PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriksson comes into the arena with Kauan - Ommeltu Polku blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eriksson
vs
GuardaChuva

178 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christopher Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao GuardaChuva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Eriksson.
The strikes coming from Eriksson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
GuardaChuva stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Eriksson throws a strike aimed at the side of GuardaChuva's head but GuardaChuva avoids it well.
GuardaChuva is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
GuardaChuva is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if GuardaChuva can do anything to dispel that myth.
GuardaChuva struggling a bit here.
GuardaChuva defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Eriksson crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and GuardaChuva works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Eriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. GuardaChuva defending well though.
GuardaChuva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eriksson.
GuardaChuva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eriksson.
Eriksson with the ground and pound but GuardaChuva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eriksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
GuardaChuva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eriksson throwing strikes from guard but GuardaChuva blocks nicely.
Eriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
GuardaChuva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
GuardaChuva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Eriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
GuardaChuva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eriksson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
GuardaChuva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but GuardaChuva is keeping the position.
Eriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as GuardaChuva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
GuardaChuva wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva pulls Eriksson in close to his closed guard and prevents Eriksson from doing any damage or advancing position.
GuardaChuva keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Eriksson stops GuardaChuva from standing up.
Eriksson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eriksson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
GuardaChuva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as GuardaChuva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eriksson postures up.

Eriksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and GuardaChuva dives on top into guard.
GuardaChuva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eriksson working a defensive guard here.
GuardaChuva is pushing down on Eriksson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eriksson is fighting to maintain full guard but GuardaChuva has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
GuardaChuva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eriksson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eriksson wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
GuardaChuva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
GuardaChuva throws a big right hand that misses.
Eriksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but GuardaChuva is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Eriksson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Eriksson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eriksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eriksson is just content to waste time from the top position. GuardaChuva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eriksson throws a big right hand that misses.
Eriksson cracks GuardaChuva with a solid left hand.
GuardaChuva has his hands on Eriksson's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eriksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eriksson scoring with some ground and pound.
GuardaChuva controls Eriksson momentarily but Eriksson frees himself.
GuardaChuva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eriksson trying to control but GuardaChuva is working from the bottom.
Eriksson throws a strike but GuardaChuva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
GuardaChuva sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva throws a big elbow that misses.
GuardaChuva trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
Eriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GuardaChuva on the ground.
GuardaChuva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
GuardaChuva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eriksson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. GuardaChuva manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson throws a big right hand that misses.
GuardaChuva pulls Eriksson in close to prevent any damage.
Eriksson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
GuardaChuva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eriksson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eriksson lands a couple of elbows.
Eriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but GuardaChuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eriksson postures up in GuardaChuva's guard and throws a big left but GuardaChuva blocks it.
Eriksson distracts GuardaChuva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eriksson being controlled here momentarily.
Eriksson throwing strikes but missing.
Eriksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GuardaChuva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksson is one step ahead there.
Eriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
GuardaChuva keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Eriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christopher Eriksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eriksson chips away with some ground and pound.
Eriksson with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eriksson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson looking to pass the guard.
Eriksson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Eriksson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

GuardaChuva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
GuardaChuva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
GuardaChuva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eriksson pinned against the cage. Eriksson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from GuardaChuva.
GuardaChuva throws an overhand right that lands on Eriksson's shoulder, as Eriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Eriksson tries to clinch but GuardaChuva moves out of range.
Eriksson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but GuardaChuva is out of range.
GuardaChuva looks to land a right hand but Eriksson moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from GuardaChuva as Eriksson shoots in.
No luck for Eriksson with that takedown attempt.
GuardaChuva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
GuardaChuva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eriksson closes the distance and clinches up with GuardaChuva, looking for a takedown. Eriksson pushes GuardaChuva against the cage but GuardaChuva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GuardaChuva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksson moves in looking to clinch but GuardaChuva pushes him off.
Eriksson slips a straight right by GuardaChuva.
GuardaChuva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eriksson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksson shoots in and drives through. GuardaChuva sprawls well.
GuardaChuva with a hook.
GuardaChuva throws a big shot that misses.
Eriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. GuardaChuva tries to avoid it but Eriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag GuardaChuva to the ground. GuardaChuva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eriksson staying out of range there.

Eriksson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eriksson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. GuardaChuva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
GuardaChuva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
GuardaChuva lands with a straight right. Eriksson didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eriksson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. GuardaChuva quickly recovers to half guard.
Eriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed GuardaChuva's head.
GuardaChuva tries to roll over but Eriksson keeps him under control.
GuardaChuva trying to control but Eriksson postures up.
GuardaChuva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eriksson cracks GuardaChuva with a solid left hand.
Eriksson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
GuardaChuva is controlling Eriksson's posture.
Eriksson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but GuardaChuva keeps moving.
GuardaChuva is pulling down on Eriksson's head to control his posture.
Joao GuardaChuva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson landing some decent shots from guard.

Eriksson is posturing up here but GuardaChuva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Eriksson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Eriksson has to tap! Slick submission there by GuardaChuva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao GuardaChuva!