PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Gyrvish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyrvish comes to the cage accompanied by Five Minutes Alone. Ufalopolaus has chosen Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gyrvish
vs
Ufalopolaus

183 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Nutrition King

Convicted
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Gyrvish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufalopolaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ufalopolaus misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gyrvish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ufalopolaus gets a takedown into half guard.
Gyrvish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ufalopolaus.

Ufalopolaus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gyrvish defends it well.
Gyrvish is looking to improve his position.
Ufalopolaus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gyrvish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ufalopolaus thows a huge punch but Gyrvish dodges it nicely.
Gyrvish wants to improve his position but Ufalopolaus is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus content to control rather than advance.
Gyrvish is refusing to be controlled, as Ufalopolaus sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ufalopolaus clinches up against the cage.
Gyrvish prevents a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus works on Gyrvish's body with a couple of short punches.
Gyrvish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gyrvish prevents a body shot from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus avoiding damage as Gyrvish throws knees to the body.

Ufalopolaus has hold of one of Gyrvish's legs. Gyrvish is fighting the takedown attempt but Ufalopolaus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Gyrvish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ufalopolaus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ufalopolaus stopping the sweep attempt from Gyrvish.
Gyrvish is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish keeping full guard, as Ufalopolaus tries to pass.
Ufalopolaus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gyrvish's guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the action but Gyrvish is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ufalopolaus seems to be looking for submissions.

Ufalopolaus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gyrvish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ufalopolaus wants to pass the guard but Gyrvish is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Gyrvish is working from the bottom.
Gyrvish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gyrvish keeping moving, preventing Ufalopolaus from controlling successfully.
Ufalopolaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gyrvish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ufalopolaus tries for a takedown but Gyrvish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Gyrvish gets the takedown into side control.
Ufalopolaus tries to buck Gyrvish off but Gyrvish is having none of it.
Ufalopolaus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gyrvish's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ufalopolaus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish wants to control from the top but Ufalopolaus keeps moving.
Ufalopolaus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gyrvish puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ufalopolaus is pressing down on Gyrvish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ufalopolaus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gyrvish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ufalopolaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gyrvish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gyrvish trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufalopolaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufalopolaus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus wants to sweep but no luck.

Ufalopolaus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gyrvish has passed into half guard!
Ufalopolaus is looking to improve his position.
Gyrvish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufalopolaus keeps working.
Ufalopolaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ufalopolaus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gyrvish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ufalopolaus throws an overhand right that lands on Gyrvish's shoulder, as Gyrvish tries to avoid the shot.

Ufalopolaus moves into the clinch successfully.
Gyrvish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gyrvish connects with a knee to the head.
Ufalopolaus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Ufalopolaus breaks from the clinch.

Ufalopolaus gets a clinch.
Gyrvish is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Ufalopolaus tightens his grip and picks Gyrvish up, before dumping him to the ground. Gyrvish manages to land in guard.
Gyrvish keeping moving, preventing Ufalopolaus from controlling successfully.
Ufalopolaus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gyrvish wants to improve his position but Ufalopolaus is controlling well.
Ufalopolaus passes to side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish defending against the ground and pound.

Ufalopolaus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gyrvish has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ufalopolaus but great work by Gyrvish.
Ufalopolaus is looking to reverse the position.

Gyrvish stands up.
Gyrvish throws a right and a left that Ufalopolaus avoids nicely.
Gyrvish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gyrvish stuffs the takedown.

Gyrvish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gyrvish trying to control from half guard but Ufalopolaus is working away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus wants to get back to full guard.
Ufalopolaus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ufalopolaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gyrvish blocking the ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus unloading with bombs!
Ufalopolaus lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Ufalopolaus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ufalopolaus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus.

Ufalopolaus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ufalopolaus looking to control but Gyrvish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gyrvish tries to hold on but Ufalopolaus pushes him away.
Ufalopolaus wants to take Gyrvish's back here but Gyrvish is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Ufalopolaus goes for an armbar but Gyrvish turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gyrvish.

Ufalopolaus is looking for a triangle here but Gyrvish uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ufalopolaus is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gyrvish with a poor takedown

and Ufalopolaus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gyrvish won't be happy with that.

Ufalopolaus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ufalopolaus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gyrvish parries the strikes from Ufalopolaus easily there. Ufalopolaus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gyrvish to escape.
Gyrvish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Ufalopolaus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gyrvish has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ufalopolaus swings around for an armbar but Gyrvish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ufalopolaus's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ufalopolaus tries to strike from the bottom.

Ufalopolaus looking for a guillotine here but Gyrvish defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyrvish trying to control but Ufalopolaus is working from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ufalopolaus trying to keep a closed guard but Gyrvish is proving a slippery customer.
Ufalopolaus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gyrvish manages to get himself to full guard.
Ufalopolaus works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Ufalopolaus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ufalopolaus wants to advance to full mount but Gyrvish doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ufalopolaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gyrvish is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ufalopolaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ufalopolaus advances to half guard.

