PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Fransson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

County
vs
Fransson

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Fransson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fransson closes this distance looking for a takedown but County circles away.
Fransson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by County.

Fransson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches County napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Fransson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fransson throwing strikes but County manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fransson is trying to control County's posture but County avoids it.
Fransson is trying to escape the position but County is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fransson can do anything to dispel that myth.
County in side control, throwing shots but Fransson defends.
County is staying tight to Fransson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but County wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fransson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fransson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but County is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson tries to hold on but County postures up.
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
County tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fransson wants to control but County is having none of it.
County controlling from mount.
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
County misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County content just to control the position here.
Fransson can't escape the position.
Fransson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as County tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fransson wants to control but County is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
County tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fransson is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
County controlling from the full mount.
Fransson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
County keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fransson strikes from the bottom but County passes into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.
County controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe County dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

County stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and County wants it to stay on the feet.
As Fransson tries to get set, County tries to push him back and clinch up but Fransson manages to avoid the attempt.
County shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fransson as he avoids it easily.
County connects with an inside leg kick.
Fransson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
County pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fransson is out of range and County settles back down.
Fransson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from County.

County has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fransson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County slowing the pace effectively.
Fransson jumps guard but County stands there with Fransson around his waist. Fransson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
County stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fransson is trying to break free.
Fransson wants to stall.
County misses with a punch to the body.
Fransson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. County just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
A left hand lands to the body for County.
Fransson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fransson jumps guard but County stands there with Fransson around his waist. Fransson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
County lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Roger Fransson has been cut.
Fransson looking for a takedown.
County works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
County stalling the fight.
County working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fransson can't get the takedown.
Fransson goes for a takedown attempt but County pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

County closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
County throws an elbow that misses.
County stops a takedown attempt from Fransson.
Fransson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fransson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. County is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but County turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
County pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for County to work.
Come on County - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
County gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

County gets a trip takedown into half guard.
County will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
County perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fransson has a hand on County's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. County takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson is looking to improve his position but County isn't that keen on the idea.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.
Fransson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fransson wants to hold on but County pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe County dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Fransson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

County scores with a jab. Fransson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
County throws a chopping leg kick but Fransson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

County gets a clinch.
Fransson fails to pull guard.
County is struggling to control the position.
County manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
County stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
County stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with County for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
County uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fransson.

County clinches up against the cage.
Fransson is working for takedown but County is calmly controlling the position for now.
County slows down the pace here.
Fransson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fransson has County pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. County manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Fransson.
County makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fransson is trying to break free.
Fransson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. County gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fransson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from County.
Fransson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables County to keep the fight standing.
County taking a breather.
County working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fransson tries to pull guard but County won't allow it.
Fransson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but County pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fransson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
County has Fransson pressed against the cage.
Fransson tries to pull guard but County holds him up against the cage and eventually Fransson drops back down to his feet.
County pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fransson has had enough of the clinch but County keeps him there for the moment.
Fransson drops down looking for an ankle pick but County pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fransson tries to score a power double leg takedown but County sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fransson somewhat.
Fransson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fransson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fransson fails with a takedown attempt.

County closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fransson taking a breather.
Fransson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
County has Fransson pushed against the cage.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fransson up against the cage.
County seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good body shot from County.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fransson tries to pull guard but County forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

County turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roger Fransson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
County taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe County showed his dominance in that final round.
Well County has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe County!