PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaba Meshdej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Meshdej
vs
Vanhanen

190 cm
19
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaba Meshdej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Touko Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meshdej doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanhanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meshdej moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meshdej throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Vanhanen there.

Meshdej scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Meshdej not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanhanen trying to hold on to Meshdej's head to control him but Meshdej postures up.

Meshdej is working for a kimura but Vanhanen is defending it quite comfortably.
Meshdej has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanhanen has hold of Meshdej's hands but Meshdej slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vanhanen trying to hold on to Meshdej's head to control him but Meshdej postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshdej seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meshdej lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vanhanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meshdej thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanhanen's head.
Meshdej throws a strike but Vanhanen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Meshdej throws a big right hand that misses.
Meshdej looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vanhanen is on top in guard.
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!
Meshdej pulls Vanhanen in close to prevent any damage.
Vanhanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meshdej wants to sweep here but Vanhanen controlling him for the moment.
Meshdej knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vanhanen on the ground.
Vanhanen throws an elbow that misses. Meshdej uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanhanen's guard. Nice move by Meshdej!
Vanhanen keeping moving, preventing Meshdej from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen looking to control.
Meshdej landing with the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Vanhanen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vanhanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Meshdej is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vanhanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vanhanen's back!

Vanhanen defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Meshdej looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen passes Meshdej's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Meshdej trying to control but Vanhanen postures up.
Meshdej is staying active underneath Vanhanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vanhanen works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meshdej is trying to control Vanhanen's posture but Vanhanen avoids it.
Meshdej is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaba Meshdej dominated that round.
That's time! Meshdej's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Meshdej shoots in but no luck this time.

Meshdej closes the distance and pushes Vanhanen back into the cage.

Meshdej jumps guard and drags Vanhanen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vanhanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Meshdej is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanhanen being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vanhanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meshdej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vanhanen somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meshdej has managed to clinch.
Meshdej avoiding damage.

Meshdej manages to break the clinch.
Vanhanen throws a right hand that Meshdej ducks under and follows up with a left that Meshdej also avoids with ease.
Meshdej on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vanhanen catches Meshdej with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanhanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meshdej counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meshdej takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen keeps the fight on the outside.

Vanhanen drops Meshdej with a beautiful combination! Meshdej stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vanhanen is looking for the KO!

Meshdej is rocked!

It looks like Kaba Meshdej has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meshdej looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vanhanen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Meshdej. Vanhanen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Touko Vanhanen!