PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaio Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Uther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaio Fernandes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fernandes
vs
Uther

191 cm
21
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Gilop®

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)
Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaio Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Uther!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandes.
Fernandes has his takedown stuffed

and Uther holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Uther breaks the clinch.
Fernandes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fernandes fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaio Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uther keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown but Uther manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes shoots for a takedown but Uther saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uther scores with a body shot.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uther as he jumps to the side.
Fernandes shoots for a double leg takedown but Uther sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandes throws a poor cross that misses

and Uther counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is trying to force a seperation but Uther has the dominant position.
Fernandes stalling in the clinch but Uther improves position.
Uther lands a nice uppercut.
Fernandes has Uther pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uther manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernandes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uther just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uther stalls.
Fernandes wants to break free but Uther has control.
Uther gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Uther lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Uther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernandes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fernandes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uther has Fernandes pushed against the cage.
Uther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uther scores with a shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
Fernandes is working for takedown but Uther is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uther keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandes's efforts to push away.
Uther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uther lands an uppercut.
Uther manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fernandes fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes tries to score a body lock takedown but Uther shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Uther escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown. Uther tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uther manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uther but Uther pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uther connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandes scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Uther dominated 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.

Uther rushes Fernandes and presses him up against the cage.
Uther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Uther.
Uther is pressed up against the cage. Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uther down to the mat. Uther avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good exchange - Uther coming out on top.
Uther defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Uther scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fernandes looks for a takedown but Uther sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaio Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Uther darts in and clinches Fernandes up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Uther.
Fernandes trying to stall but Uther improves his position.
Uther lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uther.
A short left from Uther.
Uther avoiding damage.

Uther's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandes shoots in looking for a takedown but Uther manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Uther has closed the distance and engaged Fernandes in a clinch.
The referee calls for Uther to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uther prevents it.
Uther softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uther gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Uther pressing his opponent against the cage.
Uther scores with a shot to the side of Fernandes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Uther breaks from the clinch.
Fernandes misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uther connects with a body shot that sends Fernandes's belly button to the back.

Uther has closed the distance and engaged Fernandes in a clinch.
Uther displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernandes up against the cage.
Uther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uther gets underhooks to prevent Fernandes's takedown attempt.
Uther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uther lands a left hand.
Uther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fernandes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernandes has had enough of the clinch but Uther keeps him there for the moment.
Fernandes tries to score a body lock takedown but Uther shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Uther fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uther getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Uther forces Fernandes back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uther lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uther just leaning against Fernandes, taking a breather.
Uther gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Uther dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Uther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Uther throws a series of strikes that have Fernandes backpedaling.
Uther scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uther lunges at Fernandes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandes's hand.
Uther displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandes throws out the jab.
Fernandes just misses with a punch to the body.
Uther connects with a right hand. Fernandes shakes it off.
Fernandes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uther.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uther forces Fernandes back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Uther.
Uther has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uther pushes Fernandes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franz Uther seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Uther.

Uther breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Uther. No joy for Fernandes on that attempt.
Uther throws a series of strikes that have Fernandes backpedaling.

Uther gets a clinch.
Uther lands a body shot.
Fernandes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandes backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uther smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uther with a nice cross.
Uther lands with an overhand left.
Fernandes takes one on the button.
Uther swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Fernandes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaio Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uther stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandes. Fernandes gets slowly back to his feet.
Uther works the jab nicely.
Fernandes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uther avoids it really well and circles away.
Uther misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Uther.
Uther displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaio Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uther swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandes.
Uther scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaio Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franz Uther is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uther to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Uther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uther has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Uther!
Franz Uther gave a mention to Hilo Nutrition (video proof) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).