PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joahan Nikkenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonic The Hedge Hog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkenen comes to the cage accompanied by Tango from Poland. The Hedge Hog has chosen Sonic The HedgeHog theme song by SEGA as his entrance music. Joahan Nikkenen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sonic The Hedge Hog's chin.

Nikkenen
vs
The Hedge Hog

202 cm
27
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joahan Nikkenen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonic The Hedge Hog!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hedge Hog tests Nikkenen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikkenen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nikkenen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikkenen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nikkenen tries to clinch but The Hedge Hog is having none of it.
A jab from The Hedge Hog finds it's way through Nikkenen's defenses.
The Hedge Hog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nikkenen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Hedge Hog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikkenen under the eye.
Sonic The Hedge Hog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hedge Hog moves out of range as Nikkenen strikes.
Nikkenen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Hedge Hog finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikkenen's head.

Nikkenen drives through and clinches with The Hedge Hog against the cage.

Nikkenen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nikkenen manages to pass to side control.
The Hedge Hog wants to improve his position but Nikkenen is controlling well.
The Hedge Hog tries to kick Nikkenen off but Nikkenen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Hedge Hog is trying to control but can't.

Nikkenen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Hedge Hog is just riding it out for now. Nikkenen eventually gives up the hold.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to his feet.
The Hedge Hog is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Hedge Hog can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikkenen stops The Hedge Hog from getting back to his feet.
The Hedge Hog is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen wants to free his trapped foot but The Hedge Hog is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikkenen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Hedge Hog wants to improve his position but Nikkenen is controlling well.
Nikkenen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to full guard.
The Hedge Hog is trying to stand back up but Nikkenen is controlling him
Nikkenen 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.

Nikkenen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Hedge Hog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikkenen.
The Hedge Hog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikkenen.
The Hedge Hog wants to get back to full guard but Nikkenen has mounted him!
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!

Nikkenen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Hedge Hog is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen lands a big shot there that rocks The Hedge Hog but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nikkenen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nikkenen raining down shots from the mount!
Nikkenen avoids the attempt from The Hedge Hog to control.
The Hedge Hog is trying to escape the mount.
Nikkenen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You get the feeling that The Hedge Hog really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The Hedge Hog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Hedge Hog tries to hold on but Nikkenen postures up.
Nikkenen lands a nice shot to the head.

The Hedge Hog is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkenen lands a big shot to the head and The Hedge Hog winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joahan Nikkenen!