PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toresten Flink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Flink
vs
Tjitsteuvfehl

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toresten Flink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in for a takedown but Flink shows good takedown defense.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tjitsteuvfehl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses the shot to the body.
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flink but Flink pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toresten Flink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tjitsteuvfehl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flink circles away quickly and effectively.
Flink tries to close the distance and clinch but Tjitsteuvfehl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tjitsteuvfehl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flink.
Some wild striking there from Tjitsteuvfehl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flink forces Tjitsteuvfehl back against the cage and clinches.
Flink misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flink swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Flink - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flink tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tjitsteuvfehl's elbow.
Flink tries to throw a body punch but Tjitsteuvfehl avoids it by throwing Flink back against the cage.
Flink misses with a body punch.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flink.
Flink fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flink is struggling to control the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flink stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Flink.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to get back to striking at distance but Flink won't allow it.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to break free of the clinch but Flink has double underhooks.
Flink keeps control of Tjitsteuvfehl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl being controlled against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to break free but Flink pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flink has Tjitsteuvfehl pushed against the cage.
Flink has Tjitsteuvfehl pressed against the cage, preventing Tjitsteuvfehl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flink tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flink stalling.
Flink tries a body shot but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks it.
Flink will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tjitsteuvfehl up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toresten Flink.
Flink dodges the punch combination from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flink.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in but Flink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Tjitsteuvfehl as he checks the leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tjitsteuvfehl swings for the body but Flink moves out of range.
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in for a double leg but Flink sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flink sprawls well. Flink wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tjitsteuvfehl gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toresten Flink dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tjitsteuvfehl throws a right hand that Flink ducks under and follows up with a left that Flink also avoids with ease.
Flink tries to clinch but Tjitsteuvfehl moves out of range.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tjitsteuvfehl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to bum rush Flink with a series of wild strikes but Flink uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Flink clinches with his opponent.
Tjitsteuvfehl working hard to break the clinch.
Flink doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flink tries a body shot but Tjitsteuvfehl blocks it.
Flink has Tjitsteuvfehl pressed against the cage, preventing Tjitsteuvfehl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to break free of the clinch but Flink has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flink swings wildly with an uppercut but Tjitsteuvfehl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tjitsteuvfehl prevents a body shot from Flink.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tjitsteuvfehl working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Flink.
Flink throws a head punch that misses.
Flink tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flink is pushing Tjitsteuvfehl up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Flink.
A frustrated look appears on Tjitsteuvfehl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tjitsteuvfehl working hard to break the clinch.
Flink leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flink gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flink misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks a body shot from Flink.
Flink avoiding damage.
Flink tries to work over Tjitsteuvfehl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flink taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Flink fails to land.
Flink prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to force a seperation but Flink has the dominant position.
Flink misses with a punch to the body.
Flink throws a punch but it's blocked by Tjitsteuvfehl.
Flink unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tjitsteuvfehl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flink misses with the head strike.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to break free but Flink pushes him back against the cage.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks a body shot from Flink.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries to score a body lock takedown but Flink shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flink is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toresten Flink dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a two punch combination.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a few strikes there.
Tjitsteuvfehl throws a lazy right hand but Flink sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a double jab.
Flink tries to clinch up but Tjitsteuvfehl circles away and keeps his distance.
Tjitsteuvfehl misses with a series of wild punches.

Flink gets caught flat footed, as Tjitsteuvfehl shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flink trying to control the position here.
Flink on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flink tries to get out of the position.
Tjitsteuvfehl trying to control the position from guard on top but Flink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flink wants to control the position but Tjitsteuvfehl says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flink trying to control from the bottom.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to control the action in half guard but Flink is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tjitsteuvfehl thows a huge punch but Flink dodges it nicely.
Flink trying to control but Tjitsteuvfehl postures up.
Flink keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flink is looking to clinch.
Toresten Flink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tjitsteuvfehl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tjitsteuvfehl fails with a takedown attempt.
Flink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tjitsteuvfehl connects with the punch.
Tjitsteuvfehl checks a low kick from Flink.
Flink slips a jab and a cross from Tjitsteuvfehl.
Flink tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tjitsteuvfehl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toresten Flink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flink moves out of range of the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tjitsteuvfehl has had enough of the clinch but Flink keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flink content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flink can't find room to land a body shot as Tjitsteuvfehl controls the action.
Flink misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tjitsteuvfehl is looking to break free of the clinch but Flink has double underhooks.
Tjitsteuvfehl tries for a takedown but Flink manages to get underhooks.
Flink goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tjitsteuvfehl is trying to force a seperation but Flink has the dominant position.
Flink misses with the head strike.
Flink tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tjitsteuvfehl's elbow.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flink has him pressed against the cage.
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flink doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Tjitsteuvfehl's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tjitsteuvfehl blocks an uppercut.
Tjitsteuvfehl wants to get back to striking at distance but Flink won't allow it.
Flink effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tjitsteuvfehl is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flensvald Tjitsteuvfehl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flink 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toresten Flink!