PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Huikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Aidan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huikkonen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Timo Rautiainen - Rekkamies. Aidan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant touch this kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Matt Aidan enters the cage!

Huikkonen
vs
Aidan

175 cm
20
169 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

178 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heikki Huikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Aidan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huikkonen tries to clinch up but Aidan circles away and keeps his distance.
Huikkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aidan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huikkonen misses with the combination.

Huikkonen rushes Aidan and presses him up against the cage.
Aidan avoiding damage as Huikkonen throws knees to the body.
Huikkonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Huikkonen on the inside.
The is referee keeping an eye on Huikkonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aidan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huikkonen's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huikkonen.
Huikkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aidan backwards.
Huikkonen trying to stall but Aidan improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huikkonen lands a body punch in the clinch.

Aidan breaks the clinch.
Huikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aidan as he avoids it easily.
Huikkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Aidan, looking for a takedown. Huikkonen pushes Aidan against the cage but Aidan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aidan pushes Huikkonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Aidan is trying to break free.
Aidan is trying to break free.
Aidan managing to block the knees to the body from Huikkonen.
Huikkonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Aidan gets an underhook and turns Huikkonen into the cage.
Huikkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aidan smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Huikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huikkonen lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Aidan.
Huikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huikkonen throws a combination that misses
and Aidan counters with a two punch combo.
Huikkonen wants to land a leg kick but Aidan is out of range.
Huikkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aidan counters with a series of strikes. Huikkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aidan counters with a head kick.
Huikkonen misses with a combination
and Aidan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huikkonen is breathing heavily.
Huikkonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aidan counters with a big head kick but Huikkonen shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Huikkonen. Aidan shrugs it off though.
Huikkonen fails with the takedown
and Aidan counters with a left and a right that stings Huikkonen.
Aidan doesn't manage to clinch there - Huikkonen circles away.
Huikkonen looks to clinch
and Aidan counters with a two punch combo.
Huikkonen throws a combination that misses
and Aidan counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Huikkonen is predictable there

and Aidan counters by moving into the clinch.
Aidan blocks a body shot from Huikkonen.

Aidan manages to break the clinch.
Aidan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Huikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aidan counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aidan counters with a three punch combo that has Huikkonen backing up. Huikkonen nods at Aidan to acknowledge the strikes.
Huikkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aidan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huikkonen thinking.
Huikkonen misses with a low kick.
Huikkonen wants to clinch but Aidan slips to the side
and Aidan counters with a low kick, right behind Huikkonen 's knee.
Huikkonen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aidan counters by clinching up.
Huikkonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huikkonen working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The is referee keeping an eye on Huikkonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huikkonen.
Huikkonen trying to land knees to the body.
Huikkonen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huikkonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Huikkonen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huikkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huikkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aidan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aidan has had enough of the clinch but Huikkonen keeps him there for the moment.

Huikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Huikkonen throws a series of punches but Aidan avoids them all with ease.
Aidan blocks a low kick nicely.
Aidan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huikkonen clinches but Aidan breaks the clinch
and Aidan counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Aidan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Huikkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Aidan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huikkonen misses with a knee strike.
Huikkonen can't get the takedown.
Huikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aidan blocks it with crossed arms.

Huikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huikkonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Aidan counters with a nice uppercut.
Huikkonen looks to clinch
and Aidan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huikkonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Aidan moves into the clinch.
Huikkonen misses with a knee to the head.
Huikkonen tries to pull guard but Aidan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Huikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aidan landing knees to the head.
Huikkonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huikkonen pushes Aidan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aidan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aidan is trying to break the clinch but Huikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Huikkonen pushes off an throws an elbow but Aidan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aidan keeps control of Huikkonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Huikkonen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aidan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Aidan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huikkonen throws a combination that misses
and Aidan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aidan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Huikkonen throws a leg kick
and Aidan counters with a head kick.
Huikkonen looks to clinch
and Aidan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aidan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huikkonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aidan counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huikkonen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Aidan counters by moving into the clinch.
Huikkonen lands an elbow inside that Aidan shrugs off.
Huikkonen tries to stall but Aidan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Huikkonen.
Huikkonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aidan blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Huikkonen.
Huikkonen misses with an elbow strike.
Huikkonen tries to break the clinch but Aidan is controlling the position.

Aidan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huikkonen throws a sloppy head kick and Aidan moves out of range easily.
Huikkonen throws a series of punches but Aidan avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right-left combo lands from Aidan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aidan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aidan blocks a head kick by Huikkonen.
Aidan throws a series of strikes that have Huikkonen backpedaling.
Heikki Huikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huikkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aidan.
A nice combination there by Huikkonen.
Huikkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aidan momentarily.

Aidan is rocked!
Huikkonen tries to bum rush Aidan with a series of wild strikes but Aidan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aidan is still on wobbly legs! Can Huikkonen finish him?
Huikkonen wants to clinch.
Aidan seems to have recovered his senses.
Huikkonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aidan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aidan pinned against the cage. Aidan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aidan counters with a good low kick that Huikkonen was not able to check.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Huikkonen.
Huikkonen clinches but Aidan breaks the clinch

and Aidan counters by moving into the clinch.
Huikkonen has Aidan pushed against the cage.
Aidan wants to break the clinch but can't.

Huikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huikkonen tries to clinch up but Aidan circles away and keeps his distance.
Huikkonen misses with a double jab.
No luck for Huikkonen with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Aidan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Huikkonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Huikkonen throws a head kick that misses
and Aidan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huikkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Aidan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huikkonen clinches but Aidan breaks the clinch
and Aidan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Huikkonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aidan counters with an outside leg kick.
Huikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huikkonen throws a combination that misses
and Aidan counters with a three punch combo that has Huikkonen backing up. Huikkonen nods at Aidan to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huikkonen.
Huikkonen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aidan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aidan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aidan takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huikkonen lands with a light punch inside.

Huikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huikkonen throws out a leg kick but Aidan moves out of range and Huikkonen only half commits.
Huikkonen throws a head kick that misses
and Aidan counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Huikkonen.
Huikkonen shoots and misses
and Aidan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huikkonen throws the kick towards the body but Aidan avoids it.
Huikkonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aidan misses with a wild combination.
Huikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huikkonen is looking to clinch but Aidan is avoiding it.
Aidan avoids the head kick by Huikkonen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen wants to clinch up but Aidan keeps it at a distance.
Huikkonen tries to clinch up.
Huikkonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huikkonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huikkonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aidan counters with a series of strikes. Huikkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Huikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aidan tries to avoid it but Huikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aidan to the ground. Aidan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matt Aidan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Huikkonen - that will leave a mark!

Huikkonen has managed to clinch.

Huikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huikkonen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aidan counters with a left and a right that stings Huikkonen.
Nice takedown defense from Aidan. No joy for Huikkonen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Huikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen throws a right and a left that Aidan avoids nicely.
Huikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Aidan pushes him off.
Huikkonen darts in trying to clinch
and Aidan counters with a straight right hand.
Huikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.

Huikkonen pushes Aidan up against the cage in a clinch.

Huikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huikkonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aidan counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Huikkonen has closed the distance and engaged Aidan in a clinch.

Huikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aidan slips a straight right by Huikkonen.
Huikkonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aidan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aidan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aidan counters with a nice uppercut.
Huikkonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aidan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Huikkonen avoids the head kick by Aidan.
Aidan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huikkonen wants to clinch
and Aidan counters with a head kick. That will keep Huikkonen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Huikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huikkonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huikkonen tries to clinch but Aidan moves out of range.
Heikki Huikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huikkonen misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Huikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aidan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Aidan!