PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bendekar Ebonhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostermalm comes to the cage accompanied by Speedy ja Saku - Hän mies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ostermalm
vs
Ebonhand

199 cm
21
225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
252 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bendekar Ebonhand!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ostermalm 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ebonhand has eaten all the pies!
Ostermalm is fighting to break Ebonhand's control of his arms but Ebonhand is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ostermalm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ebonhand has control of Ostermalm's left arm, preventing Ostermalm from doing any damage.
Ostermalm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebonhand is pulling down on Ostermalm's head to control his posture.
Ostermalm throwing strikes from guard but Ebonhand blocks nicely.
Ebonhand looking to control.
Ostermalm is working Ebonhand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ostermalm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebonhand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebonhand wants to control but Ostermalm passes easily into half guard.
Ostermalm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermalm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ebonhand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ostermalm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ebonhand swivels and escapes.
Ostermalm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ostermalm is looking to clinch.
Ostermalm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ebonhand is fending him off so far but Ostermalm persists. Nope, Ebonhand circles away and we're back to standing.
Ostermalm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ebonhand as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Ostermalm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostermalm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ostermalm is breathing heavily.

Ebonhand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ebonhand passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ostermalm is looking to reverse the position.
Ebonhand slows the pace down.
Ebonhand's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bendekar Ebonhand just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ebonhand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ostermalm throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostermalm keeping full guard, as Ebonhand tries to pass.

Ostermalm had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ebonhand is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ostermalm Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ebonhand's back instead.
Ostermalm misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebonhand wants to control his opponent's hands but Ostermalm gets his hands free.
Ebonhand breaks Ostermalm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebonhand controlling from the top position.
Ebonhand wants to control from the top but Ostermalm keeps moving.

Ostermalm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ebonhand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ostermalm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ebonhand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ebonhand prevents Ostermalm from getting back to his feet.

Ostermalm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebonhand controlling from the top position.
Ebonhand forces his way into half guard.
Ebonhand not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Ebonhand might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bendekar Ebonhand just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostermalm misses with a takedown

and Ebonhand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ostermalm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ostermalm wants to stand but Ebonhand is controlling the position.
Ebonhand wants to pass the guard but Ostermalm is keeping the position.
Ebonhand advances position into side control!
Ostermalm is trying to escape the position but Ebonhand is controlling the position.
Ostermalm tries to buck Ebonhand off but Ebonhand is having none of it.
Ebonhand trying to control the action but Ostermalm is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostermalm struggling a bit here.
Ebonhand controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ostermalm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ebonhand managing to control the position.
Ebonhand trying to keep a closed guard but Ostermalm is proving a slippery customer.
Ostermalm thows a big elbow that misses.
Ebonhand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ebonhand has Ostermalm pulled in close to control his posture.
Ostermalm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bendekar Ebonhand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ebonhand is breathing heavily.
Ostermalm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ostermalm wants to control from the top but Ebonhand keeps moving.
Ostermalm postures up and lands a big shot to Ebonhand's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Ebonhand gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ostermalm is not content to let Ebonhand control the position.
Ostermalm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ebonhand is looking to take a break and control but Ostermalm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ostermalm is trying to maintain the position but Ebonhand is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostermalm is trying to get back to full guard.
Ebonhand trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostermalm fails with the takedown

and Ebonhand counters with a single leg into guard. Ostermalm didn't expect that.
Ebonhand passes Ostermalm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ostermalm is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ebonhand is tapping! Great win for Ostermalm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sakari Ostermalm!