PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riddick Wannick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Powertseski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick Wannick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wannick
vs
Powertseski

195 cm
18
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riddick Wannick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Powertseski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wannick keeps the fight on the outside.
Powertseski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Powertseski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wannick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wannick is looking to reverse the position.
Powertseski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wannick trying to remain calm as Powertseski controls from the top position.
Wannick is looking to reverse the position.

Powertseski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powertseski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Powertseski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powertseski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wannick is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wannick is letting Powertseski control him for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powertseski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wannick as he avoids it easily.
Powertseski looks gassed!
Wannick shoots in for a double leg but Powertseski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Powertseski tries for a takedown but Wannick circles away easily
and Wannick counters with a series of strikes. Powertseski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riddick Wannick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Powertseski.
Powertseski fails with an attempt to clinch.

Wannick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Powertseski!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wannick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Powertseski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Powertseski and Wannick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Powertseski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wannick controlling the position.
Powertseski tries to buck Wannick off but Wannick is having none of it.
Powertseski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wannick grinds an elbow into Powertseski's temple.

Wannick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Powertseski has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Wannick advances to mount.

Wannick working for a submission but Powertseski is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wannick quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Wannick but it's paid off an Powertseski is forced to tap! Nice work by Wannick.

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