PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hyman England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beric Usko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beric Usko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

England
vs
Usko

188 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyman England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beric Usko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

England takes the fight into the clinch.
England looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

England escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usko tries a head kick but it misses.
England seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beric Usko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usko shoots in looking for a takedown. England tries to sprawl out of it but Usko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. England manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Usko looks to move away, England throws a big counter combo bu Usko just gets out of the way.
Hyman England has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beric Usko.

That's one minute gone in the round.

England changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Usko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Usko is trying to improve his position.
Usko is working to avoid the ground and pound but England connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from England seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

England wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Usko, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
England wants to control but Usko is keeping him busy.
England in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Usko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by England.

England is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Usko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

England is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Usko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Usko is looking for a sweep.
Usko taking punishment in the form of punches.
England has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Usko is looking to regain half guard here but England keeps moving and retains side control.
Usko wants to control but England postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
England defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usko.

Usko clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as England takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Usko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

England pulls guard successfully.
England working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman England dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Usko instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by England as Usko tries to tie him up.
England misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usko trying to control the position but instead, England has worked for underhooks and has pushed Usko into the cage.
Usko jumps guard but England turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usko tries to break free but England pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

England breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Usko clinches with his opponent.
Usko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with England's elbow.
Usko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

England successfully pulls guard.

England working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Usko has passed into half guard!
England controlling the position for now.
Usko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for England!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
England tries to lock up and control but Usko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
England is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
England wants to hold on but Usko pushes him away.
Hyman England overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usko trying to control but England is having none of it.
Usko thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
England wants to control but Usko is having none of it.
England wants to get back to his feet.
Usko trying to control but England is having none of it.
Usko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
England wants to control but Usko is having none of it.
Usko won't let England get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Usko trying to control but England is having none of it.

England somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Usko throws a head kick but England moves out of range.
England appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Usko darts in and clinches England up against the cage.
Usko drops down looking for an ankle pick but England pulls his leg out and moves away.
Usko is breathing heavily.

England looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Usko!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beric Usko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! England's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

England scores with a takedown into Usko's guard.
England working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Usko's head.
England won't allow Usko to get back to his feet.
Usko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but England has passed into side control.
Usko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

England is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Usko has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
England wants to control but Usko is keeping him busy.
Usko is looking to reverse the position.
England creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Usko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Usko is trying to get back to half guard.
Usko is trying to control England's posture but England avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Usko tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Usko is squirming around, avoiding England's attempts to control the action.

England goes for an armbar but Usko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Usko.
Usko wants to control from the top but England keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. England is keeping the position for now.
Usko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

England is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
England looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
England is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

England closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
England working the ground and pound from side control.
Usko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but England wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Usko regains half guard.
Usko tries to kick England off in order to stand up. England Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
England lands some shots froms side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
England wants to lay and pray for a moment but Usko keeps working.
Usko struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyman England showed his dominance in that final round.
I think England has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyman England!