PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 6483 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Day (ranked 3454 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Conda
vs
Day

191 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ana Conda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ground Day!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conda.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Day has eaten all the pies!

Day moves into the clinch successfully.

Day gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Day looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conda landing small, sideways elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conda wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day passes to side control.
Conda is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it.
Conda is trying to get back to half guard.
Day trying to control the action but Conda is working from the bottom.

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.
Conda can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Day looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day wants to take a breather but Conda manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Day.
Conda keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Conda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control but Conda is working from the bottom.

Conda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.

Conda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Day doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Day manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Day looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Day trying to control but Conda is working from the bottom.
Day working some strikes from top position.

Conda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Day is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Conda.
Conda tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Day dominated that round.
That's time! Conda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Day throws a head kick but Conda moves out of range.

Day scores with a takedown into Conda's guard.
Conda doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Conda is trying to keep Day in close.

Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Conda's legs - danger averted.
Conda is trying to keep Day in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Day is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conda has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard.

Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Conda keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Conda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Conda working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Conda wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to pass the guard.
Conda wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.

Conda is looking for a triangle here but Day uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Day wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Conda, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control the position but Conda is working away.
Day creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Conda sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Conda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Day's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Day is breathing heavily.
Conda is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Day wants to control but Conda is keeping him busy.

Day is working for a submission of some sort.
Day trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Conda gets a double leg takedown into Day's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conda tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ground Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Conda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Conda.
Ground Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Conda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Conda working away.
Day is trying to get back to half guard.
Conda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Day sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Day's legs.
Day is trying to control Conda's posture but Conda avoids it.
Day manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conda gets full guard.
Day throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day postures up.

Conda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Conda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Conda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Day defends well.
Day wants to pass the guard but Conda is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day slips nicely into half guard.

Conda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Day trying to mount his opponent but Conda defends it.
Day thows a huge punch but Conda dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to control but Conda is keeping him busy.

Conda actively working from the bottom here.

Day seems to be looking for submissions.
Conda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Conda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Conda.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.

Day tries to sprawl but Conda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Day gets full guard.
Day wants to sweep here but Conda controlling him for the moment.
Conda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day keeping moving, preventing Conda from controlling successfully.
Ana Conda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Conda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ana Conda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Day!