PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Uusierkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusierkki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars. Von Hossenfeffer has chosen Tik Tok as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Uusierkki
vs
Von Hossenfeffer

175 cm
29
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

183 cm
30
173 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuomas Uusierkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hossenfeffer closes the distance looking to clinch

and Uusierkki counters with a single leg into guard. Von Hossenfeffer didn't expect that.
Uusierkki prevents Von Hossenfeffer from getting back to his feet.
Uusierkki is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Hossenfeffer has wrist control.
Uusierkki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hossenfeffer is keeping the position for now.
Von Hossenfeffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusierkki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uusierkki is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Hossenfeffer has wrist control.
Uusierkki content to stall in guard here.

Uusierkki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Von Hossenfeffer, up you get!
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusierkki circles away from the clinch attempt.

Von Hossenfeffer gets a clinch.
Uusierkki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Hossenfeffer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Hossenfeffer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uusierkki's elbow.
Von Hossenfeffer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Hossenfeffer missing with knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tuomas Uusierkki has been cut.
Uusierkki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Hossenfeffer after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Hossenfeffer.
Uusierkki jumps guard but Von Hossenfeffer stands there with Uusierkki around his waist. Uusierkki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Uusierkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Hossenfeffer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Hossenfeffer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Uusierkki gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Uusierkki seems to be working for a kimura but Von Hossenfeffer defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uusierkki 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.
Von Hossenfeffer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Uusierkki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Uusierkki is looking for a kimura but Von Hossenfeffer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uusierkki to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Von Hossenfeffer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Von Hossenfeffer scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Von Hossenfeffer.
Uusierkki keeps the fight on the outside.

Von Hossenfeffer moves into range and clinches up with Uusierkki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uusierkki avoids it.
Uusierkki avoiding damage as Von Hossenfeffer throws knees to the body.
Uusierkki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Hossenfeffer pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Uusierkki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Von Hossenfeffer tries to clinch there but Uusierkki circles away.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to clinch

and Uusierkki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Hossenfeffer's guard.
Uusierkki throwing strikes from guard but Von Hossenfeffer blocks nicely.
Uusierkki postures up in Von Hossenfeffer's guard and throws a big left but Von Hossenfeffer blocks it.
Uusierkki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Hossenfeffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Hossenfeffer is looking to stand up but Uusierkki isn't so interested in that idea.

Von Hossenfeffer kicks Uusierkki off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to clinch up.
Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Hossenfeffer is looking to clinch but Uusierkki is avoiding it.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to clinch up.

Uusierkki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Uusierkki trying to control but Von Hossenfeffer is working from the bottom.
Uusierkki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uusierkki trying to control but Von Hossenfeffer is working from the bottom.

Uusierkki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Hossenfeffer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uusierkki has Von Hossenfeffer in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Hossenfeffer manages to get himself to full guard.

Von Hossenfeffer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uusierkki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Von Hossenfeffer moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusierkki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a body punch.
Von Hossenfeffer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Uusierkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Hossenfeffer scores with a knee to the head.
Von Hossenfeffer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uusierkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Von Hossenfeffer.
Uusierkki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hossenfeffer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uusierkki.
Nice elbow from Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Hossenfeffer is working Uusierkki over against the cage.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Hossenfeffer throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to land knees in the clinch but Uusierkki avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Uusierkki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Uusierkki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Hossenfeffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Uusierkki circles away.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uusierkki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Hossenfeffer thinking.
Von Hossenfeffer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Uusierkki is rocked!

Von Hossenfeffer instigates a clinch.
Oh Uusierkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Hossenfeffer pushes Uusierkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Hossenfeffer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uusierkki.
Von Hossenfeffer working Uusierkki over with knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer landing knees to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Uusierkki! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Hossenfeffer is unloading with more strikes now! Uusierkki drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!