PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rapaciote Moytae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrgen Lundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moytae's entrance music is Blaze of Glory. A fine choice. Rapaciote Moytae looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Moytae
vs
Lundin

180 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Valhalla War Gear

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rapaciote Moytae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrgen Lundin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lundin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lundin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moytae wants to get back to striking at distance but Lundin won't allow it.

Lundin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lundin stops Moytae from getting back to his feet.
Lundin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lundin wants to pass to mount but Moytae is defending the position.
Lundin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Lundin is working for a submission of some sort.

Lundin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moytae is trying to stand up here but Lundin is controlling him well.

Lundin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moytae doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundin.

Lundin seems to be looking for submissions.
Lundin looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lundin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lundin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Moytae turns into him and now he's in Lundin's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moytae working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lundin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moytae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moytae wants to stand but Lundin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lundin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moytae stopping the sweep attempt from Lundin.
Moytae trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundin's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moytae prevents Lundin from getting back to his feet.
Moytae is looking to stand up but Lundin won't let him.
Lundin trying to control the position.
Moytae wants to pass the guard but Lundin is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lundin feints and as Moytae raises his hands in defense, Lundin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moytae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lundin stands and throws Moytae's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Lundin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrgen Lundin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lundin moves out of range of the body kick.
Moytae tries a head kick but it misses.
Moytae throws a sloppy head kick and Lundin moves out of range easily.
Moytae misses with the combination.

Lundin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lundin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moytae is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lundin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moytae knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundin is looking to take a break and control but Moytae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lundin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moytae, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moytae taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundin landing strikes.
Moytae is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lundin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lundin controls the position.

Lundin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundin prevents Moytae from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lundin stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lundin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moytae sprawls well initially but Lundin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lundin not doing much here.
Lundin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lundin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moytae doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundin.

Lundin is trying to work for a kimura but Moytae is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moytae wants to get back to his feet.
Lundin content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrgen Lundin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lundin instigates a clinch.
Moytae wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lundin has Moytae pushed against the cage.
Lundin is working for takedown but Moytae is calmly controlling the position for now.

Lundin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moytae uses from the top position.

Lundin has his foot on Moytae's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moytae works his way back into a safe position though.
Lundin trying to control the position.
Moytae throws a big right hand that misses.
Moytae wants to get up but he can't break Lundin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lundin kicks Moytae off and gets to his feet.
Rapaciote Moytae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Lundin with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Moytae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lundin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moytae was covering up waiting for the punch and Lundin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moytae has momentary wrist control but Lundin slips an elbow through the middle.
Lundin trying to control the position from guard on top but Moytae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moytae's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lundin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moytae doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundin.
Moytae is not content to let Lundin control the position.
Lundin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moytae!

Lundin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moytae to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moytae shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Moytae has given up his back.

Moytae is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lundin off. It looks like it's working - Lundin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Moytae displaying calm under pressure there.

Lundin has managed to clinch.

Moytae is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lundin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moytae to the mat. Moytae regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundin throwing strikes from guard but Moytae blocks nicely.

Lundin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moytae manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lundin has Moytae in his guard.

Lundin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moytae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundin is trying to keep Moytae in close.
Rapaciote Moytae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moytae throwing strikes but missing.
Jyrgen Lundin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moytae wants to stand but Lundin is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrgen Lundin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lundin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrgen Lundin!