PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian MacAiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satosari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Primo Victoria. MacAiken comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Myrphy's / Rose Tattoo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Satosari
vs
MacAiken

188 cm
37
197 lbs
29 - 12 - 0

183 cm
25
191 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Perkele!
Meet the Future

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 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian MacAiken!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Satosari's head coaches at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Satosari throws a half hearted mid kick.

Satosari has managed to clinch.
MacAiken throws a head punch that misses.
Satosari takes a shot to the head.
MacAiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Satosari.
MacAiken blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from MacAiken.
We've been informed that MacAiken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short body shot lands from MacAiken as the two fighters clinch.
Satosari working aggressively here.
MacAiken scores with a shot to the side of Satosari's head.

MacAiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Satosari cracks MacAiken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from MacAiken.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satosari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Satosari throws a head kick but MacAiken moves out of range.
Anti Satosari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAiken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Satosari.
MacAiken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Satosari is out of range and MacAiken settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as MacAiken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Satosari doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by MacAiken - just one landing.
Satosari moves to clinch but MacAiken breaks away
and MacAiken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacAiken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Satosari.
MacAiken slips a straight right by Satosari.
Satosari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Satosari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacAiken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Satosari scores with a decent looking hook.
Satosari is looking to clinch.
Satosari is looking to clinch but MacAiken is avoiding it.
Satosari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Satosari moves in looking to clinch but MacAiken pushes him off.
Satosari throws a front kick aimed at MacAiken's knee but MacAiken avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Satosari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAiken looks to land a right hand but Satosari moved out of range.
Satosari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satosari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacAiken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satosari's sensitive parts.
Satosari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Satosari misses with a low kick.
Satosari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAiken thuds a left hand into Satosari's body.
Satosari tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from MacAiken. Those never looked like landing.
MacAiken scores with a jab to the body.
Satosari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacAiken's head.
Satosari misses with a straight left.
Anti Satosari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacAiken blocks a head kick by Satosari.
Satosari throws a head kick but MacAiken moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from MacAiken misses.
A jab from MacAiken finds it's way through Satosari's defenses.
MacAiken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacAiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken lands a slapping body shot.
MacAiken connects with an inside leg kick.
MacAiken checks a low kick from Satosari.
Satosari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Satosari throws a lazy head kick
and MacAiken counters with a good low kick that Satosari was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satosari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Satosari throws a sloppy head kick and MacAiken moves out of range easily.

Satosari rushes MacAiken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Satosari pushes off an throws an elbow but MacAiken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Satosari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, MacAiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacAiken lands with a short shot to the head.
MacAiken misses with some punches.
Satosari takes a shot to the head.
MacAiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satosaris head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satosari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from MacAiken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Satosaris head.
Satosari throws an elbow but it misses.
MacAiken blocks an elbow strike from Satosari.
MacAiken avoids a wild elbow strike from Satosari.
Satosari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Satosari lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacAiken backwards.
Satosari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Satosari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacAiken lands with a short shot to the head.
Satosari prevents a body shot from MacAiken.
MacAiken avoiding damage as Satosari throws knees to the body.
Satosari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Satosari misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacAiken misses with the head strike.
Satosari trying to land knees to the body.
MacAiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacAiken managing to block the knees to the body from Satosari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ian MacAiken will probably get the nod.
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.

