PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 2165 p4p, 2895 weight class) and Arseth Oysten (ranked 286 p4p, 369 weight class). Oysten has chosen FREEZING MOON as his entrance music. Arseth Oysten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daddy
vs
Oysten

150 cm
23
170
6 - 3 - 1

181 cm
19
174
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arseth Oysten!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daddy dives in and scores a takedown into Oysten's guard.

Daddy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oysten wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oysten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oysten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard.

Oysten passes Daddy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Daddy is not content to let Oysten control the position.

Daddy actively working from the bottom here.

Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oysten is looking to advance position but Daddy won't allow it.
Daddy wants to control but Oysten is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oysten wants to pass to mount but Daddy is defending the position.
Daddy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Daddy won't allow Oysten to pass to mount.

Daddy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oysten works his foot free and advances to mount.
Daddy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Daddy forces his way into half guard.
Oysten tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daddy seems to be working for a kimura but Oysten defends the submission attempt.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Oysten is defending well.

Daddy is looking for a kimura here.
Daddy wants to free his trapped foot but Oysten is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oysten regains full guard. Nicely done.

Daddy drops back looking for a leg! Oysten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oysten manages to kick Daddy off! Daddy jumps back into Oysten's guard.
Daddy pushing down on Oysten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oysten works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Oysten is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Oysten has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oysten wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.

Oysten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Daddy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daddy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Oysten keeps moving.

Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Oysten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daddy defends it easily.

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

Daddy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oysten looking for a sweep. Not yet Oysten, not yet.

Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Oysten blocks nicely.
Daddy is pushing down on Oysten's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oysten is fighting to maintain full guard but Daddy has managed to sneak the leg through.

Daddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oysten is just riding it out for now. Daddy eventually gives up the hold.

Daddy seems to be working for a kimura but Oysten defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oysten defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Daddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oysten shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daddy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daddy prevents Oysten from improving position.
Daddy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Oysten is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daddy is just riding it out for now. Oysten eventually gives up the hold.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oysten pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daddy looking for submissions off his back.
Daddy is not content to let Oysten control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oysten trying to mount his opponent but Daddy defends it.
Oysten is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daddy wants to get back to full guard.

Daddy actively working from the bottom here.

Oysten is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daddy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oysten.
Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Daddy looking for submissions off his back.

Oysten is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daddy sees it coming and defends easily.
Oysten prevents Daddy from improving his position.

Daddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oysten pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daddy wants to improve his position but Oysten is controlling well.

Oysten wants to work for an arm triangle but Daddy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daddy won't allow Oysten to pass to mount.
Oysten passes the guard and advances to mount!
Daddy wants to hold on but Oysten pushes him away.
Daddy is squirming around, avoiding Oysten's attempts to control the action.

Oysten looking to secure an arm triangle but Daddy defends it well.
Oysten takes Daddy's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Daddy is in trouble.
Daddy wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to control his opponent's hands but Oysten gets his hands free.

Oysten looking for the choke but no joy.
Daddy trying to control the position but Oysten manages to sink in the hooks.

Daddy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Oysten's arms.
Oysten is not going to allow Daddy to sit and survive in this position.
Daddy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Oysten looking for the choke but no joy.

Daddy showing good submission defense here.
Oysten doesn't have the hooks in and Daddy manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy passes into half guard.

Daddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daddy trying to control the action but Oysten is working from the bottom.

Oysten looking for submissions off his back.
Oysten is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oysten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Daddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arseth Oysten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oysten's guard.

Oysten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daddy defends well.

Oysten looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
Daddy cracks Oysten with a solid left hand.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Oysten is retaining full guard.

Oysten is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Daddy frees his head nicely. Oh but Oysten has switched to an armbar! Daddy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arseth Oysten!
In his post fight interview, Arseth Oysten gave a big smile as he said 'Tap out? again? u need to train some BJJ stupid!'.