PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amin Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Sjoblum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sjoblum has chosen Viikate - Viina & Terva & Hauta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brad Sjoblum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amin Lasileuka's chin.

Lasileuka
vs
Sjoblum

190 cm
25
284 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Lasileuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Sjoblum!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasileuka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Brad Sjoblum has been cut.

Sjoblum gets a clinch.
Sjoblum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lasileuka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lasileuka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sjoblum prevents it.

Lasileuka breaks from the clinch.
Sjoblum throws a head kick that misses.
Sjoblum missing with a left hand there. Lasileuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Lasileuka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sjoblum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lasileuka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lasileuka trying to control from half guard but Sjoblum is working away.
Lasileuka lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lasileuka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Sjoblum looking for submissions off his back.

Sjoblum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sjoblum gets full guard.
Sjoblum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lasileuka controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasileuka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lasileuka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lasileuka trying to control but Sjoblum is working from the bottom.
Lasileuka working some strikes from top position.
Lasileuka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Sjoblum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lasileuka defends well.

Lasileuka drops back looking for a leg! Sjoblum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sjoblum manages to kick Lasileuka off! Lasileuka jumps back into Sjoblum's guard.
Lasileuka wants to control from the top but Sjoblum keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sjoblum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lasileuka defends it easily.
Sjoblum looks gassed!

Lasileuka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sjoblum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lasileuka has managed to get both his arms back between Sjoblum's legs - danger averted.
Sjoblum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lasileuka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lasileuka stopping the sweep attempt from Sjoblum.
Lasileuka distracts Sjoblum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lasileuka connects with a couple of short punches.
Lasileuka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka is in close to Sjoblum's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Sjoblum is looking for a triangle but Lasileuka pushes his legs off easily.

Sjoblum has his foot on Lasileuka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lasileuka works his way back into a safe position though.
Lasileuka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lasileuka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sjoblum keeping moving, preventing Lasileuka from controlling successfully.

Lasileuka gets to his feet. Sjoblum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lasileuka throws a series of strikes that have Sjoblum backpedaling.

Lasileuka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lasileuka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sjoblum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka lands strikes from half guard.
Lasileuka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lasileuka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sjoblum tries to kick Lasileuka off but Lasileuka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lasileuka content to control rather than advance.
Lasileuka prevents Sjoblum from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Lasileuka.
Sjoblum wants to get back to full guard.

Sjoblum actively working from the bottom here.
Lasileuka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amin Lasileuka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Sjoblum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sjoblum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lasileuka gets to his feet. Sjoblum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lasileuka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sjoblum to the mat! Sjoblum manages to get full guard.

Sjoblum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lasileuka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lasileuka chips away with some ground and pound.

Sjoblum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lasileuka is aware though and is defending well.

Lasileuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lasileuka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lasileuka gets to his feet. Sjoblum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sjoblum is looking to clinch but Lasileuka is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lasileuka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sjoblum napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka just content to control the position.
Lasileuka is looking to take a break and control but Sjoblum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sjoblum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Lasileuka has one foot on Sjoblum's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sjoblum tries a head kick but it misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lasileuka.
Sjoblum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sjoblum manages to get back to half guard.
Lasileuka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lasileuka working over Sjoblum with some ground and pound. Sjoblum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Amin Lasileuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sjoblum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sjoblum.
Lasileuka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sjoblum's head.
Lasileuka wants to control from the top but Sjoblum keeps moving.
Lasileuka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sjoblum keeping moving, preventing Lasileuka from controlling successfully.

Sjoblum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lasileuka defends well.
Lasileuka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lasileuka lands a couple of elbows.
Sjoblum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Sjoblum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lasileuka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sjoblum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lasileuka has managed to get both his arms back between Sjoblum's legs - danger averted.
Sjoblum wants to get back to his feet but Lasileuka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lasileuka with a nice head shot there.
Lasileuka stands and throws Sjoblum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lasileuka passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sjoblum!
Lasileuka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sjoblum hang on?
Lasileuka lands a big elbow.
Lasileuka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sjoblum?
Sjoblum tries to hold on but Lasileuka postures up.
Sjoblum is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sjoblum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lasileuka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lasileuka scoring with strikes but Sjoblum is staying in there.
Lasileuka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sjoblum can do to turn this around?
Lasileuka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sjoblum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lasileuka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sjoblum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Lasileuka has hold of Sjoblum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sjoblum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lasileuka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sjoblum is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Lasileuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amin Lasileuka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Sjoblum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lasileuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sjoblum. Sjoblum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lasileuka shoots in looking for a takedown. Sjoblum tries to sprawl out of it but Lasileuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sjoblum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sjoblum throws a lazy right hand but Lasileuka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amin Lasileuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lasileuka ducks under a wild hook from Sjoblum.

Lasileuka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sjoblum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lasileuka taking some punishment here, with Sjoblum in his half guard.
Lasileuka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sjoblum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sjoblum prevents Lasileuka from standing back up.
Lasileuka tries to roll over but Sjoblum keeps him under control.
Sjoblum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sjoblum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lasileuka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sjoblum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sjoblum tries to clinch up but Lasileuka circles away and keeps his distance.
Sjoblum misses with a head kick.

Lasileuka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sjoblum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sjoblum takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sjoblum is not content to let Lasileuka control the position.
Sjoblum is looking to reverse the position.
Sjoblum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lasileuka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sjoblum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lasileuka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sjoblum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lasileuka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lasileuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lasileuka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lasileuka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sjoblum's head.
Lasileuka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sjoblum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sjoblum misses with a looping left.
Lasileuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sjoblum as he jumps to the side.
Lasileuka blocks a head kick by Sjoblum.
Lasileuka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sjoblum tries to clinch up.

Lasileuka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sjoblum is trying to improve his position.
Lasileuka is looking to take a break and control but Sjoblum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Lasileuka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sjoblum is trying to get back to half guard.
Lasileuka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sjoblum is looking for a sweep.
Lasileuka working the head with strikes.
Brad Sjoblum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sjoblum tries to bench press Lasileuka off him but Lasileuka keeps the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lasileuka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lasileuka working away.
Sjoblum tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I would not like to be Sjoblum right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Sjoblum right now.
Amin Lasileuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What can Sjoblum do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sjoblum is in bad spot here.
Sjoblum is trying to stand back up.
Lasileuka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amin Lasileuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lasileuka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amin Lasileuka!