PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmuriel Oblodra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne comes to the cage accompanied by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Kimmuriel Oblodra will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Virne
vs
Oblodra

187 cm
28
262 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmuriel Oblodra!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oblodra but Oblodra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virne moves to clinch but Oblodra breaks away

and Oblodra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Virne trying to hold on to Oblodra's head to control him but Oblodra postures up.
Oblodra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Virne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oblodra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oblodra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oblodra blocks the strikes from Virne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virne tries to get to full guard but Oblodra has control of the leg.
Virne is trying to stand back up but Oblodra is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne is looking to improve his position.
Oblodra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oblodra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oblodra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oblodra wants to control but Virne is keeping him busy.
Virne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oblodra.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oblodra throws a strike but Virne avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Oblodra looking to sit in guard and control but Virne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Virne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Virne throws a big right hand that misses.

Oblodra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Oblodra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virne throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne with a nice head shot there.
Oblodra keeping full guard, as Virne tries to pass.
Virne throws a big right hand that misses.
Oblodra keeping full guard, as Virne tries to pass.
Oblodra looking for a sweep. Not yet Oblodra, not yet.

Oblodra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Virne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oblodra is looking to sweep but instead, Virne has passed into half guard.
Oblodra is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oblodra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Virne.
Oblodra gets back to full guard.
Oblodra looking for a sweep. Not yet Oblodra, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oblodra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Virne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmuriel Oblodra dominated that round.
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.

Virne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virne wants it to stay on the feet.
Oblodra misses with a jab, cross combination.

Virne closes the distance and clinches.
Oblodra is trying to break free.

Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oblodra tries to clinch up

and Virne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Virne working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oblodra flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Virne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oblodra's head.
Virne is thwarting Oblodra's attempts to control the position.
Oblodra gets back to full guard.
Virne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblodra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virne.
Virne throws a strike but Oblodra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oblodra postures up in Virne's guard and throws a big left but Virne blocks it.
Oblodra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oblodra postures up in Virne's guard and throws a big left but Virne blocks it.
Oblodra preventing the sweep.
Virne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oblodra is controlling him.
Virne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oblodra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblodra wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kimmuriel Oblodra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Oblodra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kimmuriel Oblodra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oblodra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oblodra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virne wants to control but Oblodra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virne is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblodra is trying to control the action in half guard but Virne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oblodra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oblodra throws a strike but Virne avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Oblodra wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Virne 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.
Oblodra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oblodra trying to control but Virne is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oblodra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oblodra looking to pass the guard.
Oblodra wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kimmuriel Oblodra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Oblodra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virne stuffs the takedown attempt from Oblodra. Oblodra gets slowly back to his feet.
Oblodra connects with a jab.
Oblodra fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kimmuriel Oblodra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Virne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oblodra fails with a takedown attempt.
Jarppi Virne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oblodra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Virne is trying to defend but Oblodra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oblodra is trying to control. Virne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Virne wants to control but Oblodra is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Oblodra in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Virne tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oblodra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kimmuriel Oblodra!