Satosari throws a leg kick but MacAiken moved away.
Satosari misses with a series of wild punches.
MacAiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Satosari throws a sloppy head kick
and MacAiken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Satosari throws a front kick aimed at MacAiken's knee but MacAiken avoids it well.
MacAiken shoots in for a double leg but Satosari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacAiken lands a nice hook to Satosari's body. Satosari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Satosari throws a sloppy head kick and MacAiken moves out of range easily.
Satosari throws a sloppy head kick and MacAiken moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Satosari.
Satosari connects with a leg kick. MacAiken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Satosari throws an off balance right hand
and MacAiken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacAiken.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Satosari.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
MacAiken misses with an uppercut. Satosari saw that one coming.
Satosari dodges the punch combination from MacAiken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAiken with a hook.
MacAiken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Satosari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacAiken lands a slapping body shot.
Satosari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Satosari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Satosari tries to score with a low kick but MacAiken moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacAiken scores with a hook to the body. Satosari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAiken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Satosari tries to score with a low kick but MacAiken moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAiken. Satosari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Satosari tries to clinch but MacAiken moves out of range.
Satosari tries to land a front kick but MacAiken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacAiken connects with a crisp jab.
Satosari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Satosari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satosari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacAiken checks it well.
MacAiken lands with a shot to the body.
Satosari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacAiken can pounce on him.
Satosari misses with a body kick.
Satosari throws a hook but MacAiken avoids it easily.
Satosari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAiken.
MacAiken slips under a jab from Satosari.
Satosari wants to clinch but MacAiken slips to the side
and MacAiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by MacAiken.
Satosari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacAiken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Satosari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAiken.
Satosari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAiken lands with an overhand left.
MacAiken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacAiken walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Satosari. No joy for MacAiken on that attempt.
Satosari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAiken takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Satosari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacAiken tries to land a front kick but Satosari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Satosari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Satosari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Satosari misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Satosari.
Satosari tries to clinch
and MacAiken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Satosari misses with an uppercut
and MacAiken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Satosari throws a sloppy head kick and MacAiken moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satosari moves in looking to clinch but MacAiken pushes him off.
Satosari throws the kick towards the body but MacAiken avoids it.
Satosari misses with a leg kick
and MacAiken counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satosari closes the distance but MacAiken moves to the side
and MacAiken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satosari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacAiken.
MacAiken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Satosari is out of range.
MacAiken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Satosari.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Satosari.
MacAiken tries to work over Satosari's front leg with a kick but Satosari checks it.
MacAiken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satosari's sensitive parts.
MacAiken lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satosari. MacAiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAiken checks a low kick from Satosari.

Satosari pushes MacAiken up against the cage in a clinch.
MacAiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Satosari controls his hands.
MacAiken tries to pull guard but Satosari holds him up against the cage and eventually MacAiken drops back down to his feet.
Anti Satosari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian MacAiken.
MacAiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satosari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Satosari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Satosari just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacAiken's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian MacAiken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MacAiken connects with a right hand. Satosari shakes it off.
A low kick from Satosari is predictable there
and MacAiken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Satosari tries to land a leg kick but MacAiken saw it coming and moves away.
MacAiken throws a body punch but Satosari moves out of range.
MacAiken checks a leg kick.
Satosari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacAiken blocks a low kick nicely.
Satosari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacAiken shoots in for a takedown but Satosari shows good takedown defense.
Satosari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacAiken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacAiken lands a nice hook to Satosari's body. Satosari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Satosari misses with a head kick.
MacAiken blocks a head kick by Satosari.
MacAiken shoots in for a takedown but Satosari shows good takedown defense.
MacAiken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacAiken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Satosari rather than just go for the knockout.
Satosari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satosari tries to land a front kick but MacAiken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Satosari misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as MacAiken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for MacAiken.

MacAiken feints and as Satosari raises his hands in defense, MacAiken changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MacAiken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacAiken trying to control but Satosari is working from the bottom.
Satosari trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacAiken lands with a nice body punch.
MacAiken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Satosari. Satosari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Satosari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacAiken has time to react.
Satosari lands a leg kick that knocks MacAiken off balance momentarily.
MacAiken throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satosari drops his hands momentarily and MacAiken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Satosari throws a head kick but MacAiken moves out of range.
Satosari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacAiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Satosari checks the leg kick.
Satosari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Satosari pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacAiken is out of range and Satosari settles back down.
MacAiken looks to throw the jab but Satosari is out of range.
A cross from MacAiken lands.
MacAiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Satosari throws out the jab.
Satosari is looking to clinch but MacAiken is avoiding it.
Satosari throws a sloppy head kick and MacAiken moves out of range easily.
Anti Satosari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
MacAiken jabs at Satosari's body.
Satosari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacAiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacAiken scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacAiken is defended easily by Satosari.
Anti Satosari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian MacAiken.
MacAiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satosari.
MacAiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacAiken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses
enabling MacAiken to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Satosari is predictable there
and MacAiken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Satosari thinking.
Satosari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Satosari lands a nice hook to MacAiken's body. MacAiken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
Satosari moves in looking to clinch but MacAiken pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satosari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacAiken counters with a right hand to the body.
Satosari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAiken manages to avoid it.
MacAiken scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Satosari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacAiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacAiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Satosari throws a lazy body kick
and MacAiken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

MacAiken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAiken trying to control but Satosari is working from the bottom.
MacAiken with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacAiken lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian MacAiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacAiken 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian MacAiken!
Ian MacAiken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.