PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luuki Yukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luuki Yukki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodger Simpson's chin.

Simpson
vs
Yukki

161 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodger Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luuki Yukki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yukki shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Yukki clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.

Yukki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Yukki rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Yukki letting Simpson take a breather here.
Yukki stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Simpson.
Simpson wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yukki breaks from the clinch.

Simpson dives in and scores a takedown into Yukki's guard.

Yukki pushes Simpson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Yukki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yukki.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yukki drags the fight down to the ground.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson works over Yukki with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yukki is working an open guard so Simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yukki.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luuki Yukki.

Simpson darts in and clinches Yukki up against the cage.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson slaps away a takedown attempt from Yukki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukki dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simpson thinks about countering with a body kick.

Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpson stalling in the clinch.
Yukki wants a takedown.
Come on Yukki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yukki has him pressed against the cage.

Yukki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Yukki with that takedown attempt.
Yukki throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yukki moves into the clinch.

Yukki pulls Simpson into guard.
Yukki has a closed guard, preventing Simpson from standing up.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simpson wants to stand but Yukki is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luuki Yukki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Yukki shoots in.
Yukki lands with a cross.
Yukki is looking to land body kicks.
As Yukki backs away, Simpson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yukki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yukki gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luuki Yukki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson leaves Yukki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukki fails to land the takedown.
Yukki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yukki is breathing heavily.
Yukki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yukki tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Simpson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yukki looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.

Simpson rushes Yukki and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
Yukki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yukki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson stalls.
Yukki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yukki tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yukki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.

Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yukki.
Simpson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simpson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yukki to the ground. Simpson is now in Yukki's guard.
Simpson tries to stand but Yukki is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Yukki.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yukki's guard.
Simpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukki looking for a sweep. Not yet Yukki, not yet.
Simpson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Simpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yukki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yukki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodger Simpson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson scores with a takedown into Yukki's guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Yukki keeps moving.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Yukki won't let him.
Yukki trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson wants to stand but Yukki is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yukki looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Simpson stands up and waves to Yukki to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yukki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yukki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Yukki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yukki shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Yukki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodger Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luuki Yukki.
Yukki stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yukki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Yukki backing up. Yukki nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yukki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson is looking for a counter combo.

Simpson gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Simpson is working to tighten his grip on Yukki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yukki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Simpson is really squeezing tight and eventually Yukki passes out! Simpson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodger Simpson!