PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onni Seppala (ranked 2919 p4p, 393 weight class) and Jack Major (ranked 5152 p4p, 611 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Seppala
vs
Major

194 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
35
210 lbs
5 - 9 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Red Light Coffeeshop

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onni Seppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Major!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Major moves in looking to clinch but Seppala pushes him off.
Seppala doesn't manage to clinch there - Major circles away.
Seppala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seppala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Major has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Seppala cracks a nice hook into Major's ribs.
Major fails to land with a series of punches.
Major walks into a straight right hand from Seppala.
Major fails with a takedown attempt.
Seppala takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major connects with a jab.
Major is looking to clinch.
Seppala loads up on a big right hand but Major slips the punch.
Seppala scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Major was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Major prevents a body shot from Seppala.
Seppala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Major pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seppala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Major tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the cage.
Seppala tries to work over Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Major gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Major tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Major tries to stall but Seppala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seppala prevents a body shot from Major.
Seppala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Major is trying to break the clinch but Seppala is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major blocks a body shot from Seppala.
Major creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Major taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Seppala.
A short right from Seppala.
Major throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppala.
Seppala tries to work over Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Major backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Major misses with an elbow strike.

Seppala breaks from the clinch.
Seppala with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Major.
Major slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Major closes the distance and clinches.
Major blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seppala is leaning against Major and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seppala lands with a right to the head.
Major throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Major tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seppala's elbow.
Seppala lands a body shot.
Major swings wildly with an uppercut but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Major has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Major breaks from the clinch.
Major slips a straight right by Seppala.
A low kick from Major misses
and Seppala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Jack Major has been cut.
Major ducks under a wild hook from Seppala.

Seppala pushes Major up against the cage in a clinch.

Major breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seppala. Major does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seppala scores with a jab.
Seppala wants to clinch up but Major keeps it at a distance.
Seppala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Major swinging wildly here.
Major tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seppala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Major somewhat.
Major tries a head kick but it misses.
Seppala lands a nice looking body shot.
Major looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Seppala misses.

Seppala has Major up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Seppala.
Seppala blocks an elbow strike from Major.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Seppala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Major closes the distance and pushes Seppala back into the cage.
Major throws a head punch that misses.
Major working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
Major is looking to control Seppala's arms but Seppala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Major has his back to the cage.
Major has had enough of the clinch but Seppala keeps him there for the moment.
Seppala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
A nice left hand lands by Seppala.
Major looking to throw knees to the head but Seppala is blocking nicely.
Major is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Seppala - that landed with a thud.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Major can't find room to land a body shot as Seppala controls the action.
Nice body punch from Seppala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seppala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Major wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Major wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Seppala on the inside.
Onni Seppala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seppala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Major misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Major can do to turn this around?
Major takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Seppala.
Major lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Major takes a shot to the head.
Seppala lands a nice shot to the body.
Major is trying to push Seppala away but Seppala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Seppala as the two fighters clinch.
Seppala lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala lands with a short head shot 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!
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Major has a couple of punches blocked by Seppala.
Major looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Major misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seppala blocking some punches.
Major throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seppala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Seppala digs a right hand into Major's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Major's gas tank.
Seppala lands with a right to the head.
Seppala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seppala's elbow.
Major can't find room to land a body shot as Seppala controls the action.
Major can't break the clinch.
Major dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Major is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Seppala.
Seppala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Major blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Major is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seppala blocks the elbow strike.
Seppala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Major working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Seppala.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major is looking to break free of the clinch but Seppala has double underhooks.
Seppala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seppala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Major throws an elbow but it misses.
Major tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Major tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seppala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Major pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Seppala.
Seppala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Major takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seppala tries to throw a body punch but Major avoids it by throwing Seppala back against the cage.
Seppala works on Major's body with a couple of short punches.
Seppala throws a punch but it's blocked by Major.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onni Seppala dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Seppala tries to bum rush Major with a series of wild strikes but Major uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Major looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
Major catches Seppala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Major pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seppala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seppala punishes Major's body with a nice straight punch.
Major misses with a wild combination.

Seppala clinches up against the cage.
Major wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Major escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major misses with a series of wild punches.
Major scores with a head kick.
Seppala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Major on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Major in his tracks.
Seppala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Major counters with a left and a right that stings Seppala.

Seppala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seppala avoids a wild elbow strike from Major.
Major misses with a body punch.
Seppala has a couple of punches blocked by Major.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seppala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Seppala.
Seppala lands a hook that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Major misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majors head.
Seppala keeps control of Major as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Major throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seppalas head.
Seppala throws a head punch that misses.
Seppala misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala misses with some punches.
Major with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Major scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppala lands a left hand.
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Seppala misses with the head strike.

Major breaks from the clinch.
Seppala lands a jab to the head.
Seppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Major is just out of range.
Jack Major is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seppala cracks Major with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Major closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seppala to the mat! Seppala manages to get full guard.

Seppala has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Major has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala digs a right hand underneath Major's ribcage. Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seppala has Major pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Major manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seppala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Major is looking to break free of the clinch but Seppala has double underhooks.
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Major's efforts to push away.
Seppala lands with a light punch inside.
Onni Seppala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Major is trying to maintain a safe position but Seppala gets an underhook and turns Major into the cage.
Seppala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seppala wants to take the fight to the mat but Major manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Major is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Major goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Major breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Major needs to keep his hands up - Seppala had a free shot at his head there.
Onni Seppala is winning the standup battle so far.
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Major.
Seppala takes a swing at Major's ribcage but misses.

Major has Seppala up against the cage in a clinch.
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Major's efforts to push away.
Jack Major has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppala blocking some punches.
Major misses with the head strike.
Seppala avoids the elbow strike from Major, against the cage.
Major goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Seppala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seppala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Seppala!
Onni Seppala gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).