PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dufva
vs
The Greek

189 cm
24
177 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

183 cm
30
178 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vitality
[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « SFL ↑ 5x160Q

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Dufva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Greek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dufva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Greek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Greek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dufva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dufva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dufva stands and throws The Greek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dufva scoring with punches from side control.
Dufva looks up at the clock and then as The Greek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dufva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dufva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dufva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Greek!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufva throwing strikes but The Greek recovers to half guard. A much better position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Greek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dufva not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Greek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dufva.
Dufva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dufva trying to control from half guard but The Greek is working away.
Dufva thows a huge punch but The Greek dodges it nicely.
Dufva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dufva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Greek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dufva.
The Greek is staying active underneath Dufva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dufva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dufva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dufva lands strikes from half guard.
Dufva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Greek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dufva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Greek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Greek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dufva.

Dufva is trying to work for a kimura but The Greek is defending well.
Dufva is nestled in close to The Greek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dufva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Greek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dufva.
Dufva throwing shots but The Greek is blocking nicely.
Dufva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Greek's head.
Dufva is looking to take a break and control but The Greek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dufva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva is pressing down on The Greek's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Greek is holding on for now.
Dufva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dufva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dufva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufva drops an elbow to the side of The Greek's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Greek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dufva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dufva thows a huge punch but The Greek dodges it nicely.
Dufva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dufva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Dufva 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.

The Greek tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dufva tries to clinch there but The Greek circles away.
Zorba The Greek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dufva moves in looking to clinch but The Greek pushes him off.
The Greek lands the left hand.
Dufva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Greek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dufva. Dufva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Dufva rushes The Greek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dufva obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufva with a knee to the head.
The Greek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dufva after a bit of a struggle.
Dufva lands a knee to the head.
Dufva with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Dufva.
Dufva goes for a takedown attempt but The Greek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dufva lands with a slapping head kick.

The Greek is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Greek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dufva counters with a body kick that stops The Greek in his tracks momentarily.
The Greek is breathing heavily.
The Greek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dufva lands a brutal head kick. The Greek looks out on his feet and Dufva throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sven Dufva!
Sven Dufva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.