PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ho Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danihh Kamarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mo
vs
Kamarainen

210 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ho Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danihh Kamarainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mo somewhat.
Kamarainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mo is defended easily by Kamarainen.
Mo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamarainen pinned against the cage. Kamarainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Mo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamarainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamarainen tries to bum rush Mo with a series of wild strikes but Mo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamarainen misses with a two punch combination.
Kamarainen misses with a wild combination.
Mo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mo somewhat.
Mo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.
Kamarainen misses with the combination.
Mo shoots in but Kamarainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamarainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kamarainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamarainen misses with the combination.
Mo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamarainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamarainen as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Mo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamarainen which made him look bad.
Mo looks for a takedown but Kamarainen sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Mo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamarainen which made him look bad.

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.
Kamarainen misses with a double jab.

Mo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kamarainen is trying to stand back up but Mo is controlling him

Kamarainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mo.
Kamarainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danihh Kamarainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mo shoots in for a takedown but Kamarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Mo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamarainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamarainen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Mo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamarainen misses with a wild combination.
Mo shoots in for a takedown but Kamarainen shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamarainen.
Mo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamarainen sprawls well. Kamarainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mo gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamarainen throws a right hand that Mo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mo also avoids with ease.
Mo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamarainen as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Mo with that takedown attempt.
Mo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamarainen but Kamarainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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.
Mo closes the distance and clinches up with Kamarainen, looking for a takedown. Mo pushes Kamarainen against the cage but Kamarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Kamarainen.
Ho Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Mo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamarainen tries to bum rush Mo with a series of wild strikes but Mo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamarainen misses with a few strikes there.
Mo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamarainen but Kamarainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamarainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mo tries for a takedown but Kamarainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mo slips a jab and a cross from Kamarainen.
A punch combination from Kamarainen misses.
Kamarainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamarainen tries to bum rush Mo with a series of wild strikes but Mo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamarainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamarainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danihh Kamarainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kamarainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamarainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Kamarainen.
Horrible takedown by Mo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamarainen which made him look bad.
Mo shoots in and drives through. Kamarainen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Mo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo fails to land the takedown.
Kamarainen swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mo shoots in for a takedown but Kamarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mo looks for a takedown but Kamarainen sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Mo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamarainen which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamarainen leaves Mo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ho Mo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Mo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Mo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mo closes the distance and clinches up with Kamarainen, looking for a takedown. Mo pushes Kamarainen against the cage but Kamarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mo fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kamarainen does no damage.
Kamarainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamarainen swivels and escapes.
A combination from Kamarainen does no damage.
Mo shoots for a takedown but Kamarainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamarainen circles away.
Kamarainen throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
No joy there for Kamarainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamarainen tries to bum rush Mo with a series of wild strikes but Mo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mo shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Mo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Mo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamarainen which made him look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamarainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamarainen wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danihh Kamarainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamarainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danihh Kamarainen!