PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris OSullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OSullivan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping up to Boston - Dropkick Murphys. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hauki
vs
OSullivan

196 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 8 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Hauki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris OSullivan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OSullivan misses with a head kick.

OSullivan tries to sprawl but Hauki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hauki throwing shots but OSullivan is blocking nicely.
Hauki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hauki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and OSullivan reverses the position - he's now on top in Hauki's guard.
OSullivan stops Hauki from standing up.
OSullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hauki 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.
Hauki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hauki tries to get out of the position.
Hauki wants to stand but OSullivan is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hauki holds on and takes a little breather.
Hauki is looking to stand up but OSullivan isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OSullivan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and OSullivan duly obliges.

Hauki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OSullivan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
OSullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
OSullivan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OSullivan parries the strikes from Hauki easily there. Hauki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OSullivan to escape.
OSullivan is trying to improve his position.
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!
OSullivan is not content to let Hauki control the position.
Hauki is working OSullivan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hauki lands a few punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Hauki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
OSullivan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hauki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for OSullivan!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Hauki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki working the ground and pound effectively.

Hauki jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… OSullivan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by OSullivan and Hauki has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hauki just content to control the position.
Hauki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hauki working the body and head with strikes.
Hauki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Hauki tries for a kimura but OSullivan is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hauki wants to take a breather but OSullivan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hauki.
Hauki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hauki postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hauki is looking to work some ground and pound but OSullivan has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Hauki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

OSullivan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
OSullivan blocks a jab.

Hauki gets a takedown into half guard.
Hauki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hauki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hauki working OSullivan over with strikes.

Hauki wants to work for an arm triangle but OSullivan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hauki thows a huge punch but OSullivan dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hauki lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OSullivan is in trouble now - Hauki has advanced to mount!
OSullivan working to try and regain half guard.
Hauki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OSullivan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hauki tries to control but OSullivan wriggling away.
OSullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauki working OSullivan over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OSullivan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hauki has a good base and remains in mount.
Hauki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hauki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hauki lands a big shot there that rocks OSullivan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hauki lands a big shot there that rocks OSullivan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
OSullivan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hauki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hauki avoids the attempt from OSullivan to control.
Hauki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hauki controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki working the ground and pound effectively.
Hauki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hauki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hauki working OSullivan over with strikes here.
Hauki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OSullivan is looking to escape.
OSullivan tries to hold on but Hauki postures up.
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!
Hauki controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauki looking to finish OSullivan with some ground and pound. This is bad for OSullivan!
The referee warns OSullivan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hauki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can OSullivan hang on?
OSullivan is squirming around, avoiding Hauki's attempts to control the action.
Hauki with a couple of short strikes.
Hauki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
OSullivan tries to lock up and control but Hauki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki content just to control the position here.
Hauki landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorma Hauki dominated that second round.
That's time! Hauki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

OSullivan moves in looking to clinch but Hauki pushes him off.
Hauki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OSullivan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by OSullivan.
OSullivan fails with the takedown
and Hauki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OSullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OSullivan is defended easily by Hauki.
OSullivan throws a series of punches but Hauki moves out of range.
OSullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OSullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
OSullivan tries for a takedown but Hauki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorma Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris OSullivan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OSullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hauki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in OSullivan's guard now.
OSullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hauki stands up over OSullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hauki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hauki throws a big elbow that misses.
Hauki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hauki connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki trying to control but OSullivan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hauki is in close to OSullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hauki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hauki trying to control the position from guard on top but OSullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hauki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OSullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hauki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hauki slips nicely into half guard.
Hauki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hauki trying to control the action but OSullivan is working from the bottom.

Hauki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chris OSullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hauki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hauki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OSullivan's head.
Hauki stalling.
Jorma Hauki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauki is looking to take a break and control but OSullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hauki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorma Hauki wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hauki looking to score a takedown here. OSullivan is defending well but Hauki drives through and ends up in OSullivan's guard.
Hauki trying to control the position from guard on top but OSullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hauki stands and throws OSullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hauki wants to lay and pray for a moment but OSullivan keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hauki is working OSullivan over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Hauki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hauki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Hauki!