PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Dobromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriku Landstrimma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dobromir
vs
Landstrimma

173 cm
28
134 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

164 cm
22
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Dobromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eriku Landstrimma!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobromir misses with a wild body shot.
Landstrimma takes a swing at Dobromir's ribcage but misses.
Dobromir misses the shot to the body.
Landstrimma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landstrimma misses with a few strikes there.
Dobromir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dobromir throws a combination that misses
and Landstrimma counters with a nice uppercut.

Dobromir fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Landstrimma sprawls well initially but Dobromir persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dobromir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dobromir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Landstrimma is trying to get back to full guard.
Dobromir throwing shots but Landstrimma is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir prevents Landstrimma from improving his position.
Landstrimma trying to control but Dobromir postures up.
Dobromir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Landstrimma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dobromir.

Dobromir is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Landstrimma still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Landstrimma has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dobromir is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Landstrimma has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dobromir is desperately trying to improve his position but Landstrimma has a good base and remains in mount.
Landstrimma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dobromir is desperately trying to improve his position but Landstrimma has a good base and remains in mount.
Landstrimma with good strikes from the mount here!
Dobromir tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Landstrimma wants to take a breather but Dobromir is having none of it.

Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landstrimma pulls his head out easily.

Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Landstrimma working Dobromir over with strikes.
Dobromir has hold of Landstrimma's hands but Landstrimma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Landstrimma connects with a nice short shot to Dobromir's temple.

Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landstrimma drops an elbow to the side of Dobromir's head.
Landstrimma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir moves into full guard.
Landstrimma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobromir swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Landstrimma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dobromir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landstrimma.
Nice jab there from Dobromir.
Dobromir avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
Jarek Dobromir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landstrimma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobromir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Landstrimma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dobromir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobromir ducks right into an uppercut from Landstrimma.
Dobromir fails with the takedown
and Landstrimma counters with a stiff right hand.
Landstrimma misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma misses with a hook.
Dobromir throws a body punch but Landstrimma moves out of range.
Dobromir tries to bum rush Landstrimma with a series of wild strikes but Landstrimma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dobromir has his takedown stuffed
and Landstrimma counters with a stiff right hand.
Dobromir misses the body punch
and Landstrimma counters with a right hand to the body.
Dobromir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landstrimma manages to avoid it.
Dobromir misses with a hook to the body
and Landstrimma counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Landstrimma misses.
Landstrimma misses the jab.
Landstrimma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobromir throws out the jab.
Landstrimma jabs at Dobromir's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landstrimma throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Landstrimma as Dobromir shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Dobromir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobromir misses with a straight right.
Dobromir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eriku Landstrimma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dobromir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Landstrimma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dobromir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dobromir throws and elbow that misses. Landstrimma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dobromir's guard. Nice move by Landstrimma!
Landstrimma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Landstrimma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Landstrimma landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dobromir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Landstrimma defends well.

Landstrimma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobromir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landstrimma has managed to get both his arms back between Dobromir's legs - danger averted.
Landstrimma wants to control from the top but Dobromir keeps moving.
Landstrimma throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobromir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Landstrimma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Landstrimma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Dobromir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dobromir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Landstrimma defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobromir keeping full guard, as Landstrimma tries to pass.
Landstrimma stands and throws Dobromir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dobromir tries to bench press Landstrimma off him but Landstrimma keeps the position.
Dobromir is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eriku Landstrimma has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landstrimma pulls his head out easily.
Landstrimma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Landstrimma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Landstrimma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Landstrimma working over Dobromir with some ground and pound. Dobromir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dobromir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Landstrimma scores with a couple of nice shots.

Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.

Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
Landstrimma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Landstrimma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dobromir gets back to full guard.
Landstrimma passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Landstrimma.

Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobromir is looking for a sweep. Landstrimma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Landstrimma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Landstrimma lands strikes from half guard.

Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dobromir looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Landstrimma pulls his head out easily.
Dobromir won't allow Landstrimma to pass to mount.
Landstrimma is nestled in close to Dobromir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Landstrimma is looking for a kimura here.

Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Landstrimma working over Dobromir with some ground and pound. Dobromir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eriku Landstrimma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Dobromir misses its intended target.
Dobromir throws a body punch but Landstrimma moves out of range.
Landstrimma scores with a body shot.
Dobromir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landstrimma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dobromir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Landstrimma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dobromir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Landstrimma cracks Dobromir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dobromir is looking to wear down Landstrimma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dobromir throws a sloppy body shot
and Landstrimma counters with a right hand to the body.
Dobromir tries to clinch there but Landstrimma circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobromir. Landstrimma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobromir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dobromir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landstrimma throws a hook but Dobromir avoids it easily.
Dobromir missing with a left hand there. Landstrimma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir fails with the takedown
and Landstrimma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landstrimma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Landstrimma misses with a straight left.
Dobromir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landstrimma throws a big shot that misses.
Dobromir throws a nice looking combination but Landstrimma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dobromir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landstrimma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dobromir.
A big right from Landstrimma misses.
Dobromir moves in looking to clinch but Landstrimma pushes him off.

Dobromir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dobromir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Landstrimma working to try and regain half guard.
Dobromir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Landstrimma can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Dobromir.
Landstrimma can't escape the position.

Dobromir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Landstrimma is now in Dobromir's guard. A big mistake from Dobromir there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landstrimma won't allow Dobromir to sweep him here.
Landstrimma working some strikes from top position.
Dobromir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dobromir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Landstrimma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobromir is keeping the position for now.
Landstrimma is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobromir has wrist control.

Dobromir has an active guard here but Landstrimma has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir tries to get to full guard but Landstrimma has control of the leg.
Jarek Dobromir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landstrimma uses his free foot to push down on Dobromir's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobromir.

Landstrimma looking to secure an arm triangle but Dobromir defends it well.
Landstrimma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Landstrimma is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dobromir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Landstrimma with a couple of short strikes.

Dobromir is rocked!
Dobromir is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Dobromir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobromir sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dobromir seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobromir looking for submissions off his back.
Dobromir is looking for a sweep. Landstrimma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobromir has hold of Landstrimma's hands but Landstrimma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dobromir punching from the bottom.
Dobromir flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dobromir tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eriku Landstrimma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobromir throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Landstrimma manages to pass to side control.

Landstrimma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dobromir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landstrimma wants to control but Dobromir is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eriku Landstrimma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landstrimma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eriku Landstrimma!