PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Mieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Karpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mieto's entrance music is Pikku G - Älä ole vihainen . A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mieto
vs
Karpo

191 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

208 cm
25
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Mieto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karpo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mieto trying to stall but Karpo improves his position.

Karpo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mieto uses from the top position.
Karpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mieto is one step ahead there.
Karpo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mieto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mieto advances to half guard.
Karpo trying to hold on to Mieto's head to control him but Mieto postures up.
Mieto wants to free his trapped foot but Karpo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Mieto seems content to control.
Karpo is staying active underneath Mieto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karpo is controlling Mieto's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo wants to improve his position but Mieto is controlling well.

Mieto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mieto is keen to just control but Karpo is a slippery customer.
Mieto trying to mount his opponent but Karpo defends it.
Karpo is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mieto is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Karpo as he works his way to full guard.
Karpo keeping moving, preventing Mieto from controlling successfully.
Mieto wants to pass the guard but Karpo is keeping the position.
Karpo wants to sweep but no luck.
Mieto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karpo is keeping the position for now.
Mieto wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mieto passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Mieto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karpo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mieto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mieto working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mieto is looking to take a break and control but Karpo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mieto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karpo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mieto but great work by Karpo.
Mieto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karpo connects with a decent elbow.

Karpo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mieto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mieto is trying to control Karpo's posture but Karpo avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mieto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juha Mieto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Karpo closes the distance and clinches.

Karpo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mieto uses from the top position.
Mieto tries to free his leg and advance position but Karpo is retaining full guard.
Mieto wants to control from the top but Karpo keeps moving.
Juha Mieto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mietois looking to pass into half guard but Karpo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karpo is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mieto working a defensive guard here.
Mieto keeping moving, preventing Karpo from controlling successfully.

Karpo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mieto has locked up a guillotine! Mieto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Karpo is holding on here and Mieto must be using up a lot of energy. Karpo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mieto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Mieto!