PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Poutala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poutala comes to the cage accompanied by Katupoikien Laulu. Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Poutala
vs
Ootarx

187 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Darkness

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Poutala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ootarx is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Poutala drives through and clinches with Ootarx against the cage.
Poutala slows down the pace here.
Ootarx is pressed up against the cage. Poutala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ootarx down to the mat. Ootarx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poutala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ootarx.
Poutala tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ootarx manages to circle out of the way.
Ootarx tries to bum rush Poutala with a series of wild strikes but Poutala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ootarx stuffs the takedown.
Ootarx throws a nice looking combination but Poutala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poutala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poutala takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ootarx throws a right hand that misses

and Poutala counters with a single leg into guard. Ootarx didn't expect that.
Ootarx controls Poutala momentarily but Poutala frees himself.
Ootarx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poutala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Poutala drops back looking for a leg! Ootarx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ootarx manages to kick Poutala off! Poutala jumps back into Ootarx's guard.
Poutala throwing strikes but missing.
Ootarx keeping moving, preventing Poutala from controlling successfully.
Poutala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Poutala drops back looking for a leg! Ootarx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ootarx manages to kick Poutala off! Poutala jumps back into Ootarx's guard.
Ootarx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poutala.
Poutala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poutala wants to control from the top but Ootarx keeps moving.
Poutala controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutala stops Ootarx from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ootarx misses with a head kick.
Poutala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Poutala has Ootarx up against the cage in a clinch.
Ootarx can't find room to land a body shot as Poutala controls the action.
Poutala tries to pull guard but Ootarx won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalervo Poutala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ootarx misses with a punch on the inside.
Poutala can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx is trying to push Poutala away but Poutala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ootarx is fighting off a takedown attempt but Poutala is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ootarx to the mat. Ootarx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Poutala is pushing down on Ootarx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ootarx is fighting to maintain full guard but Poutala has managed to sneak the leg through.

Poutala is working for a kimura but Ootarx is defending it quite comfortably.
Ootarx looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poutala lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ootarx pushes Poutala off looking to stand but Poutala dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poutala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Poutala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Poutala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ootarx misses the jab.
Poutala attempts a counter takedown but Ootarx avoids it well and moves away.
Ootarx misses with an uppercut.
Poutala looks for a takedown but Ootarx sprawls well.
Poutala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ootarx circles away.
Poutala with a poor takedown
and Ootarx counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Kalervo Poutala has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalervo Poutala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ootarx swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poutala.
Ootarx digs a good hook to Poutala's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ootarx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ootarx buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poutala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poutala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poutala looking to score a takedown here. Ootarx is defending well but Poutala drives through and ends up in Ootarx's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ootarx working a defensive guard here.

Poutala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ootarx wants to stand but Poutala is controlling the position.
Ootarx keeping moving, preventing Poutala from controlling successfully.

Poutala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poutala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poutala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ootarx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx wants to stand and escape but Poutala is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Poutala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ootarx keeping moving, preventing Poutala from controlling successfully.
Poutala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Poutala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poutala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ootarx wants to get back to his feet but Poutala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ootarx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poutala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ootarx misses with a low kick.
Ootarx tried to score with a low kick but Poutala checks it.
Ootarx throws a low kick but Poutala avoids it.
Poutala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Ootarx there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poutala shoots and misses
and Ootarx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Poutala with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ootarx misses.
Ootarx with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ootarx cracks Poutala with a good jab.

Kalervo Poutala's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ootarx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poutala at a distance.
Ootarx throws a leg kick that misses.

Ootarx lands a left and a right that send Poutala crashing to the mat, dazed. Ootarx thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Poutala is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ootarx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Poutala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ootarx walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Poutala drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ootarx swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Poutala's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhuxikhaaj Ootarx!