PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Kosonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aalto has chosen LL Cool J : Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kosonen
vs
Aalto

178 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Takomo

Valhalla War Gear
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Kosonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sisu Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosonen tries for a takedown but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Kosonen saw that one coming.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aalto as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Kosonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Aalto which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aalto swivels and escapes.
Kosonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Kosonen with that takedown attempt.
Aalto misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto looks to land a combination but Kosonen avoids it well.
Kosonen moves out of range as Aalto strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto misses with the combination.
Kosonen misses with a takedown attempt - Aalto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aalto as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosonen.
Kosonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosonen moves away.

Kosonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aalto wants to break free but Kosonen has control.
Aalto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aalto can't break the clinch.
Aalto wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aalto has had enough of the clinch but Kosonen keeps him there for the moment.
Aalto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aalto is trying to break free.
Aalto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aalto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kosonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aalto smiles and moves away.
A big right from Aalto misses.
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Aalto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kosonen circles away quickly and effectively.

Kosonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kosonen moves into full mount! Aalto won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosonen wants to finish this one by submission but Aalto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kosonen.
Kosonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aalto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kosonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aalto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aalto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kosonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kosonen fails to advance to Aalto's back.

Kosonen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kosonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
A jab from Aalto misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Aalto throws a shot from downtown. Kosonen moves away and avoids it.
Kosonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kosonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Kosonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown but Aalto shows good takedown defense.
Kosonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Aalto misses.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Kosonen avoids them all with ease.
Aalto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Kosonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aalto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosonen.
Kosonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Kosonen's head but Kosonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kosonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kosonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kosonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aalto is looking to get back to is feet but Kosonen passes into side control.
Aalto wants to get back to his feet.
Kosonen working the strikes but Aalto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Kosonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kosonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aalto's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aalto!

Kosonen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aalto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aalto and Kosonen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kosonen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kosonen is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kosonen working the strikes but Aalto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kosonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kosonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aalto sees it coming and defends easily.
Kosonen trying to mount his opponent but Aalto defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kosonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aalto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sisu Aalto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown but Aalto shows good takedown defense.

Kosonen closes the distance and pushes Aalto back into the cage.
Aalto can't break the clinch.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.
Aalto can't break the clinch.
Aalto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.
Aalto has had enough of the clinch but Kosonen keeps him there for the moment.
Aalto wants to get back to striking at distance but Kosonen won't allow it.
Aalto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.

Aalto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aalto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Kosonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Aalto which made him look bad.
Aalto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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.
Aalto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aalto throws a nice looking combination but Kosonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kosonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aalto swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aalto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kosonen in his tracks.
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Aalto missing with a left hand there. Kosonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sisu Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kosonen tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aalto gets caught flat footed, as Kosonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kosonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Aalto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosonen forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Kosonen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Kosonen moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
Aalto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kosonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aalto but Aalto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sisu Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto swings for the body but Kosonen moves out of range.
Aalto tries to bum rush Kosonen with a series of wild strikes but Kosonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosonen tries to clinch up but Aalto circles away and keeps his distance.

Kosonen moves into the clinch.
Aalto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kosonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kosonen prevents Aalto from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.
Aalto tries to break the clinch but Kosonen is controlling the position.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.
Aalto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kosonen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdemar Kosonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosonen has Aalto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aalto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aalto tries to break the clinch but Kosonen is controlling the position.
Aalto tries to break the clinch but Kosonen is controlling the position.
Kosonen has Aalto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aalto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aalto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.
Aalto lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosonen backwards.
Aalto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kosonen is working for takedown but Aalto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aalto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto can't break the clinch.
Aalto has had enough of the clinch but Kosonen keeps him there for the moment.
Sisu Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Aalto can't break the clinch.
Aalto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aalto stops a takedown attempt from Kosonen.
Aalto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kosonen keeps control of Aalto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aalto tries to break the clinch but Kosonen is controlling the position.
Aalto tries to break the clinch but Kosonen is controlling the position.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Kosonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kosonen keeps control of Aalto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aalto can't break the clinch.

Aalto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Aalto misses.
A lazy left from Aalto finds it's target.
No joy there for Aalto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosonen closes the distance and clinches up with Aalto, looking for a takedown. Kosonen pushes Aalto against the cage but Aalto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kosonen slips a jab from Aalto.
Kosonen closes the distance and clinches up with Aalto, looking for a takedown. Kosonen pushes Aalto against the cage but Aalto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kosonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aalto pinned against the cage. Aalto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kosonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Kosonen is rocked!
Kosonen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Aalto comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kosonen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kosonen was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sisu Aalto!