PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Risto Ruskea will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dean
vs
Ruskea

186 cm
19
193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
188 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Non-Stop Nutrition
SCP Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Dean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Ruskea!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruskea as he avoids it easily.
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Ruskea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruskea throws a nice head kick!
Dean shoots in for a double leg but Ruskea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruskea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruskea stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Ruskea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruskea showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruskea thows a huge punch but Dean dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Ruskea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dean defends it well.
Dean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ruskea.
Dean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruskea.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Ruskea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruskea throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dean shoots and misses

and Ruskea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dean won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea throws an elbow but Dean slips to the side and avoids it well.

Ruskea goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dean rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ruskea's guard! Nice work there by Dean!
Dean trying to control but Ruskea is working from the bottom.
Ruskea wants to sweep but no luck.

Dean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dean won't allow Ruskea to sweep him here.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt

and Ruskea counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dean's guard now.
Dean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruskea manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dean!
Ruskea looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dean regains half guard.
Dean gets full guard.

Dean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruskea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Ruskea from controlling successfully.
Dean wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruskea lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dean looking for a guillotine here but Ruskea defends easily.
Dean 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.
Ruskea content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruskea trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Ruskea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Ruskea drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Ruskea off! Ruskea jumps back into Dean's guard.
Dean manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Dean looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dean tries to control but Ruskea wriggling away.
Ruskea is desperately trying to improve his position but Dean has a good base and remains in mount.

Dean quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dean but it's paid off an Ruskea is forced to tap! Nice work by Dean.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Dean!
Herbert Dean retains his middleweight title!