PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mahonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Northus Dramuud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northus Dramuud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mahonen
vs
Dramuud

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

196 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Mahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Northus Dramuud!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Dramuud scores with a four punch combination!

Mahonen moves into the clinch.

Mahonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dramuud can't fight it off and eventually Mahonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Dramuud looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mahonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mahonen postures up in Dramuud's guard and throws a big left but Dramuud blocks it.
Mahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramuud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mahonen is controlling him.
Mahonen passes Dramuud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dramuud is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahonen content to control rather than advance.
Mahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dramuud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahonen.
Dramuud looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dramuud is staying active underneath Mahonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mahonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Mahonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahonen wants to pass to mount but Dramuud is defending the position.
Mahonen moves nicely into side control.
Mahonen trying to control the action but Dramuud is working from the bottom.

Mahonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahonen scoring with punches from side control.
Mahonen throws an elbow but Dramuud slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahonen laying and praying for a moment but Dramuud takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dramuud is not content to let Mahonen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Mahonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mahonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dramuud, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mahonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dramuud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dramuud's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mahonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dramuud wanted to stand there but Mahonen had control of the position.

Mahonen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dramuud should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mahonen has tightened it up now! Dramuud should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Mahonen!