PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Tahvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ben Dover has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dover
vs
Tahvonen

180 cm
33
279 lbs
7 - 31 - 0

155 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

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 7 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Tahvonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tahvonen feints and as Dover raises his hands in defense, Tahvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tahvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tahvonen works over Dover with some ground and pound from guard.
Tahvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tahvonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dover working for a triangle but Tahvonen defends it easily.
Tahvonen lands a couple of digs.

Dover has his foot on Tahvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tahvonen works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tahvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Tahvonen looking to pass the guard.
Tahvonen advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tahvonen taking a breather here.
Tahvonen lands an elbow.

It looks like Ben Dover has been cut.
Dover is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tahvonen connects with a decent elbow.
Tahvonen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tahvonen tries to move to mount but Dover blocks the move with his legs.
Dover sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Tahvonen.

Dover is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tahvonen pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Tahvonen there.
Tahvonen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Tahvonen working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahvonen unloading with bombs!
Tahvonen landing shots from mount.

Dover is rocked!
Tahvonen controlling from the full mount.
Tahvonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dover can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Dover is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahvonen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dover! Tahvonen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dover and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikko Tahvonen!