PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden Topokrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Topokrs
vs
Jansson

190 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holden Topokrs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topokrs shoots for a takedown but Jansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jansson pushes Topokrs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jansson is looking to control Topokrs's arms but Topokrs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jansson has his back to the cage.

Jansson breaks the clinch.

Topokrs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jansson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jansson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jansson is trying to control the position but Topokrs postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jansson has his foot on Topokrs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Topokrs works his way back into a safe position though.
Topokrs content to stall in guard here.
Topokrs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jansson for as long as he can get away with.

Holden Topokrs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Topokrs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansson wants to improve his position but Topokrs is controlling well.
Jansson is concentrating on defense, preventing Topokrs from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson wants to improve his position but Topokrs is controlling well.
Topokrs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jansson on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jansson motions for Topokrs to come forward. Jansson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Topokrs has Jansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Topokrs looking for a takedown.
Jansson lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Holden Topokrs has been cut.
Jansson avoiding damage.
Jansson taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jansson is looking to control Topokrs's arms but Topokrs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jansson has his back to the cage.
Jansson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Topokrs wants to get back to striking at distance but Jansson won't allow it.
Jansson is trying to drag Topokrs to the mat but Topokrs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Topokrs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jansson can't get the takedown.
Holden Topokrs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Jansson.
Topokrs managing to block the knees to the body from Jansson.
Topokrs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jansson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Jansson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holden Topokrs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jansson has his takedown stuffed

and Topokrs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Topokrs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Holden Topokrs.
Topokrs shoots for a takedown but Jansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jansson tries to sprawl but Topokrs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Topokrs tries to pass to full mount but Jansson defends it.
Holden Topokrs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Topokrs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansson defending well though.
Topokrs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson wants to control but Topokrs is keeping busy.

We're going to have a standup here because Holden Topokrs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jansson gets caught flat footed, as Topokrs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Topokrs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Topokrs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Topokrs throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Holden Topokrs just wasn't active enough.

Jansson gets tackled into the cage by Topokrs. Topokrs maintains the clinch.
Jansson blocks a body shot from Topokrs.
Topokrs is trying to pull guard but Jansson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jansson stalling the fight.

Jansson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Topokrs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Topokrs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Topokrs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holden Topokrs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Topokrs has Jansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jansson tries for a takedown but Topokrs manages to get underhooks.
Jansson is trying to maintain a safe position but Topokrs gets an underhook and turns Jansson into the cage.

Jansson pulls guard.
Topokrs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Topokrs looking to sit in guard and control but Jansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jansson slips nicely into half guard.
Topokrs tries to roll over but Jansson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Topokrs is staying active underneath Jansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jansson lands with a punch from half guard.

Jansson seems to be working for a kimura but Topokrs defends the submission attempt.
Topokrs wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Topokrs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Topokrs is trying to stand back up but Jansson is controlling him
Jansson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Topokrs's head.
Topokrs is concentrating on defense, preventing Jansson from advancing position.

Topokrs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Topokrs trying to control but Jansson postures up.
Jansson wants to pass the guard but Topokrs is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs is looking to control Jansson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Topokrs avoid being mounted?
Jansson throwing shots but Topokrs is blocking nicely.
Topokrs is trying to stand.
Jansson tries to stand and escape but Topokrs is controlling the position.
Jansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jansson trying to control the action but Topokrs is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Topokrs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Topokrs tries to sprawl out of it but Jansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Topokrs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Topokrs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jansson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topokrs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Topokrs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jansson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topokrs stays in close to Jansson's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Jansson.
I think Jansson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Jansson!