PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Rydberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Landstrimma
vs
Rydberg

164 cm
22
143 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
144 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eriku Landstrimma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biff Rydberg!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydberg defending well as Landstrimma loads up on a big left hand.
Landstrimma moves away from the strike by Rydberg.
Landstrimma throws a jab when Rydberg was well out of range.
A combination from Rydberg does no damage.
Rydberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydberg throws a nice looking combination but Landstrimma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Landstrimma.
Rydberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landstrimma ducks right into an uppercut from Rydberg.
Landstrimma looks to land a left hand but Rydberg moved out of range nicely.
Biff Rydberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landstrimma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landstrimma loads up on a big right hand but Rydberg slips the punch.
Rydberg throws an overhand right that lands on Landstrimma's shoulder, as Landstrimma tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydberg throws a right hand that Landstrimma ducks under and follows up with a left that Landstrimma also avoids with ease.
Rydberg throws an overhand right that lands on Landstrimma's shoulder, as Landstrimma tries to avoid the shot.
Biff Rydberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landstrimma swings for the body but Rydberg moves out of range.
Landstrimma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydberg lands with a straight right. Landstrimma didn't see that one coming.
Rydberg missing with a left hand there. Landstrimma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landstrimma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydberg.
Rydberg tries to clinch but Landstrimma is having none of it.
Rydberg stuns Landstrimma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Landstrimma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Rydberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Landstrimma has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma cracks a nice hook into Rydberg's ribs.
Rydberg staying out of range there.
Landstrimma misses with a body shot.
Rydberg loads up on a big right hand but Landstrimma slips the punch.
Rydberg moves away from the strike by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma lands a nice hook to Rydberg's body. Rydberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rydberg.
A left lands for Rydberg.
Landstrimma cracks Rydberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Landstrimma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydberg.
Rydberg throws a series of punches but Landstrimma avoids them all with ease.
Rydberg tries to bum rush Landstrimma with a series of wild strikes but Landstrimma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Rydberg both land. Nice combination.
Landstrimma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rydberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rydberg misses with a body shot.
Rydberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Landstrimma looks to throw the jab but Rydberg is out of range.
Rydberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Landstrimma throws a big shot that misses.
Rydberg ducks under a wild hook from Landstrimma.
Rydberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rydberg lands a really nice looking cross but Landstrimma seems unphased.
Rydberg tests Landstrimma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydberg avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma throws a looping overhand right but Rydberg ducks down to avoid it.
Rydberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landstrimma.
Rydberg throws a looping overhand right but Landstrimma ducks down to avoid it.
Landstrimma throws an overhand right that lands on Rydberg's shoulder, as Rydberg tries to avoid the shot.
Rydberg wants to clinch up but Landstrimma keeps it at a distance.
Landstrimma looks to land a left hand but Rydberg moved out of range nicely.
Rydberg blocks a jab.
Landstrimma slips under a jab from Rydberg.

Rydberg tries to sprawl but Landstrimma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rydberg wants to improve his position but Landstrimma is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Rydberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rydberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landstrimma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landstrimma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydberg looks to land a left hand but Landstrimma moved out of range nicely.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut. Rydberg saw that one coming.
No joy there for Rydberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydberg misses the body punch
and Landstrimma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rydberg throws a series of strikes that have Landstrimma backpedaling.
Rydberg lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma digs a good hook to Rydberg's body.
Biff Rydberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rydberg throws an overhand right that lands on Landstrimma's shoulder, as Landstrimma tries to avoid the shot.
Rydberg throws a hook but Landstrimma blocks it.
Rydberg scores with a one two! Landstrimma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rydberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydberg.
Rydberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Landstrimma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Landstrimma scores with a hook to the body. Rydberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biff Rydberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydberg misses with a double jab
and Landstrimma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Rydberg.
Landstrimma defending well as Rydberg loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Landstrimma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydberg.
Landstrimma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Landstrimma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Landstrimma.
Rydberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma misses with a straight left.
Landstrimma misses the jab.
Landstrimma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landstrimma scores with a nice head shot.
Rydberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Landstrimma counters with a three punch combo that has Rydberg backing up. Rydberg nods at Landstrimma to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydberg looks to throw the jab but Landstrimma is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma takes one to the side of the head.
Rydberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydberg tries to clinch but Landstrimma moves away
and Landstrimma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Landstrimma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Landstrimma misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Rydberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landstrimma doesn't seem phased though.
Rydberg throws a right hand that Landstrimma ducks under and follows up with a left that Landstrimma also avoids with ease.
Rydberg misses with a shot to the body
and Landstrimma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydberg throws a nice looking combination but Landstrimma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landstrimma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Landstrimma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landstrimma throws out a loose jab but Rydberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landstrimma looks to land a right hand but Rydberg moved out of range.
Landstrimma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydberg.
Landstrimma misses with a looping right.
Landstrimma misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Landstrimma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landstrimma misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydberg clinches but Landstrimma breaks the clinch
and Landstrimma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydberg throws a body punch but Landstrimma moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biff Rydberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Landstrimma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landstrimma slips under a jab.
Rydberg looks to land a left hand but Landstrimma moved out of range nicely.
Rydberg closes the distance but Landstrimma moves to the side
and Landstrimma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Landstrimma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rydberg throws a hook but Landstrimma avoids it easily.
Rydberg loads up on a big right hand but Landstrimma slips the punch.
Landstrimma throws a lazy right hand but Rydberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Landstrimma is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landstrimma slips a jab and a cross from Rydberg.
Rydberg moves away from the strike by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landstrimma swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Landstrimma jabs Rydberg right on the nose. Rydberg blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Rydberg.
Landstrimma throws a jab when Rydberg was well out of range.
Rydberg avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
Rydberg looks to land a right hand but Landstrimma moved out of range.
Rydberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Landstrimma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydberg.
Rydberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rydberg closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Landstrimma to counter with a crisp jab.
Biff Rydberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma throws a hook to the side of Rydberg's head but Rydberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Landstrimma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Landstrimma slips under a jab from Rydberg.
Rydberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landstrimma in his tracks.
Landstrimma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rydberg but Rydberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rydberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landstrimma.
Rydberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Landstrimma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rydberg throws a big shot that misses.
Rydberg misses with a wild combination.
Landstrimma is looking to slow Rydberg down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma misses the shot to the body.
Landstrimma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rydberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Landstrimma circles away.
Landstrimma takes a swing at Rydberg's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Rydberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Landstrimma misses with an uppercut.
Landstrimma scores with a jab to the head.
Rydberg clobbers Landstrimma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rydberg misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rydberg.
Rydberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rydberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landstrimma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landstrimma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Landstrimma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Landstrimma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rydberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eriku Landstrimma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Landstrimma is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rydberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rydberg!
Rydberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Landstrimma is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eriku Landstrimma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rydberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Rydberg!