PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oiva Tuominen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pertti Junttila was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tuominen
vs
Junttila

185 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuominen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tuominen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Junttila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuominen won't be happy with that.
Tuominen is trying to get back to half guard.
Junttila throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tuominen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tuominen wants to improve his position but Junttila is controlling well.
Junttila moves nicely into side control.

Junttila goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tuominen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Junttila's guard! Nice work there by Tuominen!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junttila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tuominen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Junttila.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuominen trying to control the action but Junttila is working from the bottom.

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

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.
Junttila gets back to half guard.
Tuominen wants to take a breather but Junttila is having none of it.
Junttila tries to get to full guard but Tuominen has control of the leg.
Junttila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Junttila had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tuominen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Junttila Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tuominen's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junttila has got his arm under Tuominen's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Tuominen has spun round into Junttila's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Tuominen wants to pass the guard but Junttila is keeping the position.
Tuominen pushes down on Junttila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junttila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junttila is on top in guard.
Junttila stands and throws Tuominen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tuominen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junttila trying to control from half guard but Tuominen is working away.
Junttila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Junttila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tuominen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Tuominen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Junttila to the mat! Junttila manages to get full guard.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuominen is one step ahead there.

Tuominen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuominen is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junttila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tuominen has picked Junttila up and slammed him! Junttila can't keep hold of the triangle and Tuominen manages to pass to side control!
Tuominen tries to move to full mount but Junttila actually manages to regain half guard.

Junttila pushes Tuominen off and gets back to his feet.
Junttila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junttila gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tuominen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tuominen!
Tuominen is looking to get to half guard.
Tuominen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Junttila's lack of action.
Tuominen gets back to full guard.

Junttila drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tuominen dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junttila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tuominen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junttila is breathing heavily.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuominen is one step ahead there.
Junttila wants to stand but Tuominen is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junttila has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tuominen has passed into side control.
Tuominen tries to advance to mount but Junttila denies him.
Junttila is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oiva Tuominen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Junttila drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tuominen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Junttila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junttila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junttila wants to control from the top but Tuominen keeps moving.
Tuominen keeping full guard, as Junttila tries to pass.
Junttila forces his way into half guard.
Junttila working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tuominen's thigh. Tuominen counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuominen is retaining full guard.

Tuominen working for a triangle but Junttila defends it easily.

Tuominen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junttila has picked Tuominen up and slammed him! Tuominen can't keep hold of the triangle and Junttila manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tuominen regains half guard.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but Tuominen defending well.
Junttila moves nicely into side control.
Junttila moves into full mount!
Tuominen is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila is looking to take Tuominen's back but instead Tuominen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Tuominen manages to get to full guard.

Junttila drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tuominen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junttila has Tuominen in his guard.
Tuominen passes Junttila's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila wants to improve his position but Tuominen is controlling well.
Junttila is trying to stand back up but Tuominen is controlling him
Tuominen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tuominen trying to control but Junttila is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pertti Junttila just about did enough to take it.
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.

Tuominen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Junttila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junttila lands in his opponent's guard.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junttila passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junttila has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tuominen!
Junttila seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tuominen is holding on tight.
Tuominen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Junttila jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tuominen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tuominen and Junttila has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Junttila is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tuominen is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Junttila decides to stand back up.

Tuominen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Junttila wants to get back to full guard but Tuominen has passed into side control.
Junttila is looking to improve his position but Tuominen isn't that keen on the idea.

Tuominen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Junttila has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tuominen wants to control but Junttila is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junttila manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junttila is on top in guard.
Junttila passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuominen tries to buck Junttila off but Junttila is having none of it.

Junttila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tuominen, who protects the arm well.
Tuominen is looking for a sweep.
Tuominen is trying to control Junttila's posture but Junttila avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junttila moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Junttila dominated that fourth round.
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!

Tuominen has his takedown stuffed

so Junttila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Junttila forces his way into half guard.
Tuominen is not content to let Junttila control the position.

Junttila is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tuominen trying to hold on to Junttila's head to control him but Junttila postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junttila is working for a kimura but Tuominen is defending it quite comfortably.
Tuominen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tuominen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junttila manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuominen tries to free his leg and advance position but Junttila is retaining full guard.
Tuominen advances position into side control!
Junttila manages to get back to half guard.
Junttila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuominen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tuominen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junttila sees it coming and defends easily.
Junttila trying to get back to full guard but Tuominen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Junttila is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junttila looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tuominen is trying to stick to Junttila's back but Junttila is turning into Tuominen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tuominen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Junttila.
Pertti Junttila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junttila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tuominen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Junttila is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tuominen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Junttila's back instead.
Junttila controlling Tuominen 's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Junttila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junttila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Junttila!
Pertti Junttila is the new middleweight champion!