PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sune Folkeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Anderson enters the cage!

Folkeson
vs
Anderson

186 cm
20
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sune Folkeson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Folkeson's half guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Folkeson won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but Folkeson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Folkeson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Folkeson's head.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Folkeson is defending well.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Folkeson defending well though.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Folkeson dodges it nicely.
Anderson stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson moves nicely into side control.
Anderson trying to control the position but Folkeson is working away.
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Folkeson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Folkeson tries to get out of the position.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anderson lands a big elbow.

Folkeson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Folkeson really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet.
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Folkeson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Folkeson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson looking to ground and pound but Folkeson is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks from Folkeson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Folkeson frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You get the feeling that Folkeson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Folkeson seems to have got his legs back now.
Folkeson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Anderson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Folkeson scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Folkeson. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson lunges at Folkeson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Folkeson's hand.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Folkeson sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Folkeson misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Folkeson as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Folkeson.
Folkeson throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Folkeson's front leg but catches the back leg as Folkeson tries to avoid it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Folkeson as he avoids it easily.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Folkeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Folkeson throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Folkeson is out of range.
Folkeson blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Folkeson blocks the low kick.

Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Folkeson is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Folkeson's guard.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control but Folkeson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control but Folkeson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Folkeson can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Folkeson is defending well.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Folkeson recovers full guard.
Folkeson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Folkeson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Folkeson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Folkeson!
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Folkeson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Folkeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Folkeson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Folkeson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Folkeson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Folkeson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Folkeson's waist but Folkeson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Folkeson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Folkeson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Folkeson moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Folkeson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Folkeson's calf.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Folkeson but Folkeson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Folkeson throws out the jab.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Folkeson slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folkeson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Folkeson checks it.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Folkeson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Folkeson circles away.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Folkeson.
Folkeson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
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!
Anderson defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Folkeson.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Folkeson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Folkeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson tries to work over Folkeson's front leg with a kick but Folkeson checks it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Folkeson but Folkeson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Folkeson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Folkeson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson thows a body kick. Folkeson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Folkeson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folkeson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Folkeson throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sune Folkeson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Folkeson.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Folkeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Folkeson checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Folkeson jumps back.
Anderson throws a head kick but Folkeson moves out of range.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Folkeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Folkeson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkeson throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Folkeson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Anderson.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Folkeson's knee but Folkeson avoids it well.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Folkeson.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Folkeson.
Folkeson blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Folkeson throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Sune Folkeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Folkeson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Folkeson slips under a jab.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Folkeson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Folkeson to the mat! Folkeson manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folkeson wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Folkeson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Folkeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Folkeson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Folkeson!
Anderson has Folkeson pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folkeson is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Folkeson won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Anderson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.

Anderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson misses with the ground and pound.
Folkeson pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson grinds an elbow into Folkeson's temple.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Folkeson is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Anderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anderson lands an elbow.

Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Folkeson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Folkeson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Anderson!
Alexander Anderson is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.