|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Siggurdsson (ranked 5377 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yannick Bossway (ranked 7741 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Siggurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yannick Bossway!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siggurdsson tries to clinch but Bossway is having none of it.
Bossway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bossway moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Siggurdsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bossway has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Siggurdsson after a bit of a struggle.
Bossway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siggurdsson trying to stall but Bossway improves his position.
Siggurdsson is pressed up against the cage. Bossway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Siggurdsson down to the mat. Siggurdsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thor Siggurdsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yannick Bossway.
Bossway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siggurdsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Siggurdsson wants to clinch up but Bossway keeps it at a distance.
Bossway has a takedown stuffed.
Siggurdsson is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siggurdsson wants to clinch.
Bossway wants to counter the offense by Siggurdsson and move into the clinch position.
Bossway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch but Bossway is having none of it.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch there but Bossway circles away.
Bossway throws a head kick that half lands.
Bossway clinches.
Siggurdsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bossway has double underhooks.
Bossway tries to pull guard but Siggurdsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bossway drops back down to his feet.
Bossway prevents Siggurdsson from breaking the clinch.
Bossway breaks from the clinch.
Siggurdsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siggurdsson shoots in for a takedown but Bossway shows good takedown defense.
Bossway throws out a counter right but Siggurdsson avoids it with no problem.
Siggurdsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch but Bossway is having none of it.
Bossway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Siggurdsson. Siggurdsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Siggurdsson misses with a straight right.
Bossway wants to counter the offense by Siggurdsson and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siggurdsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bossway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch up but Bossway circles away and keeps his distance.
Bossway shoots in but no luck this time.
Siggurdsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bossway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siggurdsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bossway in the body.
Bossway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch but Bossway is having none of it.
Bossway is looking for the big counter here.
Bossway keeps the fight on the outside.
Bossway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siggurdsson circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siggurdsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Siggurdsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bossway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bossway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siggurdsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Siggurdsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bossway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Siggurdsson is trying to push Bossway away but Bossway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bossway has Siggurdsson pressed against the cage, preventing Siggurdsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Siggurdsson wants to stall.
Bossway lands a shot to the body.
Siggurdsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bossway is trying to pull guard but Siggurdsson has him pressed against the cage.
Siggurdsson tries to break free but Bossway pushes him back against the cage.
Bossway jumps into guard, dragging Siggurdsson to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bossway is on top in guard.
Bossway pushes down on Siggurdsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bossway is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siggurdsson wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bossway is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yannick Bossway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Siggurdsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bossway.
Bossway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yannick Bossway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siggurdsson throws a head kick that Bossway semi-blocks.
It looks like Yannick Bossway has been cut.
Bossway shoots for a takedown but Siggurdsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bossway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thor Siggurdsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bossway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siggurdsson circles away.
Thor Siggurdsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yannick Bossway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bossway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siggurdsson is looking to clinch but Bossway is avoiding it.
Siggurdsson throws a head kick but Bossway moves out of range.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch but Bossway is having none of it.
Siggurdsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siggurdsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bossway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Siggurdsson is looking to clinch.
Bossway throws a head kick that misses.
Siggurdsson swinging wildly here.
Bossway moves out of range of the body kick.
Bossway gets a clinch.
Siggurdsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bossway won't allow it.
Siggurdsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bossway.
Siggurdsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bossway blocks it with crossed arms.
Siggurdsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bossway controlling the action here for a moment.
Bossway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siggurdsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siggurdsson throws a head kick that misses.
Bossway moves into the clinch.
Bossway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bossway is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bossway is breathing heavily.
Siggurdsson is trying to stall.
Siggurdsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siggurdsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bossway jumps guard.
Bossway will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Siggurdsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siggurdsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bossway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bossway scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Siggurdsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bossway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bossway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siggurdsson.
Thor Siggurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bossway shoots in looking for a takedown. Siggurdsson tries to sprawl out of it but Bossway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siggurdsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Siggurdsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bossway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Siggurdsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBossway.
Siggurdsson throws a body kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Siggurdsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bossway tries a head kick but it misses.
Siggurdsson moves in looking to clinch but Bossway pushes him off.
Bossway throws out a counter right but Siggurdsson avoids it with no problem.
Siggurdsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bossway instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Siggurdsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yannick Bossway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bossway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bossway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siggurdsson pinned against the cage. Siggurdsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bossway makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Siggurdsson really felt that one!
Bossway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Siggurdsson is looking for a counter combo.
Bossway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siggurdsson throws a right and a left that Bossway avoids nicely.
Siggurdsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bossway.
Siggurdsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bossway manages to circle out of the way.
Thor Siggurdsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yannick Bossway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bossway pushes Siggurdsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Siggurdsson breaks from the clinch.
Bossway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bossway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siggurdsson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bossway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Siggurdsson's waist but Siggurdsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bossway off to one side.
Siggurdsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bossway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bossway drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Siggurdsson defends it well.
Siggurdsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siggurdsson tries to clinch but Bossway is having none of it.
Siggurdsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bossway.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bossway checks a leg kick.
Bossway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bossway clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bossway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siggurdsson's efforts to push away.
Siggurdsson tries to break free but Bossway pushes him back against the cage.
Siggurdsson has had enough of the clinch but Bossway keeps him there for the moment.
Bossway jumps guard but Siggurdsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bossway jumps guard but Siggurdsson stands there with Bossway around his waist. Bossway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bossway tries to score a body lock takedown but Siggurdsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bossway jumps guard but Siggurdsson stands there with Bossway around his waist. Bossway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Siggurdsson is trying to force a seperation but Bossway has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bossway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bossway shoots in but Siggurdsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Siggurdsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Siggurdsson shoots in for a takedown but Bossway shows good takedown defense.
Siggurdsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bossway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bossway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bossway thows a leg kick but Siggurdsson checks it
and Siggurdsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siggurdsson connects with a jab.
Bossway misses with a takedown attempt - Siggurdsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Siggurdsson.
Bossway swats away the attempt to clinch by Siggurdsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siggurdsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siggurdsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Siggurdsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bossway throws a counter combo.
Bossway lands a head kick. Siggurdsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Siggurdsson throws a series of punches but Bossway avoids them all with ease.
Siggurdsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bossway moves into range and clinches up with Siggurdsson.
Siggurdsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siggurdsson taking a breather.
Siggurdsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Siggurdsson breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Siggurdsson.
I think Siggurdsson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thor Siggurdsson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