Ufalopolaus is trying to work for a kimura but Gyrvish is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ufalopolaus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ufalopolaus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gyrvish defends it well.
Gyrvish is trying to maintain the position but Ufalopolaus is very close to passing his half guard.

Ufalopolaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Gyrvish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ufalopolaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Ufalopolaus seems content to control.
Gyrvish is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ufalopolaus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to pass the guard but Gyrvish defending well.
Ufalopolaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gyrvish tries to get to full guard but Ufalopolaus has control of the leg.
Ufalopolaus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gyrvish is controlling Ufalopolaus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ufalopolaus wants to control but Gyrvish is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gyrvish fails with the takedown

and Ufalopolaus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ufalopolaus throws an elbow but it misses.
Gyrvish dodges an elbow strike from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus blocks an elbow strike from Gyrvish.
Gyrvish can't break the clinch.
Gyrvish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ufalopolaus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Gyrvish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyrvish landing knees to the head.

Ufalopolaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ufalopolaus tries to land a front kick but Gyrvish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gyrvish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's six 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.
Gyrvish gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ufalopolaus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gyrvish!
Gyrvish wants to control but Ufalopolaus is having none of it.

Ufalopolaus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gyrvish is surviving well by controlling Ufalopolaus's body position as best he can.
Ufalopolaus avoids the attempt from Gyrvish to control.
Gyrvish is trying to escape the mount.

Ufalopolaus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gyrvish is surviving well by controlling Ufalopolaus's body position as best he can.
Gyrvish bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ufalopolaus keeping moving, preventing Gyrvish from controlling successfully.
Ufalopolaus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Ufalopolaus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gyrvish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gyrvish presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ufalopolaus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ufalopolaus gets back to half guard.
Gyrvish prevents Ufalopolaus from improving his position.
Gyrvish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufalopolaus keeps working.
Ufalopolaus trying to control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gyrvish is thwarting Ufalopolaus's attempts to control the position.
Gyrvish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ufalopolaus's head.
Ufalopolaus wants to improve his position but Gyrvish is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ufalopolaus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gyrvish circles away.
Gyrvish pushes Ufalopolaus away with a front kick.
Gyrvish misses with a takedown attempt

and Ufalopolaus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gyrvish's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahkmed Ufalopolaus 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!

Ufalopolaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gyrvish is just out of range.
Gyrvish avoids the head kick by Ufalopolaus.
Gyrvish throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ufalopolaus.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ufalopolaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gyrvish is just out of range.

Ufalopolaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gyrvish just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ufalopolaus's brow.

Gyrvish tightens his grip and picks Ufalopolaus up, before dumping him to the ground. Ufalopolaus manages to land in guard.
Ufalopolaus wants to control the position but Gyrvish says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gyrvish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ufalopolaus trying to hold on to Gyrvish's head to control him but Gyrvish postures up.
Gyrvish passes to full mount!
Ufalopolaus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gyrvish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gyrvish with good strikes from the mount here!
Gyrvish wants to control the pace but Ufalopolaus is squirming around nicely.
Ufalopolaus regains half guard.

Ufalopolaus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus is refusing to be controlled, as Gyrvish sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ufalopolaus manages to get to full guard.

Ufalopolaus working for a triangle but Gyrvish defends it easily.
Gyrvish looking to pass the guard.
Ufalopolaus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ufalopolaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ufalopolaus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gyrvish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gyrvish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyrvish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ufalopolaus is looking for a sweep. Gyrvish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ufalopolaus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ufalopolaus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ufalopolaus wants to sweep but no luck.
Ufalopolaus striking off his back but it's not causing Gyrvish any problems.

Ufalopolaus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gyrvish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ufalopolaus has his foot on Gyrvish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gyrvish works his way back into a safe position though.
Ufalopolaus is trying to control the position but Gyrvish postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ufalopolaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gyrvish preventing the sweep.
Ufalopolaus striking off his back but it's not causing Gyrvish any problems.
Ufalopolaus wants to sweep here but Gyrvish controlling him for the moment.

Ufalopolaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gyrvish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ufalopolaus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ufalopolaus looking for a sweep. Not yet Ufalopolaus, not yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gyrvish's guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Gyrvish is working from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus pushing down on Gyrvish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gyrvish is in trouble now - Ufalopolaus has advanced to mount!
Ufalopolaus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gyrvish because Ufalopolaus loaded up on that one.
Gyrvish prevents Ufalopolaus from taking his back.
Ufalopolaus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ufalopolaus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Gyrvish is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ufalopolaus locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gyrvish is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!