PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Aittosumu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercury Moses (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.

Aittosumu
vs
Moses

179 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Aittosumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercury Moses!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aittosumu scores with a takedown into Moses's guard.
Moses looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses has control of Aittosumu's left arm, preventing Aittosumu from doing any damage.
Aittosumu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aittosumu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aittosumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aittosumu wants to stand but Moses is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aittosumu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Aittosumu from controlling successfully.
Moses wants to stand and escape but Aittosumu is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Aittosumu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moses wants to improve his position but Aittosumu is controlling well.
Moses looks gassed!
Moses won't allow Aittosumu to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aittosumu connects with a nice short shot to Moses's temple.
Aittosumu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aittosumu works his way into side control.
Aittosumu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moses's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Aittosumu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moses rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aittosumu's guard! Nice work there by Moses!

Aittosumu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moses doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moses manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moses sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moses stops Aittosumu from standing up.
Moses preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aittosumu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aittosumu wants to sweep but no luck.
Aittosumu is working hard here to advance position.

Moses has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aittosumu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Moses is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aittosumu pulls down on the head and he's put Moses to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Aittosumu!