PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Temppelikuningas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Temppelikuningas
vs
Potter

190 cm
20
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Monster MMA [ACME]
154 RECOVERY-UCF NUTRITION

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Temppelikuningas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walt Potter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter fails with the takedown.
Temppelikuningas motions for Potter to come forward. Temppelikuningas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Temppelikuningas.
Temppelikuningas swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.

Potter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Temppelikuningas was covering up waiting for the punch and Potter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Temppelikuningas pulls Potter in close to his closed guard and prevents Potter from doing any damage or advancing position.

Temppelikuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter looking to pass the guard.

Potter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Temppelikuningas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Potter has managed to get both his arms back between Temppelikuningas's legs - danger averted.

Temppelikuningas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Temppelikuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Potter connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Potter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Temppelikuningas is trying to defend but Potter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Temppelikuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Potter tries to stand but can't do so whilst Temppelikuningas controls his leg.
Potter controlling the action here.
Temppelikuningas is trying to maintain the position but Potter is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temppelikuningas tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Temppelikuningas trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temppelikuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Potter has managed to pass to side control instead.
Temppelikuningas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Potter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Temppelikuningas throws a front kick aimed at Potter's knee but Potter avoids it well.
Potter avoids the head kick by Temppelikuningas.
Temppelikuningas lands with a kick to the temple. Potter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Temppelikuningas misses with a low kick.

Potter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Temppelikuningas trying to hold on to Potter's head to control him but Potter postures up.

Temppelikuningas looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Potter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Potter trying to control the pace.
Temppelikuningas trying to control but Potter postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Temppelikuningas wants to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Temppelikuningas misses with a head kick.
Temppelikuningas throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Temppelikuningas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Temppelikuningas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Potter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temppelikuningas is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Potter in particular looking to stall.
Temppelikuningas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Temppelikuningas.
Potter won't allow Temppelikuningas to sweep him here.
Temppelikuningas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temppelikuningas is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Temppelikuningas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potter is aware though and is defending well.
Potter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Temppelikuningas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Temppelikuningas has his foot on Potter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potter works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Temppelikuningas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Temppelikuningas throws a head kick but Potter moves out of range.

Potter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Potter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Temppelikuningas is trying to control the position but Potter postures up.

Temppelikuningas is looking for a triangle but Potter pushes his legs off easily.
Temppelikuningas wants to sweep here but Potter controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Temppelikuningas is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temppelikuningas trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter wants to stand and escape but Temppelikuningas is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Potter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Temppelikuningas trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temppelikuningas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Temppelikuningas wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Temppelikuningas from controlling successfully.
Temppelikuningas wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Temppelikuningas misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter shoots for a double leg takedown but Temppelikuningas sprawls well. He's pushed Potter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Potter blocks a head kick by Temppelikuningas.
Potter has a takedown stuffed.
Temppelikuningas slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktor Temppelikuningas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walt Potter.
Potter shoots in looking for a takedown. Temppelikuningas tries to sprawl out of it but Potter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temppelikuningas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Temppelikuningas lands a head kick!
Viktor Temppelikuningas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temppelikuningas throws a sloppy head kick and Potter moves out of range easily.
Potter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viktor Temppelikuningas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temppelikuningas tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Temppelikuningas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temppelikuningas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!