PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Vogelpohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sonni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chica. Chuck Vogelpohl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sonni
vs
Vogelpohl

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Sonni lands a big head kick that sends Vogelpohl tumbling to the mat! Sonni takes a step backwards and waves Vogelpohl back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Vogelpohl is rocked!

It looks like Chuck Vogelpohl has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vogelpohl. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vogelpohl is still on wobbly legs! Can Sonni finish him?
Sonni misses with a two punch combination.
Vogelpohl throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogelpohl seems to have recovered his senses.

Vogelpohl darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vogelpohl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonni is doing well to control the position and prevent Vogelpohl from advancing to side control.
Vogelpohl thows a huge punch but Sonni dodges it nicely.
Sonni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vogelpohl on the ground.

Vogelpohl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vogelpohl trying to control from half guard but Sonni is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni wants to get back to his feet.

Vogelpohl is working for a submission of some sort.

Vogelpohl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vogelpohl.
Sonni trying to control but Vogelpohl postures up.

Vogelpohl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sonni is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura but Sonni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelpohl to get the leverage.

Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura but Sonni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelpohl to get the leverage.
Sonni wants to control but Vogelpohl is keeping busy.

Sonni is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogelpohl.

Sonni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vogelpohl takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Sonni is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogelpohl.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vogelpohl looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonni tries to get to full guard but Vogelpohl has control of the leg.
Sonni trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura but Sonni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelpohl to get the leverage.

Vogelpohl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Vogelpohl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Vogelpohl is working for a kimura but Sonni is defending it quite comfortably.

Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sonni defends it well.

Sonni is defending against the submission attempts here by Vogelpohl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni is staying active underneath Vogelpohl, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Vogelpohl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Vogelpohl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vogelpohl throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogelpohl fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Sonni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sonni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Kaheli Sonni has been cut.
Vogelpohl circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vogelpohl looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni wants to control but Vogelpohl is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Vogelpohl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vogelpohl.
Sonni is looking to control Vogelpohl's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sonni avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vogelpohl is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vogelpohl.

Vogelpohl wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sonni gets back to full guard.
Vogelpohl throwing strikes from guard but Sonni blocks nicely.
Sonni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sonni looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl advances to half guard.
Sonni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vogelpohl is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sonni is trying to get back to full guard.

Vogelpohl wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sonni actively working from the bottom here.

Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura but Sonni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelpohl to get the leverage.
Chuck Vogelpohl has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sonni pushes Vogelpohl off and gets 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!
Nice takedown defense from Sonni. No joy for Vogelpohl on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Sonni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sonni leaves Vogelpohl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaheli Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sonni counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Vogelpohl out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Sonni is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaheli Sonni!
In his post fight interview, Kaheli Sonni started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.