PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Gellquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kneeigeninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gellquist comes to the cage accompanied by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z & E.S. Posthumus – Run This Town. On his way into the cage it seems that Sebastian Gellquist has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sebastian Gellquist seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gellquist
vs
Kneeigeninen

194 cm
24
221 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Gellquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kneeigeninen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneeigeninen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gellquist swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gellquist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeigeninen lands a good knee to the midsection. Gellquist won't want to take too many of those.
Gellquist is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gellquist's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the head.
Kneeigeninen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gellquist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen crunches a lovely knee into Gellquist's ribcage.
Kneeigeninen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellquist is defending well for now.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gellquist's face.
Kneeigeninen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gellquist up against the cage.
Kneeigeninen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellquist is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gellquist as Kneeigeninen tries to tie him up.
Kneeigeninen connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeigeninen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gellquist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the head.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gellquist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeigeninen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellquist.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen tries a knee to the head but Gellquist blocks it.
Kneeigeninen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kneeigeninen obliges.
Gellquist managing to block the knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen working Gellquist over with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen crunches a lovely knee into Gellquist's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen trying to land knees to the body.
Gellquist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeigeninen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeigeninen missing with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeigeninen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gellquist controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeigeninen lands a good knee to the midsection. Gellquist won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeigeninen missing with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gellquist blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeigeninen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellquist is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeigeninen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Kneeigeninen.
Gellquist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gellquist tries to stall but Kneeigeninen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gellquist's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kneeigeninen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kneeigeninen tries to clinch but Gellquist moves out of range.
Kneeigeninen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kneeigeninen.
A head kick misses from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen throws a head kick that misses.

Kneeigeninen instigates a clinch.
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellquist avoids it.
Gellquist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeigeninen is looking to control Gellquist's arms but Gellquist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kneeigeninen has his back to the cage.
Kneeigeninen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Seppo Kneeigeninen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeigeninen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellquist avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeigeninen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellquist.
Kneeigeninen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gellquist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeigeninen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gellquist avoiding damage as Kneeigeninen throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gellquist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gellquist works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gellquist is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gellquist looking to sit in guard and control but Kneeigeninen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gellquist is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Sebastian Gellquist wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kneeigeninen tries to clinch but Gellquist moves out of range.
Seppo Kneeigeninen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gellquist blocks a head kick by Kneeigeninen.

Gellquist closes the distance and pushes Kneeigeninen back into the cage.
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellquist avoids it.
Kneeigeninen lands a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gellquist's face.
Gellquist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeigeninen tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellquist avoids the damage to the body.
Gellquist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gellquist's face.
Kneeigeninen misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gellquist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellquist is defending well for now.
Kneeigeninen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Gellquist.
Gellquist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Come on Gellquist - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gellquist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kneeigeninen 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! This is the final round!

Kneeigeninen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gellquist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeigeninen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kneeigeninen throws a head kick that misses.
Gellquist misses the jab.
Kneeigeninen tries to clinch but Gellquist moves out of range.

Gellquist closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeigeninen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellquist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen is stalling here.
Kneeigeninen working Gellquist over with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeigeninen is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellquist avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeigeninen misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellquist avoids it.
Gellquist avoiding damage as Kneeigeninen throws knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellquist avoids it.
Kneeigeninen trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gellquist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeigeninen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gellquist blocks it with crossed arms.
Gellquist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kneeigeninen fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gellquist moves into range and clinches up with Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellquist is defending well for now.
Kneeigeninen misses with a knee to the head.
Gellquist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gellquist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeigeninen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellquist.
Kneeigeninen looking to throw knees to the head but Gellquist is blocking nicely.
Gellquist has Kneeigeninen pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeigeninen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gellquist swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneeigeninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeigeninen looking to slow down the pace here.
Sebastian Gellquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellquist avoids it.
Gellquist tries to work over Kneeigeninen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeigeninen missing with knees to the body.
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the head but Gellquist blocks with his arms.
Gellquist managing to block the knees to the body from Kneeigeninen.
Kneeigeninen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gellquist avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellquist swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneeigeninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellquist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeigeninen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gellquist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeigeninen tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellquist avoids the damage to the body.
Gellquist avoiding damage as Kneeigeninen throws knees to the body.
Seppo Kneeigeninen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellquist.
Gellquist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeigeninen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellquist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Kneeigeninen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kneeigeninen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Kneeigeninen!
A very excited looking Seppo Kneeigeninen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.