PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Vaktoria (ranked 4215 p4p, 3684 weight class) and Fried Slobberknacker (ranked 531 p4p, 474 weight class). Niko Vaktoria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fried Slobberknacker's chin.

Vaktoria
vs
Slobberknacker

182 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Vaktoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fried Slobberknacker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaktoria tries to land a body kick
and Slobberknacker counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaktoria. Slobberknacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slobberknacker misses with a head kick.
Vaktoria is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slobberknacker.
Vaktoria scores with a body shot.
Vaktoria walks into a stiff left hand from Slobberknacker.
A jab lands there for Slobberknacker.
Vaktoria throws out a loose jab but Slobberknacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slobberknacker throws out a counter right but Vaktoria avoids it with no problem.
Vaktoria tries to score with a low kick but Slobberknacker moves his leg out of the way.
Slobberknacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vaktoria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaktoria wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slobberknacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaktoria.
Vaktoria swings for the body but Slobberknacker moves out of range.

Slobberknacker tries to keep at a distance but Vaktoria has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaktoria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slobberknacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaktoria throws a punch but it's blocked by Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vaktoria after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaktoria lands a nice uppercut.
Slobberknacker managing to block the knees to the body from Vaktoria.
Slobberknacker misses with a punch to the body.

Slobberknacker breaks the clinch.
Slobberknacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slobberknacker walks into a stiff left hand from Vaktoria.
Slobberknacker lands an overhand right.
Vaktoria throws a body shot but no joy.

Slobberknacker has managed to clinch.
Slobberknacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vaktoria scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
Slobberknacker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vaktoria lands an uppercut.
Slobberknacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vaktoria is keeping busy.
Slobberknacker tries to stall but Vaktoria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slobberknacker is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Vaktoria scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Vaktoria.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaktoria lands an uppercut.

Slobberknacker breaks the clinch.

Vaktoria clinches.
Vaktoria missing with knees to the body.
Vaktoria looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vaktoria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slobberknacker or not.
Vaktoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vaktoria.
Vaktoria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slobberknacker's efforts to push away.
Vaktoria lands a nice elbow.
Vaktoria gets through Slobberknacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaktoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vaktoria.
Slobberknacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slobberknacker misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaktoria scores with a shot to the side of Slobberknacker's head.
Slobberknacker misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaktoria.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vaktoria throws an elbow but misses.
Vaktoria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slobberknacker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaktoria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vaktoria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
A short right from Vaktoria.

Slobberknacker is rocked!
Slobberknacker blocks an elbow strike from Vaktoria.
Nice body punch from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria lands with a right to the head.
Vaktoria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slobberknacker is trying to break free.
Slobberknacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaktoria backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slobberknacker blocks a body shot from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slobberknacker looks winded!
A short uppercut from Vaktoria.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaktoria manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slobberknacker tries to break the clinch but Vaktoria is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Slobberknacker fails to land.
Vaktoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slobberknacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaktoria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Vaktoria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Vaktoria tries to land knees in the clinch but Slobberknacker avoids the damage to the body.
Vaktoria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slobberknacker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaktoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slobberknacker is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaktoria finish him?
Vaktoria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slobberknackers head.
Vaktoria misses with an elbow over the top.
Slobberknacker seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaktoria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slobberknacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Vaktoria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fried Slobberknacker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Slobberknacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slobberknacker misses with a wild combination.
Slobberknacker wants to clinch
and Vaktoria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaktoria defending well as Slobberknacker loads up on a big left hand.
Slobberknacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaktoria circles away.
Slobberknacker throws a sloppy body shot

and Vaktoria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaktoria scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaktoria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaktoria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slobberknackers head.
Niko Vaktoria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vaktoria prevents Slobberknacker from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaktoria manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slobberknacker takes a shot to the head.

That has opened up Fried Slobberknacker's cut even more.
Vaktoria misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria has Slobberknacker pushed against the cage.
Vaktoria dips a shoulder and cracks Slobberknacker with a mighty uppercut! Slobberknacker falls back against the cage and Vaktoria unloads with a barrage of strikes! Slobberknacker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vaktoria screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Vaktoria!
Niko Vaktoria took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.