velttonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen tries to circle away but Nasir has him pinned against the cage.
Velttonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nasir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Velttonen misses with a punch on the inside.

Velttonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risto Velttonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velttonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasir.
Velttonen looks to throw the jab but Nasir is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen throws the left hand but Nasir avoids the punch easily.
Velttonen jabs at Nasir's body.
Velttonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velttonen avoids a kick to the body.
Velttonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nasir's head.
Velttonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasir misses with a head kick.
Nasir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasir ducks under a wild hook from Velttonen.
A cross from Velttonen lands.
Nasir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Nasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasir is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velttonen checks a leg kick.
Velttonen lands with a nice combination. Nasir backs away looking to recover.
Nasir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasir throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Velttonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velttonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Velttonen!
After winning the bout, Risto Velttonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.