PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Wanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Edberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanhanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mina olen by Kotiteollisuus. Stefan Edberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matti Wanhanen's chin.

Wanhanen
vs
Edberg

197 cm
20
213 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
207 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matti Wanhanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stefan Edberg!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Wanhanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edberg drops Wanhanen with a big left hand and mounts him. Wanhanen is in big trouble!

Wanhanen is rocked!

It looks like Matti Wanhanen has been cut.
Wanhanen tries to hold on but Edberg postures up.
Oh Wanhanen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wanhanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wanhanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Wanhanen tries to lock up and control but Edberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Edberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wanhanen can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen is working hard here to advance position.
Edberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wanhanen tries to lock up and control but Edberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Wanhanen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Edberg wants to control the pace but Wanhanen is squirming around nicely.
Wanhanen is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wanhanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edberg prevents Wanhanen from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edberg wants to free his trapped foot but Wanhanen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wanhanen is holding on to half guard well.
Wanhanen wants to improve his position but Edberg is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Edberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Edberg throws a head kick but Wanhanen moves out of range.
Edberg misses with a looping left.
Edberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edberg throws a lazy right hand but Wanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that half lands.
Edberg thows a left - swing and a miss!

Wanhanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wanhanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wanhanen moves to the back position.
Edberg is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wanhanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I would not like to be Edberg right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Will Wanhanen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Edberg trying to control the hands but Wanhanen won't let him.
Wanhanen trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Wanhanen looking to break Edberg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edberg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wanhanen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wanhanen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Edberg doesn't escape.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Matti Wanhanen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wanhanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Edberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanhanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Edberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Wanhanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edberg to the mat! Edberg manages to get full guard.
Wanhanen passes into half guard.
Wanhanen tries to pass to full mount but Edberg defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Wanhanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Edberg thows a left - swing and a miss!

Wanhanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wanhanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Wanhanen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Edberg is on top in guard.
Wanhanen is trying to control the position but Edberg postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen has control of Edberg's left arm, preventing Edberg from doing any damage.

Wanhanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wanhanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanhanen, not yet.
Wanhanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Edberg has passed into side control.
Wanhanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Wanhanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edberg is just riding it out for now. Wanhanen eventually gives up the hold.

Wanhanen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Edberg has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edberg won't allow Wanhanen to pass to mount.

Wanhanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Edberg wants to control but Wanhanen is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wanhanen controlling the pace.
Wanhanen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edberg for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edberg wants to improve his position but Wanhanen is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Wanhanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wanhanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Wanhanen!