PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eino Nappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heliodoro Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappi comes into the arena with O Fortuna blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nappi
vs
Zuberi

161 cm
28
134 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

160 cm
24
140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eino Nappi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heliodoro Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nappi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zuberi was covering up waiting for the punch and Nappi finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Zuberi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nappi escapes and throws Zuberi's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Nappi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zuberi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zuberi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zuberi is staying active underneath Nappi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zuberi wants to improve his position but Nappi is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nappi wants to pass to mount but Zuberi is defending the position.
Nappi trying to control from half guard but Zuberi is working away.
Nappi wants to stand up but Zuberi is controlling the position.
Nappi is trying to control. Zuberi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Zuberi with the active half guard here but Nappi passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi struggling a bit here.
Zuberi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zuberi wants to get back to full guard.
Nappi throwing shots but Zuberi is blocking nicely.
It looks like Nappi is going to stand back up.
Zuberi wants to improve his position but Nappi is controlling well.

Nappi is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zuberi is trying to maintain the position but Nappi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nappi wants to pass to mount but Zuberi is defending the position.

That's two 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.
Zuberi is trying to control but can't.

Nappi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zuberi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zuberi moves into full guard.

Zuberi working for a triangle but Nappi defends it easily.

Zuberi working for a triangle but Nappi defends it easily.
Nappi tries to free his leg and advance position but Zuberi is retaining full guard.
Nappi wants to control from the top but Zuberi keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zuberi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nappi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zuberi is tightening it up a little... Nappi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nappi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nappi taps out! nice BJJ there by Zuberi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Heliodoro Zuberi!