PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 8343 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Petteri (ranked 6305 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

IsMore
vs
Petteri

208 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Esa Petteri!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petteri.

It looks like Esa Petteri has been cut.
Petteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Petteri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petteri wants a takedown.
Petteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsMore's elbow.
A short right from IsMore.
IsMore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petteri trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petteri.
Petteri is trying to pull guard but IsMore has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petteri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Petteri has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petteri prevents IsMore from breaking the clinch.

IsMore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

IsMore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petteri 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.
Petteri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petteri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petteri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petteri trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petteri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petteri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Petteri is just out of range.
Petteri misses with a takedown attempt
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Petteri.
A head kick misses from Petteri.

Petteri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into IsMore's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petteri wants to control from the top but IsMore keeps moving.
Petteri throwing strikes from guard but IsMore blocks nicely.
Petteri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
IsMore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Petteri lands a couple of elbows.
Petteri postures up in IsMore's guard and throws a big left but IsMore blocks it.
Petteri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IsMore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petteri scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petteri wants to control from the top but IsMore keeps moving.
Petteri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petteri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esa Petteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petteri misses with a leg kick
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

IsMore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petteri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Petteri trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petteri falls off balance throwing a combination
and IsMore counters with a right hand to the body.
IsMore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petteri misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.

Petteri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming IsMore to the mat! IsMore manages to get full guard.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Petteri from controlling successfully.
Petteri looking to sit in guard and control but IsMore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

IsMore won't allow Petteri to sweep him here.
Petteri pulls IsMore in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petteri can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petteri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Petteri trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petteri pulls IsMore in close to prevent any damage.
Petteri wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petteri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Petteri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petteri moves to clinch but IsMore breaks away
and Petteri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petteri tries for a takedown but IsMore circles away easily
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That has opened up Esa Petteri's cut even more.
IsMore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petteri tries to clinch up
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petteri fails with the takedown
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.

Petteri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in IsMore's guard.
IsMore being controlled here, momentarily.
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
IsMore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petteri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petteri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petteri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petteri trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petteri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petteri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petteri wants to control from the top but IsMore keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Petteri gets a double leg takedown into IsMore's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that More IsMore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esa Petteri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Petteri tries to land a body kick
and IsMore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from IsMore lands.
Petteri throws a body kick that misses
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petteri falls off balance throwing a combination
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Petteri is rocked!

The cut above Esa Petteri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
and IsMore counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Petteri! He's just covering up as IsMore starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore!
More IsMore decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.