PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzi's choice of entrance music: Top dog feat. Chuck Norris. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Falconowski
vs
Uzi

193 cm
31
260 lbs
22 - 16 - 1

203 cm
37
278 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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CEC Nutrition Q160

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 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falconowski.

It looks like Kalle Uzi has been cut.

Falconowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Uzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Falconowski taking a breather here.
Falconowski looking to control but instead Uzi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Falconowski there.
Uzi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falconowski.
Falconowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi is looking for a sweep. Falconowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falconowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falconowski thows a huge punch but Uzi dodges it nicely.
Falconowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uzi's head.
Uzi is trying to stand back up but Falconowski is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falconowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uzi's head.
Uzi is staying active underneath Falconowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falconowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falconowski.
Falconowski controlling the pace.
Falconowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Uzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falconowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski thows a huge punch but Uzi dodges it nicely.
Falconowski moves nicely into side control.
Uzi parries the strikes from Falconowski easily there. Falconowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Uzi to escape.
Falconowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Uzi down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Uzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Falconowski off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falconowski breaks Uzi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Falconowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Falconowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falconowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Falconowski is in close to Uzi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Falconowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falconowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Falconowski wants to control from the top but Uzi keeps moving.
Uzi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falconowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falconowski postures up.
Uzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Falconowski stops Uzi from standing up.
Falconowski trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falconowski looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Falconowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Uzi on his heels. He'll look to pass Uzi's guard now, I'm sure.
Uzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcon Falconowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Uzi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Uzi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falconowski.
Falconowski looks to land a left hand but Uzi moved out of range nicely.
Uzi staying out of range there.
Falconowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falconowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uzi circles away.
Uzi throws out a leg kick but Falconowski moves out of range and Uzi only half commits.
Falconowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Uzi counters with a left to the body.
Falconowski misses with a low kick.
Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Falconowski moves out of range easily.

Falconowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Falconowski looking to control but instead Uzi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi tries to get to full guard but Falconowski has control of the leg.
Falconowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzi defending well though.
Uzi wants to get back to his feet.
Falconowski working Uzi over with strikes.
Uzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falconowski.
Falconowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falconowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falconowski trying to control the action but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Falconowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falconowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uzi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Uzi trying to hold on to Falconowski's head to control him but Falconowski postures up.
Uzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falconowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falconowski prevents Uzi from standing back up.
Falconowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uzi keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi tries to get to full guard but Falconowski has control of the leg.
Falconowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Falconowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Uzi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Uzi wants to sweep here but Falconowski controlling him for the moment.
Falconowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falconowski is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falconowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falconowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Falconowski from controlling successfully.
Uzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uzi wants to get back to his feet but Falconowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uzi keeping moving, preventing Falconowski from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi wants to stand up but Falconowski is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcon Falconowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Uzi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Uzi tries to clinch but Falconowski is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Uzi.
Uzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falconowski. Falconowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Uzi misses with a head kick.

Uzi forces Falconowski back against the cage and clinches.
Falconowski wants to break free but Uzi has control.
Falconowski working hard to break the clinch.
Falconowski has Uzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uzi misses with some punches.
Falconowski misses with the head strike.
Falconowski looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzi tries to break the clinch but Falconowski is controlling the position.
Uzi tries to break free but Falconowski pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Uzi breaks from the clinch.
Falconowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Uzi misses

and Falconowski counters with a shoot takedown. Uzi fights it but they end up in guard.
Falconowski trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Uzi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Falconowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzi has wrist control.
Kalle Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski throwing strikes from guard but Uzi blocks nicely.
Falconowski throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Uzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Uzi, not yet.

Uzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falconowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uzi trying to control the position.
Falconowski postures up and lands a big shot to Uzi's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uzi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Uzi connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Uzi misses
and Falconowski counters with a body kick.
Uzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Falconowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Falconowski trying to control from half guard but Uzi is working away.
Uzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falconowski.
Falconowski throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Falconowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falcon Falconowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzi tries to kick Falconowski off but Falconowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Falconowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uzi is controlling Falconowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Falcon Falconowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Falconowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzi off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falconowski blocks a head kick by Uzi.
Falconowski misses with an uppercut.
Uzi fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Falcon Falconowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falconowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Falcon Falconowski!
Falcon Falconowski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.