PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Teravainen (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.

Judah
vs
Teravainen

170 cm
26
153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
148 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teuvo Teravainen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Teravainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Judah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teravainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Judah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teravainen's waist but Teravainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Judah off to one side.
Judah closes the distance but Teravainen moves to the side
and Teravainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teravainen dodges the punch combination from Judah.
Judah throws a right hand that Teravainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Teravainen also avoids with ease.
No luck for Judah with that takedown attempt.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Teravainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Judah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teravainen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Judah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Teravainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teravainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Teravainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judah wants to clinch.
A big right from Judah misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Judah.
Teuvo Teravainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah misses with a body punch
and Judah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teravainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Judah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Teravainen misses the target.
Teravainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Judah takes a swing at Teravainen's ribcage but misses.
Judah goes for a double leg but Teravainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teravainen continues to drive forward.
Teravainen effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Teravainen.
Judah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teravainen just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah is trying to pull guard but Teravainen has him pressed against the cage.
Judah tries to pull guard but Teravainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Judah drops back down to his feet.

Teravainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah takes a swing at Teravainen's ribcage but misses.
Judah wants to clinch
and Teravainen counters with a nice body shot.
Judah shoots for a takedown but Teravainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Judah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teravainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Judah misses.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teravainen manages to avoid it.
Judah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Teravainen counter with a right hand.
Judah closes the distance but Teravainen moves to the side
and Teravainen counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teravainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teravainen looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Judah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Judah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Teravainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Teravainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Judah is rocked!
Judah is looking to wear down Teravainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Judah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teravainen defends well and Judah ends up having to push Teravainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Judah is breathing heavily.
Teravainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Teravainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teravainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Judah. Judah gets slowly back to his feet.
Judah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah misses with a takedown attempt
and Teravainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah misses with a double jab.
Judah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teravainen's waist but Teravainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Judah off to one side.
Teravainen throws a shot to the body.
Teravainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judah has time to react.
Nice jab there from Teravainen.

Teravainen cracks Judah with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Teravainen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Judah to stand back up!
Oh Judah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teravainen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Judah tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Teravainen wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teuvo Teravainen!
After the fight, Teuvo Teravainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.