PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Jurri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurri comes to the cage accompanied by Rising Darkness. Gatame is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Storm. 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.

Jurri
vs
Gatame

183 cm
30
185 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

186 cm
31
174 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
Perkele!

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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kari Jurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gatame throws a right hand that Jurri ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurri also avoids with ease.
Jurri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gatame throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurri counters with a good low kick that Gatame was not able to check.
Gatame connects with a jab.
Gatame takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gatame scores with a decent looking hook.
Jurri lands a front kick.
Jurri lands a nice hook to Gatame's body. Gatame takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurri looks to land a left hand but Gatame moved out of range nicely.
Jurri thumps Gatame with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jurri. That snapped Gatame's head back.
Jurri staying out of range there.
Gatame is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jurri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatame misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jurri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jurri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gatame to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jurri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurri working a defensive guard here.
Jurri is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jurri managing to control the position.
Gatame is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jurri wants to get back to his feet but Gatame is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatame controls the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Kari Jurri wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jurri throws out a loose jab but Gatame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatame will feel that in the morning.
Jurri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatame.
Gatame looks to land a right hand but Jurri moved out of range.
Gatame throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatame misses the target.
Gatame scores with the left hand. Jurri knows he should have avoided that one.
Jurri throws the kick towards the body but Gatame avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Gatame. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gatame.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurri misses with a kick to the body.
Gatame fails with the takedown.
Jurri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gatame throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Jurri finds it's way through Gatame's defenses.
Gatame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatame throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatame is defended easily by Jurri.
Kari Jurri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juji Gatame.
Gatame throws a shot from downtown. Jurri moves away and avoids it.
Gatame is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jurri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatame throws a jab when Jurri was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a leg kick
and Jurri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gatame connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatame swinging wildly here.
Gatame connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jurri. Jurri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gatame takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jurri lands a head kick!
Jurri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatame.
Jurri is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatame takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Gatame misses.
Gatame misses with a low kick.
Jurri lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juji Gatame will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gatame throws a right hand that misses
and Jurri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Jurri.
Jurri misses with a body kick.
Gatame misses with a hook.
Gatame throws a wild body kick that Jurri sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jurri.
Nice straight punches there by Gatame. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gatame.
Jurri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatame throws a body punch but Jurri moves out of range.
Gatame throws a leg kick but Jurri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gatame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurri lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Gatame as Jurri shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurri blocks a jab.
Jurri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Gatame lands but Jurri takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Gatame.
Gatame wants to land a leg kick but Jurri is out of range.
Gatame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Gatame drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jurri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurri trying to keep a closed guard but Gatame is proving a slippery customer.
Jurri has control of Gatame's left arm, preventing Gatame from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame trying to move into half guard but instead Jurri has managed to sweep!
Gatame tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatame is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatame is retaining full guard.
Gatame controls Jurri momentarily but Jurri frees himself.
Gatame keeping moving, preventing Jurri from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kari Jurri just wasn't active enough.
Good work by Jurri as he checks the leg kick.
Gatame ducks right into an uppercut from Jurri.
Jurri throws a body punch but Gatame moves out of range.
Jurri lands with a nice body punch.
Jurri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatame manages to avoid it.
Jurri throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jurri.
Jurri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatame was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurri.
Jurri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gatame throws the kick towards the body but Jurri avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatame shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatame throws a lazy head kick
and Jurri counters with a straight right hand.
Jurri tries to land a front kick but Gatame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jurri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gatame tries to score with a low kick but Jurri moves his leg out of the way.
Jurri is looking to land body kicks.
Jurri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jurri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gatame is looking to chop away at Jurri's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatame misses with a leg kick
and Jurri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gatame thinking.
Jurri slips a jab from Gatame.
Jurri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juji Gatame will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jurri tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Gatame there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jurri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jurri connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurri scores with a spinning back kick!
Jurri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatame misses with a low kick as Jurri jumps back.
Gatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatame misses with a low kick.
Gatame looks to land a right hand but Jurri moved out of range.
Gatame on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jurri is looking to clinch but Gatame is avoiding it.
Gatame scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gatame. Gatame obviously looking to wear him down.
Juji Gatame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatame scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurri should have avoided that one.

Jurri is rocked!
Jurri throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatame.
Jurri walks into a straight right hand from Gatame.
Oh Jurri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurri throws a wild body kick that Gatame sees coming a mile off.
Jurri seems to have got his legs back now.
Gatame lands with a hook. Jurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jurri throws the left hand but Gatame avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Gatame.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gatame throws a leg kick but Jurri checks it.
Gatame blocks a head kick by Jurri.
Gatame lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatame avoids the body shot from Jurri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Jurri.
Gatame takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurri swings for the body but Gatame moves out of range.
Jurri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatame.
Jurri blocks a leg kick.
Jurri throws a sloppy head kick and Gatame moves out of range easily.
Gatame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatame has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Gatame counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jurri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatame is one step ahead there.
Jurri is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame wants to control from the top but Jurri keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatame accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jurri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatame is one step ahead there.
Gatame postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kari Jurri.
Gatame tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurri is able to avoid easily.
Jurri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gatame sizes up Jurri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jurri throws a front kick that sends Gatame stumbling back into the cage.
Jurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gatame connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jurri scrambles back to his feet.
Gatame's corner calls for a 1-2. Gatame obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jurri pushes Gatame away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurri lands a body shot.
Jurri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jurri lands a jab.
Jurri connects with a looping right hand.
Kari Jurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatame misses with a hook
and Jurri counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurri tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juji Gatame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatame 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juji Gatame!
After the fight, Juji Gatame 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.