PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolja Goranski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Eriksson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Eriksson
vs
Goranski

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolja Goranski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goranski has closed the distance and engaged Eriksson in a clinch.

Goranski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Eriksson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Goranski avoiding Eriksson 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Eriksson trying to control the hands but Goranski won't let him.
Goranski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I looks like Goranski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Goranski is punishing Eriksson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Goranski controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranski connects with a big shot to the side of Eriksson's head.
Goranski is not going to allow Eriksson to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Eriksson right now.
Eriksson wants to control his opponent's hands but Goranski gets his hands free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goranski controls the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kolja Goranski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Eriksson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goranski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goranski tries to bench press Eriksson off him but Eriksson keeps the position.

Eriksson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goranski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eriksson but great work by Goranski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Goranski just content to control the position.
Eriksson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Eriksson is looking for a sweep.
Goranski happy to just control the position for now.
Eriksson tries to bench press Goranski off him but Goranski keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Eriksson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goranski taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goranski trying to control the action but Eriksson is working from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kolja Goranski just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goranski misses with a takedown attempt - Eriksson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goranski defends it nicely.
Eriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goranski.
Eriksson wants to clinch up but Goranski keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolja Goranski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Goranski throws a nice looking combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goranski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goranski fails with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Goranski moves away

and Goranski counters by moving into the clinch.
Eriksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Goranski won't allow it.

Eriksson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Eriksson manages to end up in side control.
Goranski is not content to let Eriksson control the position.
Eriksson is really struggling to control Goranski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goranski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson wants to control but Goranski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goranski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Eriksson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Eriksson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Goranski has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sven Eriksson!