PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Kapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Jyrki Kapane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sikaniska
vs
Kapane

205 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

192 cm
23
235 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kapane!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikaniska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kapane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sikaniska defends it nicely.

Sikaniska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kapane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kapane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sikaniska would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kapane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sikaniska has passed into side control.

Sikaniska decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Sikaniska moves into range and clinches up with Kapane.
Kapane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sikaniska slows down the pace here.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska tries to clinch there but Kapane circles away.
Kapane dives in and grabs Sikaniska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sikaniska pushes down on Kapane's head and hops out.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kapane.
Sikaniska slips under a jab.

Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
Kapane fails to pull guard.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.

Sikaniska clinches up with Kapane and pushes him back against the cage.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.

Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sikaniska gets a clinch.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kapane shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sikaniska pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kapane tries for a takedown but Sikaniska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kapane looks gassed!

Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kapane is trying to break the clinch but Sikaniska is controlling him.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Kapane misses with a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.

Sikaniska clinches.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikaniska.
Kapane misses with a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Kapane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska lands with a nice combination. Kapane backs away looking to recover.

Sikaniska pushes Kapane up against the cage in a clinch.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska.

Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.

Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sikaniska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sikaniska pulls guard effortlessly.

Sikaniska manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sikaniska is working the combinations to good effect here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sikaniska gets a clinch.
Kapane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kapane wants a takedown but no success here.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Sikaniska.
Kapane walks into a jab.

Sikaniska clinches up with Kapane and pushes him back against the cage.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Sikaniska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kapane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska.
Kapane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Sikaniska.

Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Kapane against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sikaniska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kapane tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska dominated that round.
That's time! Sikaniska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska.
Good work by Sikaniska as he checks the leg kick.
Sikaniska throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kapane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sikaniska's guard now.
Kapane won't allow Sikaniska to get back to his feet.

Sikaniska has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kapane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kapane shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kapane shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikaniska sprawls well. He's pushed Kapane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.

Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kapane is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sikaniska prevents it.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kapane.
Sikaniska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kapane is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Kapane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sikaniska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kapane somewhat.
Sikaniska lands a two punch combo.
Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Kapane avoids it well.
Kapane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikaniska.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sikaniska instigates a clinch.

Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
Kapane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sikaniska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Sikaniska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kapane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sikaniska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Sikaniska.

Sikaniska clinches.

Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sikaniska closes the distance and pushes Kapane back into the cage.
Sikaniska scores with a shot to the side of Kapane's head.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kapane.
Santeri Sikaniska is winning the standup battle so far.
Sikaniska slips a straight right by Kapane.

Sikaniska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sikaniska has Kapane pushed against the cage.
Kapane is trying to stall.
Sikaniska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kapane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sikaniska pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sikaniska takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sikaniska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kapane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kapane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sikaniska scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kapane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
Kapane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
A combination from Sikaniska does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Sikaniska does no damage.
Sikaniska swinging wilding here.
Sikaniska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapane can do to turn this around?
Sikaniska misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round.
That's time! Sikaniska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sikaniska slaps away a takedown attempt from Kapane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sikaniska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kapane fails with the takedown

and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapane's head.
Sikaniska avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Sikaniska clinches.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska.
Kapane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sikaniska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jyrki Kapane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
No joy there for Sikaniska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Kapane avoids it well.

Sikaniska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sikaniska content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Sikaniska pulls Kapane into guard.
Sikaniska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sikaniska pushes Kapane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Sikaniska has closed the distance and engaged Kapane in a clinch.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Kapane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Kapane.

Sikaniska gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sikaniska closes the distance and pushes Kapane back into the cage.
Sikaniska lands with a short shot to the head.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.

Sikaniska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sikaniska.
Kapane tries to pull guard but Sikaniska won't allow it.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Kapane.

Sikaniska decides to pull guard.

Sikaniska pushes Kapane off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jyrki Kapane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikaniska misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapane just misses with a punch to the body.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Kapane avoids them all with ease.
Kapane throws a looping overhand right but Sikaniska ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Sikaniska misses.
Kapane has his takedown stuffed
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Kapane against the cage.
Sikaniska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sikaniska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sikaniska moves into range and clinches up with Kapane.
Kapane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska taking a breather.
Sikaniska prevents the takedown attempt.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kapane with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sikaniska counters by clinching up.
Sikaniska lands a body shot in the clinch.

Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Sikaniska.

Sikaniska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santeri Sikaniska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kapane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sikaniska just stands there and leans against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santeri Sikaniska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sikaniska has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Sikaniska!