PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amigo Cerveza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerveza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Demarco ft Konshens - Paper chasing . Kuusela has chosen Promentory as his entrance music. 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.

Cerveza
vs
Kuusela

189 cm
26
197 lbs
16 - 8 - 2

192 cm
27
198 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Amigo Cerveza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cerveza.
Kuusela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerveza circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuusela moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuusela defending well as Cerveza loads up on a big left hand.
Cerveza throws a one two combo.
Cerveza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuusela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cerveza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cerveza takes a swing at Kuusela's ribcage but misses.
Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cerveza.
Cerveza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Kuusela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuusela misses with the body kick
and Cerveza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cerveza misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cerveza checks a leg kick.
Amigo Cerveza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cerveza.
Cerveza throws out a powerful jab.
Kuusela slips under a jab from Cerveza.
Kuusela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cerveza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cerveza shoots in for a double leg but Kuusela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cerveza throws a hook to the side of Kuusela's head but Kuusela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerveza moves away.
Cerveza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuusela is fending him off so far but Cerveza persists. Nope, Kuusela circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuusela darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuusela moves out of range of the leg kick from Cerveza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cerveza takes one on the button.
Cerveza throws a combination that misses
and Kuusela counters with a left to the body.
Cerveza is breathing heavily.
Kuusela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerveza.
A good leg kick by Kuusela.
Kuusela misses the shot to the body.
Kuusela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cerveza.
Cerveza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amigo Cerveza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Kuusela - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuusela is fending him off so far but Cerveza persists. Nope, Kuusela circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuusela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerveza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kuusela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerveza blocks a head kick by Kuusela.
Kuusela avoids the body shot from Cerveza.
Cerveza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kuusela to counter with a crisp jab.
Cerveza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kuusela counters with a head kick.
Cerveza throws a leg kick but Kuusela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cerveza takes a swing at Kuusela's ribcage but misses.
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.
Cerveza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela lands with a shot to the body.
Cerveza throws out a loose jab but Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cerveza blocks the leg kick.
Cerveza misses with a hook.
Cerveza throws a hook but Kuusela blocks it.
Cerveza lands with a hook. Kuusela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerveza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuusela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerveza misses with a leg kick
and Kuusela counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cerveza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuusela doesn't seem phased though.
Cerveza throws a looping overhand right but Kuusela ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armo Kuusela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kuusela throws a sloppy head kick and Cerveza moves out of range easily.
Armo Kuusela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuusela throws a chopping leg kick but Cerveza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuusela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cerveza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuusela counters with an inside leg kick.
Cerveza throws the left hand but Kuusela avoids the punch easily.
Kuusela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuusela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Cerveza as he checks the leg kick.
Cerveza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuusela misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kuusela misses.
Kuusela slips under a jab from Cerveza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuusela misses with a leg kick.
Kuusela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cerveza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cerveza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cerveza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cerveza takes a swing at Kuusela's ribcage but misses.

Cerveza drives through with a takedown into Kuusela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuusela keeping moving, preventing Cerveza from controlling successfully.
Kuusela controls Cerveza momentarily but Cerveza frees himself.
Kuusela wants to stand but Cerveza is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela controls Cerveza momentarily but Cerveza frees himself.
Cerveza wants to control from the top but Kuusela keeps moving.
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!
Cerveza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cerveza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cerveza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerveza is just out of range.
Kuusela looks to land a combination but Cerveza avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a jab when Cerveza was well out of range.
Cerveza fails with the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusela, right into the meat.
Cerveza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuusela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuusela tries to clinch there but Cerveza circles away.
Cerveza fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amigo Cerveza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela misses with a wild combination.
Kuusela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cerveza is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerveza connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Cerveza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuusela doesn't seem phased though.
Kuusela misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Cerveza misses.
Kuusela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cerveza misses with a wild body shot.
Cerveza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Kuusela. No joy for Cerveza on that attempt.
Kuusela throws a looping overhand right but Cerveza ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuusela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerveza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuusela tries to avoid it but Cerveza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuusela to the ground. Kuusela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuusela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armo Kuusela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kuusela cracks Cerveza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cerveza connects with a leg kick. Kuusela looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cerveza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuusela.
Kuusela tries to bum rush Cerveza with a series of wild strikes but Cerveza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cerveza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusela.
Cerveza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuusela.
Cerveza misses with a jab to the body
and Kuusela counters with a nice body kick.
Kuusela lands a leg kick that knocks Cerveza off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kuusela does no damage.
Kuusela connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusela.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela feints and then cracks Cerveza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerveza down.
Kuusela throws a head kick that Cerveza semi-blocks.
Kuusela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuusela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cerveza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuusela can pounce on him.
Cerveza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Kuusela moves into the clinch.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuusela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuusela with a knee to the head.
Cerveza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands an uppercut.
Cerveza tries to stall but Kuusela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Cerveza.
Kuusela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kuusela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerveza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armo Kuusela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuusela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuusela.
Amigo Cerveza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerveza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuusela can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuusela lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cerveza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuusela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerveza.
Good leg kick by Kuusela there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuusela misses with a wild body shot.
Cerveza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuusela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuusela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cerveza throws a series of punches but Kuusela avoids them all with ease.
Cerveza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cerveza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuusela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cerveza. Cerveza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuusela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kuusela.
Kuusela defending well as Cerveza loads up on a big left hand.
Cerveza shoots in and drives through. Kuusela sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuusela.
Cerveza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuusela finds it's way round the side to connect with Cerveza's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerveza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cerveza backs up against the cage.
Cerveza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuusela finds it's way round the side to connect with Cerveza's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armo Kuusela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuusela 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armo Kuusela!