PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omppu Vehree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erasmo Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vehree's entrance music is Lucifer. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vehree
vs
Trout

175 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

210 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omppu Vehree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erasmo Trout!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vehree.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trout can't do much from the bottom here.
Trout is looking to reverse the position.
Vehree in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vehree landing a few strikes.
Trout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Vehree seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trout wants to control but Vehree postures up.
Trout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trout wants to control but Vehree postures up.
Trout is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vehree's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vehree.
Trout has his hands clasped together around Vehree's back. He's all about the action.
Trout pushes Vehree off looking to stand but Vehree dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Vehree there.
Trout avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vehree.
Ground and pound from Vehree.
Trout slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vehree wants to pass the guard but Trout is keeping the position.

Vehree is posturing up here but Trout has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vehree tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vehree has to tap! Slick submission there by Trout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Trout!
Erasmo Trout spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Omppu Vehree spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky fellow.'.