PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Annorlunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra Salsido comes to the cage accompanied by Cuba Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guerra Salsido
vs
Annorlunda

188 cm
38
195 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

193 cm
27
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Annorlunda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra Salsido on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Annorlunda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerra Salsido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Annorlunda misses with a wild body shot.
As Annorlunda tries to get set, Guerra Salsido tries to push him back and clinch up but Annorlunda manages to avoid the attempt.
Guerra Salsido jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Annorlunda wants to counter with a clinch but Guerra Salsido pushes him away.
Guerra Salsido takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Annorlunda throws a lazy uppercut
and Guerra Salsido counters with a stiff right hand.
Annorlunda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Annorlunda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guerra Salsido counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annorlunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Annorlunda throws a lazy uppercut
letting Guerra Salsido counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Annorlunda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Guerra Salsido was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Annorlunda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guerra Salsido counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Annorlunda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Annorlunda tries to bum rush Guerra Salsido with a series of wild strikes but Guerra Salsido uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anders Annorlunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Annorlunda scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerra Salsido gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Annorlunda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guerra Salsido manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Annorlunda has Guerra Salsido in his guard.

Guerra Salsido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guerra Salsido won't allow Annorlunda to sweep him here.
Annorlunda pulls Guerra Salsido in close to his closed guard and prevents Guerra Salsido from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerra Salsido stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Annorlunda!
Annorlunda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerra Salsido counters with a head kick.
Annorlunda shoots and misses

and Annorlunda is countered with a crisp right hand from Guerra Salsido that sends him to the canvas! Guerra Salsido follows him to the mat into side control.
Leonid Guerra Salsido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Annorlunda.
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!
Annorlunda wants to get back to his feet.

Annorlunda is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Guerra Salsido take his back! Uh oh - Guerra Salsido has got a rear naked choke here! Annorlunda is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonid Guerra Salsido!
Leonid Guerra Salsido spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.