PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McDunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDunn has chosen Lost In Forever-P.O.D. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ian McDunn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Joikhaaja
vs
McDunn

173 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

175 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian McDunn!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
McDunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDunn scores with a hook to the body. Joikhaaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Morten Joikhaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. McDunn tries to sprawl out of it but Joikhaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joikhaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDunn defends well and Joikhaaja ends up having to push McDunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja wants a takedown.
McDunn presses Joikhaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDunn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joikhaaja is trying to drag McDunn to the mat but McDunn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McDunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joikhaaja.
McDunn stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDunn taking a breather.
Joikhaaja is working for takedown but McDunn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joikhaaja wants a takedown.
McDunn tries to stall but Joikhaaja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joikhaaja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joikhaaja looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McDunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joikhaaja's brow.
McDunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Joikhaaja avoids the damage to the body.
Joikhaaja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joikhaaja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joikhaaja avoiding damage as McDunn throws knees to the body.
McDunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McDunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joikhaaja backwards.
McDunn pressing his opponent against the cage.

McDunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but McDunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja wants a takedown.
We've been informed that McDunn 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.
McDunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Joikhaaja has clasped his hands together around McDunn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDunn tries to improve position but can't.
Joikhaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDunn keeps working.
McDunn can't do much from the bottom here.
McDunn sneaks back into half guard.
McDunn wants to control but Joikhaaja is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDunn can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja prevents McDunn from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joikhaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Joikhaaja decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McDunn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joikhaaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDunn is trying to improve his position.
Joikhaaja is working McDunn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joikhaaja working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like Ian McDunn has been cut.
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!
You can see the frustration on McDunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Joikhaaja decides to stand up, so the ref orders McDunn to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ian McDunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McDunn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joikhaaja!
McDunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Joikhaaja's head but Joikhaaja avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Joikhaaja's face as McDunn controls the position.
Joikhaaja 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.
Joikhaaja is looking to reverse the position.
McDunn trying to control the position but Joikhaaja is working away.
Joikhaaja is looking to regain half guard here but McDunn keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joikhaaja is trying to control McDunn's posture but McDunn avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ian McDunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ian McDunn's cut.
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.

Joikhaaja dives in and grabs McDunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDunn pushes down on Joikhaaja's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Joikhaaja.
McDunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown

and McDunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joikhaaja flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja tries to kick McDunn off but McDunn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDunn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joikhaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDunn's back!
Joikhaaja biding his time, looking for the opening.
Joikhaaja throwing damaging strikes from the back! McDunn could be in trouble here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDunn breaks Joikhaaja's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Joikhaaja pulls McDunn in to control the position.
McDunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Joikhaaja is retaining full guard.
McDunn won't allow Joikhaaja to get back to his feet.
Morten Joikhaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joikhaaja keeping moving, preventing McDunn from controlling successfully.
McDunn won't allow Joikhaaja to sweep him here.
Joikhaaja wants to get back to his feet but McDunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDunn swings for the body but Joikhaaja moves out of range.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Joikhaaja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joikhaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joikhaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joikhaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McDunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joikhaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joikhaaja wants to stand and escape but McDunn is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joikhaaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDunn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDunn won't allow Joikhaaja to sweep him here.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but McDunn is proving a slippery customer.
McDunn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joikhaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but McDunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joikhaaja letting McDunn take a breather here.
McDunn wants to stall.
McDunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McDunn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joikhaaja wants to take the fight to the mat but McDunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDunn wants to stall.
Joikhaaja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDunn after a bit of a struggle.
Joikhaaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joikhaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joikhaaja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joikhaaja rather than just go for the knockout.
McDunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joikhaaja checks the leg kick.
Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but McDunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joikhaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDunn throws a leg kick but Joikhaaja checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian McDunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian McDunn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Joikhaaja misses with a takedown attempt

and McDunn counters with a takedown into side control.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep.
McDunn is looking to take a break and control but Joikhaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDunn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McDunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joikhaaja keeps working.
McDunn scoring with punches from side control.
McDunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Joikhaaja's head but Joikhaaja avoids it well.
Joikhaaja is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDunn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joikhaaja to see if he's OK.
McDunn wants to control but Joikhaaja is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries to escape but McDunn is in control.
McDunn is looking to take a break and control but Joikhaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ian McDunn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Joikhaaja darts in looking for a takedown but McDunn gets double underhooks and turns Joikhaaja into the cage.
McDunn misses with some punches.
McDunn stalling in the clinch but Joikhaaja improves position.
Joikhaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDunn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joikhaaja is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDunn to the mat. McDunn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McDunn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDunn looking for a sweep. Not yet McDunn, not yet.
Joikhaaja postures up in McDunn's guard and throws a big left but McDunn blocks it.
Joikhaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDunn trying to keep a closed guard but Joikhaaja is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ian McDunn.
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown

and McDunn counters with a single leg into guard. Joikhaaja didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joikhaaja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDunn is controlling him.
McDunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ian McDunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDunn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja keeping moving, preventing McDunn from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ian McDunn.
McDunn lands a jab.
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja closes the distance and clinches up with McDunn, looking for a takedown. Joikhaaja pushes McDunn against the cage but McDunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDunn as he avoids it easily.
Joikhaaja drops his hands momentarily and McDunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joikhaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDunn pinned against the cage. McDunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ian McDunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
McDunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morten Joikhaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joikhaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Joikhaaja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joikhaaja wants to slow McDunn down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but McDunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDunn prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on McDunn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian McDunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDunn 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McDunn!
Ian McDunn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.