PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yun Fat Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fat Chow
vs
Vihervuori

188 cm
33
173 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

179 cm
35
184 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yun Fat Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juhani Vihervuori!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihervuori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vihervuori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Vihervuori. Beautiful body shot.
Vihervuori throws a shot from downtown. Chow moves away and avoids it.
Vihervuori throws a big shot that misses.
Vihervuori throws a shot to the body.
Vihervuori missing with a left hand there. Chow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vihervuori can pounce on him.
Vihervuori misses the jab.
Chow scores with a one two! Vihervuori had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Vihervuori.
Chow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vihervuori moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori throws a hook to the side of Chow's head but Chow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Chow coming out on top.

Chow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chow misses with an elbow over the top.
Chow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vihervuori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vihervuori blocks a body shot from Chow.
Vihervuori swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Vihervuori jumps into guard, dragging Chow to the mat.
Vihervuori is trying to keep Chow in close.
Chow stands and throws Vihervuori's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vihervuori tries to buck Chow off but Chow is having none of it.
Vihervuori wants to control but Chow postures up.
You can see the frustration on Vihervuori's face as Chow controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow wants to control but Vihervuori is keeping him busy.
Vihervuori is looking for a sweep.
Vihervuori stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Vihervuori's face as Chow controls the position.
Vihervuori manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori wants to pass the guard but Chow is defending well.
Chow is not content to let Vihervuori control the position.
Chow is looking for a sweep. Vihervuori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chow is looking to control Vihervuori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chow avoid being mounted?
Vihervuori trying to control the action but Chow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow wants to control but Vihervuori is keeping busy.
Chow is not content to let Vihervuori control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vihervuori seems to be working for a kimura but Chow defends the submission attempt.
Chow controlling the position well.
Vihervuori is keen to just control but Chow is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Chow misses.
Vihervuori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vihervuori throws a body punch but Chow moves out of range.
Chow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vihervuori misses with a looping left.
Chow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juhani Vihervuori dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chow misses the shot to the body.
Vihervuori misses with a wild body shot.
Vihervuori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vihervuori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vihervuori connects with a body shot that sends Chow's belly button to the back.
Chow keeps the fight on the outside.
Juhani Vihervuori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vihervuori moves away.
Vihervuori lands with a good body shot.
Chow wants to clinch but Vihervuori slips to the side
and Vihervuori counters with a straight right hand.
Chow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihervuori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vihervuori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vihervuori cracks a nice hook into Chow's ribs.
Vihervuori throws a series of punches but Chow moves out of range.
Vihervuori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chow moves away.
Chow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihervuori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow swings for the body but Vihervuori moves out of range.
Chow misses the body punch
and Vihervuori counters with a left to the body.
Vihervuori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vihervuori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vihervuori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vihervuori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chow rather than just go for the knockout.
Chow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chow ducks under a wild hook from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori scores with a decent looking hook.
Vihervuori misses with a double jab
and Chow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vihervuori scores with a body shot.
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 jab from Chow misses.
Vihervuori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chow misses with a hook to the body
and Chow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vihervuori connects with the punch.
Vihervuori throws a poor cross that misses
and Chow counters with a thumping low kick.
Chow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vihervuori misses.
Chow swings for the body but Vihervuori moves out of range.
Vihervuori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vihervuori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chow moves away.
A big right from Chow misses.
Vihervuori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vihervuori misses with a straight right.
Chow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Vihervuori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vihervuori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chow at a distance.
Vihervuori lands a jab to Chow's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori lands with a nice body punch.
Vihervuori digs a good body shot into Chow's ribs.
Vihervuori swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chow counters with a left and a right that stings Vihervuori.
A telegraphed right hand from Chow misses the target.
Chow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vihervuori throws a hook but Chow blocks it.
Chow tries to move into range but Vihervuori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vihervuori scores with a nice strike.
Chow moves to clinch but Vihervuori breaks away
and Vihervuori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chow slips a jab and a cross from Vihervuori.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chow throws a head kick that Vihervuori semi-blocks.
Vihervuori takes a swing at Chow's ribcage but misses.
Vihervuori is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vihervuori. Chow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chow tries to close the distance and clinch but Vihervuori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vihervuori throws a series of punches but Chow avoids them all with ease.
Chow feints a jab promting Vihervuori to slip. Chow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vihervuori slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vihervuori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vihervuori just misses with a punch to the body.
Chow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vihervuori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vihervuori manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vihervuori misses with a wild body shot.
Vihervuori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chow circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juhani Vihervuori 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! This is the final round!

Chow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chow.
Chow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Chow catches Vihervuori right on the button with a cross.
Chow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vihervuori.
Chow throws a leg kick
and Vihervuori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Chow misses its intended target.
Vihervuori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chow is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vihervuori throws a leg kick
and Chow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chow wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow scores with a jab. Vihervuori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chow thuds a left hand into Vihervuori's body.
Vihervuori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihervuori lands a leg kick that knocks Chow off balance momentarily.
Vihervuori misses with an uppercut.
Vihervuori scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Chow misses.
Chow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vihervuori throws a jab when Chow was well out of range.
Vihervuori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vihervuori's head backwards.
Yun Fat Chow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori lands a slapping body shot.
Vihervuori misses with a leg kick.
Vihervuori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihervuori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vihervuori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chow.
Vihervuori walks into a jab.
Juhani Vihervuori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chow throws a push kick but Vihervuori slaps the foot to one side.
Chow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vihervuori lands a glancing blow to the side of Chow's head.
Vihervuori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chow throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Vihervuori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by Vihervuori there.
Vihervuori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vihervuori.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow misses with a hook. Vihervuori ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vihervuori. Chow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori misses the body punch
and Chow counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vihervuori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vihervuori. Chow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vihervuori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chow is looking to chop away at Vihervuori's legs.
A good leg kick by Vihervuori.
Chow swings for the body but Vihervuori moves out of range.
Vihervuori takes a swing at Chow's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chow checks a leg kick.
Chow moves out of range as Vihervuori throws a body kick.
Chow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vihervuori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chow was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihervuori.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori avoids the body shot from Chow.
Vihervuori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chow slips under a jab from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori wants to slow Chow down by chopping away at his legs.
Vihervuori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vihervuori misses with a series of wild punches.
Vihervuori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Vihervuori misses.
Vihervuori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vihervuori throws out the jab.
Chow takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juhani Vihervuori.
I've got Vihervuori 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Vihervuori!
Juhani Vihervuori seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.