PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soviet Russia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volmar Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russia comes to the ring accompanied by Soviet National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Russia
vs
Wikstrom

195 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

191 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soviet Russia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volmar Wikstrom!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russia tries to clinch but Wikstrom moves out of range.
A big left from Wikstrom misses.
Wikstrom stuffs the takedown.
Wikstrom misses with a looping right.
Russia has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soviet Russia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Russia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wikstrom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Russia manages to mount him!

Russia stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia shoots in and drives through. Wikstrom sprawls well.
Wikstrom misses with a straight left.
Wikstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Russia. Russia gets slowly back to his feet.
Russia scores with a body shot.
A big left from Russia misses.
Russia tries to clinch but Wikstrom moves out of range.
Volmar Wikstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russia is looking to clinch but Wikstrom is avoiding it.
Russia shoots in looking for a takedown. Wikstrom tries to sprawl out of it but Russia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wikstrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russia shoots in but Wikstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russia is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wikstrom as he jumps to the side.
Russia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wikstrom.
Wikstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wikstrom. No joy for Russia on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wikstrom pinned against the cage. Wikstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Russia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wikstrom blocks a jab.
Russia moves in looking to clinch but Wikstrom pushes him off.
Russia shoots in for a double leg but Wikstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wikstrom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wikstrom missing with a left hand there. Russia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russia defending well as Wikstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Russia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Russia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wikstrom misses with a straight right.
Russia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wikstrom.
Russia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Russia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Russia slips under a jab.
Wikstrom scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wikstrom misses with a straight right.
Wikstrom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wikstrom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Russia. Russia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Russia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wikstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volmar Wikstrom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Russia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russia tries to close the distance and clinch but Wikstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wikstrom cracks Russia with a big right hand and Russia goes down!
Wikstrom wants to get up but he can't break Russia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wikstrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wikstrom won't allow Russia to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikstrom wants to stand but Russia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Russia is trying to control the position but Wikstrom postures up.

Russia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wikstrom postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wikstrom with a nice cross.
Russia defending well as Wikstrom loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Russia with that takedown attempt.
Volmar Wikstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wikstrom pinned against the cage. Wikstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soviet Russia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia tries to clinch up.
Wikstrom throws a looping overhand right but Russia ducks down to avoid it.
Wikstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Russia. Russia gets slowly back to his feet.
Wikstrom stuffs the takedown.
Russia closes the distance and clinches up with Wikstrom, looking for a takedown. Russia pushes Wikstrom against the ropes but Wikstrom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russia looks to throw the jab but Wikstrom is out of range.
Wikstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wikstrom scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wikstrom and Russia goes tumbling to the canvas! Wikstrom follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Wikstrom tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Russia.

Wikstrom gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wikstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russia shoots in for a double leg but Wikstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wikstrom throws a hook but Russia blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volmar Wikstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wikstrom looks to land a left hand but Russia moved out of range nicely.
Russia shoots in looking for a takedown. Wikstrom tries to sprawl out of it but Russia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wikstrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wikstrom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Russia misses.
Russia shoots in for a double leg but Wikstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Russia misses with a straight left.
Wikstrom scores with the left hand. Russia knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wikstrom circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soviet Russia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wikstrom loads up on a big right hand but Russia slips the punch.
Russia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wikstrom pinned against the cage. Wikstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russia takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wikstrom throws out the jab.
Wikstrom drops Russia with a huge uppercut! Russia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wikstrom is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volmar Wikstrom!