PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anders Fanemmel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Wera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Fanemmel
vs
Wera

169 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
27
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Fanemmel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Wera!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Fanemmel actively working from the bottom here.

Fanemmel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fanemmel is trying to maintain the position but Wera is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanemmel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wera.
Wera trying to mount his opponent but Fanemmel defends it.
Fanemmel is refusing to be controlled, as Wera sits in half guard.
Wera slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanemmel is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fanemmel trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanemmel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fanemmel looking for submissions off his back.
Fanemmel trying to control but Wera postures up.
Wera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fanemmel keeps working.
Wera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fanemmel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wera controlling the action here.
Fanemmel wants to get back to full guard.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wera thows a huge punch but Fanemmel dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fanemmel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wera is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fanemmel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
Wera wants to control from the top but Fanemmel keeps moving.
Wera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Wera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.
Wera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fanemmel trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position but Wera postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wera scores with a takedown into Fanemmel's guard.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
Wera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fanemmel is keeping the position for now.
Wera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fanemmel wants to control but Wera passes easily into half guard.
Wera not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wera is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanemmel has wrist control.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard but Wera passes into half guard.
Wera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wera wants to pass to mount but Fanemmel is defending the position.
Fanemmel gets back to full guard.
Wera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fanemmel controls Wera momentarily but Wera frees himself.
Wera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Wera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fanemmel misses with a hook. Wera ducked under it nicely.
Wera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fanemmel throws a hook but Wera avoids it easily.
Fanemmel throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Wera counters with a shoot takedown. Fanemmel fights it but they end up in guard.
Wera tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanemmel is retaining full guard.
Wera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fanemmel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fanemmel looking to control but Wera passes into half guard.
Fanemmel is looking to control Wera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fanemmel avoid being mounted?
Fanemmel is staying active underneath Wera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera thows a huge punch but Fanemmel dodges it nicely.
Wera is thwarting Fanemmel's attempts to control the position.
Fanemmel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fanemmel.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wera is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanemmel has wrist control.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Fanemmel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filip Wera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanemmel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.

Fanemmel has his foot on Wera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wera works his way back into a safe position though.
Fanemmel controls Wera momentarily but Wera frees himself.
Fanemmel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wera is now in half guard.
Wera is thwarting Fanemmel's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wera wants to control but Fanemmel is keeping him busy.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wera is thwarting Fanemmel's attempts to control the position.
Wera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fanemmel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wera.
Wera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fanemmel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fanemmel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wera throwing strikes here but Fanemmel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fanemmel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fanemmel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fanemmel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fanemmel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fanemmel is trying to control but can't.
Wera wants to pass to mount but Fanemmel is defending the position.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fanemmel trying to control from the bottom.
Wera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fanemmel looking for submissions off his back.
Fanemmel wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel is working hard here to advance position.
Fanemmel trying to control but Wera postures up.
Wera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fanemmel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wera.
Fanemmel is refusing to be controlled, as Wera sits in half guard.
Fanemmel is trying to maintain the position but Wera is very close to passing his half guard.
Fanemmel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wera.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanemmel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wera.
Fanemmel tries to get to full guard but Wera has control of the leg.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanemmel defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Wera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fanemmel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wera defends it nicely.
Wera is looking for the big counter here.
Fanemmel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wera but Wera pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Wera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fanemmel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanemmel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fanemmel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.

Fanemmel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wera defends well.
Wera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fanemmel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wera passes into side control.
Fanemmel is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fanemmel dodges the ground and pound from Wera.
Fanemmel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wera off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera trying to control the hands but Fanemmel won't let him.
Fanemmel doesn't have the hooks in and Wera manages to turn into his guard.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
Wera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanemmel trying to control the position.
Wera passes Fanemmel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fanemmel's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera thows a huge punch but Fanemmel dodges it nicely.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fanemmel wants to control but Wera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fanemmel trying to control but Wera postures up.
Wera throwing shots but Fanemmel is blocking nicely.
Wera not doing much here.
Fanemmel won't allow Wera to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fanemmel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fanemmel.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Fanemmel blocks nicely.
Wera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fanemmel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fanemmel throws a body shot but no joy.

Fanemmel gets caught flat footed, as Wera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fanemmel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wera is aware though and is defending well.
Anders Fanemmel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Wera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Wera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Wera!