PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Joikhaaja
vs
Rocket

173 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
203 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Alpha Male

xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslak Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Rocket.
Rocket works the jab nicely.
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown
and Rocket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joikhaaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joikhaaja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocket wants it to stay on the feet.
Joikhaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Rocket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Joikhaaja gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rocket takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joikhaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocket keeps working.
Rocket struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rocket managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Joikhaaja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket tries to bench press Joikhaaja off him but Joikhaaja keeps the position.
Rocket avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joikhaaja.
Rocket tries to escape but Joikhaaja is in control.
Joikhaaja tries to score with some ground and pound. Rocket controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Joikhaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joikhaaja throws a strike aimed at the side of Rocket's head but Rocket avoids it well.
Rocket can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocket is looking to regain half guard here but Joikhaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Joikhaaja is putting a hurting on Rocket here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rocket is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joikhaaja off and has taken his back!
Joikhaaja can't escape the position.
Joikhaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joikhaaja just trying to survive but Rocket is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joikhaaja is trying to get back to his feet but Rocket has full control of the position and if anything, Joikhaaja has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rocket wants to stand up but Joikhaaja is stuck to his back.
Rocket controlling well, preventing Joikhaaja from escaping the position.
Joikhaaja rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rocket blocks the strikes from Joikhaaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rocket jumps into side control!
Joikhaaja is looking to reverse the position.
Rocket tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep.
Rocket tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Joikhaaja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joikhaaja is pressing down on Rocket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket stops Joikhaaja from standing up.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up.
Joikhaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rocket is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket preventing the sweep.
Joikhaaja doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Joikhaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Rocket is proving a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aslak Joikhaaja just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Joikhaaja with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Rocket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Joikhaaja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rocket!
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rocket swivels and escapes.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Rocket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocket looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joikhaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocket avoids it really well and circles away.
Rocket bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket stuffs the takedown.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocket sprawls well. Rocket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocket has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Joikhaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocket pinned against the cage. Rocket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joikhaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Aslak Joikhaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rocket tries to sprawl but Joikhaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rocket is trying to stand back up but Joikhaaja is controlling him
Rocket regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rocket tries to control but Joikhaaja wriggling away.
Joikhaaja is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joikhaaja tries to lock up and control but Rocket gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joikhaaja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rocket controlling the position easily from mount.
Joikhaaja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket wants to stand but Joikhaaja has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
Joikhaaja is positioning himself well to prevent Rocket advancing to mount.
Joikhaaja is looking to control Rocket's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joikhaaja avoid being mounted?
Joikhaaja is pressing down on Rocket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket tries to stand but Joikhaaja is controlling from the bottom.
Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja managing to control the position.
Joikhaaja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rocket!

Joikhaaja looking to secure an arm triangle but Rocket defends it well.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja throws a wild left hand from mount and Rocket manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket wants to improve his position but Joikhaaja is controlling well.
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 Aslak Joikhaaja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Joikhaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Joikhaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joikhaaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horrible takedown by Joikhaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocket which made him look bad.
Joikhaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocket pinned against the cage. Rocket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joikhaaja shoots in but Rocket avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown but Rocket sprawls well.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocket sprawls well. Rocket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joikhaaja.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rocket counters with a nice body shot.
Rocket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocket wants it to stay on the feet.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Rocket seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocket connects with the punch.
Joikhaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Rocket has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Joikhaaja fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja shoots and misses
and Rocket counters with a stiff right hand.
Joikhaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joikhaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joikhaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocket sprawls well. He's pushed Joikhaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joikhaaja throws a low kick but Rocket moves out of range easily.
Joikhaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja shoots in but Rocket avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja shoots in and drives through. Rocket sprawls well.
Rocket fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joikhaaja on the side of the head.
Joikhaaja with a poor takedown

and Rocket counters with a crisp one two that drops Joikhaaja! Rocket thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Joikhaaja to his feet! Joikhaaja is in big trouble!

Joikhaaja is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocket ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Joikhaaja's jaw. Joikhaaja's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rocket does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Rocket!
After the big win, Johnny Rocket made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.