PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minimum Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaahtolaaksonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pantera - Fucking Hostile Live. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Power
vs
Vaahtolaaksonen

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

173 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minimum Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power tries to bum rush Vaahtolaaksonen with a series of wild strikes but Vaahtolaaksonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaahtolaaksonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Vaahtolaaksonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaahtolaaksonen which made him look bad.
Vaahtolaaksonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vaahtolaaksonen moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Vaahtolaaksonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.

Vaahtolaaksonen clinches with his opponent.

Vaahtolaaksonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vaahtolaaksonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vaahtolaaksonen manages to break the clinch.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Vaahtolaaksonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaahtolaaksonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Vaahtolaaksonen avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power blocks a leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Power is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen misses.
Vaahtolaaksonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaahtolaaksonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaahtolaaksonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaahtolaaksonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vaahtolaaksonen has managed to clinch.

Vaahtolaaksonen manages to break the clinch.
Vaahtolaaksonen feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws and low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
Power blocks a jab.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vaahtolaaksonen clinches with his opponent.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Vaahtolaaksonen breaks from the clinch.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen.

Vaahtolaaksonen has closed the distance and engaged Power in a clinch.

Vaahtolaaksonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaahtolaaksonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Vaahtolaaksonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vaahtolaaksonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.
Vaahtolaaksonen scores with a leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minimum Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaahtolaaksonen circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power tries for a takedown but Vaahtolaaksonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Power. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some wild striking there from Vaahtolaaksonen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaahtolaaksonen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Power shoots in and drives through. Vaahtolaaksonen sprawls well.
Vaahtolaaksonen misses with a hook.
Power wants to clinch.
Seppo Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaahtolaaksonen wants to land a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Vaahtolaaksonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaahtolaaksonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minimum Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaahtolaaksonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaahtolaaksonen.
Vaahtolaaksonen throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Vaahtolaaksonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Vaahtolaaksonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
Power throws a body punch but Vaahtolaaksonen moves out of range.

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.
Vaahtolaaksonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.

Power scores with a takedown into Vaahtolaaksonen's guard.
Power passes into half guard.
Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaahtolaaksonen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vaahtolaaksonen tries to kick Power off in order to stand up. Power Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vaahtolaaksonen, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Power.
Vaahtolaaksonen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Power is working to tighten is grip on Vaahtolaaksonen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vaahtolaaksonen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Power is really squeezing tight and eventually Vaahtolaaksonen passes out! Power breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Minimum Power!