PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemmo Hujoppi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Matrix
vs
Hujoppi

225 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hemmo Hujoppi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hujoppi as he jumps to the side.
Matrix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hujoppi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matrix closes the distance and clinches up with Hujoppi, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes Hujoppi against the ropes but Hujoppi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Matrix.
Matrix trying to control the action but Hujoppi is working from the bottom.
Hujoppi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hujoppi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Matrix has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matrix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hujoppi, who protects the arm well.
Hujoppi can't do much from the bottom here.
Matrix tries to advance to mount but Hujoppi denies him.

Matrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matrix is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses.
Hemmo Hujoppi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hujoppi tries to avoid it but Matrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hujoppi to the ground. Hujoppi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hujoppi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Hujoppi scores with a nice body kick.
Hujoppi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hujoppi misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
No luck for Matrix with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hujoppi tries to avoid it but Matrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hujoppi to the ground. Hujoppi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hujoppi but Hujoppi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Matrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that half lands.
Matrix fails to land the takedown.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Matrix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Matrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Hujoppi is defending well.

Matrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Matrix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hujoppi, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hemmo Hujoppi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick from Hujoppi lands but Matrix takes it in his stride.
Hujoppi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hujoppi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Matrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matrix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Hujoppi.
Nice takedown defense from Hujoppi. No joy for Matrix on that attempt.
Matrix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hujoppi - that will leave a mark!
Hujoppi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hujoppi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matrix moves out of range as Hujoppi strikes.
Matrix keeps the fight on the outside.
Hujoppi throws a head kick but Matrix moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hujoppi stuffs the takedown attempt from Matrix. Matrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Hujoppi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hujoppi fakes the leg kick and cracks Matrix in the body.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hujoppi stuffs the takedown attempt from Matrix. Matrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Hujoppi tries to sprawl out of it but Matrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hujoppi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that Matrix semi-blocks.
Hujoppi misses with a head kick.
The Matrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matrix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hujoppi stuffs the takedown attempt from Matrix. Matrix gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but Hujoppi shows good takedown defense.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hujoppi as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi stuffs the takedown.
Hujoppi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hujoppi throws a head kick but Matrix moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hujoppi.

Matrix changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hujoppi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matrix is looking to take a break and control but Hujoppi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Matrix tries for a kimura but Hujoppi is defending well.

Matrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is looking to take a break and control but Hujoppi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Matrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Matrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hujoppi is not content to let Matrix control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hemmo Hujoppi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Matrix avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses.
Hujoppi tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hujoppi throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hujoppi as Matrix shoots in.
Hujoppi stuffs the takedown attempt from Matrix. Matrix gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hujoppi tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hujoppi.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi tries to clinch but Matrix is having none of it.
Matrix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hujoppi lands with a cross.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hujoppi.
Hujoppi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matrix looks for a takedown but Hujoppi sprawls well.
Hujoppi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hujoppi swivels and escapes.
Hujoppi scores with a spinning back kick!
Matrix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hujoppi's waist but Hujoppi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matrix off to one side.
Matrix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hujoppi pinned against the cage. Hujoppi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Hujoppi lands but Matrix takes it in his stride.
Hujoppi throws a body punch but Matrix moves out of range.
Matrix shoots in and drives through. Hujoppi sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hujoppi, right into the meat.
Hujoppi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matrix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hujoppi pinned against the cage. Hujoppi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hujoppi misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix shoots in and drives through. Hujoppi sprawls well.
Hujoppi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matrix will feel that in the morning.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Hujoppi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hujoppi misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hujoppi. No joy for Matrix on that attempt.
Matrix blocks a head kick by Hujoppi.
A head kick misses from Hujoppi.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hujoppi as he jumps to the side.
Hujoppi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matrix's head.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Hujoppi.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hujoppi as he avoids it easily.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Hujoppi tries to sprawl out of it but Matrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hujoppi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Hujoppi wants to clinch up but Matrix keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi throws a head kick that half lands.

Hujoppi gets caught flat footed, as Matrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hujoppi looking to control.
Hujoppi keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Matrix is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hujoppi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hujoppi wants to get back to his feet but Matrix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Hujoppi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hujoppi is looking to stand up but Matrix isn't so interested in that idea.
Matrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Matrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hujoppi wants to stand but Matrix is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hujoppi throws a head kick but Matrix moves out of range.
Hemmo Hujoppi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matrix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hemmo Hujoppi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hujoppi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hemmo Hujoppi!