PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Servilto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Albright
vs
Servilto

180 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugene Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bear Servilto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Servilto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Albright tries to buck Servilto off but Servilto is having none of it.
Servilto lands a nice forearm strike.
Albright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Albright prevents Servilto from improving his position.

Albright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Servilto defends it well.
Servilto trying to hold on to Albright's head to control him but Albright postures up.
Albright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Albright is working for a kimura but Servilto is defending it quite comfortably.

Servilto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Servilto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Servilto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Servilto controls Albright momentarily but Albright frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Servilto tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Servilto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albright trying to control but Servilto is working from the bottom.
Servilto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Albright wants to control from the top but Servilto keeps moving.
Albright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Albright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Servilto sprawls well initially but Albright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Servilto looks gassed!
Albright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servilto is desperately trying to improve his position but Albright has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Albright tries to control but Servilto wriggling away.

Albright has hold of Servilto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Servilto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Albright wants to finish this one by submission but Servilto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Albright.
Servilto tries to lock up and control but Albright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Servilto tries to reverse the position but Albright maintains control.
Albright unloads with some shots from mount but Servilto bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Servilto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Albright throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Servilto has his hands clasped together but Albright breaks the hold and Servilto is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Albright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Albright!