PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovlla Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tischer comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like A Freakshow. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ovlla Joikhaaja enters the cage!

Tischer
vs
Joikhaaja

200 cm
19
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Marcus Tischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovlla Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown

and Tischer moves into the clinch.
Tischer lands with a right to the head.
Tischer lands with a short shot to the head.
Tischer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tischer throws an elbow but it misses.
Tischer lands an elbow inside.
Joikhaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joikhaaja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tischer is defending well.
Marcus Tischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovlla Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tischer walks away with a smile on his face. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joikhaaja moves out of range as Tischer throws a body kick.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Tischer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tischer slaps away a takedown attempt from Joikhaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tischer.
Tischer misses with a straight left.
Joikhaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tischer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tischer instigates a clinch.
Joikhaaja looking to stall.
Tischer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joikhaaja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tischer prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tischer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joikhaaja's brow.
Joikhaaja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tischer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tischer lands with a right to the head.
Tischer lands a right hand.
Tischer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joikhaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tischer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joikhaaja shoots in but Tischer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joikhaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tischer's waist but Tischer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joikhaaja off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tischer stuffs the takedown attempt from Joikhaaja. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Tischer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joikhaaja.
Tischer misses with an uppercut.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tischer is fending him off so far but Joikhaaja persists. Nope, Tischer circles away and we're back to standing.

Tischer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tischer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Joikhaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tischer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tischer leaves Joikhaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joikhaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Tischer.
Joikhaaja dives in and grabs Tischer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tischer pushes down on Joikhaaja's head and hops out.
Tischer throws a series of punches but Joikhaaja avoids them all with ease.

Joikhaaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tischer struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tischer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joikhaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tischer is not content to let Joikhaaja control the position.
Tischer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tischer sneaks back into half guard.
Joikhaaja thows a huge punch but Tischer dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja thows a huge punch but Tischer dodges it nicely.
Tischer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tischer tries to get out of the position.
Tischer tries to kick Joikhaaja off but Joikhaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tischer is refusing to be controlled, as Joikhaaja sits in half guard.
Tischer is trying to maintain the position but Joikhaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Tischer won't allow Joikhaaja to pass to mount.
Joikhaaja drops an elbow to the side of Tischer's head.
Joikhaaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tischer is pressing down on Joikhaaja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tischer trying to keep a closed guard but Joikhaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Tischer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Tischer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joikhaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joikhaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tischer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tischer as he avoids it easily.
Marcus Tischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovlla Joikhaaja.

Tischer moves into range and clinches up with Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja has Tischer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tischer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joikhaaja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tischer prevents it.
Tischer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tischer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joikhaaja backwards.
Joikhaaja blocking some punches.
Joikhaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tischer walks away with a smile on his face. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tischer cracks Joikhaaja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joikhaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tischer. Tischer obviously looking to wear him down.
Joikhaaja slips a jab from Tischer.
Tischer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tischer is fending him off so far but Joikhaaja persists. Nope, Tischer circles away and we're back to standing.
Tischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joikhaaja moves away.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tischer scores with a decent looking hook.
Tischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Joikhaaja.
Tischer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joikhaaja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tischer. Joikhaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.

Joikhaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tischer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tischer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joikhaaja trying to control but Tischer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tischer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja advances to half guard.
Tischer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joikhaaja connects with a nice short shot to Tischer's temple.
Ground and pound from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja lands strikes from half guard.
Joikhaaja working Tischer over with strikes.
Joikhaaja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tischer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Joikhaaja manages to pass to mount!
Tischer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joikhaaja on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Joikhaaja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tischer bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Joikhaaja and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovlla Joikhaaja!