PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Etukeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Narcoleptic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Narcoleptic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Etukeno
vs
Narcoleptic

177 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernst Etukeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Narcoleptic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etukeno throws a looping overhand right but Narcoleptic ducks down to avoid it.
Etukeno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Narcoleptic is fending him off so far but Etukeno persists. Nope, Narcoleptic circles away and we're back to standing.

Narcoleptic gets caught flat footed, as Etukeno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Etukeno pushing down on Narcoleptic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Etukeno trying to mount his opponent but Narcoleptic defends it.
Well, if Etukeno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Etukeno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Narcoleptic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Etukeno wanted to stand there but Narcoleptic had control of the position.
Etukeno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Etukeno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Narcoleptic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Etukeno is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Narcoleptic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Etukeno's back instead.
Narcoleptic looks gassed!

Etukeno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Etukeno just trying to survive but Narcoleptic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Etukeno is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Etukeno wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Etukeno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Narcoleptic's guard. Nice work there by Etukeno.
Etukeno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ernst Etukeno just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Etukeno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Narcoleptic as he jumps to the side.
Etukeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernst Etukeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Etukeno looks for a takedown but Narcoleptic sprawls well.
Etukeno shoots in for a double leg but Narcoleptic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Narcoleptic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Etukeno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Etukeno misses with a takedown attempt - Narcoleptic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Etukeno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Narcoleptic sprawls well initially but Etukeno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Etukeno is controlling the pace.
Etukeno prevents Narcoleptic from improving his position.
Narcoleptic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Etukeno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Etukeno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Etukeno stands up and beckons Narcoleptic to join him on the feet.
Etukeno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Narcoleptic's waist but Narcoleptic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Etukeno off to one side.
Etukeno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Narcoleptic is fending him off so far but Etukeno persists. Nope, Narcoleptic circles away and we're back to standing.
Etukeno tries for a takedown but Narcoleptic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Narcoleptic. No joy for Etukeno on that attempt.
Etukeno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Narcoleptic forces Etukeno back against the cage and clinches.
Etukeno looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Narcoleptic pulls guard effortlessly.
Etukeno trying to control but Narcoleptic is working from the bottom.

Etukeno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Narcoleptic is trying to keep Etukeno in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic keeping moving, preventing Etukeno from controlling successfully.
Narcoleptic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Etukeno working to try and regain half guard.
Etukeno looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Etukeno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Narcoleptic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Etukeno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Narcoleptic's guard. Nice work there by Etukeno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernst Etukeno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Etukeno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Etukeno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Narcoleptic pinned against the cage. Narcoleptic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Etukeno shoots for a double leg takedown but Narcoleptic sprawls well. He's pushed Etukeno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Narcoleptic stuffs the takedown attempt from Etukeno. Etukeno gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernst Etukeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Narcoleptic scores a takedown into full mount!
Narcoleptic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Etukeno is looking to escape.
Etukeno doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Narcoleptic with shots to the head and body - Etukeno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Narcoleptic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Etukeno is holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Etukeno is trying desperately to improve position.
Narcoleptic wants to take Etukeno's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etukeno is looking to improve his position but Narcoleptic isn't that keen on the idea.
Narcoleptic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Etukeno is looking to escape.
Narcoleptic wants to take his opponent's back but Etukeno doesn't allow it.
Etukeno is desperately trying to improve his position but Narcoleptic has a good base and remains in mount.
Etukeno wants to hold on but Narcoleptic pushes him away.
Etukeno is looking to improve his position but Narcoleptic isn't that keen on the idea.
Narcoleptic wants to control the pace but Etukeno is squirming around nicely.

Narcoleptic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Etukeno is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Narcoleptic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Etukeno is controlling him.
Narcoleptic looking to control.
Etukeno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Etukeno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Narcoleptic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etukeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Narcoleptic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narcoleptic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etukeno controls the pace.
Etukeno wants to control from the top but Narcoleptic keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etukeno tries to stand but Narcoleptic is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Etukeno preventing the sweep.
Narcoleptic keeping moving, preventing Etukeno from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Narcoleptic.
Narcoleptic shoots in for a double leg but Etukeno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Etukeno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Etukeno has his takedown stuffed

and Narcoleptic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Etukeno won't allow Narcoleptic to pass to mount.
Etukeno trying to control from the bottom.
Etukeno controlling the position for now.
Etukeno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Etukeno.
Etukeno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Narcoleptic's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etukeno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Narcoleptic keeping full guard, as Etukeno tries to pass.
Etukeno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Narcoleptic's guard.
Etukeno pushes down on Narcoleptic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Etukeno trying to mount his opponent but Narcoleptic defends it.
Etukeno stalling.
Etukeno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Etukeno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Etukeno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Narcoleptic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Etukeno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Narcoleptic counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown by Etukeno or perhaps it was just good defense by Narcoleptic which made him look bad.
Etukeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernst Etukeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narcoleptic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Etukeno.
Etukeno shoots in for a double leg but Narcoleptic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Narcoleptic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Etukeno's waist but Etukeno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Narcoleptic off to one side.
Narcoleptic shoots in for a double leg but Etukeno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Etukeno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Etukeno tries for a takedown but Narcoleptic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Etukeno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Etukeno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Narcoleptic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Narcoleptic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etukeno advances to mount.

Etukeno get's back to his feet.
Etukeno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Narcoleptic but Narcoleptic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rick Narcoleptic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Etukeno misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Etukeno or perhaps it was just good defense by Narcoleptic which made him look bad.
Narcoleptic fails with a takedown attempt.
Etukeno tries to clinch but Narcoleptic is having none of it.
Etukeno shoots and misses

and Narcoleptic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Etukeno!
Etukeno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Etukeno tries to hold on but Narcoleptic postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etukeno is trying to escape the mount.
Narcoleptic looking to control but Etukeno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etukeno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Narcoleptic avoids the attempt from Etukeno to control.
Etukeno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Narcoleptic is working for a guillotine from mount but Etukeno frees his head quite easily.
Etukeno wants to control but Narcoleptic is having none of it.
Narcoleptic moves to take his opponent's back.
Ernst Etukeno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narcoleptic has the hooks in. Etukeno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Narcoleptic is looking for the choke from the back position but Etukeno is controlling his hands well.
Etukeno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Etukeno can't escape the position.
Etukeno tries to hold on but Narcoleptic pushes him away.
Etukeno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Etukeno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ernst Etukeno just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Etukeno closes the distance and clinches.

Etukeno ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Etukeno no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Etukeno has Narcoleptic pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etukeno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Narcoleptic is one step ahead there.
Etukeno pulls Narcoleptic in close to prevent any damage.
Etukeno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Narcoleptic's guard.
Etukeno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Narcoleptic is keeping the position for now.
Etukeno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Narcoleptic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etukeno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Etukeno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ernst Etukeno.
I think Etukeno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Etukeno!