PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Light Year - Sex Education . Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hillgrund
vs
Steroidi Jr

170 cm
21
164 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillgrund shoots in for a double leg but Steroidi Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hillgrund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hillgrund wants it to stay on the feet.
Hillgrund is looking to chop away at Steroidi Jr's legs.
Hillgrund blocks a jab.
Hillgrund tries to work over Steroidi Jr's front leg with a kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr avoids the head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Hillgrund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hillgrund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hillgrund throws a low kick, looking for Steroidi Jr's leg but Steroidi Jr calmly moves out of range.

Steroidi Jr drives through with a takedown into Hillgrund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hillgrund is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr passes Hillgrund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hillgrund wants to improve his position but Steroidi Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hillgrund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hillgrund 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.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steroidi Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steroidi Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hillgrund.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund wants to control the position but Steroidi Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ground and pound from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hillgrund defending well though.
Hillgrund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund is trying to control the position but Steroidi Jr postures up.
Hillgrund trying to strike off his back.
Steroidi Jr stands and throws Hillgrund's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund is trying to escape the position but Steroidi Jr is controlling the position.
Hillgrund tries to buck Steroidi Jr off but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
Steroidi Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Hillgrund is keeping him busy.
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steroidi Jr is trying to control but Hillgrund passes into side control!
Hillgrund working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steroidi Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hillgrund goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steroidi Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hillgrund's guard! Nice work there by Steroidi Jr!
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Steroidi Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillgrund lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steroidi Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Steroidi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hillgrund misses the target.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a front kick but Hillgrund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steroidi Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hillgrund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steroidi Jr. That did some damage!
Steroidi Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hillgrund throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Hillgrund misses with a wild body shot.
Hillgrund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr thuds his right hand into Hillgrund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hillgrund blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steroidi Jr circles away.
Steroidi Jr lands with a straight right. Hillgrund didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr swings for the body but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Hillgrund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Hillgrund throws a low kick, looking for Steroidi Jr's leg but Steroidi Jr calmly moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Steroidi Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Hillgrund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hillgrund finds it's way round the side to connect with Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab when Hillgrund was well out of range.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steroidi Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Hillgrund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hillgrund moves away.
Harald Hillgrund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillgrund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harald Hillgrund is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillgrund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hillgrund throws a head kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr blocks the body kick.
Steroidi Jr connects with a leg kick. Hillgrund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hillgrund is looking to wear down Steroidi Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands with a hook. Steroidi Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A clash of legs there as Steroidi Jr blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Steroidi Jr misses
and Hillgrund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund with a jab.
Hillgrund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a double leg but Hillgrund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hillgrund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steroidi Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hillgrund takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hillgrund avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hillgrund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steroidi Jr checks a low kick from Hillgrund.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Hillgrund tries a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
A low kick from Hillgrund is predictable there
and Steroidi Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Steroidi Jr throws a solid leg kick but Hillgrund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr thumps Hillgrund with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hillgrund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a front kick but Hillgrund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Hillgrund misses its intended target.
Hillgrund misses with a leg kick
letting Steroidi Jr counter with a right hand.

Steroidi Jr gets caught flat footed, as Hillgrund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hillgrund cracks Steroidi Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hillgrund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hillgrund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hillgrund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Hillgrund - just one landing.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Hillgrund avoids the punch easily.
Hillgrund stuns Steroidi Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hillgrund. That's going to slow Steroidi Jr down.
Hillgrund takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hillgrund misses.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a wild body shot.
Hillgrund jabs Steroidi Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws out a loose jab but Hillgrund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hillgrund jabs at Steroidi Jr's body.
Steroidi Jr checks a leg kick.
Hillgrund throws a hook but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Steroidi Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Steroidi Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hillgrund tries to buck Steroidi Jr off but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund wants to get back to his feet but Steroidi Jr drags him back down.
Hillgrund is trying to improve his position.
Steroidi Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Hillgrund is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steroidi Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillgrund keeps working.
Hillgrund is trying to control Steroidi Jr's posture but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Steroidi Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steroidi Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hillgrund is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steroidi Jr connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hillgrund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi Jr controlling from side mount.
Hillgrund gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Steroidi Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
Hillgrund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hillgrund lands with a nice body punch.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body kick.
Hillgrund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hillgrund misses with a lunging right hand

and Steroidi Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hillgrund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund trying to control the position.
Steroidi Jr stands up over Hillgrund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
Steroidi Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hillgrund keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hillgrund trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Steroidi Jr throws an off balance right hand

and Hillgrund decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steroidi Jr's guard.

Steroidi Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hillgrund preventing the sweep.
Hillgrund is working Steroidi Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steroidi Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hillgrund manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
Hillgrund keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Steroidi Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hillgrund is trying to control Steroidi Jr's posture but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillgrund keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hillgrund is not content to let Steroidi Jr control the position.
Hillgrund is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Steroidi Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hillgrund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hillgrund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hillgrund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hillgrund missing with a left hand there. Steroidi Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Hillgrund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steroidi Jr.
Hillgrund throws a wild body kick that Steroidi Jr sees coming a mile off.
Hillgrund slaps away a takedown attempt from Steroidi Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hillgrund.
A combination from Hillgrund does no damage.
Steroidi Jr wants to slow Hillgrund down by chopping away at his legs.
Steroidi Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hillgrund slips the punch.
Hillgrund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steroidi Jr under the eye.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
Hillgrund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hillgrund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Steroidi Jr looking to score a takedown here. Hillgrund is defending well but Steroidi Jr drives through and ends up in Hillgrund's guard.
Steroidi Jr postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hillgrund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steroidi Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hillgrund scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Hillgrund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steroidi Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steroidi Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steroidi Jr is trying to keep Hillgrund in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep here but Hillgrund controlling him for the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anabolinen Steroidi Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hillgrund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
I think Steroidi Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Harald Hillgrund!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Harald Hillgrund!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Harald Hillgrund!

Harald Hillgrund wins by unanimous decision!
Harald Hillgrund retains his lightweight title!
Harald Hillgrund decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.