PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wasshammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasshammar has chosen Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maverick
vs
Wasshammar

184 cm
18
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Wasshammar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maverick. Wasshammar shrugs it off though.
Wasshammar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wasshammar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maverick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maverick.

Maverick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wasshammar gets back to full guard.
Wasshammar looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maverick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wasshammar has control of Maverick's left arm, preventing Maverick from doing any damage.
Wasshammar controls Maverick momentarily but Maverick frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick looking to sit in guard and control but Wasshammar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wasshammar wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Wasshammar is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Maverick pulls Wasshammar in close to prevent any damage.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wasshammar on the ground.
Wasshammar with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar chips away with some ground and pound.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wasshammar wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Wasshammar stopping the sweep attempt from Maverick.
Wasshammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wasshammar trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick looking to control.
Wasshammar is looking to advance position but Maverick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wasshammar wants to hold on but Maverick pushes him away.
Maverick throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Maverick trying to control but Wasshammar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasshammar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maverick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wasshammar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasshammar blocking the ground and pound.
Wasshammar is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasshammar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Maverick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wasshammar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maverick shoots in and drives through. Wasshammar sprawls well.
Maverick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wasshammar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maverick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maverick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasshammar cracks Maverick with a right hand to the side of the head.

Wasshammar pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick is working for takedown but Wasshammar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wasshammar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wasshammar lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wasshammar cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.
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!
Wasshammar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.
Wasshammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wasshammar as Maverick tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasshammar stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Wasshammar.
Maverick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wasshammar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maverick misses with an elbow over the top.
Wasshammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maverick stalling.
Wasshammar is working Maverick over against the cage.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wasshammar gets underhooks to prevent Maverick's takedown attempt.
Wasshammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Wasshammar - that landed with a thud.
Wasshammar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wasshammar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wasshammar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wasshammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Wasshammar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasshammar lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Wasshammar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wasshammar is defending well for now.
Wasshammar gets underhooks to prevent Maverick's takedown attempt.
Maverick tries to score a body lock takedown but Wasshammar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar is working Maverick over against the cage.
Maverick taking a breather.
Wasshammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wasshammar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wasshammar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wasshammar.
Maverick trying to land knees to the body.
Wasshammar gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar has Maverick pressed against the cage.
Wasshammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Wasshammar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wasshammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Wasshammar has clasped his hands together around Maverick's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasshammar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maverick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wasshammar working the ground and pound but Maverick is defending the strikes.
Wasshammar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maverick some visible discomfort.
Wasshammar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maverick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maverick defending against the ground and pound.
Wasshammar is looking to take a break and control but Maverick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maverick prevents Wasshammar from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Wasshammar 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!

Nice takedown defense from Wasshammar. No joy for Maverick on that attempt.
Wasshammar connects with a body shot that sends Maverick's belly button to the back.
Wasshammar scores with a hook.
Dan Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wasshammar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wasshammar.
Maverick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wasshammar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maverick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wasshammar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maverick wants to stall.
Maverick looking for a takedown.
Wasshammar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maverick.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wasshammar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasshammar lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Wasshammar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maverick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wasshammar lands with a left to the head.
Wasshammar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maverick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maverick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wasshammar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wasshammar scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wasshammar after a bit of a struggle.
Wasshammar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick wants to take the fight to the mat but Wasshammar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wasshammar lands a body punch.
Wasshammar is struggling to control the position.
Wasshammar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wasshammar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wasshammar is working Maverick over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wasshammar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wasshammar as Maverick tries to tie him up.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wasshammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wasshammar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maverick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wasshammar is defending well for now.
Maverick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wasshammar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wasshammar cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Wasshammar as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick can't get the takedown.
Wasshammar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wasshammar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wasshammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wasshammar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wasshammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maverick trying to land knees to the body.
Wasshammar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wasshammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wasshammar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wasshammar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasshammar stalling.
Wasshammar lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wasshammar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wasshammar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wasshammar.
Maverick wants a takedown.
Wasshammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Wasshammar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maverick up against the cage.
Maverick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Wasshammar.
Wasshammar prevents the takedown attempt.
Wasshammar cracks Maverick with a nice body shot.

Wasshammar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Wasshammar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wasshammar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Wasshammar!