PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nero Octavianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoffer Edlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nero Octavianus
vs
Edlund

162 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nero Octavianus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christoffer Edlund!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edlund throws a leg kick but Octavianus checks it.
Edlund looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Edlund fails to land the takedown.
Octavianus shoots and misses
and Edlund counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edlund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edlund misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Octavianus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Octavianus is pushing down on Edlund's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edlund is fighting to maintain full guard but Octavianus has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavianus trying to pass the guard but Edlund defending well.
Octavianus wants to control but Edlund is keeping him busy.
Octavianus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edlund is trying to get back to full guard.
Edlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Octavianus . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Octavianus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Edlund!
Octavianus fails to advance to Edlund's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edlund taking shots to the head.

Octavianus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavianus avoids the attempt from Edlund to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Octavianus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Octavianus doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Edlund moves into the clinch.
Octavianus tries to pull guard but Edlund won't allow it.
Octavianus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edlund smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Octavianus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edlund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Octavianus .
Octavianus working away.
Edlund stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Octavianus has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Octavianus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Octavianus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edlund is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Octavianus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Octavianus avoids the attempt from Edlund to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Octavianus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Edlund is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Octavianus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Octavianus fails to land the takedown.
Edlund scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavianus shoots for a takedown but Edlund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Octavianus .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Octavianus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edlund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Edlund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edlund is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edlund is looking to break free of the clinch but Octavianus has double underhooks.
Octavianus fails to pull guard.

Edlund breaks from the clinch.
Edlund with a poor takedown

and Octavianus counters with a single leg into guard. Edlund didn't expect that.
Octavianus trying to control but Edlund is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavianus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edlund wants to sweep but no luck.
Octavianus stands and throws Edlund's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Octavianus trying to control the action but Edlund is working from the bottom.

Octavianus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Octavianus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Octavianus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Octavianus , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Octavianus !