PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Juntunen's choice of entrance music: Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lao
vs
Juntunen

192 cm
35
217 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

198 cm
33
220 lbs
24 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntunen misses with a wild body shot.
Juntunen avoids a kick to the body.
Lao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lao misses with a body shot.
Juntunen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Juntunen misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Lao misses.
Lao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juntunen takes a step back to recover.
Lao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Juntunen misses the jab.
Lao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntunen counters with a leg kick.
Juntunen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lao lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen misses with an uppercut.
Juntunen looks to throw the jab but Lao is out of range.
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juntunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juntunen lunges at Lao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao's hand.
Lao throws a body kick that misses.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao is looking for a counter combo.
Juntunen works Lao's body with a nice hook.
Lao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lao misses with a body kick.
Lao misses with a hook. Juntunen ducked under it nicely.
Lao throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Lao counter with a right hand.
Juntunen wants to slow Lao down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Juntunen misses the target.
Lao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Lao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juntunen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lao is out of range and Juntunen settles back down.
Kung Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao 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.
Juntunen scores with a nice head shot.
Juntunen throws a right hand that Lao ducks under and follows up with a left that Lao also avoids with ease.
Lao misses with a looping right.
Juntunen cracks Lao with an open hand slap.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lao misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lao, right into the meat.
Lao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Juntunen misses with a low kick.
Lao throws a looping overhand right but Juntunen ducks down to avoid it.
Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Juntunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntunen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lao tries to work over Juntunen's front leg with a kick but Juntunen checks it.
Lao misses with a hook.
Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Juntunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lao cracks the inside of Juntunen's front leg.
Lao misses with a straight right.
Juntunen avoids a kick to the body.
Juntunen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juntunen scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntunen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juntunen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lao swings widly with a right hand
and Juntunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lao lands a lovely overhand right.
Juntunen misses with a straight right.
Lao throws a body punch but Juntunen moves out of range.
It seemed like Juntunen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juntunen misses with a leg kick.
Juntunen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juntunen slips a jab from Lao.
Juntunen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lao misses with a straight right.
Lao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kung Lao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Juntunen misses with a body shot.
Lao throws a good cross that connects.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntunen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Juntunen takes one on the button.
Juntunen is looking to slow Lao down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Lao.
Kung Lao is winning the standup battle so far.
Lao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lao lands a jab to the nose.
Lao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntunen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Juntunen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lao has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lao misses.
Juntunen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juntunen moves out of range of the body kick from Lao.
Juntunen loads up on a big right hand but Lao slips the punch.
Lao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Lao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Lao misses.
Lao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lao throws a hook but Juntunen blocks it.
Juntunen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Juntunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
That kick from Lao tenderised Juntunen's leg. Juntunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Lao coming out on top.
Good shot there by Lao.
Lao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntunen.
Lao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
Lao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntunen at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen misses with a looping right.
Juntunen lands a really nice looking cross but Lao seems unphased.
Lao cracks the inside of Juntunen's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lao. That's going to slow Juntunen down.
Juntunen connects with a jab.
Lao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lao misses with a hook.
Lao misses with a straight left.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses.
Lao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
Lao misses with a body punch
and Juntunen counters with a big head kick but Lao shrugs it off.
Juntunen scores with a head kick.
Lao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen scores with a head kick.
Lao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntunen.
Lao looks to land a body kick but Juntunen moved away.
Lao scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juntunen. Lao shrugs it off though.
Lao scores with a punch to the head.
Lao checks a low kick from Juntunen.
Juntunen wants to land a leg kick but Lao is out of range.
It looked like Lao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juntunen wants to slow Lao down by chopping away at his legs.
Lao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntunen.
Juntunen walks into a straight right hand from Lao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao scores with a spinning back kick!
Lao misses with a left hand
and Juntunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Juntunen blocks the leg kick.
Lao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juntunen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lao.
Juntunen thows a body kick. Lao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lao just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntunen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lao throws a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.
Juntunen tries to move into range but Lao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lao cracks Juntunen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lao misses with a right hand
and Juntunen counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Lao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lao sizes up Juntunen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Juntunen counters with a three punch combo that has Lao backing up. Lao nods at Juntunen to acknowledge the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Juntunen blocks the low kick.
Lao scoring well with a low kick there.
Lao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Juntunen is out of range and Lao settles back down.
Juntunen throws out a counter right but Lao avoids it with no problem.
Lao avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
Lao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Juntunen is out of range.
Juntunen throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Lao throwing a counter right hand but Juntunen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao moves away.
Lao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntunen thinks about the counter body kick.
Lao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lao lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen staying out of range there.
Lao misses with a hook to the body
and Juntunen counters with a straight right hand.
Lao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntunen.
Lao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Juntunen in his tracks.
Juntunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lao.
Good work by Juntunen as he checks the leg kick.
Juntunen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Juntunen slips a straight right by Lao.
Lao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntunen.
Juntunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juntunen walks into a straight right hand from Lao.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
Lao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lao cracks Juntunen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen cracks Lao with an open hand slap.
