PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Paakkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Valli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paakkari
vs
Valli

176 cm
20
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Paakkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roni Valli!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paakkari's half guard.
Valli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paakkari wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roni Valli.

Valli gets a takedown into half guard.
Valli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roni Valli.
Paakkari scores with a leg kick.
Valli looks to throw the jab but Paakkari is out of range.
Valli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paakkari as he avoids it easily.
Valli closes the distance and clinches up with Paakkari, looking for a takedown. Valli pushes Paakkari against the cage but Paakkari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paakkari lands a nice hook to Valli's body. Valli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paakkari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari scores with a nice strike.
Paakkari scores with a push kick.
Ville Paakkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valli moves forwards but Paakkari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paakkari connects with a leg kick. Valli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Valli closes the distance and clinches up with Paakkari, looking for a takedown. Valli pushes Paakkari against the cage but Paakkari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Valli.
Paakkari feints and then cracks Valli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valli down.

Valli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valli preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paakkari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valli tries to clinch but Paakkari is having none of it.
That kick from Paakkari tenderised Valli's leg. Valli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paakkari lands a jab to Valli's midsection.
Valli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paakkari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valli somewhat.
Paakkari ducks under a wild hook from Valli.
Paakkari closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Roni Valli has been cut.
Valli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paakkari.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paakkari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Valli with that takedown attempt.
Paakkari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paakkari wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Ville Paakkari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roni Valli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Paakkari lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Valli or perhaps it was just good defense by Paakkari which made him look bad.
Paakkari is looking to slow Valli down with leg kicks.
Paakkari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paakkari throws a nice inside leg kick.

Valli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valli is pressing down on Paakkari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paakkari is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakkari is looking to control Valli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paakkari avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ville Paakkari just wasn't active enough.
Paakkari lands a nice looking body kick.
Paakkari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paakkari slaps away a takedown attempt from Valli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paakkari connects with a body shot.
Paakkari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paakkari slaps away a takedown attempt from Valli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Valli.
Valli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valli takes a step back to recover.
Paakkari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paakkari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paakkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paakkari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valli's head.
Nice body punch from Paakkari.
Paakkari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paakkari. Paakkari obviously looking to wear him down.
Paakkari lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Paakkari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valli shoots in but no luck this time.

Valli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Valli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valli wants to control but Paakkari is keeping him busy.
Paakkari is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Paakkari tries to lock up and control but Valli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valli controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Paakkari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roni Valli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Valli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paakkari's waist but Paakkari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valli off to one side.
Paakkari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paakkari's waist but Paakkari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valli off to one side.
Valli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick from Paakkari.
Valli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paakkari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paakkari delivers a nice body kick.
Paakkari connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valli's hands.
Valli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valli moves forwards but Paakkari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valli misses with a takedown
and Paakkari counters with an inside leg kick.
Ville Paakkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roni Valli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valli shoots in and drives through. Paakkari sprawls well.
Paakkari cracks the inside of Valli's front leg.
Paakkari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paakkari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valli's sensitive parts.
Valli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paakkari.

Valli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valli in particular looking to stall.
Paakkari is looking to get back to is feet but Valli passes into side control.
Paakkari is trying to control Valli's posture but Valli avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari trying to remain calm as Valli controls from the top position.
Paakkari tries to bench press Valli off him but Valli keeps the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valli trying to control the position but Paakkari is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ville Paakkari just wasn't active enough.
Paakkari lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paakkari's waist but Paakkari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valli off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakkari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valli tries to move into range but Paakkari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paakkari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paakkari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paakkari.
Paakkari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valli.
Paakkari lands with an uppercut that bounces Valli off the cage and back into range.
Paakkari throws a head kick that half lands.
Valli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paakkari is fending him off so far but Valli persists. Nope, Paakkari circles away and we're back to standing.
Paakkari stuffs the takedown.
Ville Paakkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paakkari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valli's sensitive parts.
Paakkari scores with a sloppy right hand. Valli should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paakkari thows a body kick. Valli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paakkari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ville Paakkari is winning the standup battle so far.
Paakkari scores with a nice strike.
Paakkari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paakkari cracks a nice hook into Valli's ribs.
Paakkari lands an overhand right.
Ville Paakkari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Paakkari.
Paakkari catches Valli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paakkari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paakkari.
Valli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paakkari lands with a shot to the body.
Roni Valli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakkari scores with a jab. Valli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Paakkari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paakkari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Paakkari!