PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Vabbutori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milhouse VanHouten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vabbutori comes to the cage accompanied by Onyx - Slam Harder. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vabbutori
vs
VanHouten

177 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighters Nutrition
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberto Vabbutori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milhouse VanHouten!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vabbutori doesn't manage to clinch there - VanHouten circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vabbutori is defended easily by VanHouten.
A punch combination from Vabbutori misses.
Vabbutori throws a series of punches but VanHouten avoids them all with ease.
Vabbutori misses with a head kick.
No luck for Vabbutori with that takedown attempt.
VanHouten throws a shot from downtown. Vabbutori moves away and avoids it.
Vabbutori slips a straight right by VanHouten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanHouten thuds his right hand into Vabbutori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by VanHouten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
VanHouten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vabbutori in his tracks.
Vabbutori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vabbutori misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vabbutori misses with a double jab.
Vabbutori drops his hands momentarily and VanHouten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Vabbutori.
Vabbutori tries to clinch there but VanHouten circles away.
VanHouten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vabbutori is fending him off so far but VanHouten persists. Nope, Vabbutori circles away and we're back to standing.
Vabbutori throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vabbutori just misses with a punch to the body.
Vabbutori thumps VanHouten with a low kick.
Vabbutori lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from VanHouten misses its intended target.
Vabbutori scores with a head kick.
Vabbutori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
VanHouten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vabbutori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vabbutori.
Vabbutori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VanHouten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Vabbutori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vabbutori leaves VanHouten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vabbutori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanHouten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vabbutori tries to clinch but VanHouten moves out of range.
Vabbutori misses with a two punch combination.
VanHouten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vabbutori.
Vabbutori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

VanHouten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vabbutori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Vabbutori breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten misses with a double jab.
Vabbutori throws a combination that misses
and VanHouten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vabbutori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanHouten circles away quickly and effectively.
VanHouten throws the left hand but Vabbutori avoids the punch easily.
VanHouten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vabbutori closes the distance looking to clinch
and VanHouten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
VanHouten scores with a three punch combo!
VanHouten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vabbutori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vabbutori connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from VanHouten.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by VanHouten.
Vabbutori misses with a double jab
and VanHouten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
VanHouten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vabbutori on the side of the head.
Vabbutori shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vabbutori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vabbutori throws a low kick but it's checked well by VanHouten.
Alberto Vabbutori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vabbutori misses with a double jab
and VanHouten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vabbutori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VanHouten was well out of range. Poor timing from Vabbutori.
Vabbutori is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Vabbutori misses
and VanHouten counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milhouse VanHouten dominated that round.
That's time! Vabbutori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vabbutori shoots for a double leg takedown but VanHouten sprawls well. He's pushed Vabbutori's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vabbutori tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and VanHouten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vabbutori thinking.
Vabbutori misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from VanHouten misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from VanHouten misses the target.
Vabbutori looks to throw a body kick
and VanHouten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milhouse VanHouten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vabbutori clinches but VanHouten breaks the clinch
and VanHouten counters with an outside leg kick.
Vabbutori closes the distance looking to clinch
and VanHouten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vabbutori looks to land a body kick but VanHouten moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vabbutori closes the distance but VanHouten moves to the side
and VanHouten counters with an outside leg kick.
VanHouten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
VanHouten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vabbutori counters with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by VanHouten.
VanHouten tries to clinch there but Vabbutori circles away.
Vabbutori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vabbutori misses with a double jab

and VanHouten counters by clinching up.
VanHouten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vabbutori tries to pull guard but VanHouten holds him up against the cage and eventually Vabbutori drops back down to his feet.
Vabbutori is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but VanHouten is keeping busy.
VanHouten prevents Vabbutori from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vabbutori jumps guard and drags VanHouten to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
VanHouten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
VanHouten trying to control the position from guard on top but Vabbutori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vabbutori is trying to hold VanHouten in close to prevent damage but VanHouten has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vabbutori is looking to improve his position.
VanHouten wants to take a breather but Vabbutori is having none of it.
VanHouten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
VanHouten wants to control but Vabbutori is keeping him busy.
VanHouten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
VanHouten misses with a head shot. Vabbutori uses the momentum to regain guard.
VanHouten is looking to work some ground and pound but Vabbutori has wrist control.

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.
VanHouten trying to control but Vabbutori is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Vabbutori moves into the clinch.
VanHouten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from VanHouten.
VanHouten tries a body shot but Vabbutori blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vabbutori.
VanHouten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vabbutori goes for a takedown in the clinch but VanHouten prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Vabbutori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vabbutori is trying to break free.
Vabbutori tries to pull guard but VanHouten won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from VanHouten.
VanHouten swings wildly with an uppercut but Vabbutori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vabbutori is trying to break the clinch but VanHouten is controlling him.
VanHouten lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, VanHouten scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milhouse VanHouten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vabbutori misses with a kick to the body.
VanHouten misses with a looping left.
Vabbutori closes the distance but VanHouten moves to the side
and VanHouten counters with a left to the body.
VanHouten loads up on a big right hand but Vabbutori slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vabbutori.
Vabbutori's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vabbutori duly obliges.
VanHouten misses with a two punch combination.
Vabbutori lands a head kick!
Vabbutori throws a left and a right that both miss
and VanHouten counters with a stiff right hand.

Excellent takedown into side control there by VanHouten.
Vabbutori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but VanHouten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vabbutori wants to control but VanHouten postures up.
VanHouten controlling the position.
Vabbutori tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
VanHouten sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
VanHouten throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vabbutori because VanHouten loaded up on that one.
Vabbutori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
VanHouten looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vabbutori is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanHouten trying to control but Vabbutori is having none of it.
VanHouten looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
VanHouten punching from mount but Vabbutori doing a good job of avoiding damage.
VanHouten controlling from mount.
Vabbutori is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
VanHouten controlling the pace for now.

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.
Vabbutori wants to hold on but VanHouten pushes him away.
VanHouten looking to ground and pound but Vabbutori is blocking nicely.
Vabbutori tries to buck VanHouten off but he can't manage it.
VanHouten lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VanHouten is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alberto Vabbutori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VanHouten breaks from Vabbutori's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milhouse VanHouten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VanHouten 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Milhouse VanHouten!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Milhouse VanHouten!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Milhouse VanHouten!

Milhouse VanHouten wins by unanimous decision!