PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Junkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junkkari comes to the cage accompanied by He's a Pirate!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Junkkari
vs
Nord

191 cm
19
269 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Perkele!

GREEN!160
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Puukko Junkkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Nord!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junkkari scores with a body shot.
Junkkari throws a jab but it's blocked by Nord.
Junkkari looks to land a left hand but Nord moved out of range nicely.
Nord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junkkari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junkkari ducks under a wild hook from Nord.
Junkkari throws a shot from downtown. Nord moves away and avoids it.
Junkkari throws a hook to the side of Nord's head but Nord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nord throws a right hand that misses
and Junkkari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junkkari misses with a body shot
and Nord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nord loads up on a big right hand but Junkkari slips the punch.
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!
Nord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junkkari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Nord misses.
Vidar Nord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Nord.
Junkkari slips under a jab from Nord.
Nord throws a jab but it's blocked by Junkkari.
Nord shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puukko Junkkari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junkkari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nord.
Nord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Junkkari in his tracks.

Nord moves into range and clinches up with Junkkari.
Junkkari can't find room to land a body shot as Nord controls the action.
Junkkari blocking some punches.
Junkkari is trying to force a seperation but Nord has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nord tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nord misses with a punch on the inside.
Junkkari tries to throw a body punch but Nord avoids it by throwing Junkkari back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nord.
Nord misses with a punch on the inside.
Junkkari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Junkkari pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junkkari lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junkkari misses with some punches.
Nord has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junkkari after a bit of a struggle.
Puukko Junkkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vidar Nord.
Junkkari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nord misses with a punch on the inside.
Junkkari tries to throw a body punch but Nord avoids it by throwing Junkkari back against the cage.
Junkkari taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Junkkari for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nord has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Junkkari after a bit of a struggle.
Junkkari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nord has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Junkkari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nord can turn it around.
Junkkari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nord working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puukko Junkkari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Junkkari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Junkkari.
Nord blocks an uppercut.
Junkkari working aggressively here.
Nord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Junkkari.
A nice left hand lands by Junkkari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nord taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Junkkari blocking some punches.
Junkkari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junkkari.
Nord blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junkkari.
Junkkari blocks a body shot from Nord.
Nord drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junkkari tries a body shot but Nord blocks it.

Junkkari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nord jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nord throws a shot from downtown. Junkkari moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Junkkari lands.
The fighters circling - Nord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junkkari looks to land a right hand but Nord moved out of range.
Nord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junkkari.
Junkkari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Junkkari just misses with a punch to the body.
Junkkari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nord.

Nord drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nord misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Junkkari wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord working the ground and pound.
Nord throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nord looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Junkkari is avoiding damage well.
Nord lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nord fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nord tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nord lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nord throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nord working the strikes but Junkkari uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nord tries to pass to full mount but Junkkari defends it.
Nord not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Junkkari is looking to escape.
Nord missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nord is just content to waste time from the top position. Junkkari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nord's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nord accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vidar Nord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nord shoots in but Junkkari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junkkari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nord.
Nord catches Junkkari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Nord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nord slips a jab from Junkkari.
Jab from Nord.
Nord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junkkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nord moves away.
Junkkari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nord shoots in for a double leg but Junkkari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Junkkari.
Junkkari thows a body shot but no joy.
Nord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junkkari.
Nord takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Nord misses the target.
Junkkari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Nord shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junkkari is trying to defend but Nord finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junkkari is not content to let Nord control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junkkari defending well though.
Nord not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nord working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nord lands a nice short elbow.
Junkkari is trying to stand back up but Nord is controlling him
Junkkari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nord seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junkkari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junkkari tries to kick Nord off but Nord keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junkkari's head.
Nord thows a huge punch but Junkkari dodges it nicely.
Nord looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Junkkari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nord takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Junkkari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junkkari defending well though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nord. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nord thows a huge punch but Junkkari dodges it nicely.
Nord lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junkkari is staying active underneath Nord, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junkkari defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Nord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nord thows a huge punch but Junkkari dodges it nicely.
Nord lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nord is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nord working over Junkkari with some ground and pound. Junkkari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vidar Nord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nord 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vidar Nord!
After the fight, Vidar Nord was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.