PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Juutilainen
vs
International

175 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

186 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by International.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juutilainen is defended easily by International.
International slips a straight right by Juutilainen.

International has managed to clinch.
Juutilainen is trying to drag International to the mat but International just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
International gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. International gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. International gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Juutilainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. International is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
International is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Juutilainen is trying to drag International to the mat but International just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
International tries to circle away but Juutilainen has him pinned against the cage.
Juutilainen wants a takedown.
Juutilainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.

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.
International wants to break free but Juutilainen has control.
Juutilainen is working for takedown but International is calmly controlling the position for now.

International breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - International throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juutilainen slips under a jab.
Juutilainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but International avoids it really well and circles away.
Eino Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juutilainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
International swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juutilainen fails with the takedown.
International throws a hook but Juutilainen blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen shoots for a double leg takedown but International sprawls well. He's pushed Juutilainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

International has taken the fight to the clinch.

International escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen ducks under a wild hook from International.
Juutilainen moves away from the strike by International.
International misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

International rushes Juutilainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juutilainen wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on International's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Juutilainen breaks the clinch.
International is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juutilainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. International checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juutilainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
International catches Juutilainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
International throws a right and a left that Juutilainen avoids nicely.
International cracks a nice hook into Juutilainen's ribs.

Juutilainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in International's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if International can do anything to dispel that myth.
Juutilainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
International looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis International 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.

Juutilainen shoots in but no luck this time.
International tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juutilainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. International sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
International defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juutilainen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by International.

Juutilainen gets a takedown into half guard.
International avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Juutilainen.
International is trying to stand back up but Juutilainen is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two 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.
Juutilainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
International wants to clinch up but Juutilainen keeps it at a distance.
Juutilainen shoots in but International avoids the takedown attempt easily.
International is looking to clinch but Juutilainen is avoiding it.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but International shows good takedown defense.
Juutilainen slips a straight right by International.
Juutilainen closes the distance and clinches up with International, looking for a takedown. Juutilainen pushes International against the cage but International circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
International is looking to clinch but Juutilainen is avoiding it.
Juutilainen shoots for a takedown but International saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
International misses with a wild body shot.
Juutilainen looks for a takedown but International sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries to clinch up but International circles away and keeps his distance.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as International sprawls well. International wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juutilainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Juutilainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
International is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Juutilainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Juutilainen cracks International with a big right hand but International just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Juutilainen prevents International from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
International is trying to get back to his feet.
Juutilainen is looking to take a break and control but International is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
International takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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 Eino Juutilainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Juutilainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. International defends it nicely.
Juutilainen shoots in looking for a takedown. International tries to sprawl out of it but Juutilainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. International manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eino Juutilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but International shows good takedown defense.

Juutilainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. International looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
International is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Juutilainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
International taking a bit of punishment here - Juutilainen scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen tries to advance to mount but International instead regains half guard.
Juutilainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. International defending well though.
International is refusing to be controlled, as Juutilainen sits in 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.
International blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed International's head.
International blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juutilainen.
International is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
International misses with a looping right.
Juutilainen dives in and grabs International's left leg, looking for a takedown. International pushes down on Juutilainen's head and hops out.
International leaves Juutilainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
International will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
International tries to clinch but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Juutilainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juutilainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but International avoids it really well and circles away.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Juutilainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International is trying to buck Juutilainen off.
Juutilainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juutilainen grinds an elbow into International's temple.
The strikes coming from Juutilainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Juutilainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juutilainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eino Juutilainen!