PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Shnanknerabner
vs
Maanpohja

181 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

171 cm
24
173 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shnanknerabner stuffs the takedown.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shnanknerabner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shnanknerabner tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shnanknerabner to the ground. Shnanknerabner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Shnanknerabner throws an overhand right that lands on Maanpohja's shoulder, as Maanpohja tries to avoid the shot.
Shnanknerabner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Shnanknerabner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shnanknerabner misses the jab.

Maanpohja fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shnanknerabner to the ground. Maanpohja is now in Shnanknerabner's guard.
Maanpohja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shnanknerabner is keeping the position for now.

Maanpohja drops back looking for a leg! Shnanknerabner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shnanknerabner manages to kick Maanpohja off! Maanpohja jumps back into Shnanknerabner's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shnanknerabner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maanpohja!

Shnanknerabner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Shnanknerabner looking to secure an arm triangle but Maanpohja defends it well.

Shnanknerabner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maanpohja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maanpohja shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Shnanknerabner working for a guillotine from mount but Maanpohja is in no mood to give up.
Maanpohja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shnanknerabner is looking for a kimura here.

Shnanknerabner seems to be looking for submissions.
Maanpohja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shnanknerabner is working away from the top position though.

Shnanknerabner seems to be working for a kimura but Maanpohja defends the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shnanknerabner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Shnanknerabner seems to be looking for submissions.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position.

Shnanknerabner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.

Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shnanknerabner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maanpohja has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maanpohja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shnanknerabner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shnanknerabner's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Maanpohja looking to break Shnanknerabner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Shnanknerabner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maanpohja will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Maanpohja working for the choke.
Shnanknerabner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shnanknerabner is trying desperately to improve position.
Shnanknerabner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shnanknerabner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Darwinism that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura but Shnanknerabner is defending well.
Maanpohja works his foot free and advances to mount.

Maanpohja stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Shnanknerabner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maanpohja is trying to defend but Shnanknerabner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Shnanknerabner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maanpohja gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shnanknerabner defends well.

Maanpohja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shnanknerabner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shnanknerabner wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.

Shnanknerabner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shnanknerabner wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.

Maanpohja working for a triangle but Shnanknerabner defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Shnanknerabner drops back looking for a leg! Maanpohja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maanpohja manages to kick Shnanknerabner off! Shnanknerabner jumps back into Maanpohja's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Shnanknerabner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maanpohja napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Shnanknerabner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Shnanknerabner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maanpohja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Shnanknerabner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja can't do much from the bottom here.
Shnanknerabner tries to advance to mount but Maanpohja denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Shnanknerabner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maanpohja, who protects the arm well.
Maanpohja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shnanknerabner's best efforts.
Johannes Maanpohja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position.

Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.

Shnanknerabner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shnanknerabner.

Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Shnanknerabner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shnanknerabner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Shnanknerabner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maanpohja gets back to full guard.

Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Shnanknerabner defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Maanpohja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shnanknerabner defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shnanknerabner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maanpohja wants to sweep but no luck.

Shnanknerabner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shnanknerabner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Shnanknerabner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shnanknerabner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Shnanknerabner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shnanknerabner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shnanknerabner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shnanknerabner is posturing up here but Maanpohja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shnanknerabner tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shnanknerabner has to tap! Slick submission there by Maanpohja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johannes Maanpohja!
A very excited looking Johannes Maanpohja rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.