PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BoBo Waltari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe Sharp has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sharp
vs
Waltari

184 cm
25
279 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BoBo Waltari!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waltari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharp sprawls well. Sharp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waltari gets slowly back to his feet.
Waltari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Waltari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharp.
Waltari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waltari misses with a takedown attempt - Sharp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Waltari closes the distance and clinches.
Sharp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waltari pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Waltari decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp throwing strikes but missing.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Waltari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharp.
Sharp prevents Waltari from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waltari is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Waltari has wrist control.
Waltari working a defensive guard here.

Sharp gets to his feet - Waltari follows without any prompting.
Sharp shoots in and drives through. Waltari sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Waltari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Waltari is in Sharp's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waltari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sharp's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waltari wants to stand and escape but instead Sharp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Waltari has wrist control.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Waltari blocks nicely.
Sharp with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses.
Waltari has momentary wrist control but Sharp slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp throws a big elbow that misses.
Sharp really is a fat lump.
Sharp stops Waltari from standing up.
Sharp with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waltari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharp.

Sharp stands up and waves to Waltari to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Sharp 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.

Sharp misses with a head kick.

Waltari shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sharp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sharp tries to bench press Waltari off him but Waltari keeps the position.
Sharp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sharp thows a huge punch but Waltari dodges it nicely.
Sharp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharp stops Waltari from getting back to his feet.
Sharp throwing shots but Waltari is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Waltari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharp.
Sharp lands with a punch from half guard.
Sharp lands strikes from half guard.
Sharp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waltari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sharp with the ground and pound but Waltari uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Waltari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharp postures up in Waltari's guard and throws a big left but Waltari blocks it.
Abe Sharp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Waltari is looking to stand up but Sharp isn't so interested in that idea.
Waltari is breathing heavily.
Sharp is working Waltari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Sharp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharp postures up in Waltari's guard and throws a big left but Waltari blocks it.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Waltari has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Sharp stands up from Waltari's guard - Sharp perhaps looking for a knockout.

Waltari gets a takedown into half guard.
Waltari has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Sharp works to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waltari being controlled here momentarily.
Waltari wants to stand but Sharp is controlling his posture from full guard.
Waltari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Sharp dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Waltari shows good takedown defense.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Waltari.
Waltari throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
Sharp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waltari fails to land the takedown.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waltari as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp stuffs the takedown.
Waltari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharp.
Waltari shoots in but Sharp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abe Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BoBo Waltari.
Waltari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sharp has Waltari up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waltari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Waltari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waltari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BoBo Waltari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waltari throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Waltari.
Sharp lands a glancing blow to the side of Waltari's head.
Waltari shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waltari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waltari shoots in for a double leg but Sharp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waltari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waltari somewhat.
Sharp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharp wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.

Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Sharp has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Waltari clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
BoBo Waltari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abe Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharp cracks Waltari with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Waltari from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Sharp!