PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hojackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Hojackin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vettenranta
vs
Hojackin

181 cm
27
210 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Leviathan Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hojackin!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Hojackin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hojackin jabs at Vettenranta's body.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettenranta.
Nice sprawl there from Hojackin as Vettenranta shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hojackin.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hojackin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hojackin defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hojackin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hojackin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Hojackin shows good takedown defense.
Hojackin looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Hojackin gets caught napping as Vettenranta dives in and scores a takedown. Hojackin manages to retain guard.
Hojackin trying to keep a closed guard but Vettenranta is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vettenranta working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hojackin holds on and takes a little breather.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing.

Vettenranta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vettenranta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vettenranta is working Hojackin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettenranta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vettenranta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vettenranta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Vettenranta wants to pass the guard but Hojackin is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hojackin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vettenranta sitting in guard here, content to control.

Vettenranta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hojackin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hojackin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hojackin!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettenranta tries to buck Hojackin off but Hojackin is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hojackin working the ground and pound.
Vettenranta wants to control but Hojackin postures up.
Vettenranta is trying to get back to half guard.
Hojackin working away.
Hojackin is staying tight to Vettenranta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vettenranta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hojackin off and has taken his back!
Hojackin is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hojackin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vettenranta is punishing Hojackin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Vettenranta lands punches and elbows.
Vettenranta gets his hands free as Hojackin looks to control.
Vettenranta misses with an elbow to the head.
Vettenranta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Vettenranta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin is keeping busy.
Hojackin rolls, trying to escape but Vettenranta keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Vettenranta's cut.
That's time! Vettenranta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vettenranta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hojackin lands a nice looking body kick.
Hojackin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta dives in for a single leg takedown but Hojackin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hojackin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vettenranta eats them both and turns towards Hojackin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Hojackin gets caught flat footed, as Vettenranta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hojackin has his hands on Vettenranta's head, controlling the position.
Hojackin keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully.
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!
Hojackin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vettenranta is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Vettenranta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vettenranta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hojackin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vettenranta trying to control but Hojackin is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Hojackin looking for a sweep. Not yet Hojackin, not yet.
Vettenranta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vettenranta throws a big elbow that misses.
Vettenranta trying to control but Hojackin is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hojackin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hojackin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hojackin works the jab nicely.
Hojackin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vettenranta has a takedown stuffed.
Hojackin slaps away a takedown attempt from Vettenranta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hojackin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vettenranta momentarily.
Hojackin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hojackin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Vettenranta drives through with a takedown into Hojackin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta postures up and lands a big shot to Hojackin's brow.
Hojackin trying to keep a closed guard but Vettenranta is proving a slippery customer.
Hojackin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vettenranta pushes down on Hojackin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta is stalling here. Hojackin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vettenranta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hojackin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vettenranta sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hojackin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vettenranta gets back to full guard.
Vettenranta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hojackin is holding on to half guard well.
Hojackin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Vettenranta's cut.
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. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vettenranta.
Hojackin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vettenranta shoots in and drives through. Hojackin sprawls well.

Hojackin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vettenranta tries to roll over but Hojackin keeps him under control.

Vettenranta looking for submissions off his back.

Vettenranta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hojackin pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Hojackin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hojackin trying to control the action but Vettenranta is working from the bottom.

Vettenranta looking for submissions off his back.
Hojackin is taking a breather. Vettenranta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vettenranta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hojackin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hojackin's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vettenranta gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vettenranta gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vettenranta apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettenranta.
Hojackin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hojackin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vettenranta or perhaps it was just good defense by Hojackin, which made it look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hojackin.
Vettenranta darts in looking for a takedown but Hojackin gets double underhooks and turns Vettenranta into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vettenranta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Hojackin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vettenranta cracks Hojackin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hojackin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hojackin parries the strikes from Vettenranta easily there. Vettenranta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hojackin to escape.
Vettenranta is looking to take a break and control but Hojackin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hojackin struggling a bit here.
Hojackin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vettenranta connects with a decent elbow.
Vettenranta landing strikes.
Hojackin defending against the ground and pound.
Kaleva Vettenranta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Vettenranta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hojackin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vettenranta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hojackin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hojackin is looking to regain half guard here but Vettenranta keeps moving and retains side control.
Vettenranta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hojackin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vettenranta working the body and head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaleva Vettenranta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hojackin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!

Kaleva Vettenranta wins by unanimous decision!
Kaleva Vettenranta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.