PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Valari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McFat
vs
Valari

181 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fatty McFat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Valari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valari lands a body shot.
Valari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valari misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Valari - just one landing.
Valari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McFat lands a head shot.
Valari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McFat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valari misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Valari misses.
McFat slips a jab and a cross from Valari.
Valari misses with a leg kick.
Valari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFat circles away quickly and effectively.
Valari misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Valari.
McFat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valari throws a shot from downtown. McFat moves away and avoids it.
Valari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFat's head backwards.
McFat just misses with a punch to the body.
Valari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

McFat clinches up with Valari and pushes him back against the cage.

McFat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFat blocks a leg kick.
Valari looks to land a combination but McFat avoids it well.
Valari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFat.
McFat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valari's corner calls for a 1-2. Valari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McFat throws a hook to the side of Valari's head but Valari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valari throws a solid leg kick but McFat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valari.
McFat dodges the punch combination from Valari.
McFat swings for the body but Valari moves out of range.
Valari throws a series of punches but McFat avoids them all with ease.
McFat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valari.
A bone on bone clash there as McFat blocks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McFat!
Valari wants to slow McFat down by chopping away at his legs.
Valari moves out of range as McFat strikes.
Lukas Valari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valari wants to land a leg kick but McFat is out of range.

McFat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

McFat drops back looking for a leg! Valari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valari manages to kick McFat off! McFat jumps back into Valari's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McFat drops back looking for a leg! Valari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valari manages to kick McFat off! McFat jumps back into Valari's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

McFat drops back looking for a leg! Valari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valari manages to kick McFat off! McFat jumps back into Valari's guard.
McFat is breathing heavily.
McFat stops Valari from standing up.

That's four 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.
Valari looking for a sweep. Not yet Valari, not yet.
McFat wants to pass the guard but Valari is keeping the position.
Valari is looking to stand up but McFat isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valari connects with a high kick.

It looks like Fatty McFat has been cut.
Valari throws a head kick that misses.
Valari with a jab.
McFat dodges the punch combination from Valari.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by McFat as he checks the leg kick.
Valari throws a combination that misses

and McFat counters by moving into the clinch.

Valari breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Valari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fatty McFat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Valari looks to throw a body kick

so McFat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McFat trying to control the position from guard on top but Valari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valari's guard.
Valari punching from the bottom.

McFat is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Valari has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFat stops Valari from getting back to his feet.

McFat wants to work for an arm triangle but Valari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McFat trying to control from half guard but Valari is working away.
Valari wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFat tries to pass to full mount but Valari defends it.
Valari missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valari scores with a one two! McFat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Valari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valari tries to land a body kick
and McFat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy body kick from Valari

and McFat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McFat wants to stall.
Valari looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valari tries to break free but McFat pushes him back against the cage.
Valari is trying to break the clinch but McFat is controlling him.
Valari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFat keeps control of Valari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valari is trying to break the clinch but McFat is controlling him.
Valari tries to circle away but McFat has him pinned against the cage.
Valari tries to break free but McFat pushes him back against the cage.
McFat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valari tries to stall but McFat uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

McFat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valari misses with a wild combination.
Valari tests McFat's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McFat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valari dips to his left and cracks McFat with an uppercut!
Lukas Valari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valari throws a body kick the misses
and McFat counters with a leg kick.
McFat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McFat counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Valari

and McFat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valari missing with punches from the bottom.
McFat prevents Valari from improving his position.
Valari is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McFat wants to work for an arm triangle but Valari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valari is controlling McFat's trapped leg to prevent McFat from advancing to side control.

McFat is working for a kimura but Valari is defending it quite comfortably.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valari lands with a nice combination. McFat backs away looking to recover.
Valari thows a leg kick but McFat checks it
and McFat counters with a nice leg kick.
McFat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valari.
A left and a right from Valari both land. Nice combination.
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 Fatty McFat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fatty McFat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A big right from Valari misses.
Valari misses with a low kick.
McFat staying out of range there.
Valari misses with a hook.
Valari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFat.
Valari throws a series of punches but McFat moves out of range.
McFat blocks a jab.
Lukas Valari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McFat checks it well.
Good work by McFat as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Valari.
Lukas Valari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as McFat blocks the low kick.
Valari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Valari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valari scores with a jab to the head.

McFat clinches up against the cage.
McFat tries for a takedown but Valari manages to get underhooks.
Valari working hard to break the clinch.
Valari trying to control the position but instead, McFat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valari into the cage.
McFat has Valari pressed against the cage, preventing Valari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valari working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Valari.

McFat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFat shoots in for a double leg but Valari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Valari scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Valari does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valari lands with a nice combination. McFat backs away looking to recover.
Valari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valari misses with a looping left.
McFat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valari throws a hook but McFat blocks it.
Valari stuns McFat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for McFat.
McFat looks to throw the jab but Valari is out of range.
Valari misses with a low kick as McFat jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Valari.
Valari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McFat sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valari throws a one two combo.
Valari throws a series of punches but McFat avoids them all with ease.
McFat checks a leg kick.
McFat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Valari does no damage.
A jab from McFat misses.
Valari throws a nice looking combination but McFat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valari misses with a jab, cross combination.
McFat connects with a body shot.
McFat throws a shot from downtown. Valari moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Valari misses.

McFat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valari tries to hold on but McFat postures up.
McFat tries to control but Valari wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFat throwing strikes here but Valari is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Valari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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

McFat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

McFat is working for a guillotine from mount but Valari frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Valari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Valari 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Valari!