PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristoffer Wexell (ranked 1487 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 216 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Wexell
vs
Maitonaama

178 cm
27
178
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
175
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristoffer Wexell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maitonaama.
Wexell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
Wexell ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
A big left from Maitonaama misses.
Wexell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maitonaama throws a lazy right hand but Wexell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
Wexell ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama looks to throw the jab but Wexell is out of range.
Maitonaama misses with a double jab

and Wexell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wexell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexell throws a big right hand that misses.
Maitonaama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wexell.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Wexell throwing strikes but missing.
Maitonaama is controlling Wexell's posture.
Wexell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wexell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wexell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wexell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wexell chips away with some ground and pound.
Wexell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Maitonaama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wexell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wexell is in close to Maitonaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wexell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wexell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maitonaama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wexell postures up.

Maitonaama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maitonaama trying to keep a closed guard but Wexell is proving a slippery customer.
Wexell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexell throws a strike but Maitonaama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wexell is trying to hold Maitonaama in close to prevent damage but Maitonaama has managed to pass into half guard.
Wexell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wexell is trying is best to control the position here.
Maitonaama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wexell missing with punches from the bottom.
Wexell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maitonaama is working away from the top position though.
Maitonaama is keen to just control but Wexell is a slippery customer.
Wexell controlling the position well.
Wexell tries to roll over but Maitonaama keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexell is trying to control but can't.
Wexell wants to get back to full guard but Maitonaama has mounted him!
Wexell is just holding on here. Maitonaama manages to take his back.
Wexell tries to break free.
Maitonaama doesn't have the hooks in and Wexell manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maitonaama seems keen to control Wexell's posture.
Wexell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kristoffer Wexell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wexell misses with a straight right.
Maitonaama feints the counter takedown.
Maitonaama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maitonaama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wexell feinted with a counter takedown.
Maitonaama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wexell has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Maitonaama misses the target.
Maitonaama cracks Wexell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maitonaama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maitonaama.
Wexell ducks under a wild hook from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maitonaama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexell moves away.
Wexell tries to counter with a takedown but Maitonaama is quick to defend against it.
Maitonaama misses with a hook. Wexell ducked under it nicely.
Wexell missing with a left hand there. Maitonaama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maitonaama throws an off balance right hand

and Wexell counters with a takedown into side control.
Wexell working away.
Wexell trying to control the action but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama trying to control but Wexell postures up.
Wexell is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Maitonaama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kristoffer Wexell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wexell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back.
Wexell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wexell prevents Maitonaama from improving his position.
Wexell is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Wexell looks to land a strike but Maitonaama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wexell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexell is looking to work some ground and pound but Maitonaama has wrist control.
Wexell stands up over Maitonaama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wexell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wexell throwing strikes but missing.
Wexell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wexell.
Maitonaama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wexell is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wexell pulls Maitonaama in close to prevent any damage.
Wexell keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama preventing the sweep.
Maitonaama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wexell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wexell tries to get out of the position.
Maitonaama trying to control but Wexell is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aslak Maitonaama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Wexell misses the target.
Wexell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wexell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wexell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maitonaama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maitonaama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maitonaama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wexell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wexell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maitonaama sprawls and moves away.
Maitonaama tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wexell counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wexell.
Wexell trying to control the position but Maitonaama is working away.
Wexell cracks Maitonaama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wexell working the ground and pound from side control.
Wexell lands a nice forearm strike.
Wexell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maitonaama to see if he's OK.

Maitonaama is rocked!
Wexell cracks Maitonaama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maitonaama is still in real trouble! Can Wexell finish him?
Check out the look on Wexell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep.
Aslak Maitonaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexell landing strikes.
Maitonaama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wexell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wexell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maitonaama is looking to improve his position.
Maitonaama seems to have recovered his senses.
Maitonaama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maitonaama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexell won't allow Maitonaama to sweep him here.
Maitonaama controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexell distracts Maitonaama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wexell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully.
Wexell throwing strikes but missing.
Wexell throws an elbow that misses. Maitonaama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wexell's guard. Nice move by Maitonaama!

Wexell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wexell wants to improve his position but instead Maitonaama has moved into half guard.
Wexell tries to get to full guard but Maitonaama has control of the leg.
Wexell controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is thwarting Wexell's attempts to control the position.
Wexell is looking for a sweep. Maitonaama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wexell is working hard here to advance position.
Maitonaama works his way into full mount!
Maitonaama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wexell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maitonaama trying to control but Wexell is having none of it.
Maitonaama avoids the attempt from Wexell to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoffer Wexell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wexell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Kristoffer Wexell!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kristoffer Wexell!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kristoffer Wexell!

Kristoffer Wexell wins by unanimous decision!