PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shukri Hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, PURE EVIL!. Hakala has chosen Eminem: Just Lose It as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lehnsherr
vs
Hakala

210 cm
29
278 lbs
12 - 10 - 2

199 cm
22
279 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

- Elite Fighter© + Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shukri Hakala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Shukri Hakala has been cut.
Lehnsherr ducks under a wild hook from Hakala.
Hakala avoids the head kick by Lehnsherr.
Hakala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehnsherr.
Hakala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lehnsherr is fending him off so far but Hakala persists. Nope, Lehnsherr circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lehnsherr sprawls well. Lehnsherr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hakala gets slowly back to his feet.
Lehnsherr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hakala's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehnsherr leaves Hakala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erik Lehnsherr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukri Hakala.
Lehnsherr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lehnsherr wants to clinch up but Hakala keeps it at a distance.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick but Hakala moves out of range.
Lehnsherr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehnsherr cracks Hakala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hakala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehnsherr as he avoids it easily.
Hakala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehnsherr.
Hakala shoots in for a double leg but Lehnsherr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lehnsherr misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakala missing with a left hand there. Lehnsherr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erik Lehnsherr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lehnsherr swivels and escapes.
Lehnsherr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lehnsherr scores with a one two! Hakala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hakala looks gassed!
Lehnsherr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hakala momentarily.

That has opened up Shukri Hakala's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hakala avoids the head kick by Lehnsherr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakala tries to move into range but Lehnsherr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hakala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lehnsherr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hakala.
Lehnsherr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Hakala is rocked!
Lehnsherr misses the shot to the body.
Hakala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lehnsherr as he jumps to the side.
Hakala shoots in for a takedown but Lehnsherr shows good takedown defense.
Lehnsherr misses with a double jab.
Hakala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lehnsherr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hakala dives in and scores a takedown into Lehnsherr's guard.

Hakala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lehnsherr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hakala has Lehnsherr in his guard.

Hakala looking for a guillotine here but Lehnsherr defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr controlling from the top position.
Lehnsherr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakala is keeping the position for now.
Hakala keeping moving, preventing Lehnsherr from controlling successfully.
Lehnsherr is really struggling to control Hakala but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hakala is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erik Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lehnsherr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakala.
Hakala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehnsherr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lehnsherr to score with a decent uppercut.

The cut above Shukri Hakala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lehnsherr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hakala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lehnsherr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Hakala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hakala with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lehnsherr tries to hold on but Hakala postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is desperately trying to improve his position but Hakala has a good base and remains in mount.

Hakala with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lehnsherr wants to get back to his feet.
Lehnsherr tries to lock up and control but Hakala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lehnsherr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Hakala goes for an armbar but Lehnsherr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lehnsherr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lehnsherr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Lehnsherr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shukri Hakala's cut.
That's time! Lehnsherr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Lehnsherr. No joy for Hakala on that attempt.
Lehnsherr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hakala.
Lehnsherr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakala moves away.
Lehnsherr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakala throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr with a nice cross.
Lehnsherr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakala can do to turn this around?
Hakala shoots in looking for a takedown but Lehnsherr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erik Lehnsherr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shukri Hakala.
Horrible takedown by Hakala or perhaps it was just good defense by Lehnsherr which made him look bad.
Lehnsherr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Hakala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lehnsherr pinned against the cage. Lehnsherr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hakala swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hakala face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erik Lehnsherr!
After winning the bout, Erik Lehnsherr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.