PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milhouse VanHouten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loman has chosen Teuvo Loman - Helsinki City Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

VanHouten
vs
Loman

175 cm
24
185 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
181 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milhouse VanHouten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanHouten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Loman.
Nice takedown defense from VanHouten. No joy for Loman on that attempt.
VanHouten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
VanHouten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
VanHouten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
VanHouten lands with a straight right. Loman didn't see that one coming.
Milhouse VanHouten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loman throws a predictable looking body shot
and VanHouten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
VanHouten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loman throws a body punch but VanHouten moves out of range.

VanHouten gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
VanHouten is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loman is stalling in the full guard.
VanHouten controlling Loman's posture.
Loman wants to control from the top but VanHouten keeps moving.
Loman scoring with some ground and pound.
VanHouten keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Loman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but VanHouten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanHouten wants to control the position but Loman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Loman tries to pass to full mount but VanHouten defends it.
VanHouten is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
VanHouten works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loman tries to free his leg and advance position but VanHouten is retaining full guard.
VanHouten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as VanHouten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
VanHouten looking for a sweep. Not yet VanHouten, not yet.
Loman being controlled here momentarily.
Loman controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
VanHouten keeping full guard, as Loman tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milhouse VanHouten.
VanHouten lands a right hook to the body.
VanHouten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Loman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and VanHouten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Loman scores with a hook to the body. VanHouten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
VanHouten is looking to wear down Loman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanHouten misses with a double jab.
Loman misses with a jab to the body
and VanHouten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VanHouten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loman counters with a left to the body.
Loman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VanHouten misses with a shot to the body

and Loman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for VanHouten!
VanHouten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loman looking to control but VanHouten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loman cracks VanHouten with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Loman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Loman defending well as VanHouten loads up on a big left hand.
Loman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. VanHouten doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Loman or perhaps it was just good defense by VanHouten which made him look bad.
VanHouten misses with a lunging right hand

and Loman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for VanHouten!
VanHouten tries to hold on but Loman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Loman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
VanHouten is in all sorts of trouble here.
VanHouten takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
VanHouten is looking to improve his position but Loman isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loman trying to control but VanHouten is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman dominating with strikes here.
VanHouten tries to hold on but Loman postures up.
Loman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
VanHouten is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Loman lands a big elbow.
Loman trying to control but VanHouten is having none of it.
Loman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Loman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
VanHouten sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Loman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
VanHouten is refusing to be controlled, as Loman sits in half guard.
VanHouten is looking to improve his position.
Loman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
VanHouten won't allow Loman to pass to mount.
Loman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Loman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loman is working for a kimura but VanHouten is defending it quite comfortably.
Loman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loman trying to pass the guard but VanHouten defending well.
VanHouten is looking for a sweep. Loman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loman wants to control but VanHouten is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
VanHouten is trying to control but can't.
VanHouten wants to improve his position but Loman is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
VanHouten keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Loman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loman showed some decent athleticism there.
Loman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loman works his way into full mount!
Loman throws some wild stikes that VanHouten manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Loman 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!

VanHouten connects with a body shot.
VanHouten misses with a body shot
and Loman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loman swings for the body but VanHouten moves out of range.
VanHouten misses with a body punch

and Loman counters with a shoot takedown. VanHouten fights it but they end up in guard.
Loman postures up in VanHouten's guard and throws a big left but VanHouten blocks it.
Loman advances position into side control!
VanHouten is trying to get back to half guard.
Loman working the body and head with strikes.
Loman tries to move into full mount but can't pass VanHouten's legs.
Loman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanHouten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
VanHouten trying to control but Loman postures up.
VanHouten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loman.
VanHouten trying to control here.
VanHouten tries to get to full guard but Loman has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanHouten won't allow Loman to pass to mount.
Loman slips a nice elbow through VanHouten's hands, connecting with VanHouten's forehead.
VanHouten is refusing to be controlled, as Loman sits in half guard.
Loman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loman tries to pass the half guard into mount. VanHouten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loman is keen to just control but VanHouten is a slippery customer.
VanHouten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loman.
VanHouten keeping hold of Loman's head, controlling as best he can.
Loman trying to pass the guard but VanHouten defending well.
Loman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but VanHouten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loman tries to pass the half guard into mount. VanHouten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Loman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. VanHouten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loman.
Loman works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman unloading with bombs!
Loman lands with some strikes.
VanHouten tries to hold on but Loman postures up.
VanHouten wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Loman.
Loman looking to control and managing it successfully.
VanHouten is squirming around, avoiding Loman's attempts to control the action.
Loman controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
VanHouten can't escape the position.
VanHouten manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Loman thows a huge punch but VanHouten dodges it nicely.
Loman is keen to just control but VanHouten is a slippery customer.
VanHouten is looking to improve his position.
Loman wants to take a breather but VanHouten is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teuvo Loman.
VanHouten takes a swing at Loman's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Loman really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

VanHouten misses with a jab to the body

and Loman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
VanHouten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Loman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
VanHouten struggling a bit here.
VanHouten is not content to let Loman control the position.
What's VanHouten going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
VanHouten tries to improve position but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loman trying to control the position but VanHouten is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
VanHouten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Loman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but VanHouten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
VanHouten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loman is trying to control. VanHouten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
VanHouten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loman.

Teuvo Loman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Loman shoots and misses
and VanHouten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman lands a nice looking body shot.
VanHouten misses the shot to the body.
VanHouten avoids the body shot from Loman.
VanHouten looks to land a combination. Loman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Loman misses the shot to the body.
Loman throws a sloppy body shot

so VanHouten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
VanHouten wants to pass the guard but Loman is keeping the position.

Loman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and VanHouten defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanHouten wants to control from the top but Loman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but VanHouten is defending well. Loman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! VanHouten has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Loman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teuvo Loman! Teuvo Loman retains his welterweight title!