PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Akterhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokser Turniejowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Akterhall
vs
Turniejowy

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joakim Akterhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bokser Turniejowy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turniejowy forces Akterhall back against the cage and clinches.
Akterhall missing with knees to the body.

Akterhall breaks the clinch.

Turniejowy clinches with his opponent.
Turniejowy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Akterhall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akterhall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akterhall trying to land knees to the body.
Turniejowy is trying to push Akterhall away but Akterhall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akterhall is looking to break free of the clinch but Turniejowy has double underhooks.
Akterhall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Akterhall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turniejowy wants to clinch.
Akterhall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turniejowy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turniejowy forces Akterhall back against the cage and clinches.
Turniejowy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Turniejowy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turniejowy is trying to break the clinch but Akterhall is controlling him.
Akterhall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turniejowy is looking to break free of the clinch but Akterhall has double underhooks.
Akterhall trying to stall but Turniejowy improves his position.
Turniejowy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akterhall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turniejowy has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turniejowy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Akterhall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turniejowy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akterhall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akterhall throws an elbow but misses.
Turniejowy is trying to force a seperation but Akterhall has the dominant position.
Akterhall prevents Turniejowy from breaking the clinch.
Turniejowy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akterhall up against the cage.
Akterhall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turniejowy is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turniejowy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akterhall stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Turniejowy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Akterhall manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Akterhall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akterhall lands a high kick!
Turniejowy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turniejowy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akterhall.
Turniejowy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akterhall lands a high kick!
Akterhall throws a poor cross that misses

and Turniejowy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akterhall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Akterhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turniejowy throws a combination. Akterhall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Akterhall throws a right hand that Turniejowy ducks under and follows up with a left that Turniejowy also avoids with ease.
Akterhall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turniejowy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akterhall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bokser Turniejowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Akterhall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akterhall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akterhall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akterhall tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Akterhall.
Turniejowy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Akterhall misses with a body punch
and Turniejowy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akterhall slips a jab and a cross from Turniejowy.
Akterhall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turniejowy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turniejowy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akterhall connects with an inside leg kick.
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch but Akterhall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turniejowy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turniejowy blocks a head kick by Akterhall.
Turniejowy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turniejowy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akterhall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akterhall lands a high kick!
Akterhall throws a head kick but Turniejowy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy tries to bum rush Akterhall with a series of wild strikes but Akterhall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akterhall. That's going to slow Turniejowy down.
Akterhall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turniejowy throws a right and a left that Akterhall avoids nicely.
Turniejowy tries to clinch there but Akterhall circles away.

Turniejowy moves into the clinch.
Turniejowy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akterhall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turniejowy is keeping busy.
Akterhall trying to land knees to the body.
Turniejowy tries to break free but Akterhall pushes him back against the cage.
Turniejowy is looking to break free of the clinch but Akterhall has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turniejowy as Akterhall tries to tie him up.
Akterhall missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akterhall taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turniejowy.
Akterhall taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joakim Akterhall.
Turniejowy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akterhall eats them both and turns towards Turniejowy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turniejowy throws a leg kick but Akterhall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turniejowy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akterhall.
Akterhall tries a head kick but it misses.
Akterhall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Akterhall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy throws a right hand that Akterhall ducks under and follows up with a left that Akterhall also avoids with ease.

Turniejowy forces Akterhall back against the cage and clinches.

Akterhall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akterhall looks to land a combination but Turniejowy avoids it well.

Turniejowy clinches up against the cage.
Akterhall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akterhall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turniejowy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turniejowy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akterhall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akterhall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turniejowy's brow.
Akterhall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akterhall keeps control of Turniejowy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turniejowy digs a right hand underneath Akterhall's ribcage. Akterhall let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy letting Akterhall take a breather here.
Turniejowy managing to block the knees to the body from Akterhall.
Turniejowy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akterhall.
Akterhall working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Akterhall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Akterhall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turniejowy manages to avoid it.
Turniejowy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akterhall tries to clinch but Turniejowy is having none of it.
Akterhall throws a head kick that half lands.
Turniejowy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akterhall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bokser Turniejowy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Akterhall scores with a head kick. Turniejowy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Akterhall tries to clinch up.
Turniejowy misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Turniejowy.
Turniejowy is looking to clinch but Akterhall is avoiding it.
Akterhall dodges the punch combination from Turniejowy.
No joy there for Turniejowy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akterhall scores with a kick to the midsection.

Akterhall closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turniejowy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Turniejowy manages to break the clinch.
Turniejowy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akterhall lands with a kick to the temple. Turniejowy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Turniejowy rushes Akterhall and presses him up against the cage.
Akterhall swings wildly with an uppercut but Turniejowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turniejowy scores with a hook to the body.

Akterhall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akterhall is looking to clinch.
Akterhall lands with a kick to the temple. Turniejowy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Turniejowy.
Akterhall swats away the attempt to clinch by Turniejowy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turniejowy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bokser Turniejowy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akterhall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turniejowy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akterhall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akterhall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turniejowy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akterhall throws a sloppy head kick and Turniejowy moves out of range easily.
Akterhall circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Turniejowy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akterhall doesn't seem phased though.
Akterhall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akterhall keeps the fight on the outside.

Turniejowy clinches up against the cage.
Akterhall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akterhall trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akterhall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turniejowy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turniejowy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akterhall or not.
Turniejowy can't break the clinch.
Akterhall has had enough of the clinch but Turniejowy keeps him there for the moment.
Turniejowy keeps control of Akterhall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turniejowy managing to block the knees to the body from Akterhall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Akterhall obliges.
Turniejowy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akterhall is looking to control Turniejowy's arms but Turniejowy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akterhall has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turniejowy lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turniejowy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bokser Turniejowy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turniejowy working hard to break the clinch.
Akterhall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akterhall tries to circle away but Turniejowy has him pinned against the cage.

Akterhall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joakim Akterhall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turniejowy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turniejowy throws a right hand that Akterhall ducks under and follows up with a left that Akterhall also avoids with ease.
Joakim Akterhall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turniejowy looks to land a combination but Akterhall avoids it well.
Turniejowy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bokser Turniejowy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turniejowy tries to clinch there but Akterhall circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bokser Turniejowy.
Well Turniejowy 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bokser Turniejowy!