PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anders Fanemmel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Wera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fanemmel
vs
Wera

169 cm
26
147 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
27
135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Fanemmel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Wera!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanemmel falls off balance throwing a combination

so Wera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fanemmel is trying to keep Wera in close.

Fanemmel working for a triangle but Wera defends it easily.

Fanemmel working for a triangle but Wera defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera throwing strikes but missing.

Fanemmel looking for a guillotine here but Wera defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanemmel trying to keep a closed guard but Wera is proving a slippery customer.
Wera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fanemmel is looking for a triangle but Wera pushes his legs off easily.

Fanemmel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wera defends it easily.
Fanemmel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wera wants to control from the top but Fanemmel keeps moving.
Fanemmel looking to control.

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.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanemmel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fanemmel wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fanemmel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fanemmel keeping moving, preventing Wera from controlling successfully.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position but Wera postures up.
Fanemmel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wera postures up in Fanemmel's guard and throws a big left but Fanemmel blocks it.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fanemmel falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wera.

Wera tightens his grip and picks Fanemmel up, before dumping him to the ground. Fanemmel manages to land in guard.
Wera trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanemmel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wera throwing strikes but missing.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Wera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanemmel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wera has managed to get both his arms back between Fanemmel's legs - danger averted.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.

Fanemmel has an active guard here but Wera has managed to pass into half guard.
Wera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fanemmel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fanemmel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fanemmel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fanemmel wants to control but Wera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wera tries to pass to full mount but Fanemmel defends it.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanemmel defending well though.
Fanemmel wants to control but Wera is keeping busy.
Wera thows a huge punch but Fanemmel dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanemmel is trying to maintain the position but Wera is very close to passing his half guard.
Wera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fanemmel trying to hold on to Wera's head to control him but Wera postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Wera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wera dodges the punch combination from Fanemmel.
Fanemmel throws a right hand that Wera ducks under and follows up with a left that Wera also avoids with ease.
Fanemmel lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Filip Wera has been cut.
Fanemmel throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fanemmel keeping moving, preventing Wera from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fanemmel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fanemmel wants to sweep here but Wera controlling him for the moment.

Wera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fanemmel being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera postures up in Fanemmel's guard and throws a big left but Fanemmel blocks it.
Fanemmel trying to keep a closed guard but Wera is proving a slippery customer.
Wera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fanemmel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Filip Wera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wera striking off his back but it's not causing Fanemmel any problems.
Fanemmel won't allow Wera to sweep him here.
Wera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fanemmel manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fanemmel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fanemmel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Fanemmel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fanemmel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wera's guard.

Fanemmel trying to control but Wera is working from the bottom.
Wera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fanemmel's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanemmel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wera tries to strike from the bottom.
Wera will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wera throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fanemmel trying to control the position from guard on top but Wera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wera keeping moving, preventing Fanemmel from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanemmel passes Wera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fanemmel trying to control from half guard but Wera is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Fanemmel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Filip Wera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fanemmel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fanemmel working a defensive guard here.
Wera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fanemmel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fanemmel keeping moving, preventing Wera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanemmel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wera.

Fanemmel is looking for a triangle but Wera pushes his legs off easily.

Fanemmel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wera has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fanemmel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wera is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fanemmel pulls down on the head and he's put Wera to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anders Fanemmel!