PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cyren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyren has chosen Nonpoint - Bullet With A Name as his entrance music. Trouble Some could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carl Cyren's chin.

Some
vs
Cyren

165 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Cyren!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cyren circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Cyren decides to pull guard.
Some showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Some with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyren keeping moving, preventing Some from controlling successfully.
Some trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cyren keeping moving, preventing Some from controlling successfully.
Some pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cyren is keeping the position for now.
Some slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Cyren darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
Cyren taking a breather.
Some can't break the clinch.
Some jumps guard but Cyren stands there with Some around his waist. Some gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cyren is stalling here.
Some can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trouble Some. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cyren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some tries to score a body lock takedown but Cyren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Cyren.
Cyren is working Some over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cyren.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cyren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Some blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cyren.
Cyren throwing shots but Some is blocking nicely.
Cyren stops Some from getting back to his feet.

Cyren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Some might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some is controlling Cyren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cyren stops Some from getting back to his feet.

Cyren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Some has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyren is stalling here. Some is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cyren seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Some has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cyren slips a straight right by Some.
Some shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyren tries to sprawl out of it but Some keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyren circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cyren counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Some's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cyren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Some's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Cyren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some has his takedown stuffed

and Cyren counters by clinching up.
Cyren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some fails to pull guard.
Some is trying to force a seperation but Cyren has the dominant position.

Cyren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cyren forces Some back against the cage and clinches.
Some fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trouble Some. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyren lands with a short shot to the head.
Some jumps guard but Cyren stands there with Some around his waist. Some gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Cyren successfully pulls guard.
Cyren wants to get back to his feet but Some passes into half guard.
Cyren is looking for a sweep. Some is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some controlling the action here.
Cyren is trying to stand up here but Some is controlling him well.
Some is just content to waste time from the top position. Cyren takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Some gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Cyren moves into range and clinches up with Some.
Some fails to pull guard.
Some tries to break free but Cyren pushes him back against the cage.
Cyren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cyren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Cyren's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Cyren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Cyren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cyren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Some has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyren is just content to waste time from the top position. Some takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Some is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cyren won't allow Some to get back to his feet.
Some pulls Cyren in close to his closed guard and prevents Cyren from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some controls Cyren momentarily but Cyren frees himself.

Cyren content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Some has locked up a guillotine! Some's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cyren is holding on here and Some must be using up a lot of energy. Cyren has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Some gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trouble Some!