PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Rasmunssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Joonatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Rasmunssen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teppo Joonatan's chin.

Rasmunssen
vs
Joonatan

188 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thor Rasmunssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teppo Joonatan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmunssen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teppo Joonatan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Joonatan forces Rasmunssen back against the cage and clinches.
Rasmunssen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Joonatan has a couple of punches blocked by Rasmunssen.
Joonatan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasmunssen backwards.

Rasmunssen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rasmunssen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rasmunssen wants to get back to his feet but Joonatan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rasmunssen keeping moving, preventing Joonatan from controlling successfully.
Joonatan postures up.
Joonatan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmunssen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joonatan stops Rasmunssen from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasmunssen is on top in guard.
Joonatan wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joonatan has an active guard here but Rasmunssen has managed to pass into half guard.
Rasmunssen wants to pass to mount but Joonatan is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joonatan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joonatan.
Joonatan wants to control the position but Rasmunssen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rasmunssen wants to stand up but Joonatan is controlling the position.
Joonatan tries to roll over but Rasmunssen keeps him under control.

Joonatan actively working from the bottom here.
Joonatan trying to control here.
Rasmunssen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two 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.
Rasmunssen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joonatan is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Joonatan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joonatan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasmunssen can't get the takedown.
Rasmunssen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joonatan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rasmunssen has Joonatan pressed against the cage.
Joonatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joonatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasmunssen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joonatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joonatan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rasmunssen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rasmunssen wants to break free but Joonatan has control.
Rasmunssen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Rasmunssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joonatan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rasmunssen to work.
Joonatan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasmunssen looking for a takedown.
Joonatan lands a nice shot to the body.
Joonatan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasmunssen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Joonatan.
Rasmunssen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rasmunssen is breathing heavily.
A short left from Joonatan.
Rasmunssen tries to pull guard but Joonatan won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Rasmunssen fails to land.
Joonatan lands a shoulder strike.
Rasmunssen wants to break free but Joonatan has control.

Rasmunssen pulls guard effortlessly.
Joonatan looking to pass the guard.

Joonatan drops back looking for a leg! Rasmunssen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasmunssen manages to kick Joonatan off! Joonatan jumps back into Rasmunssen's guard.
Rasmunssen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan looking to sit in guard and control but Rasmunssen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rasmunssen trying to control the position from guard on top but Joonatan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joonatan wants to improve his position but instead Rasmunssen has moved into half guard.
Joonatan wants to get back to full guard.
Rasmunssen trying to control the action but Joonatan is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rasmunssen scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmunssen scores with a leg kick.
Joonatan tries to clinch up but Rasmunssen circles away and keeps his distance.
Joonatan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Rasmunssen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joonatan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joonatan tries to clinch up.
Rasmunssen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasmunssen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rasmunssen fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rasmunssen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joonatan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joonatan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rasmunssen off and has taken his back!
Joonatan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Joonatan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rasmunssen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joonatan's guard. Nice work there by Rasmunssen.

Joonatan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rasmunssen passes into half guard.

Rasmunssen escapes and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joonatan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joonatan lands a hook that stumbles Rasmunssen back into the cage. Joonatan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rasmunssen to the canvas! Joonatan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rasmunssen has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Teppo Joonatan!