PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laiha Paskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paskiainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Impaled Nazarene - Karmageddon Warriors. Laiha Paskiainen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kumpulainen
vs
Paskiainen

172 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Kumpulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laiha Paskiainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paskiainen tries to clinch up but Kumpulainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumpulainen defending well as Paskiainen loads up on a big left hand.

Kumpulainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paskiainen!
Kumpulainen controlling from mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Paskiainen has eaten all the pies!
Paskiainen tries to reverse the position but Kumpulainen maintains control.
Kumpulainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kumpulainen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paskiainen for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Paskiainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Paskiainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumpulainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paskiainen tries to lock up and control but Kumpulainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kumpulainen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paskiainen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paskiainen and Kumpulainen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kumpulainen is trying to move to mount but Paskiainen reverses beautifully and ends up in Kumpulainen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kumpulainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kumpulainen working for a triangle but Paskiainen defends it easily.
Paskiainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumpulainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumpulainen trying to keep a closed guard but Paskiainen is proving a slippery customer.

Paskiainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumpulainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paskiainen manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskiainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paskiainen keeping moving, preventing Kumpulainen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paskiainen being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Kumpulainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Paskiainen lands a head kick. Kumpulainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kumpulainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Paskiainen. Paskiainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Paskiainen misses with a few strikes there.
Paskiainen misses with a head kick.
Sepi Kumpulainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Paskiainen lands but Kumpulainen takes it in his stride.
Kumpulainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Paskiainen.
Paskiainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laiha Paskiainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kumpulainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paskiainen is trying to control but can't.
Paskiainen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen thows a huge punch but Paskiainen dodges it nicely.
Paskiainen is trying to control but can't.
Kumpulainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Kumpulainen stands up from half guard.
Paskiainen lands with a right hand.

Kumpulainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paskiainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumpulainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kumpulainen in particular looking to stall.
Paskiainen is trying to control but Kumpulainen manages to pass to mount!
Kumpulainen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kumpulainen landing strikes from the mount.
Paskiainen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kumpulainen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kumpulainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen misses with a head shot.
Kumpulainen controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumpulainen throwing strikes here but Paskiainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kumpulainen misses with a head shot.
Paskiainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Kumpulainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paskiainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Kumpulainen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kumpulainen throws a shot from downtown. Paskiainen moves away and avoids it.
Kumpulainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paskiainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paskiainen moves in looking to clinch but Kumpulainen pushes him off.
Kumpulainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paskiainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Paskiainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kumpulainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kumpulainen pulls Paskiainen in close to prevent any damage.

Kumpulainen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paskiainen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Paskiainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskiainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Kumpulainen takes the fight into the clinch.

Paskiainen breaks the clinch.

Kumpulainen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kumpulainen stands and steps away. Paskiainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kumpulainen misses with a takedown attempt - Paskiainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumpulainen tries for a takedown but Paskiainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Paskiainen gets caught flat footed, as Kumpulainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kumpulainen content to stall in guard here.
Paskiainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumpulainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kumpulainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Kumpulainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kumpulainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kumpulainen controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen stands and throws Paskiainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laiha Paskiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kumpulainen controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi Kumpulainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kumpulainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sepi Kumpulainen!