PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Pedzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lotion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pedzich
vs
Lotion

169 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

153 cm
25
139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuba Pedzich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lotion!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lotion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pedzich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lotion is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedzich has wrist control.
Pedzich has momentary wrist control but Lotion slips an elbow through the middle.
Pedzich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pedzich looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedzich, not yet.
Lotion throwing strikes but missing.
Lotion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pedzich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lotion passes Pedzich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lotion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedzich tries to get to full guard but Lotion has control of the leg.
Lotion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lotion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Lotion connects with a nice short shot to Pedzich's temple.
Pedzich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lotion.
Lotion winds up and cracks Pedzich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lotion with the ground and pound but Pedzich uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lotion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedzich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedzich is breathing heavily.
Lotion wants to control from the top but Pedzich keeps moving.
Lotion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lotion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lotion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lotion distracts Pedzich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lotion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Pedzich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotion passes into half guard.
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!
Lotion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lotion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lotion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lotion lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lotion landing punches.
Lotion raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotion raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lotion lands with some strikes.
Lotion with the ground and pound from mount.
Lotion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pedzich is in a horrible position here. Lotion smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lotion with shots to the head and body - Pedzich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pedzich is bucking up trying to escape but Lotion cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lotion lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Lotion connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotion landing shots from mount.
Lotion punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotion cracks Pedzich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lotion lands a big elbow.
Lotion is landing with some decent strikes but Pedzich is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lotion landing strikes from the mount and Pedzich is in trouble!
Lotion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pedzich looks a forlorn figure.
Lotion connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lotion looking to finish Pedzich with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pedzich!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lotion lands a heavy elbow.
Lotion working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lotion lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Lotion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lotion 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.
Lotion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lotion forces his way into half guard.
Lotion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pedzich defending well though.
Lotion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lotion wants to pass the guard but Pedzich is defending well.
Lotion moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lotion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Lotion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pedzich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedzich is looking for a sweep.
Lotion lands some shots froms side control.
Pedzich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lotion working the ground and pound.
Lotion working the ground and pound.
Pedzich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lotion should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pedzich is looking for a sweep.
Lotion is putting a hurting on Pedzich here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lotion controlling the position from side mount.
Lotion is putting a hurting on Pedzich here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pedzich is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lotion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lotion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pedzich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lotion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pedzich's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotion landing strikes.
Lotion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pedzich down.
Lotion lands a few punches from side control.
Lotion works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lotion working the ground and pound.
Lotion working the body and head with strikes.
Lotion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Lotion's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lotion grinds an elbow into Pedzich's temple.
Pedzich can't do much from the bottom here.
Lotion scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lotion is trying to get an arm triangle but Pedzich is defending well.
Don Lotion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedzich is trying to escape the position but Lotion is controlling the position.
Lotion cracks Pedzich with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lotion working the ground and pound from side control.
Lotion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pedzich down.
Pedzich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lotion on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Check out the look on Lotion's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lotion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Lotion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Lotion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lotion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lotion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lotion passes to full mount!
The referee warns Pedzich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Lotion swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pedzich is now in Lotion's guard. A big mistake from Lotion there, giving up the dominant position!

Pedzich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lotion to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pedzich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lotion pulls down on the head and he's put Pedzich to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Lotion!