PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bosse Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Grepp
vs
Tikkanen

174 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bosse Grepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Tikkanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikkanen throws a jab when Grepp was well out of range.
Tikkanen shoots in but Grepp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grepp moves out of range as Tikkanen strikes.

Grepp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tikkanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grepp tries to advance to mount but can't.

Grepp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tikkanen has escaped the position, nice work there.

Grepp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tikkanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grepp is breathing heavily.
Grepp working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grepp's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tikkanen is looking for a sweep. Grepp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Grepp is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tikkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tikkanen trying to control from the bottom.
Grepp prevents Tikkanen from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tikkanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Bosse Grepp has been cut.
No joy there for Tikkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tikkanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grepp dodges the punch combination from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Grepp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tikkanen sprawls well initially but Grepp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tikkanen wants to control but Grepp is keeping busy.
Grepp works his way into side control.

Grepp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tikkanen, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grepp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tikkanen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grepp's guard! Nice work there by Tikkanen!
Tikkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Grepp.

Grepp is looking for a triangle but Tikkanen pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grepp looking to control but Tikkanen passes into half guard.
Tikkanen wants to control but Grepp is keeping him busy.

Tikkanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Grepp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grepp wants to get back to full guard.

Grepp actively working from the bottom here.
Grepp is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tikkanen jumps into side control!
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 Bosse Grepp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bosse Grepp's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grepp tries to move into range but Tikkanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grepp shoots in but no luck this time.
Tikkanen lunges at Grepp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grepp's hand.
Tikkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grepp avoids the head kick by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen misses with a takedown attempt

and Grepp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tikkanen!
Tikkanen is squirming around, avoiding Grepp's attempts to control the action.
Grepp controlling from the full mount.
Grepp wants to control the pace but Tikkanen is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tikkanen bucks up and throws Grepp to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Bosse Grepp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grepp defending well as Tikkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Tikkanen.
Tikkanen tries to clinch there but Grepp circles away.
Grepp slips under a jab from Tikkanen.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Grepp.

Grepp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tikkanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grepp trying to control the action but Tikkanen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Tikkanen is not content to let Grepp control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grepp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tikkanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Grepp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tikkanen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grepp's guard! Nice work there by Tikkanen!

Grepp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tikkanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tikkanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grepp working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tikkanen, as that shot connected.
Grepp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johannes Tikkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikkanen throws a jab when Grepp was well out of range.
Tikkanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tikkanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grepp has time to react.

Tikkanen has closed the distance and engaged Grepp in a clinch.

Tikkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tikkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Tikkanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bosse Grepp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tikkanen throws a lazy right hand but Grepp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tikkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Grepp counters with a shoot takedown. Tikkanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Grepp looking to pass the guard.
Tikkanen keeping moving, preventing Grepp from controlling successfully.
Grepp trying to move into half guard but instead Tikkanen has managed to sweep!
Grepp wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tikkanen being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp wants to sweep but no luck.

Grepp working for a triangle but Tikkanen defends it easily.
Grepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tikkanen working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tikkanen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grepp is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grepp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grepp fails to land the takedown.
Grepp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tikkanen.
Tikkanen throws a right and a left that Grepp avoids nicely.
Tikkanen closes the distance but Grepp moves to the side

and Grepp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grepp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Grepp is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tikkanen has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is staying active underneath Grepp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grepp is pressing down on Tikkanen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tikkanen is holding on for now.

Grepp is looking for a kimura here.

Grepp is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grepp moves into full mount! Tikkanen won't be happy about that!

Grepp moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tikkanen has worked his arm free - good work by Tikkanen!
Tikkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bosse Grepp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grepp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bosse Grepp!