PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carl Black (ranked 607 p4p, 76 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 704 p4p, 88 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carl Black
vs
Savitaipale

179 cm
29
166 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

177 cm
29
160 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Blue Moon
Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Carl Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Carl Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carl Black scores with a nice head shot.
Carl Black throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl Black misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Savitaipale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Savitaipale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Savitaipale as he connects with a hook.
Carl Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Carl Black moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Carl Black's shoulder, as Carl Black tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale cracks Carl Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carl Black avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Savitaipale.
Savitaipale working away.
Savitaipale is putting a hurting on Carl Black here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carl Black to see if he's OK.
Carl Black struggling a bit here.
Savitaipale wants to control but Carl Black is keeping him busy.
Carl Black tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carl Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carl Black is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale grinds an elbow into Carl Black's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carl Black sneaks back into half guard.
Carl Black is in trouble now - Savitaipale has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Carl Black that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carl Black holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savitaipale tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carl Black wants to control but Savitaipale is having none of it.

Savitaipale looking to secure an arm triangle but Carl Black defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale landing shots from mount.
Savitaipale lands with some strikes.
Carl Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carl Black is trying to escape the mount.
Carl Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale looking to control but Carl Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carl Black tries to hold on but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale landing punches.
Carl Black blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carl Black hang on?
Savitaipale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carl Black is looking to escape.
Carl Black is in a horrible position here. Savitaipale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale landing strikes, looking to finish!
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savitaipale wants to control but Carl Black has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Savitaipale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Carl Black thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Carl Black. No joy for Savitaipale on that attempt.
Carl Black throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Carl Black slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carl Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carl Black on the side of the head.
We've been told by Carl Black's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carl Black.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carl Black.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale keeps the fight on the outside.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carl Black's waist but Carl Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savitaipale off to one side.
Savitaipale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carl Black staying out of range there.
Carl Black thuds his shin into the meat of Savitaipale's side.
Carl Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Carl Black.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Carl Black ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale clobbers Carl Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Carl Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savitaipale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carl Black throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Carl Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Carl Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carl Black to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy Carl Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.

Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carl Black scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carl Black misses the jab.
Savitaipale throws out a counter right but Carl Black avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Carl Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale throws a strike aimed at the side of Carl Black's head but Carl Black avoids it well.
Savitaipale looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carl Black is avoiding damage well.
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale is putting a hurting on Carl Black here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
Savitaipale working the strikes but Carl Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Carl Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale wants to control but Carl Black is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Carl Black, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carl Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Carl Black is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carl Black is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carl Black defending well though.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carl Black wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carl Black is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.

Savitaipale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carl Black is just riding it out for now. Savitaipale eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savitaipale seems to be looking for submissions.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carl Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carl Black is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carl Black is concentrating on defense, preventing Savitaipale from advancing position.
Savitaipale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Carl Black misses the jab.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Carl Black is looking to counter punch.
Carl Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carl Black's head.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carl Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savitaipale connects with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carl Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carl Black.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Carl Black half committed to a counter leg kick.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carl Black as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Carl Black saw that one coming.
Savitaipale stuns Carl Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Carl Black throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Carl Black tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savitaipale manages to circle out of the way.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carl Black.
Nice defenses there by Carl Black.
Carl Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Savitaipale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Carl Black.
Carl Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Carl Black moved out of range nicely.
Carl Black is looking to counter the offense by Savitaipale and move into the clinch.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot that sends Carl Black's belly button to the back.
Savitaipale swats away the attempt to clinch by Carl Black.
Jimmy Carl Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Carl Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carl Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carl Black walks into a stiff left hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Carl Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carl Black digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carl Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carl Black throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Carl Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jimmy Carl Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carl Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carl Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savitaipale shoots in but Carl Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmy Carl Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Carl Black slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but Savitaipale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but Savitaipale checks it.
Carl Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.

Carl Black clinches up with Savitaipale and pushes him back against the cage.

Savitaipale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carl Black will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carl Black tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale postures up in Carl Black's guard and throws a big left but Carl Black blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carl Black is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Carl Black's control of his arms but Carl Black is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Carl Black has wrist control.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Carl Black is retaining full guard.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carl Black has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savitaipale 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.