PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armor Dillian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pirre Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pirre Pikkarainen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Dillian
vs
Pikkarainen

180 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armor Dillian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pirre Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillian shoots in for a double leg but Pikkarainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pikkarainen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dillian lands a head kick. Pikkarainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pikkarainen shoots in and drives through. Dillian sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillian is defended easily by Pikkarainen.
Dillian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pikkarainen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armor Dillian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillian fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillian throws a head kick that misses

and Pikkarainen moves into the clinch.

Pikkarainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dillian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dillian dives in and grabs Pikkarainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pikkarainen pushes down on Dillian's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillian has Pikkarainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillian tries to pull guard but Pikkarainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Dillian drops back down to his feet.
Dillian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pikkarainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dillian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pikkarainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pikkarainen tries to stall but Dillian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Pikkarainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillian wants it to stay on the feet.
Pikkarainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillian avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillian wants to take the fight to the mat but Pikkarainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dillian has Pikkarainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pikkarainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pikkarainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dillian landing knees to the body.

Dillian breaks from the clinch.

Dillian pushes Pikkarainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pikkarainen is defending well.
Pikkarainen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Dillian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Dillian dives in and grabs Pikkarainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pikkarainen pushes down on Dillian's head and hops out.
Pikkarainen is looking to clinch but Dillian is avoiding it.
Pikkarainen moves in looking to clinch but Dillian pushes him off.
Dillian misses with a double jab.
Pikkarainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillian circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen tries to clinch there but Dillian circles away.
Pikkarainen closes the distance but Dillian moves to the side

and Dillian counters by clinching up.
Pikkarainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pikkarainen's face.

Dillian successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dillian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pikkarainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Dillian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pikkarainen keeping full guard, as Dillian tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dillian closes the distance and clinches up with Pikkarainen, looking for a takedown. Dillian pushes Pikkarainen against the cage but Pikkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillian swats away the attempt to clinch by Pikkarainen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillian.
Pikkarainen tries to clinch but Dillian is having none of it.
Pikkarainen is breathing heavily.
Pikkarainen shoots in but Dillian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillian connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillian clinches up with Pikkarainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillian is trying to drag Pikkarainen to the mat but Pikkarainen 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 Armor Dillian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pikkarainen just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dillian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dillian is trying to keep Pikkarainen in close.
Dillian pulls Pikkarainen in close to prevent any damage.
Pikkarainen wants to stand but Dillian is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pikkarainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pikkarainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dillian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dillian pulls Pikkarainen in to control the position.
Pikkarainen is looking to stand up but Dillian won't let him.
Dillian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armor Dillian has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Dillian shoots in and bounces Pikkarainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dillian tries to stand but Pikkarainen is controlling from the bottom.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Dillian from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pikkarainen wants to stand and escape but Dillian is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Armor Dillian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dillian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pikkarainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pikkarainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Dillian closes the distance and pushes Pikkarainen back into the cage.
Dillian is looking to take this one to the mat.

Pikkarainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillian shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillian fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armor Dillian dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dillian slaps away a takedown attempt from Pikkarainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dillian moves into the clinch.
Pikkarainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pikkarainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dillian is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pikkarainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dillian breaks from the clinch.
Armor Dillian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dillian closes the distance and pushes Pikkarainen back into the cage.
Dillian is trying to drag Pikkarainen to the mat but Pikkarainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dillian pulls Pikkarainen into guard.

Dillian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pikkarainen won't allow Dillian to sweep him here.
Pikkarainen wants to get up but he can't break Dillian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dillian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pikkarainen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dillian's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen wants to stand and escape but instead Dillian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pikkarainen is looking to stand up but Dillian isn't so interested in that idea.

Pirre Pikkarainen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Dillian clinches with his opponent.

Dillian pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen won't allow Dillian to sweep him here.
Dillian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillian content just to control the position here.

Dillian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pikkarainen is now in Dillian's guard. A big mistake from Dillian there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dillian's guard.
Pirre Pikkarainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pikkarainen throws a big right hand that misses.

Dillian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Armor Dillian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pikkarainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillian's waist but Dillian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pikkarainen off to one side.
Pikkarainen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armor Dillian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pikkarainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armor Dillian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillian fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armor Dillian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armor Dillian!