PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Speedos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Viitalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Speedos
vs
Viitalainen

200 cm
22
222 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

207 cm
21
221 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Nordic Nutrition
Nordic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ken Speedos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Viitalainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viitalainen tries to avoid it but Speedos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viitalainen to the ground. Viitalainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viitalainen throws a low kick but Speedos moves out of range easily.
Viitalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Speedos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viitalainen's waist but Viitalainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Speedos off to one side.
Speedos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Viitalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viitalainen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Speedos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitalainen tries to clinch up but Speedos circles away and keeps his distance.
Speedos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Viitalainen.
Viitalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Viitalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Speedos checks it well.
Viitalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speedos's calf.
Speedos blocks a low kick nicely.
Viitalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viitalainen's waist but Viitalainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Speedos off to one side.
Speedos is breathing heavily.
Viitalainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Speedos will feel that in the morning.
That kick from Viitalainen tenderised Speedos's leg. Speedos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jussi Viitalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Viitalainen lands a big head kick that sends Speedos tumbling to the mat! Viitalainen takes a step backwards and waves Speedos back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Speedos is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viitalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Speedos off balance momentarily.
Oh Speedos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viitalainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Speedos seems to have got his legs back now.
Speedos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitalainen wants to clinch up but Speedos keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viitalainen, right into the meat.
Viitalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Viitalainen connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viitalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Viitalainen.
Speedos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Viitalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Viitalainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitalainen throws a nice head kick!
Viitalainen catches Speedos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Viitalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Viitalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viitalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Speedos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speedos drops his hands momentarily and Viitalainen needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Speedos just on the top of the head. Speedos drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Speedos - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jussi Viitalainen!