PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herikii Malainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Suomalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Malainen
vs
Suomalainen

165 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herikii Malainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Suomalainen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malainen drives through and clinches with Suomalainen against the cage.
Malainen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malainen.
Malainen lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suomalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malainen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Suomalainen lands a right hand.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen lands with a right to the head.
Suomalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Malainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suomalainen backwards.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suomalainen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suomalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Malainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Malainen.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Suomalainen.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suomalainen.
Malainen blocking some punches.
Malainen lands with a right to the head.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Suomalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malainens head.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
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 head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malainen pushes Suomalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Malainen lands a nice uppercut.
Malainen lands with a left to the head.
Malainen lands a left hand.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suomalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suomalainen.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
A short uppercut from Suomalainen.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Suomalainen moves into the clinch.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen takes a shot to the head.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Suomalainen fails to land.
Malainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Malainen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malainen misses with some punches.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suomalainen gets through Malainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Jari Suomalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen lands with a left to the head.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suomalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Malainen on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suomalainen backwards.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malainen.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Malainen backwards.
Malainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suomalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Malainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Suomalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Suomalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Suomalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Malainen.
Suomalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
A short right from Suomalainen on the inside.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malainen blocking some punches.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Suomalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Suomalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suomalainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malainen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Malainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Malainen has a couple of punches blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Suomalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suomalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Malainen.
Malainen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suomalainen.
A short left from Suomalainen.
Malainen blocks an uppercut.
Malainen misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen working aggressively here.
Malainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Malainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Suomalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malainen working aggressively here.
Suomalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Herikii Malainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jari Suomalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Malainen fails to land.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
Suomalainen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suomalainen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malainen misses with some punches.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Malainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Suomalainen.
Malainen misses with the head strike.
Suomalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Malainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Malainen.
Malainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suomalainen blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suomalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malainen.
Malainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herikii Malainen.
Well Suomalainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jari Suomalainen!

Jari Suomalainen wins by unanimous decision!