PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helmeri Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wu xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wu xu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Haapasaari
vs
xu

185 cm
27
254 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
272 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmeri Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, wu xu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
xu dives in for a single leg takedown but Haapasaari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from xu - that will leave a mark!
wu xu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Haapasaari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haapasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
xu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haapasaari is controlling him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - xu has eaten all the pies!
Haapasaari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haapasaari won't allow xu to get back to his feet.
Haapasaari pushes down on xu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
xu trying to get back to full guard but Haapasaari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Haapasaari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haapasaari with shots to the head and body - xu looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
xu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
xu tries to improve his position but instead Haapasaari has taken his back!

Haapasaari is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Haapasaari has the hooks in. xu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
xu is still trying to improve position.
Haapasaari lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Haapasaari.

Haapasaari is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and xu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Haapasaari.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helmeri Haapasaari!