PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Vogelpohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Yumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poison. Teemu Yumma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vogelpohl
vs
Yumma

179 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
179 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Yumma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogelpohl throws a body punch but Yumma moves out of range.
Yumma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vogelpohl.
Yumma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vogelpohl throws a shot to the body.
Yumma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Teemu Yumma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vogelpohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumma moves away.

Vogelpohl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yumma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yumma throws an elbow that misses.
Yumma stalls.
Yumma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vogelpohl's defenses.
Yumma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vogelpohl goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yumma prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vogelpohl turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yumma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vogelpohl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yumma keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vogelpohl prevents Yumma from escaping the position.
Yumma is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vogelpohl trying to control the action but Yumma is working from the bottom.
Yumma tries to escape but Vogelpohl is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yumma keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogelpohl tries to advance to mount but Yumma denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl throws a strike aimed at the side of Yumma's head but Yumma avoids it well.
Yumma is trying to buck Vogelpohl off.
Vogelpohl working the ground and pound but Yumma is defending the strikes.
Vogelpohl misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yumma wants to get back to his feet.
Vogelpohl wants to control but Yumma is keeping him busy.
Yumma is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vogelpohl 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.
Yumma taking a bit of punishment here - Vogelpohl scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumma is trying to buck Vogelpohl off.
Vogelpohl working the ground and pound but Yumma is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yumma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yumma parries the strikes from Vogelpohl easily there. Vogelpohl is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yumma to escape.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position but Yumma is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yumma wants to get back to his feet but Vogelpohl drags him back down.

Yumma throws Vogelpohl to one side and escapes!
Yumma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yumma.
Yumma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumma thows a body shot but no joy.
Yumma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yumma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogelpohl.
Yumma misses with a takedown attempt - Vogelpohl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogelpohl swings for the body but Yumma moves out of range.
That kick from Yumma tenderised Vogelpohl's leg. Vogelpohl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yumma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogelpohl.
Yumma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Yumma gets a clinch.
Yumma lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Chuck Vogelpohl has been cut.
Vogelpohl lands a right hand.
Yumma lands with a light punch inside.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogelpohl is defending well for now.
Yumma stalling the fight.
Vogelpohl is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogelpohl tries to break free but Yumma pushes him back against the cage.

Vogelpohl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yumma takes a swing at Vogelpohl's ribcage but misses.
Yumma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Vogelpohl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Vogelpohl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Yumma has Vogelpohl up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yumma.
Vogelpohl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogelpohl is defending well for now.

Vogelpohl breaks the clinch.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook. Yumma ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yumma.
Vogelpohl moves out of range of the body kick.
Yumma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yumma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogelpohl.

Vogelpohl moves into the clinch successfully.
Yumma slows down the pace here.
Yumma throws an elbow that misses.
Yumma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogelpohl is defending well for now.
Vogelpohl avoids the elbow strike from Yumma, against the cage.
Yumma throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vogelpohl's defenses.
Yumma leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vogelpohl managing to block the knees to the body from Yumma.
Yumma stalling in the clinch.
Vogelpohl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yumma digs a right hand into Vogelpohl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vogelpohl's gas tank.
Vogelpohl slows down the pace here.
Yumma looking to throw knees to the head but Vogelpohl is blocking nicely.
Yumma blocks an uppercut.
Yumma lands an elbow that stopped Vogelpohl in his tracks for a moment.
Yumma scores with a knee to the head.
Yumma looking to throw knees to the head but Vogelpohl is blocking nicely.
Yumma stalls.
Vogelpohl is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma leaning against his opponent.
Yumma stalling in the clinch but Vogelpohl improves position.
Vogelpohl avoids a wild elbow strike from Yumma.
Yumma avoiding damage.
Vogelpohl is trying to stall.
Yumma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vogelpohl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogelpohl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yumma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yumma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yumma lands with a left to the head.
Yumma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vogelpohl tries to throw a body punch but Yumma avoids it by throwing Vogelpohl back against the cage.
Vogelpohl misses with some punches.
Vogelpohl swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumma has Vogelpohl pushed against the cage.
Yumma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vogelpohl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yumma has Vogelpohl pushed against the cage.
Yumma working Vogelpohl over with knees to the body.
A short left from Yumma.
Yumma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yumma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vogelpohl misses with a knee strike.
Yumma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vogelpohl trying to stall but Yumma improves his position.
Vogelpohl is looking to break free of the clinch but Yumma has double underhooks.
Vogelpohl misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumma'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vogelpohl can't break the clinch.
Yumma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vogelpohl tries to score a body lock takedown but Yumma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vogelpohl takes an elbow to the temple.
Yumma stalls.
Yumma lands a knee to the head.
Vogelpohl tries to work over Yumma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vogelpohl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Yumma scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teemu Yumma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yumma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Yumma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teemu Yumma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Vogelpohl's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vogelpohl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yumma.
Yumma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yumma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vogelpohl as he jumps to the side.
Vogelpohl checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yumma is looking to clinch.
Yumma tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Vogelpohl throws a looping overhand right but Yumma ducks down to avoid it.
Vogelpohl is looking to wear down Yumma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horrible takedown by Yumma or perhaps it was just good defense by Vogelpohl which made him look bad.
Chuck Vogelpohl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Yumma.

Vogelpohl closes the distance and clinches.
Yumma lands a knee to the body.
Yumma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vogelpohl avoiding damage as Yumma throws knees to the body.
Yumma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vogelpohl tries a body shot but Yumma blocks it.
Vogelpohl avoids the elbow strike from Yumma, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumma trying to land knees to the body.
Vogelpohl wants to get back to striking at distance but Yumma won't allow it.
Vogelpohl prevents a body shot from Yumma.
Vogelpohl is working for takedown but Yumma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yumma stalling the fight.
Vogelpohl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yumma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yumma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vogelpohl throws the left hand but Yumma avoids the punch easily.
Vogelpohl scores with a nice strike.
Yumma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogelpohl was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumma.
Yumma shoots for a takedown but Vogelpohl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yumma. Vogelpohl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yumma slips a straight right by Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumma.
Vogelpohl just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Yumma darts in and clinches Vogelpohl up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Yumma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yumma lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogelpohl tries a body shot but Yumma blocks it.
Yumma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumma throws an elbow that misses.
Yumma trying to land knees to the body.
Vogelpohl struggles to land a body shot inside as Yumma controls his hands.
Yumma lands an elbow inside.
Yumma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yumma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl tries to circle away but Yumma has him pinned against the cage.
Yumma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma keeps control of Vogelpohl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yumma connects with a knee to the head.

Vogelpohl is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Vogelpohl fails to land.
Oh Vogelpohl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Yumma.
Yumma jerks Vogelpohl's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Vogelpohl drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Yumma goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Yumma because Vogelpohl was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Teemu Yumma!
Teemu Yumma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.