PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diodubblegizzeeee
vs
Kreuger

198 cm
18
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micheal Kreuger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kreuger moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diodubblegizzeeee obliges.
Kreuger looks gassed!
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!
Diodubblegizzeeee taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diodubblegizzeeee.
Kreuger takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Micheal Kreuger has been cut.

Diodubblegizzeeee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diodubblegizzeeee manages to end up in side control.

Diodubblegizzeeee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diodubblegizzeeee misses with the combination.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to clinch up

and Kreuger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kreuger wants to stand up but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.

Diodubblegizzeeee manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger shoots in for a takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kreuger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Diodubblegizzeeee.
Diodubblegizzeeee trying to land knees to the body.
Diodubblegizzeeee looking to throw knees to the head but Kreuger is blocking nicely.
Kreuger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kreuger has Diodubblegizzeeee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kreuger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diodubblegizzeeee tumbling to the mat - Kreuger dives into Diodubblegizzeeee's guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to stand up but Kreuger isn't so interested in that idea.

Kreuger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kreuger trying to control but Diodubblegizzeeee is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger won't allow Diodubblegizzeeee to get back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kreuger lands a couple of digs.
Kreuger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kreuger manages to pass to side control.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off looking to stand but Kreuger dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kreuger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kreuger lands in his opponent's guard.
Kreuger stays in close to Diodubblegizzeeee's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
Kreuger works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kreuger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diodubblegizzeeee sees it coming and defends easily.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off looking to stand but Kreuger dives back in and keeps control.

Kreuger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diodubblegizzeeee sees it coming and defends easily.
Kreuger is trying to control. Diodubblegizzeeee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Kreuger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kreuger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kreuger tries to stand and escape but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling the position.
Kreuger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diodubblegizzeeee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreuger slips a nice elbow through Diodubblegizzeeee's hands, connecting with Diodubblegizzeeee's forehead.
Kreuger working Diodubblegizzeeee over with strikes.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kreuger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kreuger somewhat.

Kreuger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Essendubblohpee Diodubblegizzeeee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Kreuger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diodubblegizzeeee tries to clinch

and Kreuger counters with a single leg into guard. Diodubblegizzeeee didn't expect that.

Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Kreuger has closed the distance and engaged Diodubblegizzeeee in a clinch.

Kreuger tightens his grip and picks Diodubblegizzeeee up, before dumping him to the ground. Diodubblegizzeeee manages to land in guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to stand up but Kreuger is controlling him.
Kreuger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Kreuger gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kreuger stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Diodubblegizzeeee clinches but Kreuger breaks the clinch

and Kreuger counters by moving into the clinch.
Kreuger is looking to break free of the clinch but Diodubblegizzeeee has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diodubblegizzeeee gets underhooks to prevent Kreuger's takedown attempt.
Diodubblegizzeeee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreuger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kreuger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diodubblegizzeeee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kreuger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diodubblegizzeeee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diodubblegizzeeee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Kreuger pulls guard effortlessly.
Kreuger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kreuger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kreuger circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kreuger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreuger.
Kreuger trying to control the position from guard on top but Diodubblegizzeeee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Micheal Kreuger has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
Kreuger tries to free his leg and advance position but Diodubblegizzeeee is retaining full guard.
Kreuger won't allow Diodubblegizzeeee to get back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee is wriggling around but Kreuger manages to pass to half guard.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from standing back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kreuger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diodubblegizzeeee tries to kick Kreuger off but Kreuger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger winds up and cracks Diodubblegizzeeee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kreuger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kreuger cracks Diodubblegizzeeee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kreuger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diodubblegizzeeee's face.
Diodubblegizzeeee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kreuger raining down shots from the mount!
Diodubblegizzeeee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Diodubblegizzeeee is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kreuger has taken his back!
Diodubblegizzeeee takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Kreuger is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kreuger gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kreuger gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kreuger apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Kreuger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diodubblegizzeeee did well to prevent Kreuger getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreuger wants to pass to mount but Diodubblegizzeeee is defending the position.
Kreuger stops Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kreuger moves into the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee throws an elbow that misses.

Diodubblegizzeeee jumps guard and drags Kreuger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to stand up but Kreuger is controlling him.
Kreuger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreuger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kreuger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreuger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kreuger wants to stand but Diodubblegizzeeee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to get back to his feet but Kreuger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kreuger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Kreuger 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.
Diodubblegizzeeee keeping moving, preventing Kreuger from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kreuger prevents Diodubblegizzeeee from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kreuger feints and as Diodubblegizzeeee raises his hands in defense, Kreuger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kreuger stands up from Diodubblegizzeeee's guard - Kreuger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kreuger circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kreuger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreuger.
Kreuger throws a big right hand that misses.

Diodubblegizzeeee pushes Kreuger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Diodubblegizzeeee wants to clinch

and Kreuger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kreuger.
Kreuger wants to pass the guard but Diodubblegizzeeee is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diodubblegizzeeee keeping moving, preventing Kreuger from controlling successfully.
Kreuger throwing strikes from guard but Diodubblegizzeeee blocks nicely.
Kreuger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diodubblegizzeeee is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diodubblegizzeeee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kreuger is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kreuger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diodubblegizzeeee prevents Kreuger from breaking the clinch.
Kreuger jumps guard but Diodubblegizzeeee stands there with Kreuger around his waist. Kreuger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kreuger is trying to break free.
Kreuger is trying to stall.
Diodubblegizzeeee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diodubblegizzeeee lands a damaging elbow.

Kreuger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreuger moves out of range of the body kick from Diodubblegizzeeee.
Diodubblegizzeeee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kreuger counters with a left and a right that stings Diodubblegizzeeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Kreuger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kreuger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Kreuger!