PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Joachimsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme The Loot. Joachimsen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enslaved - Havenless kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Smalls
vs
Joachimsen

186 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biggie Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Joachimsen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joachimsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smalls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joachimsen is one step ahead there.
Joachimsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joachimsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Smalls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joachimsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joachimsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Smalls has wrist control.
Smalls trying to keep a closed guard but Joachimsen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joachimsen wants to control from the top but Smalls keeps moving.

Smalls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joachimsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joachimsen scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smalls looking to control.

Smalls had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Joachimsen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smalls Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Joachimsen's back instead.
Joachimsen can't escape the position.

Joachimsen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smalls.
You can see the frustration on Joachimsen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.

Smalls working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smalls looking to break Joachimsen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joachimsen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smalls will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smalls is breathing heavily.

Joachimsen fending off the submission attempt from Smalls.
Joachimsen staying busy and making it hard for Smalls to control.
Joachimsen is in bad spot here.
Smalls gets his hands free as Joachimsen looks to control.
Joachimsen tries to roll but Smalls sticks to his back.
Joachimsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smalls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smalls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Joachimsen is really stuck here.
Smalls is not going to allow Joachimsen to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joachimsen is trying to break free.
Joachimsen staying busy and making it hard for Smalls to control.
Joachimsen trying to control the hands but Smalls breaks the grip.
Smalls has the hooks in. Joachimsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Smalls working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Joachimsen is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Smalls has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Joachimsen taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Biggie Smalls!