PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Vennamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vennamo's entrance music is Bacchuksen tiellä. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Veldrane Sengir was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Vennamo
vs
Sengir

195 cm
23
240 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
28
248 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Vennamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veldrane Sengir!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sengir shoots in for a takedown but Vennamo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vennamo throws a body punch but Sengir moves out of range.
Sengir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vennamo circles away.
Vennamo thows a body shot but no joy.
Vennamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Vennamo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sengir counters with a single leg into guard. Vennamo didn't expect that.
Vennamo wants to get back to his feet but Sengir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vennamo is working an open guard so Sengir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sengir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sengir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vennamo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sengir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vennamo!
Vennamo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sengir controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sengir fails to take his opponent's back.
Sengir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vennamo is looking to escape.

Sengir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vennamo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vennamo shrugs it off.
Vennamo is looking to improve his position but Sengir isn't that keen on the idea.
Sengir trying to control but Vennamo is having none of it.

Sengir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vennamo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vennamo shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir trying to control but Vennamo is having none of it.
Vennamo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sengir controlling the pace for now.
Sengir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vennamo regains half guard.

Sengir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vennamo sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir is trying to control. Vennamo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Vennamo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sengir.
Sengir is pressing down on Vennamo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vennamo is holding on for now.
Vennamo wants to get back to his feet.
Sengir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vennamo manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sengir drops back looking for a leg! Vennamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vennamo manages to kick Sengir off! Sengir jumps back into Vennamo's guard.

Vennamo wriggles free and stands up.
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.
Sengir dives in and grabs Vennamo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vennamo pushes down on Sengir's head and hops out.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vennamo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vennamo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sengir shoots in for a double leg but Vennamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veldrane Sengir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sengir throws the left hand but Vennamo avoids the punch easily.
Sengir looks for a takedown but Vennamo sprawls well.
Vennamo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Veldrane Sengir has been cut.
Sengir shoots for a double leg takedown but Vennamo sprawls well. He's pushed Sengir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vennamo lands a jab to the head.
Vennamo cracks a nice hook into Sengir's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Vennamo does no damage.
Vennamo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vennamo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vennamo swinging wildly here.
Sengir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vennamo finds it's way round the side to connect with Sengir's head.
Sengir looks for a takedown but Vennamo sprawls well.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir misses the shot to the body.
Vennamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sengir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vennamo.
Sengir shoots in looking for a takedown but Vennamo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sengir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vennamo. No joy for Sengir on that attempt.
Vennamo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sengir looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sengir trying to control the action but Vennamo is working from the bottom.
Vennamo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vennamo is trying to keep Sengir in close.
Sengir wants to stand but Vennamo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sengir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo trying to keep a closed guard but Sengir is proving a slippery customer.
Vennamo is looking to stand up but Sengir isn't so interested in that idea.
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but Vennamo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Heikki Vennamo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vennamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Heikki Vennamo is winning the standup battle so far.
Vennamo misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vennamo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sengir's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Sengir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vennamo misses with a two punch combination.

Sengir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vennamo wants to control but Sengir is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vennamo gets back to full guard.
Vennamo seems keen to control Sengir's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Vennamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veldrane Sengir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vennamo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vennamo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sengir has his takedown stuffed
and Vennamo counters with a series of strikes. Sengir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vennamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Vennamo does no damage.
Sengir tries to clinch but Vennamo is having none of it.
Sengir tries to clinch but Vennamo is having none of it.
Sengir shoots in for a double leg but Vennamo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heikki Vennamo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veldrane Sengir.
Sengir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vennamo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sengir somewhat.
Vennamo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sengir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir is looking to clinch.
Heikki Vennamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vennamo lands with a right hand.

That has opened up Veldrane Sengir's cut even more.
Vennamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Vennamo as Sengir shoots in.
Sengir tries to clinch
and Vennamo counters with a three punch combo that has Sengir backing up. Sengir nods at Vennamo to acknowledge the strikes.
Sengir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

The cut above Veldrane Sengir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vennamo throws a nice looking combination but Sengir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vennamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sengir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sengir misses with a punch to the body.
Sengir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vennamo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sengir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vennamo sprawls well. Vennamo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sengir gets slowly back to his feet.
Vennamo lands a nice hook to Sengir's body. Sengir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vennamo misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sengir shoots in looking for a takedown but Vennamo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sengir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sengir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vennamo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vennamo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vennamo lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vennamo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vennamo connects with a body shot.
Vennamo throws a combination. Sengir tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Veldrane Sengir's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vennamo scores with a nice right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Veldrane Sengir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heikki Vennamo!
After winning the bout, Heikki Vennamo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.