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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matts Nilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matts Nilsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Kuivanen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen missing with a left hand there. Nilsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuivanen misses the target.
Nilsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuivanen moves into the clinch.
Kuivanen breaks from the clinch.
Kuivanen misses with a low kick.
Nilsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuivanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuivanen is trying to break free.
Nilsson is trying to drag Kuivanen to the mat but Kuivanen 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 Matts Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuivanen is defending well.
Kuivanen tries to break the clinch but Nilsson is controlling the position.
Kuivanen is pushing Nilsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuivanen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuivanen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuivanen misses with a body kick.
Nilsson looks for a takedown but Kuivanen sprawls well.
Kuivanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuivanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilsson.
Kuivanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nilsson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson throws a hook but Kuivanen blocks it.
Nilsson throws a hook but Kuivanen blocks it.
Juha Kuivanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuivanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kuivanen throws a head kick that misses.
Kuivanen throws a shot from downtown. Nilsson moves away and avoids it.
Nilsson tries for a takedown but Kuivanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juha Kuivanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuivanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Kuivanen misses its intended target.
Kuivanen throws the kick towards the body but Nilsson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen throws a body kick that misses.
Kuivanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuivanen.
Nilsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuivanen counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuivanen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nilsson tries for a takedown but Kuivanen manages to get underhooks.
Nilsson is breathing heavily.
Kuivanen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nilsson up against the cage.
Kuivanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Kuivanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuivanen. Nilsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuivanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nilsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuivanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nilsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuivanen is defending well.
Kuivanen tries to break the clinch but Nilsson is controlling the position.
Kuivanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matts Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuivanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuivanen prevents it.
Kuivanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nilsson wants a takedown.
Nilsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuivanen is defending well.
Nilsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson is trying to drag Kuivanen to the mat but Kuivanen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuivanen wants to break free but Nilsson has control.
Nilsson is working for takedown but Kuivanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuivanen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nilsson is working for takedown but Kuivanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuivanen's efforts to push away.
Kuivanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nilsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuivanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nilsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuivanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kuivanen pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kuivanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuivanen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kuivanen controlling Nilsson's posture.
Kuivanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuivanen working a defensive guard here.
Kuivanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsson is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juha Kuivanen.
Kuivanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Kuivanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kuivanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilsson moves away.
Kuivanen misses with a body shot
and Nilsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuivanen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nilsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Kuivanen holds him up against the cage and eventually Nilsson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matts Nilsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsson tries to pull guard but Kuivanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuivanen can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuivanen's efforts to push away.
Nilsson has Kuivanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuivanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuivanen is defending well.
Nilsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuivanen stops a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
Nilsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuivanen has Nilsson pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nilsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuivanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuivanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuivanen tries to break the clinch but Nilsson is controlling the position.
Kuivanen has had enough of the clinch but Nilsson keeps him there for the moment.
Nilsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuivanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilsson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen is trying to break free.
Kuivanen tries to break the clinch but Nilsson is controlling the position.
Kuivanen wants to break free but Nilsson has control.
Nilsson is working for takedown but Kuivanen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuivanen working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuivanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuivanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuivanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilsson keeps control of Kuivanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matts Nilsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuivanen stops a takedown attempt from Nilsson.
Nilsson prevents Kuivanen from breaking the clinch.
Juha Kuivanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nilsson has Kuivanen pressed against the cage, preventing Kuivanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Kuivanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuivanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Kuivanen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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