PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Arnold (ranked 3182 p4p, 360 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 3683 p4p, 416 weight class). Benedict Arnold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henkka Seppala's chin.

Arnold
vs
Seppala

187 cm
38
188 lbs
25 - 16 - 2

182 cm
42
187 lbs
29 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedict Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henkka Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnold moves away.
Arnold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seppala momentarily.
Arnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
Seppala with the counter takedown but Arnold avoids it easily.

Arnold moves into the clinch.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Seppala's ribcage. Seppala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seppala tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seppala is working for takedown but Arnold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seppala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arnold prevents it.
Benedict Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala.
Arnold gets through Seppala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Seppala fails to land.
Seppala tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Seppala avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seppala prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold lands with a right to the head.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Seppala fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Seppala is trying to drag Arnold to the mat but Arnold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arnold pushes Seppala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Arnold.
A short left from Arnold.

Seppala is rocked!
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
Seppala is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
Seppala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arnold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seppala seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnold.
Seppala has Arnold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seppala looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Seppala controls the action.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seppala backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala goes for a takedown attempt but Arnold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Arnold clinches with his opponent.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Seppala.
Seppala lands an elbow inside.
Seppala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seppala tries for a takedown but Arnold manages to get underhooks.
Seppala is looking for a takedown.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Arnold.
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
Arnold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Seppala with a big uppercut! Seppala tries to clinch up but Arnold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Seppala to the mat! Seppala covers up and Arnold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benedict Arnold!
Our winner, Benedict Arnold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.