PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Master
vs
Juntta

195 cm
23
285 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
250 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nils Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master tried to score with a low kick but Juntta checks it.
The fighters circling - Master throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juntta tries for a takedown but Master circles away easily
and Master cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Master looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Master avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Master as Juntta shoots in.
Nils Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Master throws out a leg kick but Juntta moves out of range and Master only half commits.
Juntta throws a hook but Master blocks it.

Juntta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Master napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Master wants to control but Juntta postures up.
Master's coaches at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Juntta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta is looking to take a break and control but Master is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juntta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Master sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Master managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Juntta.
You can see the frustration on Master's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juntta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Master tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juntta taking a breather here.
Juntta trying to control the position but Master is working away.

Juntta swings around for an armbar but Master sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Juntta's guard.
Juntta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Master has passed into side control.
Juntta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Master's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta trying to control from the bottom.
Juntta punching from the bottom.
Master trying to control the action but Juntta is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Master lands a nice short elbow.
Juntta wants to get back to full guard.
Master seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Master thows a huge punch but Juntta dodges it nicely.
Juntta gets full guard.
Juntta trying to keep a closed guard but Master is proving a slippery customer.
Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Master throwing strikes from guard but Juntta blocks nicely.
Master tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntta is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Master controlling him for the moment.
Juntta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Master puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Master slips a nice elbow through Juntta's hands, connecting with Juntta's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta moves into full guard.
Master is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Master is looking to work some ground and pound but Juntta has wrist control.

Juntta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juntta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Juntta unloads with some shots from mount but Master bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaska Juntta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Juntta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Master tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juntta is in Master's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juntta stands up over Master, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntta.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Master is retaining full guard.
Juntta chips away with some ground and pound.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
Master keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Jaska Juntta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntta landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Master keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.

Juntta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Master dives on top into guard.
Juntta wants to hit a switch here but Master passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Juntta there!
Juntta is looking to improve his position but Master isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master unloading with bombs!
Juntta can't escape the position.
Juntta keeps trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master raining down shots from the mount!

That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juntta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Juntta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juntta trying to control but Master is working from the bottom.
Juntta throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Juntta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juntta is looking to pass into half guard but Master pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Master is in guard.
Master trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juntta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Juntta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juntta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Master is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master throwing strikes from guard but Juntta blocks nicely.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Master from controlling successfully.
Juntta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Master is one step ahead there.
Master trying to control but Juntta is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Master gets caught napping as Juntta dives in and scores a takedown. Master manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Master dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Master has Juntta pressed against the cage, preventing Juntta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Master gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juntta.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.

The cut above Jaska Juntta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good body shot from Master.
Master lands an elbow that stopped Juntta in his tracks for a moment.

Jaska Juntta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Master lands a right hand.
Juntta has Master pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juntta takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaska Juntta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nils Master!
Nils Master 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.