PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rehti Ladi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ericsson Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericsson Smart acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ladi
vs
Smart

195 cm
19
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Gilop®

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rehti Ladi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ericsson Smart!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladi misses with a double jab.
Ladi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart misses with a takedown attempt

and Ladi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ladi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smart has his takedown stuffed
and Ladi counters with a head kick.
Ladi slaps away a takedown attempt from Smart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rehti Ladi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ericsson Smart.
Ladi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Smart dodges the punch combination from Ladi.
Smart blocks a head kick by Ladi.
Ericsson Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smart is keen to just control but Ladi is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ladi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smart postures up in Ladi's guard and throws a big left but Ladi blocks it.
Smart won't allow Ladi to sweep him here.

Ladi has his feet on Smart's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smart looks for a takedown but Ladi sprawls well.
Rehti Ladi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladi tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Ladi sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart shoots in but no luck this time.

Ladi closes the distance and clinches.
Smart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ladi stops a takedown attempt from Smart.

Ladi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smart looks for a takedown but Ladi sprawls well.
Smart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ladi defends it nicely.

Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ladi's half guard.
Ladi trying to control but Smart postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladi wants to get back to his feet.

Smart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ladi is trying to stand.
Smart thows a huge punch but Ladi dodges it nicely.
Ladi is looking for a sweep. Smart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smart trying to mount his opponent but Ladi defends it.
Ladi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ladi wants to improve his position but Smart is controlling well.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Ladi is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladi tries to kick Smart off but Smart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smart thows a huge punch but Ladi dodges it nicely.
Ladi is looking to escape.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ladi gets full guard.
Ladi is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea.
Smart wants to control from the top but Ladi keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladi is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea.

Ladi wriggles free and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown but Ladi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rehti Ladi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smart shoots in but no luck this time.
Ladi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ladi wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ladi. No joy for Smart on that attempt.
Rehti Ladi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ericsson Smart.
Smart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ladi tries to avoid it but Smart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ladi to the ground. Ladi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smart takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Ericsson Smart has been cut.
Smart shoots in and drives through. Ladi sprawls well.
Smart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ladi counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladi scores with a kick to the body.
Ladi throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
Ladi jabs Smart right on the nose. Smart blinks but takes it well.
Smart is breathing heavily.
Ladi misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ladi leaves Smart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ladi throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
Smart avoids the head kick by Ladi.
Ladi throws a head kick that misses.
Smart is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ladi.
Ladi tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart blocks a head kick by Ladi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smart is defended easily by Ladi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladi throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
Smart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ladi pinned against the cage. Ladi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ladi clinches.
Smart taking a breather.

Ladi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ladi counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ladi.
Ladi misses with a straight left.
Smart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ladi throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
Ladi stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Ladi misses with a head kick.
Smart scores with a jab.
Ladi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart dives in and grabs Ladi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ladi pushes down on Smart's head and hops out.
Smart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ladi as he avoids it easily.
Rehti Ladi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ladi lands a head kick. Smart smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smart misses with a takedown
and Ladi counters with a head kick that wobbles Smart - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Ladi sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rehti Ladi!