PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoff Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phileas Ankward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klinkhammer
vs
Ankward

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
20
217 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoff Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phileas Ankward!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klinkhammer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ankward was covering up waiting for the punch and Klinkhammer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klinkhammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ankward manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ankward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klinkhammer prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ankward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ankward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Klinkhammer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Klinkhammer is trying to control. Ankward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klinkhammer working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer trying to control from half guard but Ankward is working away.
Klinkhammer thows a huge punch but Ankward dodges it nicely.
Klinkhammer is keen to just control but Ankward is a slippery customer.
Klinkhammer trying to pass the guard but Ankward defending well.
Ankward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ankward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ankward kicks Klinkhammer off and gets back to his feet.

Klinkhammer closes the distance and clinches.
Klinkhammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ankward after a bit of a struggle.
Klinkhammer is trying to pull guard but Ankward has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ankward pulls guard.
Klinkhammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ankward on the ground.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Ankward is working from the bottom.
Klinkhammer postures up.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ankward looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Klinkhammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ankward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klinkhammer has managed to get both his arms back between Ankward's legs - danger averted.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klinkhammer is looking to clinch but Ankward is avoiding it.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ankward as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ankward is looking to clinch.

Klinkhammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Ankward's guard.

Ankward is looking for a triangle but Klinkhammer pushes his legs off easily.
Ankward is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Klinkhammer landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ankward working a defensive guard here.
Ankward might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klinkhammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ankward wants to sweep here but Klinkhammer controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kristoff Klinkhammer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Klinkhammer fails with the takedown.
Donk. Ankward catches Klinkhammer right on the button with a cross.
Klinkhammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristoff Klinkhammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ankward fails with a takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Ankward. Ankward gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klinkhammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ankward somewhat.
Kristoff Klinkhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phileas Ankward.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klinkhammer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ankward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ankward has a closed guard, preventing Klinkhammer from standing up.
Ankward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ankward keeping moving, preventing Klinkhammer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinkhammer looking to sit in guard and control but Ankward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ankward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankward trying to control but Klinkhammer is working from the bottom.
Ankward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ankward wants to control from the top but Klinkhammer keeps moving.
Ankward won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Ankward gets to his feet. Klinkhammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer misses the body punch
and Ankward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Klinkhammer scores with a takedown into Ankward's guard.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Ankward is working from the bottom.
Klinkhammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ankward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klinkhammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Ankward is working from the bottom.
Ankward is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Klinkhammer checks a low kick from Ankward.
Klinkhammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ankward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klinkhammer backs up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Klinkhammer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ankward is breathing heavily.
Ankward struggling a bit here.
Ankward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klinkhammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kristoff Klinkhammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ankward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ankward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ankward tries to clinch up.
Ankward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klinkhammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ankward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Klinkhammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ankward!
Klinkhammer working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinkhammer wants to stand but Ankward has his arm trapped.
Ankward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klinkhammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ankward keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer lands an elbow.
Klinkhammer trying to control the action but Ankward is working from the bottom.
Ankward is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Klinkhammer off and has taken his back!

Ankward tightening his grip on Klinkhammer, looking for the choke.
Klinkhammer just trying to survive but Ankward is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer wants to escape the position.
Kristoff Klinkhammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klinkhammer covering up well and avoiding damage.
Klinkhammer is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ankward avoiding Klinkhammer 's attempts to control his hands.
Klinkhammer is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer avoids the strikes from Ankward.
I really don't envy Klinkhammer right now.
Klinkhammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ankward's guard. Nice work there by Klinkhammer.
Ankward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ankward throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Ankward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klinkhammer defends it easily.
Klinkhammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankward is retaining full guard.
Klinkhammer lands a couple of elbows.
Ankward keeping moving, preventing Klinkhammer from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ankward wants to stand up but Klinkhammer is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klinkhammer looks for a takedown but Ankward sprawls well.
Phileas Ankward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristoff Klinkhammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klinkhammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ankward swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kristoff Klinkhammer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klinkhammer, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoff Klinkhammer!