PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkki Hynynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Hynynen
vs
Junttila

179 cm
19
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Combat Pro Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyrkki Hynynen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hynynen tries to close the distance and clinch but Junttila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junttila wants to clinch but Hynynen slips to the side

and Hynynen counters by clinching up.

Junttila ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junttila no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hynynen won't allow Junttila to sweep him here.
Junttila trying to control the position.

Junttila looking for a guillotine here but Hynynen defends easily.
Hynynen stays in close to Junttila's body and controls the position.
Junttila wants to sweep here but Hynynen controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila keeping moving, preventing Hynynen from controlling successfully.
Junttila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hynynen stopping the sweep attempt from Junttila.

Junttila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hynynen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hynynen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hynynen trying to control but Junttila is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Junttila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hynynen won't allow Junttila to sweep him here.

Hynynen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junttila manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hynynen tries to hold on but Junttila postures up.
Junttila is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hynynen wants to hold on but Junttila pushes him away.

Junttila working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hynynen regains half guard.
Hynynen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junttila on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Junttila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hynynen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junttila.
Junttila wants to free his trapped foot but Hynynen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hynynen trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Junttila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hynynen circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hynynen counters by clinching up.
Junttila tries to pull guard but Hynynen holds him up against the cage and eventually Junttila drops back down to his feet.
Junttila tries to pull guard but Hynynen won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Junttila is stalling here.
The is referee keeping an eye on Hynynen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hynynen tries to work over Junttila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Hynynen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Junttila is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hynynen to the mat. Hynynen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Junttila drops back looking for a leg! Hynynen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hynynen manages to kick Junttila off! Junttila jumps back into Hynynen's guard.
Junttila wants to pass the guard but Hynynen is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila passes into half guard.

Junttila wants to work for an arm triangle but Hynynen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hynynen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junttila passes into half guard.
Hynynen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hynynen is looking to improve his position.

Junttila seems to be looking for submissions.
Hynynen wants to control but Junttila is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila tries to pass to full mount but Hynynen defends it.

Junttila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Junttila is breathing heavily.
Junttila wants to free his trapped foot but Hynynen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Junttila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junttila is pressing down on Hynynen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hynynen is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hynynen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Junttila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Junttila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nyrkki Hynynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Junttila.
Hynynen tries to throw a body punch but Junttila avoids it by throwing Hynynen back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hynynen scores with a hook to the body.
Junttila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junttila tries to pull guard but Hynynen holds him up against the cage and eventually Junttila drops back down to his feet.
Hynynen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Junttila is keeping busy.
Junttila jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hynynen walks away with a smile on his face. Junttila gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pertti Junttila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hynynen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Junttila counters by moving into the clinch.
Hynynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Junttila controls his hands.
Hynynen trying to control the position but instead, Junttila has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hynynen into the cage.
Junttila tries for a takedown but Hynynen manages to get underhooks.
Junttila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hynynen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hynynen lands a body punch.
Junttila is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Junttila tries to pull guard but Hynynen won't allow it.
Nyrkki Hynynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Junttila.
A shot in the inside from Hynynen.

It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Junttila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hynynen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hynynen wants to clinch

and Junttila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Junttila.
Hynynen is pulling down on Junttila's head. It's preventing any offense from Junttila, at least for the moment.
Junttila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hynynen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junttila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila tries to stand but Hynynen is controlling from the bottom.
Junttila stopping the sweep attempt from Hynynen.
Hynynen controlling the position.
Pertti Junttila has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Junttila passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Junttila trying to control the action but Hynynen is working from the bottom.

Junttila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hynynen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Junttila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junttila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hynynen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hynynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Junttila is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hynynen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Junttila gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hynynen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Junttila lets go of the hold and Hynynen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pertti Junttila!
Pertti Junttila is the new middleweight champion!