PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viher Peukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just like you imagined - 300 theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sparta
vs
Peukku

190 cm
22
220 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viher Peukku!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peukku dodges the ground and pound from Sparta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Sparta crashes against the mat.

Sparta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peukku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Sparta crashes against the mat.

Sparta tries for a kimura but Peukku is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Peukku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sparta working the strikes but Peukku uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Peukku moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peukku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sparta as Peukku tries to tie him up.
Peukku with a knee to the head.

It looks like Diziz Sparta has been cut.
Peukku prevents Sparta from breaking the clinch.
Peukku creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sparta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peukku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Peukku.
Peukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peukku stalls.
Knees to the body from Peukku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peukku tries a knee to the head but Sparta blocks it.
Sparta tries to pull guard but Peukku won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diziz Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sparta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peukku wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peukku stops a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Sparta takes an elbow to the temple.
Peukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peukku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparta blocks it with crossed arms.
Peukku stops a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Peukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peukku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sparta fails to pull guard.
Sparta takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukku lands a nice knee to the body.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Sparta tries to pull guard but Peukku won't allow it.

Sparta has picked Peukku up - he's going for a ride! Sparta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sparta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peukku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sparta is looking for a kimura but Peukku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparta to get the leverage.
Peukku is looking to escape.

Sparta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peukku is just riding it out for now. Sparta eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peukku wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta slips a nice elbow through Peukku's hands, connecting with Peukku's forehead.
Sparta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Sparta with that takedown attempt.
Sparta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viher Peukku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diziz Sparta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sparta shoots for a double leg takedown but Peukku sprawls well. He's pushed Sparta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Peukku. No joy for Sparta on that attempt.
Peukku wants to clinch.

Peukku drives through and clinches with Sparta against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukku prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diziz Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Peukku.
Sparta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peukku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peukku tries to clinch up but Sparta circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peukku stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparta. Sparta gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peukku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peukku's waist but Peukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparta off to one side.
Diziz Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peukku's waist but Peukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparta off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Sparta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viher Peukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peukku wants to clinch.
Sparta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparta fails with the takedown.
Sparta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peukku circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta throws out a loose jab but Peukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparta tries for a takedown but Peukku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparta shoots in looking for a takedown. Peukku tries to sprawl out of it but Sparta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peukku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peukku but Peukku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
Sparta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peukku tries to avoid it but Sparta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peukku to the ground. Peukku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparta circles away.
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peukku counters with a thumping low kick.
Peukku is looking to clinch.

Peukku has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peukku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparta's defenses.
Peukku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sparta up against the cage.
Sparta can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viher Peukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diziz Sparta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sparta closes the distance looking to clinch

and Peukku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peukku with a knee to the head.
Sparta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Sparta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peukku uses from the top position.
Sparta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peukku is one step ahead there.

Sparta has his foot on Peukku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peukku works his way back into a safe position though.

Sparta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sparta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peukku uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta is trying to improve his position.

Peukku decides to stand back up. Peukku steps back and let's Sparta get back to his feet.

Peukku clinches.
Peukku tries to land a knee to the head but Sparta blocks with his arms.

Sparta drags the fight down to the ground.

Sparta is working an open guard so Peukku takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sparta tries to keep at a distance but Peukku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peukku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Peukku.
Sparta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peukku lands a nice knee to the body.
Peukku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sparta's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peukku.
Sparta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peukku stalling in the clinch.
Peukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukku trying to stall but Sparta improves his position.
Peukku landing knees to the head.
Peukku is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peukku scores with a knee to the head.
Sparta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparta breaks from the clinch.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparta circles away.
Peukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparta.
Sparta with a lazy takedown attempt

and Peukku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peukku throws an elbow that misses.
Viher Peukku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peukku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peukku misses with an elbow strike.

Sparta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sparta manages to end up in side control.

Sparta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sparta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peukku, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peukku sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diziz Sparta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparta circles away.
Viher Peukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparta circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sparta counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Peukku!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viher Peukku.
I've got Peukku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viher Peukku!