PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubekka Chubbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laz Herculus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chubekka Chubbi's chin.

Herculus
vs
Chubbi

225 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laz Herculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chubekka Chubbi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chubbi fails with a takedown attempt.

Chubbi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chubbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herculus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herculus throwing strikes but missing.

Chubbi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chubbi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chubbi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chubbi is trying to control the position but Herculus postures up.
Herculus throws a big right hand that misses.

Chubbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herculus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Chubbi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubbi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Chubbi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herculus is aware though and is defending well.
Herculus stays in close to Chubbi's body and controls the position.
Herculus stopping the sweep attempt from Chubbi.
Herculus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chubbi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herculus!
Herculus is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Chubbi working for a submission but Herculus is keeping him at bay.
Chubbi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Herculus looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Herculus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chubbi on the ground.
Chubbi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herculus is looking to escape.

Chubbi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herculus is squirming around, avoiding Chubbi's attempts to control the action.

Chubbi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Chubbi is working for a guillotine from mount but Herculus frees his head quite easily.
Herculus tries to reverse the position but Chubbi maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Chubbi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Chubbi looking to secure an arm triangle but Herculus defends it well.
Chubbi tries to control but Herculus wriggling away.
Herculus can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubekka Chubbi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Herculus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chubbi is looking to control Herculus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chubbi avoid being mounted?
Chubbi is pressing down on Herculus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chubbi is on top in guard.
Chubbi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herculus keeping full guard, as Chubbi tries to pass.
Chubbi trying to control but Herculus is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubbi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chubbi looking to pass the guard.
Herculus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herculus tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chubbi stops Herculus from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chubbi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Chubbi drops back looking for a leg! Herculus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herculus manages to kick Chubbi off! Chubbi jumps back into Herculus's guard.
Herculus pulls Chubbi in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chubbi wants to control from the top but Herculus keeps moving.

Chubbi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Herculus keeping full guard, as Chubbi tries to pass.
Herculus wants to get back to his feet but Chubbi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herculus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chubbi throwing strikes from guard but Herculus blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chubbi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chubbi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herculus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chubbi wants to control from the top but Herculus keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chubekka Chubbi was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Herculus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herculus trying to pass the guard but Chubbi defending well.
Chubbi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chubbi is looking to control Herculus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chubbi avoid being mounted?
Chubbi gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Laz Herculus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Herculus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chubbi wants to control but Herculus is keeping busy.

Chubbi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chubbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herculus pulls his head out easily.
Chubbi trying to control but Herculus postures up.
Herculus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chubbi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herculus.
Herculus is stalling here. Chubbi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Herculus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chubbi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Herculus is looking to regain half guard here but Chubbi keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubbi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Herculus tries to escape but Chubbi is in control.

Chubbi stands up and beckons Herculus to his feet.
Chubbi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herculus works over Chubbi's head and body with a nice combination.

Herculus gets caught flat footed, as Chubbi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chubbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chubbi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herculus's guard.
Herculus keeping hold of Chubbi's head, controlling as best he can.
Herculus gets back to full guard.
Herculus is trying to control the position but Chubbi postures up.
Chubbi is fighting to break Herculus's control of his arms but Herculus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chubbi wants to control from the top but Herculus keeps moving.
Herculus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chubbi passes into half guard.
Herculus tries to get to full guard but Chubbi has control of the leg.

Chubbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herculus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chubbi thows a huge punch but Herculus dodges it nicely.

That's four 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.

Chubbi seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Chubbi seems to be working for a kimura but Herculus defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chubekka Chubbi.
I think Chubbi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chubekka Chubbi!