PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkka Keskisarjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkka Keskisarjalainen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Friedhelm
vs
Keskisarjalainen

170 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Down Under Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karlmann Friedhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erkka Keskisarjalainen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keskisarjalainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Friedhelm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keskisarjalainen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Keskisarjalainen wants to control but Friedhelm is keeping him busy.
Friedhelm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Friedhelm is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Keskisarjalainen pulls his head out easily.
Keskisarjalainen prevents Friedhelm from improving his position.
Keskisarjalainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Friedhelm is looking to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen working a defensive guard here.
Friedhelm pushing down on Keskisarjalainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keskisarjalainen wants to get back to full guard.
Friedhelm wants to pass to mount but Keskisarjalainen is defending the position.
Keskisarjalainen is trying to maintain the position but Friedhelm is very close to passing his half guard.
Keskisarjalainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Friedhelm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Friedhelm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keskisarjalainen is just riding it out for now. Friedhelm eventually gives up the hold.
Friedhelm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keskisarjalainen defending well though.

Friedhelm wants to work for an arm triangle but Keskisarjalainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keskisarjalainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Friedhelm tries to free his leg and advance position but Keskisarjalainen is retaining full guard.
Friedhelm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keskisarjalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friedhelm is one step ahead there.
Friedhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Keskisarjalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keskisarjalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keskisarjalainen keeping full guard, as Friedhelm tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keskisarjalainen misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen slips a jab from Friedhelm.

Friedhelm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Friedhelm is looking to take a break and control but Keskisarjalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keskisarjalainen is trying to maintain the position but Friedhelm is very close to passing his half guard.
Keskisarjalainen looks gassed!

Friedhelm is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Keskisarjalainen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Friedhelm slows the pace down in half guard.
Friedhelm wants to control but Keskisarjalainen is keeping him busy.
Keskisarjalainen trying to control here.

Friedhelm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen is controlling Friedhelm's trapped leg to prevent Friedhelm from advancing to side control.

Friedhelm wants to work for an arm triangle but Keskisarjalainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keskisarjalainen trying to hold on to Friedhelm's head to control him but Friedhelm postures up.

Friedhelm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Friedhelm content to control rather than advance.
Keskisarjalainen is trying to stand up here but Friedhelm is controlling him well.

Friedhelm is looking for a kimura but Keskisarjalainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Friedhelm to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlmann Friedhelm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Friedhelm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keskisarjalainen sprawls well initially but Friedhelm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Friedhelm tries to pass to full mount but Keskisarjalainen defends it.

Friedhelm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keskisarjalainen is trying to control but can't.
Keskisarjalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Friedhelm trying to pass the guard but Keskisarjalainen defending well.
Keskisarjalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friedhelm is working away from the top position though.
Friedhelm trying to mount his opponent but Keskisarjalainen defends it.
Friedhelm is thwarting Keskisarjalainen's attempts to control the position.
Keskisarjalainen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keskisarjalainen tries to bum rush Friedhelm with a series of wild strikes but Friedhelm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friedhelm swings for the body but Keskisarjalainen moves out of range.

Friedhelm drives through with a takedown into guard.
Friedhelm passes into half guard.
Keskisarjalainen trying to hold on to Friedhelm's head to control him but Friedhelm postures up.
Friedhelm wants to free his trapped foot but Keskisarjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friedhelm slows the pace down in half guard.

Friedhelm is trying to work for a kimura but Keskisarjalainen is defending well.
Keskisarjalainen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm wants to free his trapped foot but Keskisarjalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Friedhelm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Friedhelm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keskisarjalainen's head.
Friedhelm controlling the pace.

Friedhelm is looking for a kimura here.
Friedhelm is keen to just control but Keskisarjalainen is a slippery customer.
Friedhelm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Friedhelm passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen prevents Friedhelm from moving into mount.
Friedhelm is working hard here to advance position.

Friedhelm goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keskisarjalainen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Friedhelm's guard! Nice work there by Keskisarjalainen!
Keskisarjalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Friedhelm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keskisarjalainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keskisarjalainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Friedhelm had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Keskisarjalainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Friedhelm Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Keskisarjalainen's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Friedhelm looking for the choke but no joy.

Keskisarjalainen is trying to defend against the choke here but Friedhelm has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Friedhelm Tightens the hold and Keskisarjalainen taps out furiously! Friedhelm displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karlmann Friedhelm!