PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 3962 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tronn Niewschki (ranked 5049 p4p, 0 weight class). Tronn Niewschki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fjordlinginsson
vs
Niewschki

169 cm
25
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tronn Niewschki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fjordlinginsson.
Niewschki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjordlinginsson dives in and grabs Niewschki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niewschki pushes down on Fjordlinginsson's head and hops out.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niewschki counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown

and Niewschki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niewschki stops a takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson.
Fjordlinginsson tries for a takedown but Niewschki manages to get underhooks.
Niewschki gets underhooks to prevent Fjordlinginsson's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordlinginsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fjordlinginsson has Niewschki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niewschki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fjordlinginsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Niewschki after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a takedown.
Fjordlinginsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niewschki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fjordlinginsson is breathing heavily.

Niewschki breaks from the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown
and Fjordlinginsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice body shot.
Fjordlinginsson has his takedown stuffed
and Niewschki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niewschki lands with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson is defended easily by Niewschki.
Bjorg Fjordlinginsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Niewschki counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordlinginsson misses with a takedown attempt - Niewschki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Niewschki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niewschki as he avoids it easily.
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice body shot.
Niewschki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niewschki jabs at Fjordlinginsson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a straight right hand.
Niewschki throws a right hand that Fjordlinginsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjordlinginsson also avoids with ease.
A jab from Niewschki finds it's way through Fjordlinginsson's defenses.
Fjordlinginsson shoots and misses
and Niewschki counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Niewschki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Niewschki counter with a right hand.
Niewschki digs a good hook to Fjordlinginsson's body.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a straight right hand.
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a left and a right that stings Fjordlinginsson.
Niewschki throws a good cross that connects.
Fjordlinginsson has his takedown stuffed

and Niewschki counters by moving into the clinch.

Niewschki breaks the clinch.
Fjordlinginsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niewschki circles away.
Niewschki slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niewschki unleashes a big counter combination but Fjordlinginsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niewschki connects with the punch.
Niewschki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Niewschki.
Fjordlinginsson with a poor takedown
and Niewschki counters with a two punch combo.
Fjordlinginsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a nice uppercut.
Fjordlinginsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fjordlinginsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a nice uppercut.
Niewschki connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tronn Niewschki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fjordlinginsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fjordlinginsson drops his hands momentarily and Niewschki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niewschki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Niewschki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Fjordlinginsson feints and as Niewschki raises his hands in defense, Fjordlinginsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niewschki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fjordlinginsson is controlling him.
Niewschki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fjordlinginsson manages to pass to side control.

Fjordlinginsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niewschki is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fjordlinginsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niewschki defends it well.

Fjordlinginsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fjordlinginsson stops Niewschki from getting back to his feet.

Fjordlinginsson seems to be working for a kimura but Niewschki defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Fjordlinginsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Niewschki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Niewschki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjordlinginsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Fjordlinginsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Niewschki looks like he's trying to stand up.

Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Niewschki is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niewschki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fjordlinginsson wants to free his trapped foot but Niewschki is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fjordlinginsson is trying to work for a kimura but Niewschki is defending well.
Fjordlinginsson is trying to control. Niewschki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niewschki defends it nicely.
Niewschki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fjordlinginsson with a body shot.
Fjordlinginsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Niewschki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjordlinginsson darts in looking for a takedown but Niewschki gets double underhooks and turns Fjordlinginsson into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niewschki works over Fjordlinginsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niewschki sprawls well. Niewschki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjordlinginsson gets slowly back to his feet.

Niewschki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fjordlinginsson won't allow Niewschki to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjordlinginsson trying to get back to full guard but Niewschki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tronn Niewschki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fjordlinginsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niewschki defends well and Fjordlinginsson ends up having to push Niewschki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Niewschki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niewschki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fjordlinginsson.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niewschki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a double leg but Niewschki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fjordlinginsson tries for a takedown but Niewschki circles away easily
and Niewschki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niewschki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fjordlinginsson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordlinginsson closes the distance and clinches up with Niewschki, looking for a takedown. Fjordlinginsson pushes Niewschki against the cage but Niewschki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Niewschki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niewschki sprawls well. Niewschki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fjordlinginsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Niewschki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordlinginsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niewschki tries to avoid it but Fjordlinginsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niewschki to the ground. Niewschki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niewschki is looking for the big counter here.
Fjordlinginsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Niewschki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niewschki works Fjordlinginsson's body with a nice hook.
Fjordlinginsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Niewschki counter with a right hand.
Niewschki lands a jab.
Fjordlinginsson shoots and misses
and Niewschki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niewschki scores with a jab.

Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Niewschki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjordlinginsson prevents Niewschki from escaping the position.

Fjordlinginsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Niewschki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Niewschki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fjordlinginsson is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niewschki tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fjordlinginsson is looking to work his way around to Niewschki's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Niewschki really wants to buck Fjordlinginsson off and get back to his feet.

Fjordlinginsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Niewschki turns into him and now he's in Fjordlinginsson's guard.

Fjordlinginsson pushes a forearm under Niewschki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Niewschki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!