PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and waiting for qfc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aberg
vs
for qfc

190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, waiting for qfc!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
for qfc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
for qfc stuffs the takedown attempt from Aberg. Aberg gets slowly back to his feet.
for qfc swats away the attempt to clinch by Aberg.
for qfc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfons Aberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
for qfc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aberg.
Aberg fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aberg throws a head kick that misses.
Aberg tries to clinch up.
for qfc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
for qfc cracks Aberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? for qfc is fending him off so far but Aberg persists. Nope, for qfc circles away and we're back to standing.
waiting for qfc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aberg throws a head kick but for qfc moves out of range.
for qfc lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from for qfc.
for qfc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and for qfc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
for qfc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberg dives in and grabs for qfc's left leg, looking for a takedown. for qfc pushes down on Aberg's head and hops out.
Alfons Aberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
for qfc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
for qfc circles away from the clinch attempt.
for qfc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
for qfc misses with a double jab.
Aberg misses with a head kick.
Aberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and for qfc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
for qfc lands a glancing blow to the side of Aberg's head.
for qfc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but for qfc swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aberg is defended easily by for qfc.
for qfc is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
for qfc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by for qfc.
for qfc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
for qfc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Aberg.
for qfc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
for qfc slaps away a takedown attempt from Aberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
for qfc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
for qfc throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
for qfc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
for qfc tests Aberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aberg tries for a takedown but for qfc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aberg fails with a takedown attempt.
for qfc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

waiting for qfc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

for qfc scores with a nice head shot.
Aberg clinches but for qfc breaks the clinch
and for qfc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aberg shoots for a double leg takedown but for qfc sprawls well. He's pushed Aberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
for qfc lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aberg backs up against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aberg.
for qfc might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aberg doesn't manage to clinch there - for qfc circles away.
Aberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aberg wants to clinch but for qfc slips to the side
and for qfc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
for qfc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alfons Aberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aberg wants to clinch up but for qfc keeps it at a distance.
for qfc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfons Aberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from for qfc. No joy for Aberg on that attempt.
No joy there for for qfc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
for qfc stalks Aberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aberg's face. Aberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice cross by for qfc.
for qfc looks to land a combination but Aberg avoids it well.
Aberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but for qfc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aberg somewhat.
Aberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from for qfc.
Aberg has his takedown stuffed
and for qfc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
for qfc lands with a hook. Aberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
for qfc throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. for qfc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
for qfc tries to break free but Aberg pushes him back against the cage.

Aberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
for qfc pushes Aberg off looking to stand but Aberg dives back in and keeps control.
for qfc is breathing heavily.
Aberg working for qfc over with strikes.
for qfc punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aberg connects with a nice short shot to for qfc's temple.
for qfc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aberg winds up and cracks for qfc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
for qfc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
for qfc is refusing to be controlled, as Aberg sits in half guard.

Aberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so for qfc is just riding it out for now. Aberg eventually gives up the hold.

Aberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so for qfc is just riding it out for now. Aberg eventually gives up the hold.
Aberg works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
for qfc is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Aberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. for qfc can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aberg dominating with strikes here.
Aberg tries to control but for qfc wriggling away.

Aberg has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! for qfc is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfons Aberg!