PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odell Guy (ranked 8103 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Carlsson (ranked 6356 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlsson has chosen Time as his entrance music. The key to victory for Odell Guy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Guy
vs
Carlsson

225 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Odell Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Carlsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Carlsson, which made it look bad.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlsson as he jumps to the side.
Carlsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Carlsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Guy steps away.
Guy looks for a takedown but Carlsson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odell Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guy's guard.

Guy looking for a guillotine here but Carlsson defends easily.
Carlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Carlsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Carlsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlsson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlsson defends it easily.

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

Guy is looking for a triangle but Carlsson pushes his legs off easily.
Guy is breathing heavily.

Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carlsson preventing the sweep.

Carlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Guy tries to sprawl but Carlsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson is controlling the pace.
Carlsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carlsson thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Carlsson is looking for a kimura here.
Guy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Carlsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Guy cracks Carlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Carlsson looking to score a takedown here. Guy is defending well but Carlsson drives through and ends up in Guy's guard.
Guy is trying to keep Carlsson in close.
Carlsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlsson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlsson controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Guy is working an open guard so Carlsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Carlsson as Guy shoots in.
Carlsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guy. That's going to slow Carlsson down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Carlsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Carlsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Carlsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carlsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Guy is not content to let Carlsson control the position.
Carlsson staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is not content to let Carlsson control the position.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carlsson prevents Guy from standing back up.
Guy gets full guard.
Carlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy keeping full guard, as Carlsson tries to pass.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Carlsson stands and steps away. Guy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Carlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Carlsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carlsson.
Guy moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Carlsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlsson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Carlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Carlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Carlsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlsson has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Carlsson trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlsson throwing strikes but missing.

Carlsson stands up and waves to Guy to follow him.
Guy tries to clinch but Carlsson moves out of range.

Carlsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.

Carlsson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Guy moves into full guard.
Carlsson throws an elbow that misses. Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carlsson's guard. Nice move by Guy!

Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a big elbow that misses.

Carlsson looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Guy throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Carlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guy defends it easily.
Guy working some strikes from top position.
Carlsson pulls Guy in close to his closed guard and prevents Guy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carlsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Odell Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Carlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Carlsson feints and as Guy raises his hands in defense, Carlsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Carlsson.
I've got Carlsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Carlsson!
After winning the bout, Eric Carlsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.