PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Von Der Quvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turk
vs
Von Der Quvist

188 cm
28
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

200 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Denis Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fredrik Von Der Quvist!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Der Quvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Von Der Quvist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Der Quvist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Von Der Quvist content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Von Der Quvist is looking to take a break and control but Turk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turk is being controlled here.
Von Der Quvist wants to control but Turk is keeping him busy.

Von Der Quvist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turk is looking for a sweep.
Von Der Quvist trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Der Quvist creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Turk looking for submissions off his back.
Turk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Turk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turk wants to get back to full guard but Von Der Quvist has passed into side control.
Turk is trying to improve his position.
Turk looking for a sweep but Von Der Quvist has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Turk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turk is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turk regains half guard.

Turk actively working from the bottom here.
Turk is looking for a sweep. Von Der Quvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Von Der Quvist drops an elbow to the side of Turk's head.
Von Der Quvist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Turk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Der Quvist pulls his head out easily.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Von Der Quvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Turk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Der Quvist wants to stand up but Turk is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Der Quvist in particular looking to stall.
Von Der Quvist trying to control from half guard but Turk is working away.
Von Der Quvist trying to pass the guard but Turk defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fredrik Von Der Quvist was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Turk doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Der Quvist circles away.
Turk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Der Quvist defends well and Turk ends up having to push Von Der Quvist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Von Der Quvist manages to break the clinch.

Turk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Der Quvist sprawls well initially but Turk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk stops Von Der Quvist from getting back to his feet.

Turk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Von Der Quvist gets full guard.

Turk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Von Der Quvist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Von Der Quvist has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Der Quvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Turk has his foot on Von Der Quvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Der Quvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Der Quvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Der Quvist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Von Der Quvist dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A big left from Von Der Quvist misses.

Von Der Quvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turk is looking to improve his position.
Von Der Quvist passes to side control.
Von Der Quvist is looking to take a break and control but Turk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Von Der Quvist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turk tries to buck Von Der Quvist off but Von Der Quvist is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Turk looking for a kimura from the bottom but Von Der Quvist passes into side control!
Von Der Quvist trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
Turk is looking to reverse the position.
Fredrik Von Der Quvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turk is working hard here to advance position.
Von Der Quvist tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Turk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Der Quvist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Der Quvist stands up.
The crowd cheers as Von Der Quvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turk doesn't seem phased though.
Turk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Der Quvist throws a chopping leg kick but Turk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Von Der Quvist instigates a clinch.
Von Der Quvist throws an elbow that misses.
Von Der Quvist prevents the takedown attempt.
Turk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Der Quvist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Turk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Von Der Quvist pulls guard successfully.

Turk has gone for a leg lock! Von Der Quvist slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turk's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist pushes down on Turk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Der Quvist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Der Quvist is looking to take a break and control but Turk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Der Quvist throwing shots but Turk is blocking nicely.
Well, if Von Der Quvist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Von Der Quvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Der Quvist controlling the pace.

Turk looking for submissions off his back.
Turk is not content to let Von Der Quvist control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fredrik Von Der Quvist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Von Der Quvist leaves Turk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Von Der Quvist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turk was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Der Quvist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Der Quvist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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!
Von Der Quvist passes Turk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turk is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik Von Der Quvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Von Der Quvist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turk to the mat! Turk manages to get full guard.

Turk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Der Quvist passes into side control.
Von Der Quvist taking a breather here.

Von Der Quvist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Von Der Quvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Der Quvist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turk!
Von Der Quvist controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Der Quvist has control of Turk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turk regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Der Quvist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Turk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Von Der Quvist trying to control but Turk is having none of it.
Von Der Quvist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Von Der Quvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turk is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Der Quvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Von Der Quvist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Von Der Quvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Denis Turk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turk is working to get back to half guard.
Von Der Quvist looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turk regains half guard.

Turk looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Der Quvist controlling the pace.
Von Der Quvist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Von Der Quvist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Von Der Quvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turk keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Der Quvist controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fredrik Von Der Quvist wasn't active enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Turk misses.
Turk shoots for a takedown but Von Der Quvist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Der Quvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Von Der Quvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Der Quvist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fredrik Von Der Quvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Der Quvist staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Von Der Quvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Der Quvist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Von Der Quvist!
Fredrik Von Der Quvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.