PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Koskelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Breekston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Koskelainen
vs
Breekston

192 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Koskelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Breekston!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskelainen shoots in for a double leg but Breekston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Breekston. No joy for Koskelainen on that attempt.
Breekston has his takedown stuffed

and Koskelainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koskelainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koskelainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Koskelainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Breekston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Koskelainen, into his guard.
Koskelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breekston trying to control the position from guard on top but Koskelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Koskelainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Koskelainen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Breekston is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Koskelainen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Breekston's back instead.
Koskelainen is breathing heavily.

Koskelainen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Breekston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Breekston for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breekston just trying to survive but Koskelainen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Breekston controlling Koskelainen 's hands.
Breekston rolls, trying to escape but Koskelainen keeps control of the position.

Koskelainen looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Breekston showing good submission defense here.
Breekston tries to escape the position.

Breekston preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Koskelainen.

Koskelainen is persistently looking for the submission but Breekston is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Koskelainen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Koskelainen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Breekston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Breekston for a finish.

Koskelainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Koskelainen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Breekston defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koskelainen's arms.
Breekston holding on to Koskelainen's left wrist, preventing the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koskelainen tightening his grip on Breekston, looking for the choke.
Breekston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koskelainen's guard. Nice work there by Breekston.

Koskelainen has his foot on Breekston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breekston works his way back into a safe position though.

Breekston gets to his feet. Koskelainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Breekston gets a clinch.

Koskelainen manages to break the clinch.

Koskelainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koskelainen moves nicely into side control.

Koskelainen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Breekston is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antti Koskelainen!