PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Homelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aulis Homelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Axelsson
vs
Homelius

181 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
197 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Homelius!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homelius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Axelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Homelius throws a head kick that misses.
Homelius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Homelius throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Homelius thows a body kick. Axelsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Homelius misses with a kick to the body

and Axelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson slips nicely into half guard.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson prevents Homelius from standing back up.

Axelsson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Axelsson throwing shots but Homelius is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson is trying to control. Homelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Axelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Homelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Homelius kicks off Axelsson and gets to his feet.
Axelsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelsson tries to clinch up.
Homelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Homelius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axelsson. Axelsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Homelius lands a leg kick that knocks Axelsson off balance momentarily.

Axelsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axelsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homelius after a bit of a struggle.

Axelsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Homelius can't fight it off and eventually Axelsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Homelius looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Homelius trying to control the position here.
Axelsson stops Homelius from standing up.
Homelius is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Axelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Axelsson stays in close to Homelius's body and controls the position.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Homelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Homelius throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Homelius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Homelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axelsson is looking to slow Homelius down with leg kicks.
Axelsson throws out a leg kick but Homelius moves out of range and Axelsson only half commits.
Homelius misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Homelius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Homelius jabs Axelsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axelsson.
Homelius tries to land a front kick but Axelsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Axelsson.
Homelius throws a body kick that misses

and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson trying to control the action but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Homelius with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Homelius tries to roll over but Axelsson keeps him under control.
Axelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Axelsson wants to free his trapped foot but Homelius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Homelius is staying active underneath Axelsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Homelius wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Axelsson is trying to control. Homelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Axelsson 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.

Magnus Axelsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Axelsson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Axelsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Axelsson throws a head kick but Homelius moves out of range.
Homelius throws a push kick but Axelsson slaps the foot to one side.
Homelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Axelsson blocks a head kick by Homelius.
Homelius checks the leg kick.
Axelsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Homelius throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
A low kick from Axelsson is predictable there
and Homelius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Homelius throws a wild body kick that Axelsson sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Homelius connects with a jab.
Homelius throws a front kick that sends Axelsson stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius misses with a low kick.
Axelsson wants to land a leg kick but Homelius is out of range.
Aulis Homelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homelius looks to land a combination but Axelsson avoids it well.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Homelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Homelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius throws a push kick but Axelsson slaps the foot to one side.
Axelsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Homelius misses with a head kick.
Axelsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Homelius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Homelius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Homelius throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Homelius throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Homelius is breathing heavily.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but Homelius shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Homelius tenderised Axelsson's leg. Axelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Homelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homelius looks for the body kick but Axelsson saw that one coming.
Aulis Homelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson throws a sloppy head kick and Homelius moves out of range easily.
Aulis Homelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Axelsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Axelsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Axelsson lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
Axelsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Axelsson cracks Homelius with a big elbow.
Axelsson in the domination position with Homelius hanging on.
Axelsson working the head with strikes.
Axelsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Homelius's shoulder. That is not cool.
Axelsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Axelsson tries to move to full mount but Homelius actually manages to regain half guard.
Axelsson stops Homelius from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson thows a huge punch but Homelius dodges it nicely.
Homelius is trying to stand back up but Axelsson is controlling him
Axelsson stalling away here and it's allowed Homelius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Axelsson controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Axelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Axelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Homelius keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Homelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Axelsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Homelius throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson lands a head kick. Homelius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Homelius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Homelius misses.
Homelius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Homelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Homelius.
Axelsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Homelius is out of range.
Nice jab there from Homelius.
Homelius is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Axelsson misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius throws a head kick that Axelsson semi-blocks.

Axelsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Homelius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Axelsson is in Homelius's guard.
Axelsson postures up.
Homelius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him.
Homelius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling the position.
Axelsson lands a couple of digs.
Homelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson cracks Homelius with a solid left hand.
Homelius keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Homelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Axelsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Axelsson trying to control but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Homelius being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Axelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Axelsson trying to control but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Axelsson is stalling in the full guard.
Aulis Homelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Axelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnus Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson is in close to Homelius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Homelius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Homelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Magnus Axelsson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Axelsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Homelius prevents Axelsson from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson prevents Homelius from escaping the position.
Axelsson tries to advance to mount but Homelius denies him.
Homelius misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Axelsson taking a breather here.
Axelsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Homelius will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Axelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Axelsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Axelsson!
Magnus Axelsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.