PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bolkvadze (ranked 4640 p4p, 4821 weight class) and Ludvig Eriksson (ranked 515 p4p, 529 weight class). Eriksson has chosen THICC THICCLY as his entrance music. Buck Bolkvadze has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bolkvadze
vs
Eriksson

179 cm
18
170
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
173
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Knock Out Sups

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ludvig Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolkvadze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eriksson.

Eriksson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bolkvadze's half guard.

Eriksson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolkvadze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eriksson.
Eriksson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bolkvadze!
Eriksson trying to control but Bolkvadze is having none of it.
Bolkvadze is desperately trying to improve his position but Eriksson has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eriksson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bolkvadze has worked his arm free - good work by Bolkvadze!

Eriksson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolkvadze has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolkvadze tries to buck Eriksson off but Eriksson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eriksson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolkvadze, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson advances nicely into full mount.
Eriksson looking to control but Bolkvadze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eriksson content just to control the position here.
Eriksson moves to the back.

Eriksson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bolkvadze won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Eriksson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludvig Eriksson!
Ludvig Eriksson thanked the fans post fight for their support.