PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruvik comes to the cage accompanied by Rånny Bruvik. Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ronny Bruvik has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ronny Bruvik seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bruvik
vs
Elastinen

160 cm
33
140 lbs
26 - 17 - 2

160 cm
36
148 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160
KO Clothing

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 26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronny Bruvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruvik looks for a takedown but Elastinen sprawls well.
Bruvik leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Elastinen scores with a takedown into Bruvik's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Elastinen won't allow Bruvik to get back to his feet.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Bruvik keeps moving.
Bruvik tries to strike from the bottom.
Elastinen content to stall in guard here.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elastinen fails with the takedown.
Bruvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elastinen manages to avoid it.
Elastinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruvik misses with a body shot.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruvik.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Bruvik sprawls well.
Ronny Bruvik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.

Elastinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruvik tries to roll over but Elastinen keeps him under control.
Bruvik manages to get to full guard.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Bruvik is working from the bottom.
Elastinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruvik swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Elastinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Bruvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruvik throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen stopping the sweep attempt from Bruvik.

Bruvik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elastinen defends it easily.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruvik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Elastinen is now in half guard.
Bruvik tries to roll over but Elastinen keeps him under control.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Bruvik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bruvik actively working from the bottom here.
Elastinen wants to control but Bruvik is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but Bruvik defending well.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Elastinen is looking for a kimura here.
Elastinen wants to free his trapped foot but Bruvik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elastinen is thwarting Bruvik's attempts to control the position.
Elastinen is trying to control. Bruvik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elastinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bruvik counters with a solid body kick.
Ronny Bruvik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruvik which made him look bad.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Bruvik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ronny Bruvik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen shoots and misses
and Bruvik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elastinen thinking.
Bruvik throws a sloppy head kick and Elastinen moves out of range easily.
Elastinen fails with the takedown.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruvik throws a hook to the side of Elastinen's head but Elastinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Bruvik misses its intended target.
Bruvik lands with an uppercut that bounces Elastinen off the cage and back into range.
Bruvik throws a hook but Elastinen avoids it easily.
Bruvik throws a body punch but Elastinen moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bruvik as Elastinen shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Bruvik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruvik keeps working.
Elastinen wants to free his trapped foot but Bruvik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bruvik is trying to control but Elastinen manages to pass to mount!
Bruvik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Elastinen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Elastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruvik is looking to escape.
Bruvik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruvik is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik is looking to get to half guard.
Bruvik is working hard here to advance position.
Bruvik wants to hold on but Elastinen pushes him away.
Elastinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bruvik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruvik is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik is pressing down on Elastinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elastinen slips nicely into half guard.
Elastinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bruvik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruvik keeps working.
Elastinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bruvik tries to roll over but Elastinen keeps him under control.
Bruvik is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Bruvik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but Bruvik defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Bruvik is trying to maintain the position but Elastinen is very close to passing his half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Erkki Elastinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Bruvik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruvik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Elastinen ducks under a wild hook from Bruvik.
Elastinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruvik swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Bruvik as Elastinen shoots in.
Bruvik stuffs the takedown.
Elastinen with a poor takedown
and Bruvik makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Elastinen really felt that one!
Elastinen is breathing heavily.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruvik defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronny Bruvik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bruvik swinging wildly here.

Elastinen gets the takedown into side control.

Elastinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruvik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bruvik gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bruvik tries to lock up and control but Elastinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Elastinen working for a guillotine from mount but Bruvik is in no mood to give up.
Elastinen throws a wild left hand from mount and Bruvik manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik tries to get to full guard but Elastinen has control of the leg.
Bruvik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elastinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elastinen's back!
Bruvik has the hooks in. Elastinen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bruvik is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Elastinen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bruvik is looking to control Elastinen but Elastinen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bruvik lands with a hammerfist to the side of Elastinen's head.

Bruvik is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Elastinen is trying to remain composed but Bruvik is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Bruvik is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Elastinen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Elastinen for a finish.
Elastinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bruvik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bruvik is hanging on to Elastinen's back as he tries to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elastinen covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bruvik gets his hands free as Elastinen looks to control.
Bruvik controlling well, preventing Elastinen from escaping the position.
Bruvik has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Elastinen.

Bruvik is persistently looking for the submission but Elastinen is defending it well.
Elastinen tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bruvik.

Elastinen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bruvik's arms.
Bruvik lands a shot to the head.
Bruvik lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Elastinen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bruvik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bruvik lands strikes from half guard.
Elastinen manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bruvik is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruvik sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Elastinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bruvik is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruvik is trying to maintain the position but Elastinen is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Bruvik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruvik 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronny Bruvik!
In his post fight interview, Ronny Bruvik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.