PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floki Hearelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hearelson
vs
Fowler

196 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
28
267 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floki Hearelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fowler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Fowler has closed the distance and engaged Hearelson in a clinch.
Fowler is trying to break free.
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands with a right to the head.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fowler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fowler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Hearelson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Fowler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler is trying to break free.
Fowler avoiding damage.
Hearelson keeps control of Fowler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hearelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearelson scores with a shot to the side of Fowler's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearelson.
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fowler.
Hearelson pushes Fowler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hearelson.
Hearelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fowler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fowler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearelson circles away quickly and effectively.
As Fowler tries to get set, Hearelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Fowler manages to avoid the attempt.

Fowler moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fowler stalling in the clinch but Hearelson improves position.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Fowler looks winded!
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!
Hearelson cracks Fowler with a nice body shot.
Hearelson pushes Fowler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearelson works on Fowler's body with a couple of short punches.
Fowler misses with an elbow strike.
Hearelson lands a nice uppercut.
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.
A hook to the body from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.

Hearelson manages to break the clinch.

Hearelson has closed the distance and engaged Fowler in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hearelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearelson cracks Fowler with a nice body shot.
Hearelson presses Fowler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Fowler's ribcage. Fowler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Fowler takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hearelson.
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearelson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearelson.

Hearelson drops Fowler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fowler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Fowler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hearelson drops Fowler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fowler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fowler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hearelson finish him?
Hearelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hearelson creates a bit of distance for himself, with Fowler pressed up against the cage and cracks Fowler with a massive uppercut! Fowler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Hearelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floki Hearelson!
A less than humble Floki Hearelson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.