PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Gudkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roman Gudkov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Henrique
vs
Gudkov

175 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Henrique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Gudkov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henrique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gudkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henrique darts in trying to clinch

and Gudkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gudkov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Henrique to stand up.
Henrique looks to clinch

and Gudkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henrique's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henrique is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gudkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gudkov stays in close to Henrique's body and controls the position.

Gudkov gets to his feet - Henrique follows without any prompting.
Henrique darts in trying to clinch

and Gudkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henrique's guard.
Gudkov is stalling in the full guard.
Henrique knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gudkov on the ground.
Henrique is looking to stand up but Gudkov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gudkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Henrique, up you get!
Gudkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henrique defends it nicely.

Henrique has Gudkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Henrique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henrique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henrique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henrique lands a body punch.
Henrique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Henrique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gudkov backwards.
Gudkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henrique lands a left hand.
Henrique works on Gudkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Henrique working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Gudkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henrique fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luis Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gudkov.
Gudkov looks winded!
Gudkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henrique sprawls well. Henrique wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gudkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Henrique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Henrique has Gudkov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henrique.
Henrique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henrique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henrique is pressed up against the cage. Gudkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henrique down to the mat. Henrique avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henrique tries to clinch but Gudkov moves away

and Gudkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henrique's guard now.
Henrique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henrique tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gudkov is controlling him.
Gudkov stands up over Henrique, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henrique wants to stand and escape but Gudkov is having none of it.

Gudkov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Gudkov drives through with a takedown into Henrique's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henrique wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gudkov manages to pass to side control.
Gudkov works his way into full mount!

Gudkov get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Henrique as Gudkov shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henrique tries to clinch but Gudkov is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gudkov.
Gudkov dives in and grabs Henrique's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henrique pushes down on Gudkov's head and hops out.
Henrique displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gudkov.
Gudkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Henrique sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Henrique.
Gudkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Henrique manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henrique.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gudkov is trying to drag Henrique to the mat but Henrique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gudkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henrique after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Gudkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Henrique is looking to clinch.
Henrique tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gudkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Henrique drives through and clinches with Gudkov against the cage.
Henrique struggles to land a body shot inside as Gudkov controls his hands.
Henrique gets through Gudkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henrique working aggressively here.

Gudkov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gudkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Gudkov stops Henrique from getting back to his feet.
Gudkov trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Roman Gudkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Henrique has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henrique misses with the head strike.
Henrique working aggressively here.
Henrique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gudkov is trying to drag Henrique to the mat but Henrique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gudkov has Henrique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henrique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luis Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gudkov.
A hook to the body from Henrique.
Henrique lands a nice shot to the body.
Gudkov looking for a takedown.
Gudkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Henrique.
Gudkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gudkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Henrique manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henrique is working Gudkov over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henrique prevents it.
Gudkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Henrique shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Henrique.
Henrique lands an uppercut.
Henrique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gudkov is trying to drag Henrique to the mat but Henrique just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Henrique.
Henrique lands a shoulder strike.
Henrique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henrique gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gudkov.
Luis Henrique has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gudkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henrique pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique tries to close the distance and clinch but Gudkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henrique tries to clinch but Gudkov is having none of it.
Gudkov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gudkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Gudkov prevents Henrique from escaping the position.
Gudkov moves into full mount!
Roman Gudkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gudkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gudkov controlling his opponent.
Gudkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique is trying to stand but he's just given Gudkov his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gudkov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Henrique is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Gudkov!