PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmelin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fönt ja en körv. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zsofka
vs
Lemmelin

185 cm
26
250 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

193 cm
29
240 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baldomir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eskil Lemmelin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemmelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lemmelin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemmelin trying to control the position but instead, Zsofka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemmelin into the cage.
Zsofka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Zsofka drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Zsofka has his foot on Lemmelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemmelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemmelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemmelin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zsofka's head.
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!
Lemmelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Zsofka is retaining full guard.
Zsofka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemmelin controls the pace.

Zsofka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemmelin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Zsofka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemmelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Zsofka has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lemmelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemmelin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lemmelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Zsofka working for a triangle but Lemmelin defends it easily.

Zsofka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemmelin postures up in Zsofka's guard and throws a big left but Zsofka blocks it.

Zsofka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemmelin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Lemmelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zsofka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemmelin has managed to get both his arms back between Zsofka's legs - danger averted.
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!
Lemmelin connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zsofka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemmelin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Lemmelin passes Zsofka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lemmelin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zsofka controls his leg.
Zsofka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lemmelin controlling the action here.
Lemmelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zsofka keeps working.
Zsofka wants to control but Lemmelin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zsofka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zsofka.
Lemmelin tries to stand but Zsofka is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zsofka has his foot on Lemmelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemmelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Lemmelin throwing strikes from guard but Zsofka blocks nicely.

Zsofka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemmelin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zsofka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Lemmelin from controlling successfully.

Zsofka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemmelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemmelin with a nice head shot there.
Zsofka trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zsofka has his foot on Lemmelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemmelin works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Lemmelin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zsofka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lemmelin uses it to pass to side control.
Zsofka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lemmelin connects with a decent elbow.
Lemmelin cracks Zsofka with a big right hand but Zsofka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lemmelin working away.
Zsofka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lemmelin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zsofka gets back to half guard.
Lemmelin working Zsofka over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemmelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zsofka wants to sweep but Lemmelin has passed to side control!
Zsofka manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eskil Lemmelin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lemmelin darts in and clinches Zsofka up against the cage.
Lemmelin misses with a punch to the body.
Lemmelin just leaning against Zsofka, taking a breather.
Lemmelin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemmelin.
Zsofka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemmelin walks away with a smile on his face. Zsofka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zsofka shoots in for a takedown but Lemmelin shows good takedown defense.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemmelin.

Zsofka moves into range and clinches up with Lemmelin.
Zsofka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin throws a head punch that misses.
Zsofka blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zsofka is trying to pull guard but Lemmelin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldomir Zsofka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka lands a nice knee to the body.
Lemmelin tries to stall but Zsofka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemmelin gets through Zsofka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Zsofka gets control of Lemmelin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zsofka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zsofka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Zsofka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemmelin throws a big elbow that misses.

Zsofka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemmelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Zsofka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zsofka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemmelin is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemmelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Zsofka is retaining full guard.
Eskil Lemmelin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zsofka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemmelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemmelin wants to control from the top but Zsofka keeps moving.

Zsofka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemmelin postures up and lands a big shot to Zsofka's brow.
Lemmelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lemmelin lands a couple of digs.
Lemmelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Lemmelin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Lemmelin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Zsofka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lemmelin is looking to defend but Zsofka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lemmelin! Zsofka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lemmelin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baldomir Zsofka!
Baldomir Zsofka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.