PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Rautavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orkidea comes to the cage accompanied by You're The Best. Rautavaara has chosen The Stranglers - No More Heroes as his entrance music. Olof Orkidea has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Orkidea
vs
Rautavaara

180 cm
26
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

169 cm
32
170 lbs
17 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q159

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olof Orkidea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Rautavaara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orkidea moves away.
Rautavaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orkidea. Orkidea obviously looking to wear him down.
Orkidea wants to slow Rautavaara down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Rautavaara finds it's way through Orkidea's defenses.
Rautavaara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orkidea.
Rautavaara blocks a head kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea blocks a head kick by Rautavaara.
Rautavaara misses with a straight right.
Rautavaara throws a wild body kick that Orkidea sees coming a mile off.
Orkidea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rautavaara is able to avoid easily.
Orkidea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautavaara.
Rautavaara lands with a good body shot.
Orkidea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rautavaara can pounce on him.
Orkidea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orkidea.
Orkidea avoids the head kick by Rautavaara.
Nice shot by Rautavaara.
Rautavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orkidea moves away.
Rautavaara digs a good hook to Orkidea's body.
Orkidea looks for the body kick but Rautavaara saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rautavaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Orkidea.
Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rautavaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orkidea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orkidea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orkidea is looking to land body kicks.
Orkidea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orkidea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rautavaara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rautavaara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rautavaara lands a leg kick that knocks Orkidea off balance momentarily.
Rautavaara throws a series of punches but Orkidea moves out of range.
Orkidea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orkidea tries to clinch but Rautavaara is having none of it.
Rautavaara throws a push kick but Orkidea slaps the foot to one side.
Rautavaara checks a low kick from Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a solid leg kick but Rautavaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orkidea.
Some bone on bone action there as Rautavaara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rautavaara tries a low kick but Orkidea avoids it.
Rautavaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Orkidea is just out of range.
Rautavaara scores with a shot to the body.
Orkidea slips a straight right by Rautavaara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orkidea there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Rautavaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rautavaara misses the shot to the body.
Orkidea lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orkidea looks for the body kick but Rautavaara saw that one coming.
Rautavaara scoring well with a low kick there.
Orkidea delivers a nice body kick.
Orkidea stuffs the takedown.
Orkidea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orkidea tries to score with a low kick but Rautavaara moves his leg out of the way.
Rautavaara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orkidea's head backwards.
Orkidea misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rautavaara misses the target.
Orkidea defending well as Rautavaara loads up on a big left hand.
Rautavaara lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rautavaara.
Orkidea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rautavaara's sensitive parts.
Rautavaara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orkidea.
Rautavaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea wants to slow Rautavaara down by chopping away at his legs.
Orkidea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautavaara.
Orkidea checks a low kick from Rautavaara.
Orkidea slips a jab from Rautavaara.
Orkidea blocks a head kick by Rautavaara.
Orkidea tries to work over Rautavaara's front leg with a kick but Rautavaara checks it.
Orkidea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orkidea avoids the body shot from Rautavaara.
Orkidea connects with a single shot there.
Rautavaara misses with a left hand
and Orkidea counters with an inside leg kick.
Rautavaara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a solid leg kick but Rautavaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rautavaara throws a leg kick but Orkidea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orkidea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautavaara misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara tries to clinch there but Orkidea circles away.
Rautavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orkidea was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautavaara.
Rautavaara avoids a kick to the body.
Orkidea misses with a leg kick.
Rautavaara misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Orkidea.
Rautavaara misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Rautavaara misses its intended target.
Rautavaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orkidea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rautavaara.

