PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Susi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Hero of the Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Susi
vs
Andersson

175 cm
27
158 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

182 cm
24
165 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eskobar Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andersson's waist but Andersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Susi off to one side.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Susi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersson as he avoids it easily.
Susi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andersson counters with a leg kick.
Andersson lands with a kick to the temple. Susi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Susi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Susi's head.
Susi moves out of range of the body kick from Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a hook. Susi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Susi.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersson counters with a good low kick that Susi was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Susi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson counters with a thumping low kick.

Susi gets the takedown into side control.
Andersson wants to control but Susi postures up.
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.
Susi wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

Susi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Andersson is on top in guard.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.

Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Susi keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Susi pushes a forearm under Andersson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Andersson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keni Susi!