PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lane Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Hadebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Larson
vs
Hadebe

188 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lane Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orlando Hadebe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Larson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hadebe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Larson prevents Hadebe from getting back to his feet.
Larson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Larson throwing strikes but missing.
Larson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson stops Hadebe from standing up.
Hadebe is trying to keep Larson in close.
Larson is working Hadebe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadebe controlling Larson's posture.
Larson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Larson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hadebe, up you get!

Hadebe closes the distance and clinches.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larson can't break the clinch.
Larson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hadebe breaks from the clinch.

Hadebe has closed the distance and engaged Larson in a clinch.

Hadebe drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hadebe's head.
Larson throwing strikes but missing.
Larson won't allow Hadebe to sweep him here.
Larson throws a big elbow that misses.
Larson throws an elbow that misses. Hadebe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Larson's guard. Nice move by Hadebe!

Larson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Larson looking for a guillotine here but Hadebe defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson pulls Hadebe in close to his closed guard and prevents Hadebe from doing any damage or advancing position.

Hadebe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hadebe is looking to stand up but Larson won't let him.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadebe is one step ahead there.
Larson pulls Hadebe in close to prevent any damage.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hadebe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hadebe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larson controlling Hadebe's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Larson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Hadebe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hadebe dives in and scores a takedown into Larson's guard.

Larson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadebe is aware though and is defending well.
Hadebe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Larson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadebe is aware though and is defending well.

Larson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Hadebe from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larson looking for a guillotine here but Hadebe defends easily.
Hadebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Larson is trying to hold Hadebe in close to prevent damage but Hadebe has managed to pass into half guard.

Larson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hadebe.
Hadebe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

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.
Larson is looking to control Hadebe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larson avoid being mounted?
Larson is staying active underneath Hadebe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hadebe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hadebe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Larson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hadebe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hadebe misses with a head shot. Larson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Larson 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.

That's four 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.
Hadebe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Hadebe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Larson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadebe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larson's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Larson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hadebe wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.

Larson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Hadebe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Larson'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!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hadebe enables Larson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hadebe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hadebe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Larson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hadebe's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larson postures up and lands a big shot to Hadebe's brow.
Hadebe wants to stand up but Larson is controlling him.
Larson throwing strikes from guard but Hadebe blocks nicely.
Larson won't allow Hadebe to sweep him here.
Larson throws an elbow that misses. Hadebe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Larson's guard. Nice move by Hadebe!

Larson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larson keeping moving, preventing Hadebe from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadebe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larson is proving hard to escape from.
Hadebe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Larson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hadebe lands a couple of elbows.
Hadebe is fighting to break Larson's control of his arms but Larson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadebe wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hadebe misses with a few strikes there.

Larson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hadebe wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.

Larson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hadebe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larson has his foot on Hadebe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hadebe works his way back into a safe position though.
Larson 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.
Hadebe wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Larson looking to control.
Larson managing to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Hadebe.
I've got Hadebe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Hadebe!