PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sekyere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baristron Krostiniguf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sekyere
vs
Krostiniguf

225 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Sekyere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baristron Krostiniguf!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekyere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krostiniguf.

Sekyere is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krostiniguf's half guard.
Krostiniguf is looking to control Sekyere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krostiniguf avoid being mounted?
Sekyere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sekyere wants to stand up but Krostiniguf has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sekyere is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Krostiniguf reverses the position - he's now on top in Sekyere's guard.
Krostiniguf trying to control but Sekyere is working from the bottom.
Sekyere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Baristron Krostiniguf hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Krostiniguf gets caught flat footed, as Sekyere shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sekyere wants to stand but Krostiniguf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krostiniguf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krostiniguf will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Krostiniguf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krostiniguf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sekyere is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekyere is looking to improve his position.
Sekyere on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krostiniguf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sekyere is staying active underneath Krostiniguf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krostiniguf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sekyere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sekyere is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sekyere trying to control but Krostiniguf postures up.
Krostiniguf tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Baristron Krostiniguf was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sekyere throws a leg kick
and Krostiniguf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krostiniguf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sekyere changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krostiniguf tries to avoid it but Sekyere manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krostiniguf to the ground. Krostiniguf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krostiniguf throws the kick towards the body but Sekyere avoids it.
No luck for Krostiniguf with that takedown attempt.
Sekyere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Krostiniguf.
Krostiniguf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sekyere keeps the fight on the outside.
Krostiniguf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krostiniguf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sekyere as he jumps to the side.
Jason Sekyere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baristron Krostiniguf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krostiniguf punishes Sekyere's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Sekyere as Krostiniguf shoots in.
Krostiniguf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sekyere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Krostiniguf scores with a four punch combination!
Sekyere stuffs the takedown attempt from Krostiniguf. Krostiniguf gets slowly back to his feet.
Sekyere circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krostiniguf misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baristron Krostiniguf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krostiniguf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sekyere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krostiniguf somewhat.
Krostiniguf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sekyere circles away.
Jason Sekyere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krostiniguf avoids the head kick by Sekyere.
Sekyere throws out a powerful jab.
Krostiniguf tries for a takedown but Sekyere circles away easily
and Sekyere counters with a three punch combo that has Krostiniguf backing up. Krostiniguf nods at Sekyere to acknowledge the strikes.
Jason Sekyere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baristron Krostiniguf.
Sekyere misses with a combination
and Krostiniguf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krostiniguf avoids the head kick by Sekyere.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sekyere gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sekyere jumps guard.
Krostiniguf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Krostiniguf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sekyere wants to stand up but Krostiniguf is controlling him.
Krostiniguf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krostiniguf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krostiniguf trying to control but Sekyere is working from the bottom.
Krostiniguf landing with the ground and pound.
Sekyere on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sekyere tries to get out of the position.
Krostiniguf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sekyere's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krostiniguf in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sekyere tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Krostiniguf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baristron Krostiniguf!