PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Seterra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seterra has chosen Faint as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Larsson
vs
Seterra

188 cm
19
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Max Octane Fight Wear
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommie Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roderick Seterra!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seterra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Larsson misses with a takedown
and Seterra counters with a left and a right that stings Larsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seterra, right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seterra.

Larsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Seterra did well to prevent Larsson getting side control.
Seterra manages to get to full guard.
Larsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seterra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seterra keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass.
Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seterra keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Seterra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larsson controls the pace.
Seterra keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seterra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsson is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Seterra. No joy for Larsson on that attempt.
Seterra has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Seterra moves into range and clinches up with Larsson.

Seterra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Seterra darts in and clinches Larsson up against the ropes.

Larsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Seterra prevents Larsson from moving into mount.
Seterra wants to control but Larsson postures up.
Seterra gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Larsson uses his free foot to push down on Seterra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Seterra.
Larsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Seterra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Larsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seterra can't escape the position.
Seterra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Seterra is working away.
Larsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Seterra is looking to escape.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Seterra is defending well.
Larsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Larsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson working over Seterra with some ground and pound. Seterra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seterra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seterra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larsson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Larsson is working for a kimura but Seterra is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommie Larsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Seterra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seterra misses with a wild combination.
Seterra misses with a two punch combination.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Seterra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Larsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Seterra looks to move away, Larsson throws a big counter combo but Seterra just gets out of the way.
Larsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seterra defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seterra tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seterra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seterra is looking to land body kicks.
Seterra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larsson is able to avoid easily.
Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Seterra avoids it well and moves away.
Seterra lands with a cross.
Seterra wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
Roderick Seterra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seterra counters with a good low kick that Larsson was not able to check.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seterra sprawls well. Seterra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larsson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommie Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seterra works over Larsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Seterra.
Larsson throws a leg kick but Seterra sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larsson checks a leg kick.
Larsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seterra avoids it really well and circles away.
Larsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seterra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Seterra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Larsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Seterra is looking to score with low kicks.
Seterra wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seterra moves into the clinch successfully.

Larsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Seterra is trying to keep an underhook but Larsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Seterra trying to control here.

Larsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Seterra pushes Larsson off looking to stand but Larsson dives back in and keeps control.
Seterra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seterra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Seterra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seterra is looking to escape.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Seterra is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seterra counters with a nice uppercut.
Roderick Seterra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larsson misses with a few strikes there.
Larsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seterra.
No joy there for Seterra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsson throws a big counter combination but Seterra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Seterra coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seterra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Seterra duly obliges.

Larsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Larsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seterra has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Seterra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Seterra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seterra wants it to stay on the feet.
Larsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Seterra.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seterra.
Seterra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seterra misses with the combination.
Larsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Seterra darts in and clinches Larsson up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seterra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Seterra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seterra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seterra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsson.

Seterra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larsson can't get the takedown.
Seterra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seterra.
Seterra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Larsson to keep the fight standing.
Seterra avoids the elbow strike from Larsson, against the ropes.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seterra's elbow.
Seterra has Larsson pressed against the ropes, preventing Larsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Larsson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seterra wanted to stand there but Larsson had control of the position.
Seterra won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seterra's guard.

Seterra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seterra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Larsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seterra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seterra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seterra!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson manages to get back to half guard.

Larsson looking for submissions off his back.
Larsson wants to improve his position but Seterra is controlling well.

Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seterra is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsson wants to get back to full guard.
Seterra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Larsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seterra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larsson defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seterra not doing much here.
Seterra tries to stand and escape but Larsson is controlling the position.
Seterra wants to take a breather but Larsson is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larsson gets back to full guard.

Larsson working for a triangle but Seterra defends it easily.

Larsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seterra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Larsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seterra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Seterra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seterra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Seterra!
During a confident post fight interview, Roderick Seterra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.