PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Bundao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gazelli Sagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ze Bundao has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bundao
vs
Sagan

200 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ze Bundao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gazelli Sagan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagan tries for a takedown but Bundao circles away easily

and Bundao counters with a shoot takedown. Sagan fights it but they end up in guard.

Bundao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bundao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Bundao 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.
Sagan is looking to stand up but Bundao isn't so interested in that idea.

Bundao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sagan dives on top into guard.

Bundao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagan wants to stand but Bundao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bundao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bundao's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sagan wants to stand but Bundao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bundao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bundao is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bundao won't allow Sagan to get back to his feet.

Bundao 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.
Bundao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sagan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bundao is controlling him.

Bundao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sagan wants to get back to his feet but Bundao drags him back down.

Bundao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bundao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bundao is breathing heavily.
Sagan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Bundao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sagan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bundao prevents Sagan from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bundao tries for a kimura but Sagan is defending well.

Bundao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sagan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bundao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bundao is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sagan is trying to escape and Bundao transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sagan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bundao! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ze Bundao!