Juntunen looks to land a right hand but Lao moved out of range.
Lao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juntunen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lao avoids the body shot from Juntunen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntunen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lao scores with a body shot.
Juntunen checks a leg kick.
Juntunen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntunen.
Lao throws a wild body kick that Juntunen sees coming a mile off.
Lao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lao.
Juntunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juntunen misses with a hook. Lao ducked under it nicely.
Lao looks to land a right hand but Juntunen moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Juntunen.
Lao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntunen doesn't seem bothered though.
Lao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lao.
Lao scores with a nice head shot.
Juntunen checks a leg kick.
Lao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juntunen's head backwards.
Lao throws a leg kick that misses.
Lao throws a big shot that misses.
Juntunen blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a lazy right hand but Juntunen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Juntunen.
Juntunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lao counters with a nice body kick.
Lao misses with a kick to the body.
Lao scores with a kick to the body.
Juntunen takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Juntunen.
Juntunen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lao throws a leg kick but Juntunen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juntunen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Juntunen throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
Juntunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao throws a combination. Juntunen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
Lao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juntunen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Lao clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
That's time! Lao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Juntunen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lao.
Lao scores with a spinning back kick!
Lao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Lao tenderised Juntunen's leg. Juntunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lao delivers a nice body kick.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Lao.
Juntunen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lao swings widly with a right hand
and Juntunen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lao really felt that one!
Juntunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lao.
Lao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen defending well as Lao loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lao misses the target.
Lao backing away here, and Juntunen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juntunen is looking to land body kicks.
Juntunen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lao.
Juntunen throws a body kick that misses.
Lao lands a slapping body shot.
Lao scores with a jab to the head.
Lao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Juntunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lao throws an overhand right that lands on Juntunen's shoulder, as Juntunen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Juntunen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntunen.
Lao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntunen can do to turn this around?
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a push kick but Juntunen slaps the foot to one side.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen connects with a leg kick. Lao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Juntunen slips a jab from Lao.
Lao throws a looping overhand right but Juntunen ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Juntunen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntunen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juntunen tries a quick counter leg kick but Lao is wise to it.
Juntunen tries to score with a low kick but Lao moves his leg out of the way.
Juntunen lands with a nice body kick.
Juntunen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lao's head.
Lao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lao tries a low kick but Juntunen avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen scores with a kick to the body.
Lao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juntunen ducks under a wild hook from Lao.
Juntunen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lao throws a wild body kick that Juntunen sees coming a mile off.
Juntunen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lao scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lao.
Lao avoids a kick to the body.
Lao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntunen.
Juntunen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lao.
Juntunen avoids the head kick by Lao.
Juntunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a hook to the side of Juntunen's head but Juntunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntunen.
Juntunen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lao's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao throws a push kick but Juntunen slaps the foot to one side.
Lao throws a right hand that Juntunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntunen also avoids with ease.
Juntunen scores with a jab to the body.
Juntunen avoids the body shot from Lao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lao. Juntunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lao throws a low kick, looking for Juntunen's leg but Juntunen calmly moves out of range.
Juntunen misses with a looping right.
Lao scores with a head kick. Juntunen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A punch lands to the side of Juntunen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Lao had his way with Tomi Juntunen in that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Juntunen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lao throws a head kick that misses.
Juntunen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lao blocks it well.
Juntunen throws a body kick that misses.
Lao looks to land a body kick but Juntunen moved away.
Lao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juntunen.
Lao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntunen manages to avoid it.
Juntunen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lao tried to score with a low kick but Juntunen checks it.
Juntunen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lao.
Lao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntunen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Juntunen missing with a left hand there. Lao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Juntunen lands but Lao takes it in his stride.
Lao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juntunen under the eye.
Lao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body kick from Lao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntunen.
A quick step to the side and Lao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntunen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Juntunen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juntunen avoids a kick to the body.
Juntunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao moves away.
Lao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lao misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao moves out of range of the body kick from Juntunen.
Juntunen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Juntunen finds it's target.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juntunen sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Lao.
Lao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Juntunen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Juntunen throws a hook but Lao avoids it easily.
Lao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lao misses with a leg kick.
Lao lands a leg kick that knocks Juntunen off balance momentarily.
Lao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomi Juntunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntunen throws a head kick but Lao moves out of range.
Lao is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juntunen is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Juntunen, right into the meat.
Lao tries to score with a low kick but Juntunen moves his leg out of the way.
Juntunen slips under a jab.
Juntunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
Lao misses with a looping left.
Lao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lao thumps Juntunen with a low kick.
Lao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntunen counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Juntunen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao looks to throw a body kick
and Juntunen counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Juntunen.
Lao moves away from the strike by Juntunen.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lao!
Juntunen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lao moves away from the strike by Juntunen.
Juntunen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juntunen feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
Lao lands a nice hook to Juntunen's body. Juntunen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
Kung Lao retains his light heavyweight title!
Kung Lao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.