PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Danielson
vs
Falconowski

196 cm
28
274 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

193 cm
26
260 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson misses with a low kick.
Danielson misses with a wild body shot.
Falconowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Falconowski moves out of range as Danielson throws a body kick.
Danielson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falconowski shoots in and drives through. Danielson sprawls well.
Falconowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danielson.
Falconowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danielson.
Falconowski misses with a hook.
Danielson tries to close the distance and clinch but Falconowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falconowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danielson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ted Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson throws a right hand that misses
and Falconowski counters with a left and a right that stings Danielson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falconowski jabs Danielson to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Danielson. That snapped Falconowski's head back.

It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Danielson keeps Falconowski at a distance using the push kick.
Falconowski misses the jab.
Falconowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danielson lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danielson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danielson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Danielson wants it to stay on the feet.
Falconowski scores with a hook to the body. Danielson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Danielson misses.
Danielson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danielson misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danielson.
Falconowski scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Falconowski finds it's target.
Falconowski scores with a nice head shot.
Falconowski dodges the punch combination from Danielson.
Danielson misses with a hook.
A jab from Danielson misses.
A leg kick checked by Danielson.
Danielson feints a jab promting Falconowski to slip. Danielson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Falconowski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Danielson tests Falconowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson catches Falconowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falconowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danielson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falconowski somewhat.
Ted Danielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falcon Falconowski.

Danielson lands a big right hand that sends Falconowski crashing to the mat! Danielson stays standing though and waves Falconowski back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danielson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falconowski.
Danielson connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Danielson.
Danielson lands a nice shot to the body.
Danielson lands a glancing blow to the side of Falconowski's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski misses the shot to the body.
Falconowski throws a leg kick but Danielson moved away.
Falconowski misses with a body kick.
Danielson misses with a looping right.
Danielson moves out of range of the leg kick from Falconowski.
Danielson lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Danielson blocks the leg kick.
Danielson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falconowski. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danielson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falconowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Danielson scores with a counter punch that sends Falconowski to the canvas! Danielson smells blood - he's punishing Falconowski with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Falconowski has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Danielson!