PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwardo Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Ericson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Donaldson
vs
Ericson

172 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
263 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edwardo Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leif Ericson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Donaldson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ericson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Donaldson throws a big elbow that misses.

Ericson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donaldson won't allow Ericson to sweep him here.
Donaldson wants to get up but he can't break Ericson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ericson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donaldson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donaldson preventing the sweep.

Ericson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donaldson defends it easily.
Ericson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ericson is looking to sweep but instead, Donaldson has passed into half guard.

Ericson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Donaldson pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericson wants to hold on but Donaldson pushes him away.
Ericson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ericson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Donaldson wants to stand up but Ericson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ericson trying to control but Donaldson postures up.
Ericson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Ericson actively working from the bottom here.

Ericson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson is looking to control Donaldson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ericson avoid being mounted?
Donaldson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Ericson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ericson looking for submissions off his back.
Ericson wants to get back to full guard.
Ericson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ericson.

Donaldson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donaldson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ericson on the ground.

Ericson is looking for a triangle but Donaldson pushes his legs off easily.

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

Ericson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Donaldson rolls with it to try and escape but Ericson cranks on the arm and Donaldson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leif Ericson!