PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Disis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pegelius Ylirahkolampi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disis comes to the cage accompanied by Polly Jean Harvey - Angry Johnny. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Disis
vs
Ylirahkolampi

183 cm
23
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Disis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pegelius Ylirahkolampi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disis throws the left hand but Ylirahkolampi avoids the punch easily.
Disis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Disis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ylirahkolampi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ylirahkolampi is looking to control Disis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ylirahkolampi avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Ylirahkolampi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Disis looking to sit in guard and control but Ylirahkolampi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Disis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ylirahkolampi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Disis wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ylirahkolampi gets back to half guard.
Disis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ylirahkolampi trying to control from the bottom.

Disis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ylirahkolampi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Disis trying to control but Ylirahkolampi is working from the bottom.
Disis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ylirahkolampi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Disis looks to land a combination but Ylirahkolampi avoids it well.
Ylirahkolampi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Disis misses with a wild combination.
Disis is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ylirahkolampi.
Disis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ylirahkolampi digs a good hook to Disis's body.
Ylirahkolampi takes a swing at Disis's ribcage but misses.
Ylirahkolampi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ylirahkolampi lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ylirahkolampi thows a body kick. Disis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ylirahkolampi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Disis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi throws a front kick that sends Disis stumbling back into the cage.
Ylirahkolampi throws a one two combo.
Ylirahkolampi lands a front kick.
A combination from Ylirahkolampi does no damage.
Ylirahkolampi digs a good body shot into Disis's ribs.
Ylirahkolampi lands a head kick!
Ylirahkolampi misses with a double jab.
Ylirahkolampi works Disis's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a spinning back kick!
Ylirahkolampi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Disis rather than just go for the knockout.
Ylirahkolampi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Disis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pegelius Ylirahkolampi 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.

Ylirahkolampi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ylirahkolampi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Disis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ylirahkolampi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Disis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ylirahkolampi digs a good body shot into Disis's ribs.
A good leg kick by Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ylirahkolampi as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ylirahkolampi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ylirahkolampi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ylirahkolampi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a two punch combination.
Ylirahkolampi throws a leg kick which misses Disis's front leg but catches the back leg as Disis tries to avoid it.
Ylirahkolampi digs a good body shot into Disis's ribs.
Ylirahkolampi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a combination
and Disis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a spinning back kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ylirahkolampi, right into the meat.
Disis shoots for a double leg takedown but Ylirahkolampi sprawls well. He's pushed Disis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ylirahkolampi lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disis slips a jab and a cross from Ylirahkolampi.
Disis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ylirahkolampi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ylirahkolampi duly obliges.
Ylirahkolampi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid body kick from Ylirahkolampi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi digs a good body shot into Disis's ribs.
Ylirahkolampi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ylirahkolampi cracks a nice hook into Disis's ribs.
Ylirahkolampi lands with a nice body kick.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ylirahkolampi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Disis's head.
Disis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Disis shoots in but Ylirahkolampi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Disis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ylirahkolampi connects with a high kick.
Ylirahkolampi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Disis dodges the punch combination from Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Disis's head.
Disis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ylirahkolampi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Disis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ylirahkolampi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ylirahkolampi!
Ylirahkolampi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a few strikes there.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a shot to the body.

Ylirahkolampi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ylirahkolampi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Disis backwards.
Ylirahkolampi pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ylirahkolampi breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pegelius Ylirahkolampi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ylirahkolampi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A right-left combo lands from Ylirahkolampi.
Disis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ylirahkolampi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Disis's calf.
Ylirahkolampi doesn't manage to clinch there - Disis circles away.
Johnny Disis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ylirahkolampi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a wild combination.
Ylirahkolampi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ylirahkolampi - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ylirahkolampi punishes Disis's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ylirahkolampi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi lands a glancing blow to the side of Disis's head.
Ylirahkolampi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Disis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a nice body kick.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Disis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ylirahkolampi - the referee stops the clock and Disis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ylirahkolampi. Disis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some wild striking there from Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi pushes Disis away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ylirahkolampi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Disis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnny Disis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ylirahkolampi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ylirahkolampi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ylirahkolampi!
A combination from Ylirahkolampi does no damage.
Ylirahkolampi lands a two punch combo.
Ylirahkolampi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Disis's sensitive parts.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ylirahkolampi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ylirahkolampi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Disis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ylirahkolampi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ylirahkolampi misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crunch! Ylirahkolampi slams his shin into Disis's torso.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a push kick.
Ylirahkolampi stuffs the takedown.
Disis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ylirahkolampi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Disis at a distance.
Ylirahkolampi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ylirahkolampi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disis tries to score with a low kick but Ylirahkolampi moves his leg out of the way.
Ylirahkolampi works over Disis's head and body with a nice combination.
Ylirahkolampi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ylirahkolampi lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ylirahkolampi thuds his shin into the meat of Disis's side.
A right-left combo lands from Ylirahkolampi.
Ylirahkolampi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ylirahkolampi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ylirahkolampi scores with a body shot.
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ylirahkolampi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pegelius Ylirahkolampi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ylirahkolampi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pegelius Ylirahkolampi!