PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean VonFoster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nielsen
vs
VonFoster

191 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean VonFoster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonFoster has a takedown stuffed.
VonFoster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
VonFoster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nielsen tries to avoid it but VonFoster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nielsen to the ground. Nielsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefan Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean VonFoster.
VonFoster throws a series of punches but Nielsen moves out of range.
Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nielsen throws a leg kick but VonFoster moved away.
VonFoster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nielsen circles away.
Nielsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VonFoster circles away quickly and effectively.
VonFoster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nielsen as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Nielsen misses its intended target.
Nielsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck VonFoster on the side of the head.
VonFoster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nielsen's waist but Nielsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonFoster off to one side.
VonFoster shoots in looking for a takedown but Nielsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VonFoster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nielsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nielsen rushes VonFoster and presses him up against the ropes.
VonFoster throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to break free but VonFoster pushes him back against the ropes.
VonFoster tries to score a body lock takedown but Nielsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nielsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

VonFoster breaks from the clinch.
Nielsen thows a body shot but no joy.
VonFoster avoids the body shot from Nielsen.
Nielsen leaves VonFoster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by VonFoster or perhaps it was just good defense by Nielsen which made him look bad.
VonFoster looks gassed!

VonFoster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. VonFoster is in Nielsen's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
VonFoster wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.

VonFoster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and VonFoster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
VonFoster won't allow Nielsen to get back to his feet.
VonFoster postures up and lands a big shot to Nielsen's brow.

VonFoster drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick VonFoster off! VonFoster jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nielsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonFoster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
VonFoster advances position into side control!

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.

VonFoster stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nielsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VonFoster.
Nielsen leaves VonFoster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nielsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
VonFoster is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonFoster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
VonFoster is looking to clinch but Nielsen is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

VonFoster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
VonFoster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the ropes. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt

and Nielsen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nielsen gets underhooks to prevent VonFoster's takedown attempt.
VonFoster taking a breather.
VonFoster missing with knees to the body.
VonFoster with an attempt at a knee that misses.

VonFoster breaks from the clinch.
VonFoster shoots in looking for a takedown but Nielsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VonFoster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefan Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean VonFoster.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Nielsen.

It looks like Sean VonFoster has been cut.
Stefan Nielsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nielsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Nielsen as VonFoster shoots in.
Nielsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and VonFoster is able to avoid easily.

VonFoster clinches.
VonFoster wants to stall.

Nielsen manages to pull guard.
VonFoster wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
VonFoster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
VonFoster slips nicely into half guard.
VonFoster moves nicely into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
VonFoster is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen seems a little lost for a moment, as VonFoster dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonFoster tries to score with some ground and pound. Nielsen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nielsen dodges the ground and pound from VonFoster.
VonFoster passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nielsen!

VonFoster looking to isolate an arm here. Nielsen doesn't see it coming and as VonFoster extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by VonFoster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean VonFoster!