PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 313 p4p, 176 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 41 p4p, 26 weight class). Daghammar has chosen Just like that - Dregen as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ekstrovertti
vs
Daghammar

190 cm
36
194
26 - 17 - 1

185 cm
41
189
37 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
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Urban Fighter
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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 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daghammar misses with a low kick.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar connects with a crisp jab.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daghammar blocks a head kick by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice strike.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daghammar slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ekstrovertti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot
and Ekstrovertti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Daghammar.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Good work by Daghammar as he checks the leg kick.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti jabs Daghammar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti wants to slow Daghammar down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daghammar.
Daghammar punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar drops his hands momentarily and Ekstrovertti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
Daghammar clobbers Ekstrovertti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daghammar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ekstrovertti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

Daghammar gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daghammar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ekstrovertti manages to get to full guard.
Ekstrovertti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar trying to control but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti is trying to keep Daghammar in close.

Ekstrovertti has his foot on Daghammar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daghammar works his way back into a safe position though.
Daghammar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daghammar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.

Ekstrovertti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daghammar defends well.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daghammar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daghammar wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daghammar.
A lazy body kick from Daghammar
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ekstrovertti with a nice cross.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot that sends Daghammar's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Daghammar's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daghammar on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daghammar moves away.
Daghammar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar lunges at Ekstrovertti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekstrovertti's hand.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries to bum rush Daghammar with a series of wild strikes but Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
A punch lands to the side of Ekstrovertti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daghammar misses with a body punch
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar swings widly with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Daghammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with a head kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter with a body kick.
Daghammar throws a big shot that misses.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar lands with a cross.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ekstrovertti counter with a right hand.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Daghammar thuds his right hand into Ekstrovertti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daghammar lands the left hand.
Ekstrovertti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Daghammar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daghammar eats them both and turns towards Ekstrovertti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice looking body shot.
Daghammar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daghammar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
A shot to the body from Ekstrovertti misses

and Daghammar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekstrovertti's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar with a nice head shot there.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body. Daghammar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the head.

Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Daghammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Ekstrovertti had a free shot at his head there.
Daghammar misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekstrovertti, as that shot connected.
Ekstrovertti misses with a right hand
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daghammar connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekstrovertti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekstrovertti's head.
Ekstrovertti works Daghammar's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with Ekstrovertti's head.
Daghammar with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar punishes Ekstrovertti's body with a nice straight punch.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daghammar misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daghammar on the side of the head.
A big right from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Daghammar swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and Ekstrovertti only half commits.
Daghammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar moves away from the strike by Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daghammar lands a really nice looking cross but Ekstrovertti seems unphased.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dag Daghammar.
I think Daghammar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.