PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Fafnisbani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fafnisbani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What Frequencies Do to People by Tieum and Ophidian. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fafnisbani
vs
Average

176 cm
23
154 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Fafnisbani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fafnisbani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Average is out of range.
Average throws a body punch but Fafnisbani moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fafnisbani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fafnisbani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Average.
Fafnisbani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fafnisbani lands with a nice body kick.
Average throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Average dips to his left and cracks Fafnisbani with an uppercut!
Fafnisbani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fafnisbani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Average is out of range.
Fafnisbani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Average lands a head shot.
Fafnisbani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Average.
Average looks to throw the jab but Fafnisbani is out of range.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fafnisbani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Average to score with a decent uppercut.
Fafnisbani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fafnisbani wants to land a leg kick but Average is out of range.
Fafnisbani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Average lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fafnisbani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Average paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fafnisbani misses with a few strikes there.
Fafnisbani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Average.
Average throws a right hand that Fafnisbani ducks under and follows up with a left that Fafnisbani also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafnisbani moves out of range of the strikes.
Average scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Average coming out on top.
Fafnisbani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Average is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fafnisbani.
Average misses with a looping left.
Fafnisbani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Fafnisbani.
Average works the jab nicely.
Fafnisbani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Average can pounce on him.
Fafnisbani tries to clinch up but Average circles away and keeps his distance.
Average keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Average moves away from the strike by Fafnisbani.
Average scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Average.
Fafnisbani throws a low kick but Average avoids it.
Average connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Average takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Average connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Average misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Average fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fafnisbani sprawls well initially but Average persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Average thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fafnisbani's head.
Average not doing much here.
Average not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Average is trying to work for a kimura but Fafnisbani is defending well.
Average is looking to advance position but Fafnisbani won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Average is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Average is looking to advance position but Fafnisbani won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fafnisbani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Average.
Fafnisbani staying out of range there.
Fafnisbani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Average throws out the jab.
Average throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fafnisbani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fafnisbani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Average blocks the leg kick.
Average thumps Fafnisbani with a low kick.

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.
Fafnisbani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Average is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fafnisbani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Average, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani misses with a wild combination.
Average lands a two punch combo.
Sigurd Fafnisbani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Average jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fafnisbani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Average.
Average fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fafnisbani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Average. Fafnisbani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Average throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Average chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fafnisbani can pounce on him.
Average throws a nice looking combination but Fafnisbani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Average connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fafnisbani momentarily.
Average goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fafnisbani throws a body punch but Average moves out of range.
Fafnisbani moves in looking to clinch but Average pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Average fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fafnisbani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fafnisbani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Average slams his shin into Fafnisbani's torso.
Average looks to land a body kick but Fafnisbani moved away.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fafnisbani circles away quickly and effectively.
Fafnisbani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Average throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by Average as he checks the leg kick.
Average wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Average uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fafnisbani.
Sigurd Fafnisbani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fafnisbani moves into the clinch.
Average tries to break the clinch but Fafnisbani is controlling the position.
Fafnisbani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Average's elbow.
Average misses with an elbow over the top.
Average lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Average breaks the clinch.

Average shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fafnisbani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fafnisbani tries to buck Average off but Average is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Average seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Average lands a nice forearm strike.
Fafnisbani regains half guard.

Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fafnisbani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Fafnisbani is concentrating on defense, preventing Average from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani tries to kick Average off but Average keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Average is nestled in close to Fafnisbani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Average looks to land a strike but Fafnisbani avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Average trying to control but Fafnisbani is working from the bottom.

Average drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fafnisbani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Average has Fafnisbani in his guard.
Average is breathing heavily.
Fafnisbani tries to stand but Average is controlling from the bottom.
Average being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fafnisbani is one step ahead there.
Fafnisbani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fafnisbani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Average pulls Fafnisbani in to control the position.
Fafnisbani is looking to stand up but Average won't let him.
Average pulls Fafnisbani in close to prevent any damage.
Fafnisbani's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.
Average keeping moving, preventing Fafnisbani from controlling successfully.
Fafnisbani wanted to stand there but Average had control of the position.
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Average is trying to keep Fafnisbani in close.
Fafnisbani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fafnisbani wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Average is looking to stand up but Fafnisbani isn't so interested in that idea.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fafnisbani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fafnisbani drops his hands momentarily and Average takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Average swats away the attempt to clinch by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fafnisbani misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A left and a right from Fafnisbani both land. Nice combination.
Average rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fafnisbani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fafnisbani throws a low kick but Average avoids it.
A solid body kick from Average.
A cross from Average lands.
Fafnisbani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Average comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fafnisbani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fafnisbani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Average.

