PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Natonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes to the cage accompanied by Peukaloisen retket. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Holgersson
vs
Natonni

166 cm
21
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
146 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Natonni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Holgersson misses.
Holgersson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holgersson tries to land a leg kick but Natonni saw it coming and moves away.

Holgersson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Natonni to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holgersson wants to stand up but Natonni is controlling him.
Natonni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natonni wants to control from the top but Holgersson keeps moving.
Natonni wants to pass the guard but Holgersson is keeping the position.
Holgersson wants to stand up but Natonni is controlling him.

That's two 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.
Natonni stays in close to Holgersson's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holgersson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Holgersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Natonni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holgersson circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Holgersson.
Holgersson scores with a nice strike.
Natonni has a takedown stuffed.
Natonni has a takedown stuffed.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Natonni checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson cracks Natonni with a good jab.
Holgersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holgersson scores with a leg kick.
Natonni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holgersson.

Natonni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Natonni in particular looking to stall.
Natonni is stalling here. Holgersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Natonni seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holgersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Natonni fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Natonni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holgersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Natonni has time to react.
Holgersson wants to clinch up but Natonni keeps it at a distance.
Holgersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Natonni.
Holgersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Holgersson. No joy for Natonni on that attempt.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Holgersson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holgersson is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natonni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holgersson throws a wild body kick that Natonni sees coming a mile off.
Natonni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holgersson tries to avoid it but Natonni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holgersson to the ground. Holgersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Natonni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holgersson - the referee stops the clock and Natonni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holgersson. Natonni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Natonni shoots in looking for a takedown. Holgersson tries to sprawl out of it but Natonni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holgersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Natonni is breathing heavily.
Holgersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Natonni's calf.
Holgersson is looking to chop away at Natonni's legs.
Natonni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a leg kick.
Natonni moves forwards but Holgersson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Natonni blocks a low kick nicely.
Natonni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holgersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Natonni somewhat.
Natonni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that misses.

Natonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holgersson pushes Natonni off and gets back to his feet.
Holgersson lands an overhand right.
Natonni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holgersson is fending him off so far but Natonni persists. Nope, Holgersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Natonni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Natonni blocks a low kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natonni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Natonni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Natonni shoots in and drives through. Holgersson sprawls well.
Nils Holgersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Holgersson stuffs the takedown.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holgersson scores with a leg kick.
Natonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holgersson throws a push kick but Natonni slaps the foot to one side.
Natonni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holgersson is fending him off so far but Natonni persists. Nope, Holgersson circles away and we're back to standing.
Natonni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Natonni slips a jab and a cross from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Natonni moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holgersson but Holgersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Natonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson feints and then cracks Natonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Natonni down.
Natonni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Natonni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Natonni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holgersson's waist but Holgersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Natonni off to one side.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Natonni blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holgersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nils Holgersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natonni blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Natonni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natonni avoids a kick to the body.
Holgersson misses with a head kick.
Holgersson wants to slow Natonni down by chopping away at his legs.
Natonni moves out of range as Holgersson throws a body kick.

Holgersson instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holgersson is working Natonni over against the cage.
Natonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Holgersson breaks from the clinch.
Holgersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Natonni's head backwards.
Natonni shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Holgersson misses its intended target.
Holgersson swings for the body but Natonni moves out of range.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
Natonni dives in and grabs Holgersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holgersson pushes down on Natonni's head and hops out.
Natonni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Natonni.
Natonni shoots in and drives through. Holgersson sprawls well.
Holgersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holgersson is looking to slow Natonni down with leg kicks.
Holgersson lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Natonni down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natonni walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holgersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Holgersson slams his shin into Natonni's torso.
Natonni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but Natonni avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Natonni.
Holgersson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Natonni takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holgersson sprawls well. Holgersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Natonni gets slowly back to his feet.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Natonni moves out of range easily.
Natonni fails with a takedown attempt.
Holgersson tries to work over Natonni's front leg with a kick but Natonni checks it.
Natonni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natonni shoots in but Holgersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson 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.
Holgersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Natonni avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holgersson throws a head kick but Natonni moves out of range.
Natonni shoots in looking for a takedown. Holgersson tries to sprawl out of it but Natonni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holgersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holgersson, right into the meat.
Natonni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Holgersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Natonni shoots in.
Holgersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holgersson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holgersson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Natonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holgersson moves in looking to clinch but Natonni pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Holgersson.
Natonni moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natonni.
Holgersson feints and then cracks Natonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Natonni down.
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Natonni can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson lands a head kick. Natonni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Natonni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Holgersson throws a nice head kick!
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Natonni.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holgersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Natonni's head.
Holgersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Natonni's sensitive parts.
Holgersson throws a head kick that half lands.
Holgersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Natonni dives in and grabs Holgersson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holgersson pushes down on Natonni's head and hops out.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Natonni.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Natonni.

Natonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Holgersson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson had his way with Paul Natonni in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Holgersson works the jab nicely.
Natonni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holgersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holgersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natonni.
Holgersson tries to land a leg kick but Natonni saw it coming and moves away.
Natonni shoots in for a takedown but Holgersson shows good takedown defense.
Holgersson throws a wild body kick that Natonni sees coming a mile off.
Natonni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holgersson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holgersson tries to clinch but Natonni moves out of range.
Holgersson tries to clinch up but Natonni circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Holgersson. No joy for Natonni on that attempt.
Nils Holgersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Natonni.
Natonni is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Natonni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Holgersson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Natonni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holgersson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holgersson is looking to slow Natonni down with leg kicks.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holgersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Natonni circles away quickly and effectively.
Natonni shoots in looking for a takedown. Holgersson tries to sprawl out of it but Natonni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holgersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holgersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natonni.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Holgersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holgersson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holgersson wants it to stay on the feet.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natonni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Natonni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holgersson. Holgersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Natonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Natonni.
Holgersson connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natonni shoots for a takedown but Holgersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Natonni down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Holgersson scores with a spinning back kick!
Holgersson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holgersson connects with a looping right hand.
Natonni fails to land the takedown.
Holgersson lands with a kick to the temple. Natonni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Natonni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson catches Natonni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crunch! Holgersson slams his shin into Natonni's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgersson scores with a nice body kick.
Nils Holgersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holgersson!
Natonni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holgersson lands with a nice body kick.
Paul Natonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holgersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgersson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson is the new featherweight champion!