PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Felino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Groomph Baenre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felino comes to the cage accompanied by Beat and the Pulse. The crowd seem to be enjoying Baenre's choice of entrance music: Thunderstorm is coming your way!. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Felino
vs
Baenre

174 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
175 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredrick Felino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Groomph Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Baenre.

It looks like Fredrick Felino has been cut.
Baenre moves out of range of the body kick from Felino.
Baenre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Felino can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Baenre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baenre.
Felino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baenre. Baenre obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Felino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felino misses with a few strikes there.
Felino misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Baenre. No joy for Felino on that attempt.
A combination from Baenre does no damage.
That kick from Baenre tenderised Felino's leg. Felino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fredrick Felino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baenre lands a body shot.
Baenre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Felino was well out of range. Poor timing from Baenre.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baenre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Felino, pushing him back against the cage.
Felino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baenre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Felino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baenre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baenre trying to land knees to the body.
Baenre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baenre landing knees to the head.
Baenre lands a nice knee to the body.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Felino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baenre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baenre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Felino's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felino is trying to break the clinch but Baenre has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baenre tries to land knees in the clinch but Felino avoids the damage to the body.
Felino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baenre is struggling to control the position.
Baenre looking to throw knees to the head but Felino is blocking nicely.
Baenre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Felino avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baenre throws an elbow but misses.
Felino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baenre just leaning against Felino, taking a breather.
Baenre lands a knee to the body.
Felino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Felino's efforts to push away.
Felino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baenre is defending well for now.
Felino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Felino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Felino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baenre avoids it.
Baenre managing to block the knees to the body from Felino.
Baenre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Felino has Baenre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baenre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrick Felino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felino lands a knee to the body.
Felino is trying to break free.
Baenre keeps control of Felino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baenre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Felino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Felino avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baenre prevents Felino from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Felino as Baenre tries to tie him up.

Felino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Felino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baenre.
Felino is looking to land body kicks.
Felino has his takedown stuffed
and Baenre counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Felino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felino thows a leg kick but Baenre checks it
and Baenre counters with a nice kick to the body.
Felino is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baenre lands a body shot.
Baenre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baenre is out of range and Felino settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Groomph Baenre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fredrick Felino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baenre works Felino's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Felino, as that shot connected.
Felino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Groomph Baenre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felino lands a body shot.
Felino scores with a jab.
Baenre lands a leg kick that knocks Felino off balance momentarily.
Baenre lands a head kick!
Felino throws a body punch but Baenre moves out of range.
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!
Baenre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baenre lands a jab-cross combination.
Baenre lands with a nice body kick.
Baenre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baenre there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felino shoots in but Baenre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Felino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baenre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Felino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Felino misses with a kick to the body
and Baenre counters with a nice kick to the body.
Felino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baenre was well out of range. Poor timing from Felino.
Felino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baenre moves away.
Baenre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Felino's head.
Baenre connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Felino. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felino misses with a hook
and Baenre counters with a nice leg kick.
Felino misses with a body shot
and Baenre counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Felino is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baenre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Felino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Baenre has Felino up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Baenre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baenre.
Baenre working the clinch nicely. Felino is working for position but Baenre cracks him with a big knee to the head! Felino crumples up against the cage and Baenre lands two more shots before the ref can save Felino! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Groomph Baenre!
An out of breath and clearly excited Groomph Baenre thanked Valhalla Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).