PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Einarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firmly Grasping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Einarsson
vs
Grasping

174 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansgar Einarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Firmly Grasping!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einarsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grasping digs a good hook to Einarsson's body.
Grasping lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Einarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Einarsson dives in and grabs Grasping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grasping pushes down on Einarsson's head and hops out.
Grasping scores with a hook to the body. Einarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grasping lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Einarsson backs up against the cage.
Einarsson has his takedown stuffed

and Grasping counters with a nice double leg into side control. Einarsson won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Einarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Grasping wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Einarsson, who protects the arm well.
Einarsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grasping.
Einarsson trying to remain calm as Grasping controls from the top position.
My spies in Grappling Pro Helsinki inform me that Grasping has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasping with the ground and pound but Einarsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Grasping throwing shots but Einarsson is blocking nicely.

Grasping is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grasping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Einarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grasping.

Grasping seems to be working for a kimura but Einarsson defends the submission attempt.

Grasping is working for a kimura here but Einarsson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Grasping's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Einarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grasping has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Einarsson is in close to Grasping's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Einarsson stands up over Grasping, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Einarsson distracts Grasping with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Einarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Einarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Grasping is looking for a triangle but Einarsson pushes his legs off easily.

Grasping is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Einarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Einarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Einarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grasping is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grasping is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grasping thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grasping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Einarsson keeps working.
Still in half guard, Grasping seems content to control.
Grasping trying to pass the guard but Einarsson defending well.
Grasping works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grasping avoids the attempt from Einarsson to control.
Grasping thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Grasping working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Einarsson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Grasping wants to work for an arm triangle but Einarsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grasping is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firmly Grasping dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grasping stuffs the takedown attempt from Einarsson. Einarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Grasping lands with a shot to the body.
Einarsson goes for a double leg but Grasping avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grasping continues to drive forward.
Grasping lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grasping lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grasping throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grasping lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grasping digs a right hand underneath Einarsson's ribcage. Einarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grasping is working Einarsson over against the cage.
Grasping stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grasping.
Grasping is working Einarsson over against the cage.
Grasping lands a body punch in the clinch.

Grasping breaks from the clinch.

Grasping shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Einarsson's guard.
Grasping postures up in Einarsson's guard and throws a big left but Einarsson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasping forces his way into half guard.
Grasping missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grasping thows a huge punch but Einarsson dodges it nicely.

Grasping is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Einarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grasping.
Grasping thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasping missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Einarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grasping sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Einarsson defending well though.
Einarsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grasping scores with a couple of nice shots.

Grasping is working for a submission of some sort.
Grasping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Einarsson's head.
Grasping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Einarsson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasping with the ground and pound but Einarsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grasping throws a big elbow that misses.
Einarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Grasping is proving a slippery customer.
Einarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grasping.
Grasping landing with the ground and pound.
Grasping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Einarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grasping throwing strikes from guard but Einarsson blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einarsson working a defensive guard here.
Grasping working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grasping is pushing down on Einarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Einarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Grasping has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grasping works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grasping throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Firmly Grasping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grasping lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Einarsson shoots in for a double leg but Grasping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grasping shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Einarsson eats them both and turns towards Grasping to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grasping slaps away a takedown attempt from Einarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grasping throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Einarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Einarsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grasping defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ansgar Einarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grasping lands with a good body shot.
Grasping scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grasping ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grasping has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grasping cracks Einarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grasping punishes Einarsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grasping scores with a nice right hand.
Einarsson walks into a straight right hand from Grasping.

Grasping shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grasping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasping throwing shots but Einarsson is blocking nicely.
Grasping wants to take a breather but Einarsson is having none of it.

Grasping is looking for a kimura here.

Grasping is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grasping wants to control but Einarsson is keeping him busy.
Ansgar Einarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasping tries to pass to full mount but Einarsson defends it.
Grasping stalling away here and it's allowed Einarsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grasping scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grasping is looking to advance position but Einarsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Einarsson prevents Grasping from getting the reversal.
Einarsson breaks from Grasping's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasping slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Grasping is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einarsson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Einarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grasping moves into full guard.

Grasping throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Firmly Grasping is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grasping trying to control the position.
Einarsson throwing strikes from guard but Grasping blocks nicely.
Einarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Einarsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grasping's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grasping is controlling Einarsson's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Einarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Einarsson cracks Grasping with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grasping holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Einarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grasping is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Einarsson postures up in Grasping's guard and throws a big left but Grasping blocks it.
Einarsson throws an elbow that misses. Grasping uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Einarsson's guard. Nice move by Grasping!

Einarsson working for a triangle but Grasping defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Firmly Grasping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grasping has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Firmly Grasping!