PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Bjornsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Muchacho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hans Bjornsson's chin.

Muchacho
vs
Bjornsson

212 cm
19
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Bjornsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Muchacho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muchacho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bjornsson!
Muchacho working Bjornsson over with strikes here.

Bjornsson is rocked!
Muchacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muchacho controlling from the full mount.
Muchacho with a couple of short strikes.
Bjornsson is still in real trouble! Can Muchacho finish him?
Muchacho lands a heavy elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muchacho controlling the position easily from mount.
Bjornsson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muchacho landing strikes from the mount.
Muchacho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bjornsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muchacho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjornsson looks gassed!
Muchacho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muchacho scoring with strikes but Bjornsson is staying in there.
Muchacho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ivan Muchacho just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Muchacho has managed to clinch.
Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muchacho is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.

Muchacho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muchacho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muchacho pulls Bjornsson in to control the position.

Muchacho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muchacho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Muchacho has a closed guard, preventing Bjornsson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho pulls Bjornsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Bjornsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Muchacho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muchacho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Muchacho keeping busy on the bottom but Bjornsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Muchacho tries to get to full guard but Bjornsson has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Muchacho misses with a wild combination.
Bjornsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bjornsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Muchacho moves away

and Muchacho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ivan Muchacho has been cut.
Bjornsson tries to land a knee to the head but Muchacho blocks with his arms.
Muchacho stalling in the clinch but Bjornsson improves position.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Muchacho blocks it.

Bjornsson breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muchacho.
Bjornsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muchacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bjornsson clinches but Muchacho breaks the clinch

and Muchacho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bjornsson won't be happy with that.
Muchacho creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muchacho taking a break here but Bjornsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Muchacho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho stalling away here and it's allowed Bjornsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Muchacho trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ivan Muchacho just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Muchacho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bjornsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bjornsson is trying to escape the position but Muchacho is controlling the position.
Muchacho seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bjornsson for as long as he can get away with.
Bjornsson is not content to let Muchacho control the position.
Muchacho staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ivan Muchacho just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bjornsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Muchacho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Muchacho.
Muchacho prevents Bjornsson from getting back to his feet.
Muchacho controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Muchacho tries to pass.
Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muchacho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Muchacho cracks Bjornsson with a big right hand but Bjornsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Muchacho controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Muchacho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Muchacho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bjornsson darts in and clinches Muchacho up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries a knee to the head but Muchacho blocks it.
Bjornsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muchacho blocks it with crossed arms.
Bjornsson wants to break free but Muchacho has control.

Muchacho is trying to trip Bjornsson. He has hold of a leg but Bjornsson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Muchacho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Muchacho is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Muchacho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Muchacho lands strikes from half guard.
Muchacho is tying to control. Bjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Muchacho seems content to control.
Bjornsson is looking to escape.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Muchacho is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is not content to let Muchacho control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho controlling the action here.
Bjornsson wants to get back to his feet.
Muchacho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjornsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muchacho looks to land a strike but Bjornsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Muchacho from controlling successfully.
Muchacho stays in close to Bjornsson's body and controls the position.
Muchacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muchacho controlling from the top position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ivan Muchacho just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Muchacho moves away

and Muchacho counters by clinching up.

Muchacho gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muchacho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Muchacho works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to remain calm as Muchacho controls from the top position.
Muchacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjornsson keeps working.
Bjornsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Muchacho dominates the positioning.
Bjornsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Muchacho.

Bjornsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Muchacho away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Muchacho clinches.

Muchacho pulls guard successfully.
Muchacho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bjornsson!
Muchacho controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muchacho swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Muchacho!