PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arden Bridges (ranked 5649 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Armpit (ranked 5497 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.

Bridges
vs
Armpit

160 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

204 cm
19
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arden Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Armpit!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Armpit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bridges is trying to defend but Armpit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Armpit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armpit.
Armpit is thwarting Bridges's attempts to control the position.
Armpit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armpit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bridges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armpit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armpit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like Arden Bridges has been cut.
Bridges trying to control but Armpit postures up.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Armpit there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Armpit trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Armpit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bridges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armpit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armpit is in close to Bridges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armpit throws a strike but Bridges rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bridges is breathing heavily.
Armpit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Armpit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armpit can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Armpit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armpit holds on and takes a little breather.
Armpit wants to improve his position but instead Bridges has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armpit tries to roll over but Bridges keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armpit is holding on to half guard well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Armpit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bridges!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armpit looks up at the clock and then as Bridges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armpit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Arden Bridges's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armpit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bridges down.

Jeez, Arden Bridges's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arden Bridges's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Armpit!