PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eetu Matsubich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamuf Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamuf Larsen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Matsubich
vs
Larsen

225 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
199 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eetu Matsubich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamuf Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsubich stuffs the takedown.

Larsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsubich, pushing him back against the cage.
Matsubich misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsen gets underhooks to prevent Matsubich's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Matsubich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matsubich effectively controlling the action here.

Matsubich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsubich is fending him off so far but Larsen persists. Nope, Matsubich circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsen misses with a double jab.

Matsubich clinches.
Matsubich throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Larsen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matsubich's brow.

Matsubich jumps guard and drags Larsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsubich is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up.
Matsubich keeping full guard, as Larsen tries to pass.
Larsen prevents Matsubich from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matsubich scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Larsen misses with a head kick.
Larsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsubich's waist but Matsubich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larsen off to one side.
Eetu Matsubich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamuf Larsen.
Larsen fails with a takedown attempt.

Larsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Matsubich tries to kick Larsen off but Larsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Larsen tries to stand and escape but Matsubich is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Larsen seems content to control.
Matsubich throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Matsubich wants to control but Larsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Larsen is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsubich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsen.
Larsen trying to control the pace.
Matsubich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matsubich is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsubich is breathing heavily.
Matsubich is refusing to be controlled, as Larsen sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larsen in particular looking to stall.

That's four 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.

Larsen escapes and gets back to his feet.

Larsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsubich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larsen has Matsubich pushed against the cage.
A short right from Larsen on the inside.
Larsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Matsubich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsubich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larsen walks away with a smile on his face. Matsubich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Larsen throws a head kick but Matsubich moves out of range.
Matsubich stuffs the takedown.
Matsubich avoids the head kick by Larsen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larsen.

Larsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larsen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matsubich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsubich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsubich looking for a sweep but Larsen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Larsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Larsen controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen working the ground and pound effectively.
Larsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Larsen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Larsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matsubich but Matsubich pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Larsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matsubich, pushing him back against the cage.

Larsen breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larsen has a takedown stuffed.
Larsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsubich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsen somewhat.
Eetu Matsubich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamuf Larsen.
Larsen scores with a nice right hand.
Matsubich avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Matsubich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larsen lands with a shot to the body.
Larsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matsubich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsen somewhat.
Larsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen shoots in but Matsubich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen cracks Matsubich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsubich stuffs the takedown.
Eetu Matsubich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsubich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsen defends it nicely.
Matsubich swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.

Larsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matsubich's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larsen decides to return to a standing position.
Larsen is looking to clinch but Matsubich is avoiding it.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown but Matsubich shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matsubich.
Larsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen shoots in and drives through. Matsubich sprawls well.
Matsubich fails with an attempt to clinch.

Larsen rushes Matsubich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matsubich tries to pull guard but Larsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsubich drops back down to his feet.
Matsubich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamuf Larsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Larsen looks for a takedown but Matsubich sprawls well.
Larsen tries to clinch but Matsubich is having none of it.
Matsubich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Larsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Matsubich which made him look bad.
Larsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matsubich sprawls well. Matsubich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Eetu Matsubich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamuf Larsen.
Matsubich scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsubich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Larsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Matsubich counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matsubich up against the cage.

Larsen successfully pulls guard.

Matsubich has gone for a leg lock! Larsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsubich's guard.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.
Larsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen postures up.
Matsubich is looking to sweep but instead, Larsen has passed into half guard.
Larsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen trying to mount his opponent but Matsubich defends it.
Larsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Larsen passes into side control, despite Matsubich's attempt to control the position.
Larsen controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsubich trying to control but Larsen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Matsubich is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsen has Matsubich flattened out and is raining down punches.
Eetu Matsubich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamuf Larsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsen biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamuf Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamuf Larsen!