PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minimum Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Power
vs
Stapelstaden

185 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

184 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Takomo

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minimum Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimbo Stapelstaden!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapelstaden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a leg kick but Stapelstaden checks it.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Stapelstaden.
Jimbo Stapelstaden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapelstaden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stapelstaden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stapelstaden avoids the head kick by Power.
Stapelstaden looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power defending well as Stapelstaden loads up on a big left hand.
Stapelstaden throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping left.
Stapelstaden misses with a straight right.
Stapelstaden throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Power.
Stapelstaden throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Stapelstaden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stapelstaden is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Stapelstaden looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Stapelstaden misses with the combination.
Stapelstaden misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power slips under a jab.
Stapelstaden throws a shot to the body.
Stapelstaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stapelstaden misses with a double jab.
Stapelstaden thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stapelstaden thuds a left hand into Power's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stapelstaden misses the target.
Stapelstaden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Stapelstaden as he connects with a hook.
Stapelstaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Stapelstaden misses with an uppercut.
Stapelstaden fails to land with a series of punches.
Stapelstaden looks gassed!
Stapelstaden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power staying out of range there.
Stapelstaden wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a body punch but Stapelstaden moves out of range.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power scores with a one two! Stapelstaden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stapelstaden throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden throws a big shot that misses.
Stapelstaden takes one on the button.
Stapelstaden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Power moves away from the strike by Stapelstaden.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Stapelstaden tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stapelstaden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Stapelstaden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Power darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Power is trying to work for a kimura but Stapelstaden is defending well.
Power trying to control from half guard but Stapelstaden is working away.
Power throwing shots but Stapelstaden is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Minimum Power will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Power throws a wild body kick that Stapelstaden sees coming a mile off.
Minimum Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stapelstaden moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Stapelstaden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stapelstaden!
Stapelstaden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power slips a straight right by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stapelstaden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power slips a jab from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping right.
Stapelstaden might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stapelstaden is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden misses with a looping left.
Stapelstaden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stapelstaden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Stapelstaden.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden misses with a body shot

and Power counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stapelstaden!
Power wants to control the pace but Stapelstaden is squirming around nicely.

Power working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stapelstaden tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Power looking to ground and pound but Stapelstaden is blocking nicely.
Power thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Power trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Power is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stapelstaden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Power throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Stapelstaden has his hands clasped together but Power breaks the hold and Stapelstaden is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Power!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Minimum Power!