PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Akerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and INERTE BASURA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ville Akerman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Akerman
vs
BASURA

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, INERTE BASURA!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BASURA throws a head kick but Akerman moves out of range.
Akerman shoots for a double leg takedown but BASURA sprawls well. He's pushed Akerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BASURA swats away the attempt to clinch by Akerman.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
BASURA blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akerman prevents BASURA from breaking the clinch.

Akerman breaks the clinch.
Akerman throws a head kick that half lands.
Akerman has a takedown stuffed.
Ville Akerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Akerman moves into range and clinches up with BASURA.
Akerman looking to slow down the pace here.

Akerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akerman shoots in for a double leg but BASURA sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Akerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BASURA tries for a takedown but Akerman circles away easily

and Akerman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Akerman manages to break the clinch.

Akerman darts in and clinches BASURA up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BASURA takes a knee right on the jaw!

Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BASURA doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akerman counters with a series of strikes. BASURA will be more careful next time no doubt.

BASURA is rocked!
Akerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BASURA. BASURA obviously looking to wear him down.
Akerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but BASURA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BASURA shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akerman but Akerman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akerman shoots for a takedown but BASURA saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akerman is breathing heavily.
BASURA slips under a jab.
BASURA shoots in but no luck this time.
Akerman throws out a leg kick but BASURA moves out of range and Akerman only half commits.
BASURA fails with a takedown attempt.
BASURA takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BASURA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akerman swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BASURA has his takedown stuffed

and Akerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. BASURA won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BASURA wants to control but Akerman postures up.

Akerman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Akerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akerman tries to land a front kick but BASURA steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akerman shoots in but BASURA avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BASURA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Akerman clinches up with BASURA and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BASURA turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Akerman is trying to improve his position.
Akerman can't do much from the bottom here.
BASURA blocks the strikes from Akerman.
Akerman tries to escape but BASURA is in control.
Akerman keeping his opponent close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman is looking to regain half guard here but BASURA keeps moving and retains side control.
BASURA is looking to take a break and control but Akerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akerman tries to bench press BASURA off him but BASURA keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Akerman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Akerman has his takedown stuffed

and BASURA counters with a single leg into guard. Akerman didn't expect that.
Akerman wants to stand up but BASURA is controlling him.
BASURA trying to control but Akerman is working from the bottom.
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.
Akerman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BASURA trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BASURA is fighting to break Akerman's control of his arms but Akerman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Akerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Akerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
BASURA tries to pull guard but Akerman won't allow it.
BASURA can't break the clinch.
BASURA tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BASURA wants a takedown but no success here.
BASURA is breathing heavily.

Akerman manages to pull guard.

Akerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BASURA can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BASURA would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
BASURA trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman pulls BASURA in close to prevent any damage.
BASURA trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BASURA stopping the sweep attempt from Akerman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BASURA looking to pass the guard.
Akerman wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Akerman instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BASURA blocking some punches.
Akerman throws a knee to the head but misses.

Akerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Akerman drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Ville Akerman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

BASURA tries to clinch but Akerman is having none of it.

Akerman darts in and clinches BASURA up against the cage.

BASURA ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. BASURA no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
BASURA looking to control.
Akerman looking to pass the guard.
BASURA tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akerman tries to free his leg and advance position but BASURA is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman won't allow BASURA to sweep him here.

Akerman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

BASURA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

BASURA pushes Akerman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Akerman tries for a takedown but BASURA sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by BASURA or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerman which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BASURA fails to land the takedown.

Akerman clinches.
Akerman tries to pull guard but BASURA holds him up against the cage and eventually Akerman drops back down to his feet.
Akerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Akerman scores with a knee to the head.

Akerman manages to pull guard.
Akerman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Akerman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akerman tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BASURA won't allow Akerman to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akerman holds on and takes a little breather.
Akerman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BASURA wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving.
INERTE BASURA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Akerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
BASURA wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Akerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

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