PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rannanjarvi Antti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti has chosen Eminem- Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Valfrid Ahlberg
vs
Antti

183 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rannanjarvi Antti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antti throws a head kick that Ahlberg semi-blocks.
Antti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antti motions for Ahlberg to come forward. Antti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Antti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti tries to work over Ahlberg's front leg with a kick but Ahlberg checks it.
Antti motions for Ahlberg to come forward. Antti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahlberg has a takedown stuffed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahlberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antti.
Antti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Antti tries to sprawl out of it but Ahlberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antti 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 Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Antti scoring well with a low kick there.
Antti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Ahlberg.
Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has been cut.
Antti looks gassed!
Ahlberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahlberg is out of range and Antti settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Antti throws a sloppy head kick and Ahlberg moves out of range easily.
No luck for Ahlberg with that takedown attempt.
Ahlberg shoots in and drives through. Antti sprawls well.
Ahlberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antti circles away.
Ahlberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antti tries to avoid it but Ahlberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antti to the ground. Antti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahlberg tries for a takedown but Antti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rannanjarvi Antti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antti throws a head kick but Ahlberg moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti is looking to slow Ahlberg down with leg kicks.
Antti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti throws a head kick but Ahlberg moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antti.
Antti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Antti throws a leg kick which misses Ahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahlberg tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antti connects with a high kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ahlberg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Antti lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rannanjarvi Antti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Antti lands a two punch combo.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Rannanjarvi Antti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antti but Antti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antti throws a hook to the side of Ahlberg's head but Ahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antti throws a wild body kick that Ahlberg sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti is breathing heavily.
Ahlberg blocks a head kick by Antti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Ahlberg looks for a takedown but Antti sprawls well.
Rannanjarvi Antti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antti as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlberg has a takedown stuffed.
Ahlberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Antti sprawls well. He's pushed Ahlberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antti misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A good leg kick by Antti.
Ahlberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antti swivels and escapes.
Antti tries to bum rush Ahlberg with a series of wild strikes but Ahlberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antti as he avoids it easily.
Ahlberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antti circles away.
Antti misses with a double jab.
Rannanjarvi Antti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Antti throws a nice looking combination but Ahlberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Antti.
A head kick misses from Antti.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ahlberg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ahlberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antti is fending him off so far but Ahlberg persists. Nope, Antti circles away and we're back to standing.
Antti throws a nice head kick!
Ahlberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Antti sprawls well. He's pushed Ahlberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antti throws a head kick that misses.
Ahlberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Antti tries to sprawl out of it but Ahlberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg blocks a leg kick.
Antti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahlberg shoots in for a double leg but Antti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahlberg looks for a takedown but Antti sprawls well.
Ahlberg shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rannanjarvi Antti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Antti wants to slow Ahlberg down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahlberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Antti tries to sprawl out of it but Ahlberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahlberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Ahlberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Antti.
Antti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Antti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antti misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Ahlberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Antti which made him look bad.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Antti throws a leg kick which misses Ahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahlberg tries to avoid it.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown but Antti shows good takedown defense.
Antti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahlberg.
A head kick from Antti lands but Ahlberg takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahlberg shoots for a takedown but Antti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahlberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antti circles away.
Ahlberg blocks a head kick by Antti.
A clash of legs there as Ahlberg blocks the low kick.
Ahlberg misses with a takedown attempt - Antti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahlberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahlberg avoids the head kick by Antti.
Rannanjarvi Antti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahlberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antti's waist but Antti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahlberg off to one side.
Ahlberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antti but Antti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahlberg circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahlberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Antti throws a head kick but Ahlberg moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rannanjarvi Antti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Antti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rannanjarvi Antti!