Average shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fafnisbani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fafnisbani keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average trying to control but Fafnisbani is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Average trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fafnisbani manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Average kicks Fafnisbani off and gets to his feet.
Fafnisbani motions for Average to come forward. Fafnisbani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Average connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fafnisbani avoids the head kick by Average.
Fafnisbani defending well as Average loads up on a big left hand.
Average scores with a decent looking hook.
Average tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fafnisbani misses with a leg kick
and Average counters with an outside leg kick.
Average throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joe Average seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fafnisbani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fafnisbani throws a right hand that Average ducks under and follows up with a left that Average also avoids with ease.
Average lands with an overhand left.
Fafnisbani wants to land a leg kick but Average is out of range.
Fafnisbani throws a leg kick that misses.

Average feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Fafnisbani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fafnisbani wants to stand but Average is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fafnisbani passes Average's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fafnisbani tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Fafnisbani wants to stand but Average has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Average pulls Fafnisbani in to control the position.
Average is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Average is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Average trying to control from half guard but Fafnisbani is working away.

Fafnisbani makes his way to full guard, as Average worked for a kimura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fafnisbani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Fafnisbani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fafnisbani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Average working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Fafnisbani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Average uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fafnisbani.
Average dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Average wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Average cracks Fafnisbani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fafnisbani is looking to chop away at Average's legs.
A clash of legs there as Average blocks the low kick.
Fafnisbani thows a leg kick but Average checks it
and Average counters with a nice body shot.
Average misses with a hook.
Average throws a looping overhand right but Fafnisbani ducks down to avoid it.
Average with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Average throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fafnisbani scores with a leg kick.
Average pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Average tests Fafnisbani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Fafnisbani is predictable there
and Average counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fafnisbani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafnisbani darts in trying to clinch
letting Average counter with a right hand.
Fafnisbani wants to clinch up but Average keeps it at a distance.
Fafnisbani throws a hook to the side of Average's head but Average sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fafnisbani misses with a hook.
Fafnisbani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fafnisbani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fafnisbani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fafnisbani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fafnisbani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fafnisbani.
Average connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Average lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Average moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, jab by Average - just one landing.
Fafnisbani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Average.

Average shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Average not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Average is trying to work for a kimura but Fafnisbani is defending well.
Fafnisbani wants to control but Average is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafnisbani taking some punishment here, with Average in his half guard.

Average is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fafnisbani is just riding it out for now. Average eventually gives up the hold.
Fafnisbani works his way to full guard. Good work.
Average stops Fafnisbani from standing up.
Average missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fafnisbani keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average prevents Fafnisbani from getting back to his feet.
Average lands a couple of digs.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Fafnisbani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fafnisbani postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Average looks to land a combination but Fafnisbani avoids it well.
Average misses with a body kick.
Average throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fafnisbani.
Average throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fafnisbani throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Average.
Fafnisbani scores with a hook to the body. Average takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Average scores with a jab to the head.
Fafnisbani looks to score with a jab to the body but Average is just out of range.
Fafnisbani misses with an uppercut.
Average throws a nice inside leg kick.
Average throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fafnisbani throws a hook but Average avoids it easily.
Average ducks under a wild hook from Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Average connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fafnisbani's hands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fafnisbani throws out a loose jab but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fafnisbani digs a good body shot into Average's ribs.
Average jabs at Fafnisbani's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average lands the left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Average as he connects with a hook.
Average with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fafnisbani tries to clinch up but Average circles away and keeps his distance.
Average scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fafnisbani in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Average there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Average.
Average misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Average.
A cross from Average lands.
A big right from Average misses.
Fafnisbani takes one to the chin there.
Average moves out of range of the leg kick from Fafnisbani.
Average checks a leg kick.
Fafnisbani walks into a jab.
Average misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Average fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fafnisbani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Average. Average obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Average misses.
Fafnisbani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Average lands a lovely overhand right.
Fafnisbani throws a low kick, looking for Average's leg but Average calmly moves out of range.
Average connects with a solid leg kick.
Average throws a jab but it's blocked by Fafnisbani.
Fafnisbani misses with a hook to the body

and Average counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Average.
Average distracts Fafnisbani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Average wants to control from the top but Fafnisbani keeps moving.
Fafnisbani wants to stand but Average is controlling the position.
Average throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fafnisbani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Fafnisbani is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Average drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Average jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Average working some strikes from top position.
Fafnisbani is looking to stand up but Average isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fafnisbani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Average lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Average displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fafnisbani throws out the jab.
Fafnisbani looks to clinch
and Average cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Average connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Average.
Average moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice body punch from Average.
Average lands a body shot.
Average lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fafnisbani will feel that in the morning.
Average wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Average with a nice cross.
Average thuds his right hand into Fafnisbani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Average misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Average.
Average cracks Fafnisbani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Average misses with a body kick.
Fafnisbani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Average lands a slapping body shot.
Average checks a leg kick.
Fafnisbani throws and low kick but Average moves out of range easily.
Average throws a half hearted mid kick.
Average scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Average, right into the meat.
Sigurd Fafnisbani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fafnisbani ducks right into an uppercut from Average.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Average winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Joe Average!

Joe Average wins by unanimous decision!
Joe Average is the new featherweight champion!