PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arga Buarga has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Buarga
vs
Mizurugi Samuelsson

185 cm
31
164 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

171 cm
29
157 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buarga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samuelsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown but Buarga shows good takedown defense.

Samuelsson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Samuelsson is thwarting Buarga's attempts to control the position.
Buarga moves into full guard.
Buarga trying to strike off his back.
Samuelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Buarga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Buarga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buarga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Samuelsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga trying to control but Samuelsson is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Buarga is looking to get to half guard.
Samuelsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Buarga can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson avoids the attempt from Buarga to control.
Samuelsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buarga is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buarga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Samuelsson moves into full mount! Buarga won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuelsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buarga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Samuelsson seems content to control.
Samuelsson wants to take a breather but Buarga is having none of it.
Buarga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buarga is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buarga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buarga keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Samuelsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Samuelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buarga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Buarga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuelsson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Buarga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buarga keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samuelsson postures up in Buarga's guard and throws a big left but Buarga blocks it.
Samuelsson pushes down on Buarga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Buarga is trying to get back to full guard.
Buarga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buarga.
Samuelsson won't allow Buarga to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Buarga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Buarga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samuelsson passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Samuelsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buarga defends it nicely.
Samuelsson fails to land the takedown.
Samuelsson scores with a body shot.
No luck for Samuelsson with that takedown attempt.
Arga Buarga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Samuelsson misses with a left hand
and Samuelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buarga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buarga wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buarga throws a lazy right hand but Samuelsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buarga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Buarga can't do much from the bottom here.
Buarga is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buarga is refusing to be controlled, as Samuelsson sits in half guard.
Buarga moves into full guard.
Buarga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samuelsson's guard.
Buarga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Buarga drops back looking for a leg! Samuelsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samuelsson manages to kick Buarga off! Buarga jumps back into Samuelsson's guard.

Samuelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buarga wants to control from the top but Samuelsson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buarga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samuelsson is on top in guard.
Buarga keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Buarga looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buarga is pulling down on Samuelsson's head to control his posture.
Samuelsson controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samuelsson is defended easily by Buarga.
Buarga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samuelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Buarga.
Buarga just misses with a punch to the body.
Buarga stuffs the takedown.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buarga as he avoids it easily.

Samuelsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buarga's guard.

Buarga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samuelsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but Buarga keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buarga kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buarga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buarga 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.

Buarga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Buarga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samuelsson's head backwards.
Buarga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samuelsson.
Buarga throws a body punch but Samuelsson moves out of range.
Buarga slaps away a takedown attempt from Samuelsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Samuelsson. That snapped Buarga's head back.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buarga as he jumps to the side.
Arga Buarga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Samuelsson moves in looking to clinch but Buarga pushes him off.
Samuelsson moves out of range as Buarga strikes.
Samuelsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buarga throws an overhand right that lands on Samuelsson's shoulder, as Samuelsson tries to avoid the shot.

Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Samuelsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buarga wants to hold on but Samuelsson pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga is trying to escape the mount.
Samuelsson controlling his opponent.
Samuelsson lands a heavy elbow.
Samuelsson prevents Buarga from getting the reversal.
Samuelsson cracks Buarga with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Buarga tries to hold on but Samuelsson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Samuelsson tries to control but Buarga wriggling away.
Buarga is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samuelsson scoring with strikes but Buarga is staying in there.
Buarga is desperately trying to improve his position but Samuelsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Samuelsson lands a big elbow.
Samuelsson with shots to the head and body - Buarga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Samuelsson punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samuelsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Buarga is trying desperately to improve position.
Samuelsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Samuelsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buarga's face.
Samuelsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuelsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buarga?

Buarga is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuelsson tries to control but Buarga wriggling away.
Samuelsson lands a big shot there that rocks Buarga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Buarga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samuelsson controlling the pace for now.
Buarga seems to have got his legs back now.
Buarga is looking to get to half guard.
Buarga regains half guard.
Buarga is looking for a sweep. Samuelsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buarga regains full guard. Nicely done.

Buarga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samuelsson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Buarga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Samuelsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Buarga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Samuelsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buarga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Samuelsson is in Buarga's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buarga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Samuelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buarga looking for a sweep. Not yet Buarga, not yet.
Samuelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Buarga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuelsson postures up in Buarga's guard and throws a big left but Buarga blocks it.
Samuelsson connects with a couple of short punches.

Buarga is looking for a triangle but Samuelsson pushes his legs off easily.
Buarga keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Samuelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buarga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Samuelsson throws a big right hand that misses.

Buarga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samuelsson defends well.
Buarga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buarga is working hard here to advance position.
Buarga has momentary wrist control but Samuelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Samuelsson trying to control but Buarga is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Buarga looking to control.

Samuelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buarga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buarga swivels and escapes.
Buarga lands with a hook. Samuelsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buarga misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Buarga misses.
Samuelsson swinging wildly here.

Samuelsson drives through with a takedown into Buarga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Buarga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samuelsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Buarga won't allow Samuelsson to sweep him here.
Samuelsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Samuelsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buarga defends well.
Samuelsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Samuelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buarga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga advances to half guard.
Buarga throwing shots but Samuelsson is blocking nicely.
Samuelsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buarga working over Samuelsson with some ground and pound. Samuelsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buarga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buarga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Samuelsson tries to get to full guard but Buarga has control of the leg.
Samuelsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buarga drops an elbow to the side of Samuelsson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buarga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samuelsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samuelsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buarga.
Samuelsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buarga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Buarga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Buarga stuffs the takedown attempt from Samuelsson. Samuelsson gets slowly back to his feet.

Samuelsson gets a double leg takedown into Buarga's guard.
Samuelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buarga wants to control but Samuelsson passes easily into half guard.
Buarga wants to control but Samuelsson is keeping busy.

Buarga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buarga is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Samuelsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga manages to get to full guard.
Samuelsson looking to pass the guard.
Buarga keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Buarga trying to keep a closed guard but Samuelsson is proving a slippery customer.

Samuelsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buarga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuelsson has managed to get both his arms back between Buarga's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but Buarga keeps moving.
Samuelsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Buarga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Samuelsson is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Buarga scoring with strikes but Samuelsson is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson wants to control but Buarga is having none of it.
Samuelsson is looking to get to half guard.
Buarga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buarga with shots to the head and body - Samuelsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Samuelsson can't escape the position.
Samuelsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Samuelsson looking to pass the guard.
Arga Buarga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga punching from the bottom - just letting Samuelsson know he's still in a fight.
Buarga is looking to sweep but instead, Samuelsson has passed into half guard.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buarga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samuelsson trying to control from Buarga's half guard. Buarga has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Buarga wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuelsson content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
I've got Samuelsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson is the new lightweight champion!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson very nearly forgot to thank Torment Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.