PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Von Strangleson (ranked 4168 p4p, 5077 weight class) and Sigandi Legend Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigandi Legend Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Von Strangleson
vs
Legend Jr

195 cm
22
230
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
265
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Powerful

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, Otto Von Strangleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigandi Legend Jr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Von Strangleson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Von Strangleson forces Legend Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Von Strangleson has clasped his hands together around Legend Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Von Strangleson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Legend Jr is trying to improve his position.
Legend Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Legend Jr working Von Strangleson over with strikes.
Von Strangleson trying to control here.
Legend Jr working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend Jr prevents Von Strangleson from improving his position.
Legend Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Legend Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Von Strangleson is controlling Legend Jr's trapped leg to prevent Legend Jr from advancing to side control.
Von Strangleson wants to control but Legend Jr is keeping busy.
Von Strangleson strikes from the bottom but Legend Jr passes into mount!
Legend Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Von Strangleson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Legend Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Legend Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Von Strangleson manages to turn into his guard.
Von Strangleson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Legend Jr is proving hard to escape from.

Legend Jr is looking for a triangle here but Von Strangleson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legend Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Von Strangleson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Strangleson staying calm.

Von Strangleson tries for a kimura but Legend Jr is defending well.
Legend Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Strangleson trying to control the action but Legend Jr is working from the bottom.
Legend Jr tries to bench press Von Strangleson off him but Von Strangleson keeps the position.
Von Strangleson cracks Legend Jr with a big elbow.
Legend Jr tries to buck Von Strangleson off but Von Strangleson is having none of it.

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.
Von Strangleson trying to control the position but Legend Jr is working away.
Legend Jr regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Strangleson is breathing heavily.

Legend Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Von Strangleson is trying to control. Legend Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Legend Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Strangleson pulls his head out easily.

Legend Jr with the active half guard here but Von Strangleson passes nicely into side control.
Von Strangleson wants to stand but Legend Jr has his arm trapped.
Legend Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sigandi Legend Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Von Strangleson moves into range and clinches up with Legend Jr.

Von Strangleson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Legend Jr enables Von Strangleson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Legend Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Legend Jr keeping full guard, as Von Strangleson tries to pass.

Legend Jr working for a triangle but Von Strangleson defends it easily.

Legend Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Strangleson passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Strangleson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legend Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Von Strangleson keeps moving and retains side control.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.
Von Strangleson tries to stand but Legend Jr is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Strangleson trying to control the position but Legend Jr is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend Jr looking for a sweep but Von Strangleson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Von Strangleson landing strikes from the mount and Legend Jr is in trouble!
Von Strangleson controlling his opponent.
Legend Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Legend Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Legend Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Strangleson pulls his head out easily.
Von Strangleson wants to take a breather but Legend Jr is having none of it.
Von Strangleson tries to pass to full mount but Legend Jr defends it.

Legend Jr looking for subs from the bottom but Von Strangleson mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Legend Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Von Strangleson.
Von Strangleson landing strikes from the mount and Legend Jr is in trouble!
Von Strangleson moves to the back.
Von Strangleson scores with strikes from the back.
Otto Von Strangleson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legend Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Von Strangleson.
Von Strangleson controls the action.
Legend Jr avoids the strikes from Von Strangleson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr rolls, trying to escape but Von Strangleson keeps control of the position.
Von Strangleson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Legend Jr doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Legend Jr right now.
Von Strangleson controls the action.

Legend Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Von Strangleson tries to keep control of the position but Legend Jr is staying busy.
Legend Jr covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Legend Jr tries to roll but Von Strangleson sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Von Strangleson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Legend Jr tries to escape the position.
Von Strangleson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Legend Jr's body.
Von Strangleson keeps control of the position as Legend Jr tries to break free.

Von Strangleson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Legend Jr is defending well though. Von Strangleson let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend Jr tries to escape but Von Strangleson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Von Strangleson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Von Strangleson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Legend Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Strangleson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Legend Jr is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here as Von Strangleson stalls from top position.
Legend Jr is looking for a sweep.
Von Strangleson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legend Jr keeps working.

Von Strangleson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legend Jr, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Von Strangleson has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legend Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Strangleson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Legend Jr to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Von Strangleson working for a choke but Legend Jr is defending well.
Legend Jr prevents Von Strangleson from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Legend Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Von Strangleson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend Jr can do to turn this around?
Legend Jr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Von Strangleson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Legend Jr tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Strangleson doesn't have the hooks in and Legend Jr manages to turn into his guard.

Von Strangleson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Legend Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Strangleson looking to control.
Legend Jr is looking to stand up but Von Strangleson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Strangleson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Legend Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Strangleson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Legend Jr is looking for a triangle here but Von Strangleson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Von Strangleson working the body and head with strikes.
Von Strangleson lands a few punches from side control.
Von Strangleson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Von Strangleson staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Strangleson wants to stand but Legend Jr is controlling his arm.
Legend Jr is trying to get back to half guard.

Von Strangleson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Strangleson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Strangleson trying to control the action but Legend Jr is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Von Strangleson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Strangleson 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 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Von Strangleson!