PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Lemminkainen (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.

Christoski
vs
Lemminkainen

186 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Christoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Lemminkainen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Christoski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lemminkainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lemminkainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Christoski is working for a kimura but Lemminkainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Christoski trying to control the action but Lemminkainen is working from the bottom.

Lemminkainen looking for submissions off his back.
Lemminkainen tries to roll over but Christoski keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Christoski seems content to control.
Lemminkainen tries to roll over but Christoski keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Christoski shoots in for a double leg but Lemminkainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemminkainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Christoski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemminkainen wants to get back to full guard.
Lemminkainen is staying active underneath Christoski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Christoski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lemminkainen won't allow Christoski to pass to mount.
Christoski is breathing heavily.
Lemminkainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lemminkainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Christoski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christoski wants to control from the top but Lemminkainen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lemminkainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christoski trying to control but Lemminkainen is working from the bottom.
Christoski forces his way into half guard.
Christoski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Christoski with a couple of short strikes.
Christoski landing punches.
Christoski trying to control but Lemminkainen is having none of it.

Christoski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lemminkainen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lemminkainen!

Lemminkainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christoski, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Christoski feints and as Lemminkainen raises his hands in defense, Christoski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoski preventing the sweep.

Lemminkainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemminkainen keeping moving, preventing Christoski from controlling successfully.

Lemminkainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemminkainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lemminkainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christoski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christoski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christoski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemminkainen is retaining full guard.

Christoski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christoski pushes down on Lemminkainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Christoski is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christoski is working for a kimura but Lemminkainen is defending it quite comfortably.

Lemminkainen looking for submissions off his back.
Lemminkainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christoski stands and throws Lemminkainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Christoski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemminkainen keeps working.
Lemminkainen seems a little lost for a moment, as Christoski dominates the positioning.
Christoski tries to move to full mount but Lemminkainen actually manages to regain half guard.
Christoski trying to control from half guard but Lemminkainen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Christoski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Christoski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemminkainen circles away.
Lemminkainen tries to clinch up but Christoski circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Lemminkainen does no damage.
Lemminkainen cracks Christoski with a right hand to the side of the head.

Lemminkainen gets caught flat footed, as Christoski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Christoski passes Lemminkainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lemminkainen is looking to improve his position.
Christoski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lemminkainen is looking to improve his position but Christoski isn't that keen on the idea.
Christoski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemminkainen is looking to escape.
BOOM! Christoski connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Christoski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lemminkainen is surviving well by controlling Christoski's body position as best he can.
Lemminkainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Christoski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lemminkainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lemminkainen can't escape the position.

Christoski working for a submission but Lemminkainen is keeping him at bay.
Lemminkainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jesus Christoski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemminkainen regains half guard.

Christoski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemminkainen is just riding it out for now. Christoski eventually gives up the hold.
Lemminkainen tries to roll over but Christoski keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemminkainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemminkainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemminkainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christoski manages to get himself to full guard.

Christoski is looking for a triangle here but Lemminkainen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Lemminkainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christoski, who protects the arm well.
Christoski is looking to reverse the position.
Christoski can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemminkainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christoski is working hard here to advance position.

Lemminkainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lemminkainen swings around for an armbar but Christoski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lemminkainen's guard.

Lemminkainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christoski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christoski looking to pass the guard.

Lemminkainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christoski trying to control but Lemminkainen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lemminkainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christoski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Christoski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lemminkainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lemminkainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Lemminkainen is pushing down on Christoski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christoski is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemminkainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christoski works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lemminkainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christoski trying to keep a closed guard but Lemminkainen is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemminkainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Christoski is retaining full guard.

Christoski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Christoski working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Lemminkainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lemminkainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lemminkainen lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Lemminkainen. No joy for Christoski on that attempt.
Christoski tries to clinch

and Lemminkainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Christoski!
Christoski is trying desperately to improve position.

Lemminkainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoski is trying desperately to improve position.
Christoski wants to control but Lemminkainen is having none of it.
Christoski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Christoski is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoski wants to hold on but Lemminkainen pushes him away.

Lemminkainen working for a guillotine from mount but Christoski is in no mood to give up.
Christoski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Lemminkainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lemminkainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemminkainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lemminkainen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Christoski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lemminkainen's body to avoid the submission. Lemminkainen has instead reached around Christoski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lemminkainen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antti Lemminkainen!