Fist swarm PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Resin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asheesh Patel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Resin
vs
Patel

203 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Resin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asheesh Patel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Resin looking to score a takedown here. Patel is defending well but Resin drives through and ends up in Patel's guard.
Resin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patel wants to sweep but no luck.
Patel has his hands on Resin's head, controlling the position.
Resin trying to control but Patel is working from the bottom.
Patel has Resin pulled in close to control his posture.
Resin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Patel wants to sweep here but Resin controlling him for the moment.
Patel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Resin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patel holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Patel digs a good hook to Resin's body.

Resin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patel is pressing down on Resin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Patel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Resin is one step ahead there.
Patel trying to strike off his back.
Patel seems keen to control Resin's posture.
Resin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Resin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patel lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Patel is adopting a defensive guard.

Patel looking for a guillotine here but Resin defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Resin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Patel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Resin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Patel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Resin is one step ahead there.
Patel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Patel looking for a triangle here. Resin is fighting it but it looks tight! Patel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Resin is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Asheesh Patel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caden Akergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor Hammer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Akergaard
vs
Hammer

211 cm
26
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

205 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caden Akergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akergaard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.

Akergaard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hammer!
Akergaard with shots to the head and body - Hammer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Akergaard scoring with strikes but Hammer is staying in there.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akergaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akergaard working Hammer over with strikes here.

It looks like Thor Hammer has been cut.
Hammer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hammer looks gassed!

Hammer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Akergaard.

Akergaard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Akergaard looking to isolate an arm here. Hammer doesn't see it coming and as Akergaard extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Akergaard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caden Akergaard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allessandro Vasiliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasiliev has chosen "The Hand That Feeds" by NIN as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Smith
vs
Vasiliev

210 cm
23
275 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
248 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allessandro Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vasiliev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith postures up in Vasiliev's guard and throws a big left but Vasiliev blocks it.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Vasiliev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasiliev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Vasiliev's legs - danger averted.
Vasiliev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.

Smith drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smith as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vasiliev screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smith! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jasper Smith!
Jasper Smith retains his heavyweight title!