PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erki Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fischerspooner - Never Win (Benny Benassi remix) . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Frettish
vs
Turk

225 cm
30
300 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

190 cm
27
235 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Frettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erki Turk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frettish jabs Turk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frettish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turk.
Turk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Frettish's head coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frettish connects with a jab.
Turk misses with an uppercut
enabling Frettish to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frettish tries to avoid it but Turk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frettish to the ground. Frettish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ed Frettish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erki Turk.
Turk darts in looking for a takedown but Frettish gets double underhooks and turns Turk into the cage.
Frettish is looking to break free of the clinch but Turk has double underhooks.
Turk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frettish after a bit of a struggle.
Turk wants to take the fight to the mat but Frettish manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frettish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frettish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Frettish.
Frettish is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frettish but Frettish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erki Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frettish slaps away a takedown attempt from Turk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turk tries for a takedown but Frettish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turk throws a big shot that misses.
Frettish stuffs the takedown.
Turk throws a looping overhand right but Frettish ducks down to avoid it.
Frettish leaves Turk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turk looks winded!
Turk tries to move into range but Frettish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frettish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frettish wants it to stay on the feet.
Turk drops his hands for a split second and Frettish immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Turk face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Frettish follows up with a right hand that knocks Turk into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Frettish!