PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atonal Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Elastinen
vs
Trujillo

160 cm
40
148 lbs
30 - 28 - 0

165 cm
31
144 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atonal Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Trujillo circles away easily
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trujillo tries to land a front kick but Elastinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Trujillo sprawls well.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elastinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Trujillo counters with a right hand to the body.
Trujillo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Trujillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujillo wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elastinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo jabs at Elastinen's body.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Trujillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trujillo as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elastinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trujillo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elastinen is in Trujillo's guard.
Elastinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
Elastinen is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now.
Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to control but Trujillo is keeping him busy.
Trujillo trying to control but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now.
Trujillo is staying active underneath Elastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen uses his free foot to push down on Trujillo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trujillo.
Elastinen tries to control but Trujillo wriggling away.

Elastinen goes for an armbar but Trujillo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trujillo.
Trujillo won't allow Elastinen to sweep him here.
Trujillo is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.

Elastinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trujillo defends it easily.
Elastinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atonal Trujillo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elastinen fails with the takedown.
Trujillo lands a nice hook to Elastinen's body. Elastinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Trujillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elastinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elastinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Trujillo circles away easily
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elastinen's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to move into range but Trujillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trujillo as he jumps to the side.
Trujillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trujillo tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trujillo to the ground. Trujillo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elastinen sets himself, and Trujillo steps forward looking for the clinch! Elastinen avoids it this time.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atonal Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trujillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Elastinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trujillo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo throws the kick towards the body but Elastinen avoids it.
Trujillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elastinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Trujillo missing with a left hand there. Elastinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elastinen is defended easily by Trujillo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Trujillo counters with a body kick.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Trujillo as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Trujillo.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Elastinen. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Trujillo tries to score with a low kick but Elastinen moves his leg out of the way.
Trujillo lands with a straight right. Elastinen didn't see that one coming.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trujillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elastinen.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Elastinen moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Trujillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Trujillo sprawls well.
And Trujillo responds with a good body kick, but Elastinen manages to step out the way in time.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Elastinen misses the target.
Trujillo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trujillo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Elastinen takes a step back to recover.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Trujillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Elastinen.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trujillo sprawls well. Trujillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Elastinen moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Atonal Trujillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Trujillo is working away.
Trujillo is looking to control Elastinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trujillo avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atonal Trujillo 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Trujillo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trujillo misses with a hook.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo misses with a hook.
That kick from Trujillo tenderised Elastinen's leg. Elastinen is trying to keep his angry face on.

Elastinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trujillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trujillo keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Trujillo is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trujillo is keeping the position for now.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elastinen trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trujillo but Trujillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elastinen's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen walks into a straight right hand from Trujillo.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Trujillo as Elastinen shoots in.

Trujillo has Elastinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Trujillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
Trujillo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elastinen up against the cage.
Trujillo slows down the pace here.
Elastinen wants a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Trujillo.
Elastinen can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trujillo tries a body shot but Elastinen blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trujillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Trujillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Elastinen slips under a jab.
Elastinen slips a straight right by Trujillo.
Elastinen blocks a low kick nicely.

Trujillo closes the distance and clinches.
Trujillo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trujillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trujillo gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.

Trujillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trujillo's waist but Trujillo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Trujillo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elastinen in his tracks.
Trujillo throws a chopping leg kick but Elastinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atonal Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elastinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Trujillo sprawls well.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Trujillo misses.
Elastinen defending well as Trujillo loads up on a big left hand.
Trujillo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujillo wants it to stay on the feet.
Trujillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trujillo counter with a right hand.
Trujillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trujillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elastinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trujillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trujillo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atonal Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trujillo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atonal Trujillo!
An out of breath Atonal Trujillo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.