PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorbinian Potasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Juntta
vs
Potasu

188 cm
21
250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sorbinian Potasu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Potasu there.
Potasu misses the jab.
Potasu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta shoots in and drives through. Potasu sprawls well.
Juntta shoots in but Potasu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potasu as he avoids it easily.
Potasu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Potasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Potasu throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Juntta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Potasu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juntta scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potasu sprawls well. Potasu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.

Juntta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Potasu was covering up waiting for the punch and Juntta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Juntta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Juntta won't allow Potasu to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses. Potasu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juntta's guard. Nice move by Potasu!
Juntta wants to sweep here but Potasu controlling him for the moment.
Juntta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Potasu is controlling him.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
Juntta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Potasu from controlling successfully.
Juntta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Potasu throws a right hand that Juntta ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntta also avoids with ease.
Juntta darts in looking for a takedown but Potasu gets double underhooks and turns Juntta into the cage.
Potasu tries to land a knee to the head but Juntta blocks with his arms.
Juntta takes a shot to the head.
Juntta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potasu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potasu stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potasu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Juntta has Potasu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Juntta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Potasu tumbling to the mat - Juntta dives into Potasu's guard.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
Juntta trying to control but Potasu is working from the bottom.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Potasu has wrist control.
Potasu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntta throwing strikes from guard but Potasu blocks nicely.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Potasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potasu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Juntta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Juntta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juntta throws a strike but Potasu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta is trying to keep Potasu in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jaska Juntta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's time! Juntta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Juntta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juntta lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Potasu is retaining full guard.
Potasu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juntta throws a big elbow that misses.
Juntta landing with the ground and pound.
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juntta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Potasu dives on top into guard.
Juntta throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Juntta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Potasu preventing the sweep.
Juntta is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Juntta closes the distance and clinches up with Potasu, looking for a takedown. Juntta pushes Potasu against the cage but Potasu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Potasu throws a body punch but Juntta moves out of range.
Juntta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potasu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juntta somewhat.
A big right from Potasu misses.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Potasu.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Juntta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Juntta dives in and scores a takedown into Potasu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Potasu is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potasu is on top in guard.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
Juntta is looking to sweep but instead, Potasu has passed into half guard.
Juntta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Juntta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's time! Juntta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potasu as he jumps to the side.
Potasu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Potasu stuffs the takedown.
Juntta defending well as Potasu loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Juntta with that takedown attempt.
Juntta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potasu avoids it really well and circles away.
Juntta shoots and misses
and Potasu counters with a two punch combo.
Potasu sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sorbinian Potasu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta slips a jab and a cross from Potasu.
Potasu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Potasu as he connects with a hook.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Potasu.
Potasu lands a hook that stumbles Juntta back into the cage. Potasu follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Juntta to the canvas! Potasu pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Juntta has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sorbinian Potasu!
Sorbinian Potasu 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.