PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buhk Baatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Buhk Baatar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Baatar
vs
Juntta

194 cm
22
285 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buhk Baatar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jussi Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta misses with a looping right.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baatar but Baatar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baatar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Jussi Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Buhk Baatar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Juntta.
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Juntta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baatar circles away.
Baatar thumps Juntta with a low kick.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Baatar. No joy for Juntta on that attempt.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baatar stuns Juntta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baatar as he avoids it easily.
Juntta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Juntta misses with an uppercut. Baatar saw that one coming.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baatar as he avoids it easily.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Baatar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
Juntta with a poor takedown
and Baatar counters with an outside leg kick.

Juntta looking to score a takedown here. Baatar is defending well but Juntta drives through and ends up in Baatar's guard.
Juntta looks winded!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baatar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Juntta is controlling him.
Baatar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baatar has control of Juntta's left arm, preventing Juntta from doing any damage.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Baatar has wrist control.
Juntta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baatar is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta prevents Baatar from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Baatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta trying to move into half guard but instead Baatar has managed to sweep!
Baatar stopping the sweep attempt from Juntta.
Baatar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juntta on the ground.
Juntta working a defensive guard here.
Baatar controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Baatar shows good takedown defense.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta misses with a takedown
enabling Baatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Juntta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baatar circles away.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baatar as he jumps to the side.
Baatar slaps away a takedown attempt from Juntta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Baatar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Juntta avoids a kick to the body.
Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown but Baatar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juntta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baatar as he jumps to the side.
Juntta shoots in for a double leg but Baatar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baatar.
Juntta checks a low kick from Baatar.
Nice takedown defense from Baatar. No joy for Juntta on that attempt.
Baatar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baatar lands with an overhand left.
Juntta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick lands from Baatar.
Baatar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baatar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Baatar closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baatar leaning against his opponent.

Baatar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta has his takedown stuffed
and Baatar counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buhk Baatar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Juntta swings for the body but Baatar moves out of range.
Baatar swings for the body but Juntta moves out of range.
Baatar tries to close the distance and clinch but Juntta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baatar's waist but Baatar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side.
Baatar avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Nice body kick there by Baatar.
Baatar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baatar leaves Juntta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baatar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buhk Baatar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Juntta.
Baatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baatar's waist but Baatar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side.
Baatar cracks Juntta with a good jab.
Buhk Baatar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta has his takedown stuffed
and Baatar counters with a good, hard body kick but Juntta shrugs it off.
Juntta is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baatar. Baatar obviously looking to wear him down.
Juntta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baatar - that will leave a mark!
Baatar looks for the body kick but Juntta saw that one coming.
Baatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baatar feints and then cracks Juntta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juntta down.
Juntta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baatar scores with a punch to the head.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Baatar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baatar lands with a thumping leg kick.

Baatar gets a clinch.
Baatar lands an elbow that stopped Juntta in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baatar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baatar scores with a hook.
Baatar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta shoots and misses
and Baatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juntta thinking.
Baatar thows a body kick. Juntta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Buhk Baatar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baatar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Baatar clinches with his opponent.
Baatar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baatar lands a nice elbow.
Baatar stalling the fight.
Baatar lands an elbow that stopped Juntta in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baatar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baatar is pushing Juntta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Juntta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juntta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Juntta is working for takedown but Baatar is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baatar landing knees to the body.
Baatar stalling against the cage.
Baatar lands a damaging elbow.
Baatar lands an elbow just above Juntta 's eye.

Baatar breaks the clinch.
Baatar throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
BOOM! Baatar lands a beautiful left hook that drops Juntta. Juntta tries to recover but Baatar is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Juntta lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buhk Baatar!
After winning the bout, Buhk Baatar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.