PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quintiliano Aventus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizta Mahalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Aventus
vs
Mahalo

168 cm
18
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 New York, Quintiliano Aventus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mizta Mahalo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mahalo moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mahalo fails to land.
Mahalo lands a left hand.
Aventus looking to slow down the pace here.
Mahalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mahalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahalo lands a body punch.
Aventus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahalo lands a body punch.
Aventus trying to control the position but instead, Mahalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aventus into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahalo.
Aventus can't find room to land a body shot as Mahalo controls the action.
Mahalo tries a body shot but Aventus blocks it.
Mahalo scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aventus wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahalo won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Mahalo.
Mahalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahalo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahalo tries to work over Aventus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aventus.
Mahalo can't find room to land a body shot as Aventus controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mahalo.
Mahalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aventus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aventus's elbow.
Mahalo tries to work over Aventus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aventus tries to work over Mahalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahalo misses with a punch to the body.
Mahalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aventuss head.
A short left from Aventus.
Mahalo lands a shot to the body.
Mahalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aventus controls his hands.
Mahalo lands a body shot.
Mahalo can't find room to land a body shot as Aventus controls the action.
Mahalo lands a body punch.
Mahalo misses with some punches.
Mahalo misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mahalo.
Mahalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Aventus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahalo.
Mahalo lands with a right to the head.
Mahalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aventus is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mahalo.
Mahalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aventus's elbow.
Aventus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahalo's elbow.
Mahalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahalo tries a body shot but Aventus blocks it.
Mahalo lands a shoulder strike.
Aventus misses with some punches.
Mahalo lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Mahalo.
Mahalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aventus misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aventus.
Aventus can't find room to land a body shot as Mahalo controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aventus blocks a body shot from Mahalo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahalo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Mahalo - that landed with a thud.
Mahalo gets through Aventus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mahalo fails to land.
Mahalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahalo misses with a body punch.
Aventus misses with a punch to the body.
Mahalo digs a right hand into Aventus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aventus's gas tank.
Mahalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahalo misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aventus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizta Mahalo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aventus gets tackled into the cage by Mahalo. Mahalo maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahalo.
Mahalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.
Mahalo scores with a hook to the body.
Aventus can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahalo.
Mahalo is leaning against Aventus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aventus can't find room to land a body shot as Mahalo controls the action.
Mahalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aventus misses with the head strike.
Mahalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahalo can't find room to land a body shot as Aventus controls the action.
Aventus misses with a punch to the body.
Mahalo lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Mahalo as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mahalo fails to land.
Mahalo lands an uppercut.
Mahalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahalo lands a left hand.
Mahalo blocks an uppercut.
Mahalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahalo tries a body shot but Aventus blocks it.
Mahalo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahalo prevents a body shot from Aventus.
Mahalo keeps control of Aventus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aventus's efforts to push away.
Mahalo lands with a left to the head.
Mahalo can't find room to land a body shot as Aventus controls the action.
Mahalo scores with a shot to the side of Aventus's head.
Mahalo lands with a right to the head.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Mahalo has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Aventus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aventus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahalo has him pressed against the cage.
Mahalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aventus controls his hands.
Mahalo is leaning against Aventus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahalo keeps control of Aventus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahalo tries to work over Aventus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aventus tries to throw a body punch but Mahalo avoids it by throwing Aventus back against the cage.
Mahalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Mahalo.
Mahalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mizta Mahalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Mahalo is controlling him.
A short left from Mahalo.
Mahalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aventus prevents a body shot from Mahalo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahalo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahalo.
Mahalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aventus's elbow.
Mahalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aventus.
Aventus blocks a body shot from Mahalo.
Still in the clinch, Mahalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aventus blocking some punches.
Mahalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aventus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahalo is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Mahalo.
Mahalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mahalo.
Mahalo misses with a body punch.
Aventus working aggressively here.
Mahalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aventus's elbow.
Mahalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aventus tries a body shot but Mahalo blocks it.
Mahalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aventus is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahalo has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Aventus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aventuss head.
Aventus is trying to force a seperation but Mahalo has the dominant position.
Aventus misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizta Mahalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aventus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mahalo misses with a body shot.
Mahalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aventus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aventus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aventus loads up on a big right hand but Mahalo slips the punch.
Aventus lands an overhand right.
Mahalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aventus misses with an uppercut.
Mahalo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Aventus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahalo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mahalo moves out of range as Aventus strikes.
Aventus throws a looping overhand right but Mahalo ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Mahalo. Beautiful body shot.

Mahalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aventus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aventus tries to throw a body punch but Mahalo avoids it by throwing Aventus back against the cage.
Mahalo presses Aventus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aventus is looking to control Mahalo's arms but Mahalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aventus has his back to the cage.
Aventus is trying to break the clinch but Mahalo is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Mahalo.
Aventus lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aventus blocks a body shot from Mahalo.
Aventus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahalo misses with a body punch.
Quintiliano Aventus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aventus tries to throw a body punch but Mahalo avoids it by throwing Aventus back against the cage.
Mahalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mizta Mahalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahalo.
Mahalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.
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!
Mahalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahalo.
Mahalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.
Mahalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aventus backwards.
Aventus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Aventus.
Mahalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahalo.
Mahalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aventus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahalo works on Aventus's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aventus tries to stall but Mahalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahalo misses with a punch to the body.
Aventus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aventuss head.
A head punch on the inside from Mahalo fails to land.
Aventus misses with a punch to the body.
Aventus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aventus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahalo scores with a shoulder strike.

Aventus manages to break the clinch.
Aventus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahalo misses with an uppercut. Aventus saw that one coming.
Mahalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahalo wants to counter with a clinch but Aventus pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahalo digs a good hook to Aventus's body.
Mahalo moves out of range as Aventus strikes.
Mahalo lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahalo jabs at Aventus's body.
Mahalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mizta Mahalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahalo slips under a jab.
Aventus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Mahalo closes the distance and clinches.
Mahalo lands a body shot.
Mahalo scores with a shot to the side of Aventus's head.
Aventus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Mahalo.
Mahalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aventus prevents a body shot from Mahalo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mizta Mahalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahalo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mizta Mahalo!
Mizta Mahalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.