PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troll Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinto Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hard
vs
Vjadenek

205 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Troll Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinto Vjadenek!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hard taking a breather here.
Hard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vjadenek on the ground.
Vjadenek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hard controlling the position from side mount.
Vjadenek is pushing Hard's head away, looking to escape. Hard manages to hold on to the position though.
Vjadenek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hard connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Vjadenek's face as Hard controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vjadenek prevents Hard from moving into mount.

Hard is trying to get an arm triangle but Vjadenek is defending well.
Vjadenek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vjadenek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard takes a little break here. Vjadenek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vjadenek pushes Hard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vjadenek looks winded!
Hard scoring with punches and elbows.

Hard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Hard decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek looks to land a combination but Hard avoids it well.
Vjadenek takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hard gets a clinch.
Vjadenek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hard drags the fight down to the ground.
Hard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hard tries to get out of the position.
Hard has a closed guard, preventing Vjadenek from standing up.

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

Hard clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Hard.

Hard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Hard with a nice head shot there.
Hard controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard stops Vjadenek from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Troll Hard just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Vjadenek as Hard shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hard closes the distance and clinches.
Hard connects with a knee to the head.

Hard pulls Vjadenek into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troll Hard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hard lands a jab to the head.
Vjadenek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Vjadenek.
Vjadenek throws a lazy head kick
and Hard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vjadenek throws a head kick that misses.
Hard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vjadenek pinned against the cage. Vjadenek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hard blocks a head kick by Vjadenek.
Vjadenek throws a combination that misses

and Hard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hard.
Vjadenek is trying to pull guard but Hard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vjadenek is looking to escape.
Vjadenek is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hard decides to stand and escape the position.
Hard shoots in looking for a takedown but Vjadenek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vjadenek.
A head kick misses from Hard.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vjadenek sprawls well. Vjadenek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troll Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vjadenek throws a head kick that misses

and Hard counters by clinching up.
Hard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vjadenek's efforts to push away.

Hard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vjadenek looking to sit in guard and control but Hard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hard stays in close to Vjadenek's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hard dives into side control.

Hard decides to stand back up.
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!
Hard blocks a head kick by Vjadenek.
Hard shoots in for a double leg but Vjadenek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Vjadenek tries to keep at a distance but Hard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vjadenek is trying to break free.
Hard taking a breather.

Hard has hold of one of Vjadenek's legs. Vjadenek is fighting the takedown attempt but Hard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Hard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vjadenek is looking to stand up but Hard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hard postures up and lands a big shot to Vjadenek's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek wants to stand and escape but Hard is having none of it.
Hard passes into half guard.
Hard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vjadenek looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hard content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troll Hard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hard moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hard.
Vjadenek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hard has him pressed against the cage.

Hard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vjadenek misses with a body shot.
Vjadenek throws a head kick that half lands.

Hard darts in and clinches Vjadenek up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vjadenek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vjadenek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hard pulls Vjadenek into guard.
Hard with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Vjadenek can't handle though.

Hard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Troll Hard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vjadenek preventing the sweep.
Vjadenek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vjadenek is aware though and is defending well.
Vjadenek trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom.
Vjadenek wanted to stand there but Hard had control of the position.

Hard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hard wants to sweep but no luck.
Vjadenek wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Hard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vjadenek trying to control the position from guard on top but Hard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hard wants to stand and escape but Vjadenek is having none of it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Quinto Vjadenek wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vjadenek thows a body shot but no joy.
Vjadenek throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Vjadenek throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Vjadenek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hard avoids the head kick by Vjadenek.

Hard has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hard tightens his grip and picks Vjadenek up, before dumping him to the ground. Vjadenek manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vjadenek wants to get back to his feet but Hard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vjadenek is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hard dives into side control.

Hard decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Hard clinches with his opponent.
Hard tries to land knees in the clinch but Vjadenek avoids the damage to the body.
Hard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vjadenek can do to turn this around?

Hard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vjadenek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hard rushes Vjadenek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troll Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hard dives in and scores a takedown into Vjadenek's guard.
Vjadenek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hard is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard working some strikes from top position.
Vjadenek wants to stand and escape but Hard is having none of it.
Hard connects with a couple of short punches.
Hard with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vjadenek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troll Hard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troll Hard!