Rautavaara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orkidea is trying to break the clinch but Rautavaara has him pressed against the cage.
Orkidea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rautavaara misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Olof Orkidea will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A lazy left from Rautavaara finds it's target.
Orkidea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarkko Rautavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautavaara tries to clinch up.
A big right from Rautavaara misses.
Orkidea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olof Orkidea is winning the standup battle so far.
Orkidea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orkidea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rautavaara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rautavaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Orkidea is just out of range.
Rautavaara misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Orkidea.
Orkidea wants to clinch.
Orkidea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Rautavaara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rautavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Orkidea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orkidea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautavaara looks to throw a body kick
and Orkidea counters with a thumping low kick.
Rautavaara misses with a hook. Orkidea ducked under it nicely.
Orkidea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rautavaara just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Orkidea.
Rautavaara lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Orkidea finds it's target.
Rautavaara misses with a few strikes there.
Orkidea scores with a kick to the body.
Orkidea throws a leg kick but Rautavaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Rautavaara moves out of range.
Rautavaara blocks the body kick.
Orkidea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orkidea wants it to stay on the feet.
Rautavaara moves in looking to clinch but Orkidea pushes him off.
Orkidea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rautavaara is out of range and Orkidea settles back down.
Rautavaara jabs at Orkidea's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orkidea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rautavaara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orkidea defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rautavaara. Orkidea does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Rautavaara looks to land a left hand but Orkidea moved out of range nicely.
Orkidea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Orkidea throws a body kick that misses.
Orkidea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautavaara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orkidea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orkidea leaves Rautavaara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olof Orkidea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Rautavaara.
Rautavaara throws a lazy right hand but Orkidea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rautavaara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orkidea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rautavaara with a nice cross.
Orkidea avoids the body shot from Rautavaara.
Orkidea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rautavaara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rautavaara is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orkidea is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orkidea misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rautavaara checks a leg kick.
Rautavaara just misses with a punch to the body.
Orkidea is looking to land body kicks.
Orkidea connects with a high kick.
Orkidea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rautavaara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orkidea.
Orkidea tries to land a leg kick but Rautavaara saw it coming and moves away.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Rautavaara moves out of range.
Orkidea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rautavaara. Rautavaara obviously looking to wear him down.
Rautavaara misses with a straight left.
Orkidea throws a shot from downtown. Rautavaara moves away and avoids it.
Rautavaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Rautavaara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orkidea can't break the clinch.
Orkidea is trying to force a seperation but Rautavaara has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orkidea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orkidea slaps away a takedown attempt from Rautavaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rautavaara looks to land a combination but Orkidea avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orkidea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orkidea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rautavaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orkidea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orkidea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rautavaara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orkidea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rautavaara somewhat.
Rautavaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Orkidea circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orkidea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orkidea misses with a low kick as Rautavaara jumps back.

Orkidea instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olof Orkidea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A head kick misses from Rautavaara.
Rautavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rautavaara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orkidea rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Orkidea. No joy for Rautavaara on that attempt.
Good leg kick by Orkidea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Orkidea. No joy for Rautavaara on that attempt.
Orkidea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautavaara.
Orkidea throws a head kick but Rautavaara moves out of range.
Rautavaara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orkidea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rautavaara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rautavaara misses the shot to the body.
Rautavaara tries for a takedown but Orkidea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olof Orkidea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Rautavaara.
Orkidea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orkidea is looking to score with low kicks.
Rautavaara swings for the body but Orkidea moves out of range.
Orkidea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rautavaara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rautavaara blocks a leg kick.
Orkidea throws a push kick but Rautavaara slaps the foot to one side.
Rautavaara throws a looping overhand right but Orkidea ducks down to avoid it.
Orkidea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautavaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rautavaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rautavaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orkidea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rautavaara throws a hook to the side of Orkidea's head but Orkidea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orkidea misses with a low kick as Rautavaara jumps back.
Rautavaara lands a nice hook to Orkidea's body. Orkidea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orkidea throws a body kick that misses.
Rautavaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rautavaara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orkidea.
Rautavaara misses with a few strikes there.
Rautavaara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rautavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orkidea.
Rautavaara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rautavaara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rautavaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Rautavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orkidea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rautavaara's sensitive parts.
A jab from Orkidea does it's job there.
Rautavaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Rautavaara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orkidea tries a low kick but Rautavaara avoids it.
Rautavaara misses with an uppercut. Orkidea saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Orkidea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orkidea throws a push kick but Rautavaara slaps the foot to one side.
Orkidea lands a leg kick that knocks Rautavaara off balance momentarily.
Rautavaara misses with a few strikes there.
Orkidea connects with a leg kick. Rautavaara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rautavaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rautavaara throws a head kick but Orkidea moves out of range.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orkidea throws a leg kick but Rautavaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rautavaara shoots in for a double leg but Orkidea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Orkidea has Rautavaara up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara lands a knee to the body.
Orkidea wants to get back to striking at distance but Rautavaara won't allow it.
Rautavaara misses with a body punch.
Rautavaara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orkidea avoids it.
Orkidea is trying to break the clinch but Rautavaara is controlling him.
Orkidea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rautavaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orkidea wants to break free but Rautavaara has control.
Jarkko Rautavaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautavaara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orkidea tries to break the clinch but Rautavaara is controlling the position.
Orkidea tries to break the clinch but Rautavaara is controlling the position.
Rautavaara misses with a knee strike.
Orkidea tries to break the clinch but Rautavaara is controlling the position.
Rautavaara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orkidea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rautavaara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orkidea tries to circle away but Rautavaara has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Orkidea manages to break the clinch.
Olof Orkidea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rautavaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Rautavaara moves into range and clinches up with Orkidea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olof Orkidea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orkidea 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olof Orkidea!