PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arsene Dumars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verneri Kynaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Dumars
vs
Kynaniska

185 cm
21
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
208 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arsene Dumars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Kynaniska!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dumars drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dumars wants to pass the guard but Kynaniska is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dumars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kynaniska wants to sweep here but Dumars controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumars trying to control the position from guard on top but Kynaniska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dumars tries to free his leg and advance position but Kynaniska is retaining full guard.
Dumars postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kynaniska wants to get back to his feet but Dumars is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dumars drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kynaniska looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kynaniska looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kynaniska!
Dumars tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kynaniska wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kynaniska wants to stand but Dumars is controlling his arm.
Dumars is looking to regain half guard here but Kynaniska keeps moving and retains side control.
Kynaniska working away.

Kynaniska decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dumars to his feet.
Dumars moves out of range of the body kick from Kynaniska.
Nice body punch from Kynaniska.
Kynaniska just misses with a punch to the body.
Dumars avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dumars looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dumars is breathing heavily.
Kynaniska wants to stand but Dumars is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumars advances to half guard.
Dumars is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dumars trying to control from half guard but Kynaniska is working away.
Dumars wants to pass the guard but Kynaniska is defending well.
Dumars throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dumars is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kynaniska sees it coming and defends easily.
Kynaniska really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dumars. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kynaniska is pressing down on Dumars's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumars working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kynaniska keeping moving, preventing Dumars from controlling successfully.
Dumars has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kynaniska is proving hard to escape from.
Dumars wants to control from the top but Kynaniska keeps moving.
Kynaniska trying to control the position.
Dumars trying to control but Kynaniska is working from the bottom.
Dumars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kynaniska is keeping the position for now.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kynaniska misses with a double jab.
Kynaniska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kynaniska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dumars paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kynaniska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dumars moves away.

Dumars scores with a takedown into Kynaniska's guard.
Dumars prevents Kynaniska from getting back to his feet.

Kynaniska uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Dumars is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kynaniska's half guard.

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

Arsene Dumars dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dumars fails with a takedown attempt.
Dumars on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Kynaniska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dumars, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kynaniska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kynaniska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dumars keeps control of Kynaniska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kynaniska has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kynaniska tries to break the clinch but Dumars is controlling the position.
Kynaniska tries to circle away but Dumars has him pinned against the cage.
Dumars keeps control of Kynaniska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kynaniska stops a takedown attempt from Dumars.
Dumars has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kynaniska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsene Dumars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumars fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kynaniska is trying to break the clinch but Dumars has him pressed against the cage.
Dumars with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kynaniska wants to break free but Dumars has control.
Kynaniska is trying to drag Dumars to the mat but Dumars just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kynaniska is looking to break free of the clinch but Dumars has double underhooks.
Kynaniska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dumars gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Dumars seems to be working for a kimura but Kynaniska defends the submission attempt.

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

Kynaniska is defending against the submission attempts here by Dumars.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumars thows a huge punch but Kynaniska dodges it nicely.
Dumars controlling the pace.
Kynaniska is staying active underneath Dumars, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kynaniska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dumars pulls his head out easily.
Kynaniska wants to get back to full guard but Dumars has passed into side control.
Kynaniska working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumars lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Kynaniska that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Dumars working for a submission but Kynaniska is keeping him at bay.
Dumars looking to finish with strikes here!
Dumars prevents Kynaniska from getting the reversal.
Dumars wants to control the pace but Kynaniska is squirming around nicely.
Dumars scores with a couple of good head shots there.

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.
Dumars looking to control but Kynaniska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kynaniska wants to hold on but Dumars pushes him away.
Dumars looking to control but Kynaniska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dumars with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kynaniska is looking to improve his position but Dumars isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsene Dumars dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kynaniska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dumars.
An inside leg kick from Kynaniska misses.
Dumars checks the leg kick.
Kynaniska scores with a three punch combo!
Verneri Kynaniska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kynaniska.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dumars.
Dumars shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kynaniska as he jumps to the side.
Kynaniska looks to land a body kick but Dumars moved away.

Kynaniska closes the distance and clinches.
Kynaniska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kynaniska tries to stall but Dumars uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kynaniska working hard to break the clinch.
Kynaniska gets underhooks to prevent Dumars's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsene Dumars. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kynaniska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dumars up against the cage.

Dumars ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dumars no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arsene Dumars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dumars trying to control the position.

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

Dumars shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dumars throws a big right hand that misses.

Dumars gets to his feet. Kynaniska looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kynaniska misses with a wild combination.
Dumars shoots for a takedown but Kynaniska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kynaniska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumars dives in and grabs Kynaniska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kynaniska pushes down on Dumars's head and hops out.
The crowd cheers as Kynaniska lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dumars doesn't seem phased though.
Dumars tries to clinch but Kynaniska is having none of it.
Kynaniska throws a nice looking combination but Dumars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kynaniska looks to land a body kick but Dumars moved away.
Kynaniska wants to clinch

and Dumars counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumars moves nicely into side control.

Dumars is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kynaniska is trying to escape and Dumars transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kynaniska is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dumars! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arsene Dumars!