PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomari Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Ekbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stapelstaden
vs
Ekbom

179 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Malicious Intent Fight Gear - The Pit Inc

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomari Stapelstaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomi Ekbom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Stapelstaden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekbom moves away from the strike by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stapelstaden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Tomi Ekbom has been cut.
Stapelstaden moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekbom.
Stapelstaden throws a big shot that misses.
Stapelstaden misses with an uppercut.
Ekbom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekbom ducks under a wild hook from Stapelstaden.
Ekbom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ekbom scores with a hook to the body. Stapelstaden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stapelstaden swings for the body but Ekbom moves out of range.
Ekbom tries to clinch but Stapelstaden moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ekbom.
Ekbom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekbom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuomari Stapelstaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomi Ekbom.
Ekbom throws a right and a left that Stapelstaden avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden throws a series of punches but Ekbom avoids them all with ease.
Stapelstaden throws an overhand right that lands on Ekbom's shoulder, as Ekbom tries to avoid the shot.
Ekbom misses with a few strikes there.
Stapelstaden's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stapelstaden duly obliges.
Ekbom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekbom looks gassed!
Stapelstaden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stapelstaden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ekbom.
Ekbom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stapelstaden counters with a left to the body.
Stapelstaden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stapelstaden steps into range and cracks Ekbom with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ekbom flops backwards and Stapelstaden dives into his guard looking to finish!

Ekbom is rocked!
Stapelstaden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ekbom is still in real trouble! Can Stapelstaden finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ekbom's head.
Ekbom seems to have recovered his senses.
Stapelstaden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stapelstaden tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekbom is retaining full guard.
Stapelstaden trying to move into half guard but instead Ekbom has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden keeping moving, preventing Ekbom from controlling successfully.
Stapelstaden wants to sweep here but Ekbom controlling him for the moment.
Ekbom lands a couple of digs.
Ekbom trying to control but Stapelstaden is working from the bottom.
Ekbom looking to pass the guard.
Stapelstaden trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ekbom blocks a jab.
Ekbom shoots for a takedown but Stapelstaden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stapelstaden throws a right and a left that Ekbom avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stapelstaden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbom moves away.
Stapelstaden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stapelstaden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stapelstaden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stapelstaden scores with a jab. Ekbom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stapelstaden misses with a straight right.
Stapelstaden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekbom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stapelstaden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekbom was well out of range. Poor timing from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden looks to throw the jab but Ekbom is out of range.
Ekbom shoots and misses
and Stapelstaden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stapelstaden scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekbom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stapelstaden to counter with a crisp jab.
Stapelstaden lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomari Stapelstaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Ekbom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ekbom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stapelstaden.
Nice straight punches there by Stapelstaden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stapelstaden.
Ekbom ducks under a wild hook from Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden throws a shot from downtown. Ekbom moves away and avoids it.
Ekbom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stapelstaden throws out the jab.
Ekbom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stapelstaden.
Ekbom slips under a jab.
Ekbom slips under a jab.
Ekbom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stapelstaden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekbom is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stapelstaden is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ekbom.
Ekbom loads up on a big right hand but Stapelstaden slips the punch.
Tuomari Stapelstaden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stapelstaden swings for the body but Ekbom moves out of range.
Ekbom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stapelstaden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekbom staying out of range there.
Ekbom looks to land a combination but Stapelstaden avoids it well.
Stapelstaden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stapelstaden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekbom misses with a few strikes there.
Tuomari Stapelstaden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekbom is breathing heavily.
Ekbom misses with a takedown
and Stapelstaden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ekbom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stapelstaden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ekbom seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stapelstaden shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ekbom is backing up but Stapelstaden catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ekbom covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stapelstaden Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuomari Stapelstaden!