PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goldilocks ZetaBear (ranked 4658 p4p, 396 weight class) and Samsung LoveMachine (ranked 3699 p4p, 0 weight class). Samsung LoveMachine looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

ZetaBear
vs
LoveMachine

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldilocks ZetaBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samsung LoveMachine!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ZetaBear shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LoveMachine is trying to defend but ZetaBear finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
ZetaBear wants to lay and pray for a moment but LoveMachine keeps working.
LoveMachine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LoveMachine pulls ZetaBear in close to prevent any damage.
ZetaBear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LoveMachine wants to improve his position but instead ZetaBear has moved into half guard.
ZetaBear slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LoveMachine is staying active underneath ZetaBear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ZetaBear works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LoveMachine is trying desperately to improve position.

ZetaBear looking to secure an arm triangle but LoveMachine defends it well.
ZetaBear avoids the attempt from LoveMachine to control.
LoveMachine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ZetaBear is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
ZetaBear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ZetaBear trying to control but LoveMachine is having none of it.
LoveMachine is looking to improve his position but ZetaBear isn't that keen on the idea.
ZetaBear sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ZetaBear controlling from mount.
LoveMachine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LoveMachine felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
ZetaBear takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ZetaBear tries to control but LoveMachine wriggling away.
ZetaBear prevents LoveMachine from getting the reversal.
ZetaBear controlling the pace for now.
ZetaBear looking to finish with strikes here!
LoveMachine tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZetaBear avoids the attempt from LoveMachine to control.

ZetaBear is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but LoveMachine is surviving well by controlling ZetaBear's body position as best he can.
ZetaBear looking to finish LoveMachine with some ground and pound. This is bad for LoveMachine!
ZetaBear can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LoveMachine is looking to escape.
LoveMachine wants to hold on but ZetaBear pushes him away.
LoveMachine is looking to get to half guard.
LoveMachine blocking the ground and pound.
LoveMachine is trying desperately to improve position.
ZetaBear wants to control the pace but LoveMachine is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZetaBear controlling from mount.
ZetaBear prevents LoveMachine from getting the reversal.
ZetaBear throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
LoveMachine is looking to improve his position but ZetaBear isn't that keen on the idea.

ZetaBear looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LoveMachine is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

ZetaBear with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
ZetaBear punching from mount but LoveMachine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goldilocks ZetaBear dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

LoveMachine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ZetaBear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As LoveMachine looks to move away, ZetaBear throws a big counter combo but LoveMachine just gets out of the way.

ZetaBear clinches.
LoveMachine is looking for a takedown.
ZetaBear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LoveMachine can do to turn this around?
ZetaBear is trying to maintain a safe position but LoveMachine gets an underhook and turns ZetaBear into the cage.

ZetaBear has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LoveMachine regains guard immediately.
LoveMachine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ZetaBear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LoveMachine trying to keep a closed guard but ZetaBear is proving a slippery customer.
LoveMachine trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ZetaBear pushing down on LoveMachine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
ZetaBear is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LoveMachine wants to get back to full guard.
ZetaBear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

ZetaBear is looking for a kimura here.
ZetaBear trying to control the action but LoveMachine is working from the bottom.
ZetaBear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LoveMachine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ZetaBear uses his free foot to push down on LoveMachine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for LoveMachine.
LoveMachine is desperately trying to improve his position but ZetaBear has a good base and remains in mount.
ZetaBear is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. LoveMachine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine is looking to get to half guard.
ZetaBear wants to control the pace but LoveMachine is squirming around nicely.

ZetaBear is working for a guillotine from mount but LoveMachine frees his head quite easily.
LoveMachine holds of for dear life.

ZetaBear is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LoveMachine has managed to escape the submission attempt.

ZetaBear is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. LoveMachine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
LoveMachine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine is squirming around, avoiding ZetaBear's attempts to control the action.
LoveMachine is looking to get to half guard.
LoveMachine wants to control but ZetaBear is having none of it.
LoveMachine tries to reverse the position but ZetaBear maintains control.
LoveMachine holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as ZetaBear tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
ZetaBear misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

ZetaBear looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
ZetaBear looking to ground and pound but LoveMachine is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine is looking to get to half guard.
LoveMachine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LoveMachine tries to roll over but ZetaBear keeps him under control.
LoveMachine is breathing heavily.
ZetaBear sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LoveMachine gets full guard.
LoveMachine controls ZetaBear momentarily but ZetaBear frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ZetaBear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LoveMachine keeping moving, preventing ZetaBear from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goldilocks ZetaBear dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

ZetaBear swings and misses with a hook to the body.

ZetaBear shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
ZetaBear 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.
ZetaBear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ZetaBear passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for LoveMachine!
LoveMachine tries to lock up and control but ZetaBear gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LoveMachine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by ZetaBear.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LoveMachine gets back to half guard.
LoveMachine is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. LoveMachine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LoveMachine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ZetaBear won't allow LoveMachine to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ZetaBear would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
LoveMachine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldilocks ZetaBear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LoveMachine keeping moving, preventing ZetaBear from controlling successfully.
LoveMachine wants to sweep here but ZetaBear controlling him for the moment.
ZetaBear wants to control from the top but LoveMachine keeps moving.
LoveMachine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and ZetaBear is now in half guard.
LoveMachine trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
LoveMachine working to try and regain half guard.
ZetaBear lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by ZetaBear.
LoveMachine is looking to improve his position but ZetaBear isn't that keen on the idea.
LoveMachine is still trying to improve position.
ZetaBear controlling the position easily from mount.
ZetaBear sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
ZetaBear avoids the attempt from LoveMachine to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ZetaBear controlling his opponent.
LoveMachine regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZetaBear with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
LoveMachine tries to roll over but ZetaBear keeps him under control.
ZetaBear wants to stand but LoveMachine has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Still in half guard, ZetaBear seems content to control.
LoveMachine wants to get back to full guard.
LoveMachine works his way to full guard. Good work.
ZetaBear wants to stand but LoveMachine is controlling his posture from full guard.
LoveMachine striking off his back but it's not causing ZetaBear any problems.
ZetaBear has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LoveMachine is proving hard to escape from.

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.
ZetaBear wants to pass the guard but LoveMachine is keeping the position.
ZetaBear is pushing down on LoveMachine's leg trying to pass to half guard. LoveMachine is fighting to maintain full guard but ZetaBear has managed to sneak the leg through.
ZetaBear prevents LoveMachine from improving his position.
ZetaBear looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
ZetaBear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LoveMachine works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LoveMachine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LoveMachine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. ZetaBear manages to get himself to full guard.

Samsung LoveMachine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldilocks ZetaBear is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ZetaBear has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goldilocks ZetaBear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ZetaBear has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goldilocks ZetaBear!