PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orvar Saefstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef comes to the cage accompanied by Minowaman Style. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Manhoef
vs
Saefstrom

178 cm
27
166 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

174 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orvar Saefstrom!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Manhoef closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saefstrom quickly recovers to half guard.
Saefstrom is looking to control Manhoef's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saefstrom avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manhoef is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saefstrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manhoef.

Manhoef maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Saefstrom could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manhoef has cracked it and Saefstrom is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manhoef!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Manhoef!