PBP Commentary

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

Ericsson
vs
Vuijsje

225 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

205 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Vuijsje!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ericsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ericsson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Vuijsje 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.
Vuijsje must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ericsson keeping full guard, as Vuijsje tries to pass.
Vuijsje is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ericsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vuijsje trying to control the position from guard on top but Ericsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson looking to control.
Ericsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vuijsje wants to pass the guard but Ericsson is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Vuijsje shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vuijsje showed some decent athleticism there.
Vuijsje is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuijsje throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Vuijsje is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vuijsje uses his free foot to push down on Ericsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ericsson.
Ericsson tries to hold on but Vuijsje postures up.
Vuijsje wants to take Ericsson's back here but Ericsson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Vuijsje is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ericsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ericsson wants to hold on but Vuijsje pushes him away.
Ericsson is looking to improve his position but Vuijsje isn't that keen on the idea.

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.

Vuijsje with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ericsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ericsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vuijsje pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Vuijsje.
Vuijsje looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Vuijsje working for a submission but Ericsson is keeping him at bay.
Vuijsje tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ericsson taking shots to the head.
Vuijsje landing punches.

Vuijsje working for a submission but Ericsson is keeping him at bay.
Vuijsje with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vuijsje has control of Ericsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ericsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ericsson tries to hold on but Vuijsje pushes him away.

Vuijsje has hold of Ericsson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ericsson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ericsson regains half guard.
Ericsson trying to hold on to Vuijsje's head to control him but Vuijsje postures up.
Ericsson gets back to full guard.
Vuijsje looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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.

Vuijsje thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ericsson managing to control the position.
Ericsson keeping moving, preventing Vuijsje from controlling successfully.
Vuijsje throwing strikes from guard but Ericsson blocks nicely.
Vuijsje sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ericsson's guard.
Ericsson wants to control but Vuijsje is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vuijsje is looking to advance position but Ericsson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vuijsje is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Vuijsje is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ericsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vuijsje.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vuijsje looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vuijsje wants to pass the guard but Ericsson is defending well.

Vuijsje seems to be looking for submissions.

Vuijsje is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ericsson defends it well.

Vuijsje is looking for a kimura but Ericsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vuijsje to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vuijsje wants to pass to mount but Ericsson is defending the position.
Vuijsje wants to control but Ericsson is keeping him busy.
Vuijsje drops an elbow to the side of Ericsson's head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Vuijsje decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vuijsje wants to pass the guard but Ericsson is defending well.

Vuijsje is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vuijsje tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ericsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Vuijsje is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ericsson trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vuijsje is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ericsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ericsson wants to control but Vuijsje is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vuijsje gets a clinch.
Ericsson tries to pull guard but Vuijsje won't allow it.

Vuijsje turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ericsson regains half guard.
Ericsson is controlling Vuijsje's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vuijsje seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ericsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ericsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vuijsje's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vuijsje's back!
Ericsson controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuijsje tries to roll but Ericsson sticks to his back.
Vuijsje holding both Ericsson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ericsson doesn't have the hooks in and Vuijsje manages to turn into his guard.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Vuijsje drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ericsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vuijsje controls the pace.
Vuijsje tries to stand but Ericsson is controlling from the bottom.
Ericsson controls Vuijsje momentarily but Vuijsje frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ericsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ericsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vuijsje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ericsson is keeping the position for now.
Ericsson pulls Vuijsje in close to prevent any damage.
Vuijsje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vuijsje passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Vuijsje tries for a kimura but Ericsson is defending well.

Vuijsje wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ericsson, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Vuijsje showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ericsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vuijsje feints and as Ericsson raises his hands in defense, Vuijsje changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ericsson keeping moving, preventing Vuijsje from controlling successfully.
Vuijsje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ericsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ericsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vuijsje 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.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vuijsje is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuijsje passes into half guard.
Vuijsje performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Vuijsje is looking for a kimura here.
Ericsson is staying active underneath Vuijsje, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vuijsje wants to free his trapped foot but Ericsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vuijsje wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ericsson keeps working.
Ericsson manages to get to full guard.
Ericsson is pulling down on Vuijsje's head. It's preventing any offense from Vuijsje, at least for the moment.

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.
Vuijsje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ericsson is keeping the position for now.
Ericsson controlling Vuijsje's posture.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Vuijsje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ericsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vuijsje tries to free his leg and advance position but Ericsson is retaining full guard.

Vuijsje drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vuijsje jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson has Vuijsje pulled in close to control his posture.
Vuijsje looking to pass the guard.
Vuijsje throws a big right hand that misses.
Vuijsje trying to control the position from guard on top but Ericsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vuijsje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ericsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Vuijsje misses.

Vuijsje bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vuijsje wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ericsson keeps working.
Vuijsje tries to score with some ground and pound. Ericsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vuijsje wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ericsson, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Ericsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vuijsje wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ericsson keeps working.
Ericsson prevents Vuijsje from improving position.

Vuijsje is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ericsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eric Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An elbow from Vuijsje crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Vuijsje drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vuijsje trying to control the action but Ericsson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Vuijsje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vuijsje 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Vuijsje!