PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Heikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Master of Puppets. Heikkinen has chosen Sigur Rós - Varúð as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bikermann
vs
Heikkinen

171 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Bikermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heikkinen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heikkinen is fighting to break Bikermann's control of his arms but Bikermann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Heikkinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bikermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heikkinen's guard.

Bikermann wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Bikermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heikkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Heikkinen pulls Bikermann in close to prevent any damage.
Bikermann throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Heikkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heikkinen manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Heikkinen's guard.

Heikkinen looking for a guillotine here but Bikermann defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen working a defensive guard here.

Bikermann drops back looking for a leg! Heikkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heikkinen manages to kick Bikermann off! Bikermann jumps back into Heikkinen's guard.
Heikkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Heikkinen, not yet.
Bikermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heikkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bikermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bikermann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bikermann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bikermann throwing strikes from guard but Heikkinen blocks nicely.
Bikermann wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Bikermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heikkinen's head.
Bikermann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bikermann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Heikkinen working for a triangle but Bikermann defends it easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bikermann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen trying to control but Bikermann postures up.
Bikermann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bikermann passes to side control.

Bikermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heikkinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heikkinen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Heikkinen trying to control but Bikermann flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is trying to break free.
Bikermann not allowing Heikkinen to control his hands.

Bikermann is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bikermann throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bikermann landing with strikes.
Bikermann keeps control of the position as Heikkinen tries to break free.
Heikkinen looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Bikermann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

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

Bikermann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Heikkinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bikermann but great work by Heikkinen.
Ben Bikermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bikermann is trying to control Heikkinen's posture but Heikkinen avoids it.
Bikermann is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bikermann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heikkinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Heikkinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bikermann is trying to get back to half guard.
Bikermann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann trying to control from the bottom.
Bikermann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bikermann trying to control the position.

Bikermann working for submissions but it's allowed Heikkinen to get to half guard.
Heikkinen slows the pace down in half guard.
Heikkinen throwing shots but Bikermann is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bikermann is not content to let Heikkinen control the position.
Bikermann tries to roll over but Heikkinen keeps him under control.

Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heikkinen pulls his head out easily.

Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heikkinen pulls his head out easily.
Bikermann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heikkinen is working away from the top position though.
Bikermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heikkinen can do to turn this around?

Heikkinen looking for a submission but Bikermann manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bikermann tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Heikkinen drives through with a takedown into Bikermann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Bikermann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bikermann looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heikkinen has picked Bikermann up and slammed him! Bikermann can't keep hold of the triangle and Heikkinen manages to pass to side control!
Bikermann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bikermann trying to hold on to Heikkinen's head to control him but Heikkinen postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bikermann looking for submissions off his back.
Heikkinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bikermann trying to control but Heikkinen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heikkinen prevents Bikermann from improving his position.
Heikkinen is keen to just control but Bikermann is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Heikkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bikermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Heikkinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Bikermann actively working from the bottom here.
Bikermann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Heikkinen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bikermann shoots in and gets a takedown into Heikkinen's guard.
Heikkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Heikkinen has his foot on Bikermann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bikermann works his way back into a safe position though.
Bikermann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Heikkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
Bikermann is really struggling to control Heikkinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bikermann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bikermann trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heikkinen keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.

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

Heikkinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bikermann's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is trying to keep Heikkinen in close.
Heikkinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Heikkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Heikkinen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bikermann has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Heikkinen is looking to defend but Bikermann has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Heikkinen! Bikermann pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Heikkinen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Bikermann!