PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasara Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Muikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Muikku's choice of entrance music: Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. Vasara Hai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hai
vs
Muikku

181 cm
26
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

166 cm
19
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Hai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Muikku!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muikku lands a nice shot to the body.
Hai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muikku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hai misses the body punch
letting Muikku counter with a right hand.
Hai misses with an uppercut. Muikku saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Hai misses.
Muikku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hai throws a series of punches but Muikku moves out of range.
A combination from Hai does no damage.
Muikku blocks a jab.
Vasara Hai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hai tries to bum rush Muikku with a series of wild strikes but Muikku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muikku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muikku.
Muikku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muikku connects with a body shot that sends Hai's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muikku lands a really nice looking cross but Hai seems unphased.
Muikku looks to land a left hand but Hai moved out of range nicely.
Hai takes a swing at Muikku's ribcage but misses.
Muikku lands a body shot.
Muikku misses with the combination.
Hai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muikku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joonas Muikku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muikku. That's going to slow Hai down.
Hai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hai. Muikku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hai shoots in looking for a takedown. Muikku tries to sprawl out of it but Hai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muikku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muikku.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muikku.
Muikku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muikku throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hai misses
and Muikku counters with a good, hard body kick but Hai shrugs it off.
Hai is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muikku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hai momentarily.

Hai is rocked!
Hai ducks into an uppercut from Muikku and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joonas Muikku!
In his post fight interview, Joonas Muikku started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.