PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Akerfeldt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Akerfeldt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Opeth - Deliverance. Tammelan Fasaani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Akerfeldt
vs
Fasaani

190 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
216 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Katukauppa.com

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fasaani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fasaani throws a right hand that Akerfeldt ducks under and follows up with a left that Akerfeldt also avoids with ease.
Fasaani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akerfeldt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fasaani somewhat.
Akerfeldt looks to land a right hand but Fasaani moved out of range.
Akerfeldt keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerfeldt scores with a body shot.
Akerfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fasaani.
Fasaani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fasaani misses with a body shot
enabling Akerfeldt to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerfeldt lands a jab to the nose.
Akerfeldt misses with a jab to the body
and Fasaani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fasaani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fasaani misses the shot to the body.
Fasaani misses with a body shot
and Akerfeldt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akerfeldt jabs at Fasaani's body.
Fasaani ducks right into an uppercut from Akerfeldt.
A big left from Akerfeldt misses.
Akerfeldt misses with a few strikes there.
Akerfeldt connects with a body shot.
Akerfeldt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fasaani misses with a combination
and Akerfeldt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt scores with a punch to the head.
Fasaani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerfeldt manages to avoid it.
Akerfeldt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fasaani momentarily.
Fasaani takes a swing at Akerfeldt's ribcage but misses.
Akerfeldt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Fasaani counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Akerfeldt down! Fasaani is looking to finish but Akerfeldt is intelligently defending himself.
Akerfeldt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akerfeldt tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fasaani is working Akerfeldt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet but Fasaani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fasaani wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
Akerfeldt can't keep his opponent in guard - Fasaani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand.
Akerfeldt won't allow Fasaani to pass to mount.

Akerfeldt kicks off Fasaani and gets to his feet.

Fasaani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akerfeldt did well to prevent Fasaani getting side control.
Fasaani wants to free his trapped foot but Akerfeldt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fasaani lands with a punch from half guard.
Akerfeldt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fasaani.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet.

Akerfeldt kicks off Fasaani and gets to his feet.
Akerfeldt scores with a sloppy right hand. Fasaani should have avoided that one.
Akerfeldt misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akerfeldt circles away.
Fasaani drops his hands momentarily and Akerfeldt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akerfeldt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fasaani misses with a jab to the body
and Akerfeldt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fasaani swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Akerfeldt to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerfeldt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akerfeldt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akerfeldt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fasaani counters with a series of strikes. Akerfeldt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fasaani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akerfeldt but Akerfeldt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mikael Akerfeldt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tammelan Fasaani.
Fasaani misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tammelan Fasaani dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fasaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akerfeldt takes a swing at Fasaani's ribcage but misses.
Fasaani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Fasaani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fasaani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akerfeldt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akerfeldt is trying to stand back up but Fasaani is controlling him
Fasaani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Akerfeldt is bucking up trying to escape but Fasaani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Akerfeldt is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt wants to control but Fasaani is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fasaani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Akerfeldt is squirming around, avoiding Fasaani's attempts to control the action.
Fasaani thowing shots but they're missing.
Akerfeldt is bucking up trying to escape but Fasaani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fasaani looking to ground and pound but Akerfeldt is blocking nicely.
Fasaani lands a big elbow.
Akerfeldt is in a horrible position here. Fasaani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Akerfeldt is rocked!
Fasaani with shots to the head and body - Akerfeldt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Akerfeldt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fasaani connects with a bit shot that sees Akerfeldt covering up! More strikes from Fasaani and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fasaani is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tammelan Fasaani!