PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Blib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Blib has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blib
vs
Madsen

194 cm
18
272 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Blib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blib is defended easily by Madsen.
Madsen scores with a body shot.
Blib is breathing heavily.

Madsen takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Madsen to work.
Madsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madsen prevents the takedown attempt.
Blib trying to stall but Madsen improves his position.
Blib drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Blib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blib backwards.

Madsen manages to break the clinch.
Madsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blib closes the distance but Madsen moves to the side
and Madsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blib thinking.

Madsen lands a big right hand that sends Blib crashing to the mat! Madsen stays standing though and waves Blib back to his feet!

Madsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madsen pushes Blib back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Madsen lands a body punch.
Madsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen is trying to break the clinch but Blib has him pressed against the cage.
Madsen lands a body punch.
Madsen controlling the action here for a moment.

Madsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madsen throws a right and a left that both miss.

Madsen drops Blib with a beautiful combination! Blib stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Madsen is looking for the KO!

Blib is rocked!

It looks like Frank Blib has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madsen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Blib to the canvas! Blib doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Madsen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Madsen!