PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farid Bahramzadah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Aberg
vs
Bahramzadah

190 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Farid Bahramzadah!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberg fails with the takedown

and Bahramzadah counters with a single leg into guard. Aberg didn't expect that.
Aberg is looking to stand up but Bahramzadah isn't so interested in that idea.

Aberg kicks Bahramzadah off and gets to his feet.
Aberg darts in trying to clinch

and Bahramzadah counters with a single leg into guard. Aberg didn't expect that.

Bahramzadah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aberg has escaped and now he's on top!

Bahramzadah has his foot on Aberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Aberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bahramzadah is looking for a triangle but Aberg pushes his legs off easily.
Aberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bahramzadah on the ground.
Bahramzadah keeping moving, preventing Aberg from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberg wants to pass the guard but Bahramzadah is keeping the position.
Bahramzadah keeping moving, preventing Aberg from controlling successfully.

Aberg gets to his feet - Bahramzadah follows without any prompting.

Aberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bahramzadah can't do much from the bottom here.
Bahramzadah regains half guard.

Bahramzadah looking for submissions off his back.
Aberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bahramzadah is trying to get back to full 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.
Aberg lands strikes from half guard.

Bahramzadah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bahramzadah actively working from the bottom here.

Bahramzadah looking for submissions off his back.
Aberg wants to stand up but Bahramzadah has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Bahramzadah looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahramzadah is refusing to be controlled, as Aberg sits in half guard.

Bahramzadah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bahramzadah looking for submissions off his back.
Aberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aberg with a couple of short strikes.
Bahramzadah tries to hold on but Aberg pushes him away.
Bahramzadah is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aberg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bahramzadah has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aberg trying to control but Bahramzadah is having none of it.
Bahramzadah tries to reverse the position but Aberg maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bahramzadah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alfons Aberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Oooooh!!! Aberg has knocked Bahramzadah down with a huge combo! Aberg steps away and waves a wobbly Bahramzadah back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Farid Bahramzadah has been cut.
Aberg tries to clinch up

and Bahramzadah counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aberg's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aberg is looking to stand up but Bahramzadah isn't so interested in that idea.
Farid Bahramzadah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bahramzadah passes into half guard.

Bahramzadah is working for a submission of some sort.
Aberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Bahramzadah from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bahramzadah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aberg defends it well.

Bahramzadah is working for a kimura but Aberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Aberg wants to get back to full guard.

Bahramzadah 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.
Bahramzadah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aberg keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aberg is looking to control Bahramzadah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aberg avoid being mounted?

Bahramzadah seems to be looking for submissions.
Aberg wants to get back to full guard.
Aberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bahramzadah wants to pass the guard but Aberg is defending well.
Aberg wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bahramzadah is trying to work for a kimura but Aberg is defending well.
Aberg wants to control but Bahramzadah is keeping busy.

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

Bahramzadah is looking for submissions but instead, Aberg has regained full guard.

Bahramzadah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bahramzadah, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bahramzadah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aberg wanted to stand there but Bahramzadah had control of the position.
Aberg wants to pass the guard but Bahramzadah is keeping the position.
Bahramzadah is trying to keep Aberg in close.
Aberg trying to control but Bahramzadah is working from the bottom.
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 Alfons Aberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Farid Bahramzadah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Aberg misses with a series of wild punches.

Aberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Aberg successfully pulls guard.

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

Bahramzadah has his foot on Aberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aberg works his way back into a safe position though.

Bahramzadah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bahramzadah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bahramzadah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bahramzadah tries to bench press Aberg off him but Aberg keeps the position.
Bahramzadah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Aberg decides to stand back up. Aberg steps back and let's Bahramzadah get back to his feet.

Aberg moves into the clinch successfully.

Aberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Bahramzadah stops Aberg from standing up.
Aberg keeping moving, preventing Bahramzadah from controlling successfully.
Aberg controls Bahramzadah momentarily but Bahramzadah frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahramzadah stopping the sweep attempt from Aberg.

Bahramzadah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bahramzadah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aberg wants to stand and escape but Bahramzadah is having none of it.

Bahramzadah drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bahramzadah as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aberg screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bahramzadah! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Farid Bahramzadah!