PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aarrearkku Markku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Santeria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Santeria has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aarrearkku Markku's chin.

Markku
vs
Santeria

166 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarrearkku Markku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tito Santeria!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markku.
Horrible takedown by Santeria or perhaps it was just good defense by Markku which made him look bad.
Markku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markku shoots in for a takedown but Santeria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Santeria scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Santeria tries to stand but Markku is controlling his head.
A lull in the action here.
Santeria wants to control for a moment but Markku uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markku is staying active underneath Santeria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santeria is pressing down on Markku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markku is holding on for now.
Santeria has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Markku works to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santeria trying to control the position from guard on top but Markku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tito Santeria has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santeria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santeria wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarrearkku Markku. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Markku shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santeria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Markku trying to control the action but Santeria is working from the bottom.
Santeria controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santeria is pressing down on Markku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Markku postures up.
Santeria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markku wants to control from the top but Santeria keeps moving.
Santeria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Markku controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Santeria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

We're going to have a standup here because Aarrearkku Markku wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Markku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santeria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markku somewhat.
Santeria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Santeria.
Tito Santeria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santeria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santeria fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santeria.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santeria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markku moves away.
Markku tries for a takedown but Santeria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Santeria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Markku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santeria's waist but Santeria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markku off to one side.
Santeria is looking to clinch.
Santeria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markku pinned against the cage. Markku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Markku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santeria was covering up waiting for the punch and Markku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markku lands a couple of digs.
Markku slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markku pushing down on Santeria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Markku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santeria keeps working.
Santeria wants to control but Markku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markku content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santeria trying to control here.
Santeria has hold of Markku's hands but Markku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markku is looking to take a break and control but Santeria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markku is thwarting Santeria's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santeria wants to get back to full guard.
Santeria pushes Markku off looking to stand but Markku dives back in and keeps control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santeria throws out a loose jab but Markku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santeria misses with a combination

and Markku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santeria keeping moving, preventing Markku from controlling successfully.
Markku looking to sit in guard and control but Santeria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santeria wants to stand but Markku has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markku trying to keep a closed guard but Santeria is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aarrearkku Markku wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Santeria feints and as Markku raises his hands in defense, Santeria changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santeria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markku keeping moving, preventing Santeria from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markku looks for a takedown but Santeria sprawls well.
Markku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santeria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aarrearkku Markku. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Markku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Santeria!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aarrearkku Markku dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Santeria gets the takedown into side control.
Markku takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Santeria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markku is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santeria controls the position.

Santeria stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Markku is defended easily by Santeria.

Santeria shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santeria wants to take a breather but Markku is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santeria performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Santeria trying to work for an americana but Markku has managed to regain full guard.
Santeria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Santeria was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Santeria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markku is trying to defend but Santeria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tito Santeria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santeria is keen to just control but Markku is a slippery customer.
Markku wants to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Santeria was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santeria looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santeria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markku moves away.
Santeria shoots and misses

and Markku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santeria won't be happy with that.
Santeria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markku lands a nice forearm strike.
Markku is putting a hurting on Santeria here, landing some big shots from side control.
Markku wants to control but Santeria is keeping him busy.
Santeria wants to control but Markku postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santeria is looking for a sweep.
Markku tries to advance to mount but Santeria denies him.
Markku working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Santeria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santeria has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Santeria!