PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Syman Omapoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Golf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Omapoika
vs
Golf

170 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syman Omapoika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Golf!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omapoika.
Omapoika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golf throws a sloppy head kick and Omapoika moves out of range easily.
Golf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golf stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omapoika.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omapoika moves out of range as Golf strikes.
Golf misses with a head kick.

Omapoika bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omapoika sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Golf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Omapoika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Golf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Omapoika in side control, throwing shots but Golf defends.
Golf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Omapoika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Omapoika in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Omapoika looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Golf is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golf tries to escape but Omapoika is in control.

Omapoika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Omapoika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Golf regains half guard, as Omapoika was trying to land strikes.
Omapoika throwing shots but Golf is blocking nicely.
Golf taking some punishment here, with Omapoika in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omapoika sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golf defending well though.
Omapoika scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Omapoika stops Golf from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Omapoika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Omapoika is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Golf still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Golf has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Golf wants to stand but Omapoika is controlling his arm.

That's four 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.
Omapoika is looking to regain half guard here but Golf keeps moving and retains side control.
Golf wants to stand but Omapoika is controlling his arm.
Omapoika tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Omapoika avoids the head kick by Golf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omapoika walks into a stiff left hand from Golf.
Don Golf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omapoika fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syman Omapoika dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Omapoika shoots for a takedown but Golf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Golf cracks the inside of Omapoika's front leg.
Golf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omapoika fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omapoika.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Golf.
Golf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Omapoika looks for a takedown but Golf sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omapoika takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Golf, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omapoika closes the distance and clinches up with Golf, looking for a takedown. Omapoika pushes Golf against the cage but Golf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Omapoika shoots in looking for a takedown. Golf tries to sprawl out of it but Omapoika keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Golf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golf lands with a kick to the temple. Omapoika shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Golf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golf digs a good body shot into Omapoika's ribs.
Omapoika misses with a takedown attempt - Golf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Omapoika's calf.
Omapoika slips under a jab.
Golf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golf lands with a slapping head kick.
Golf jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golf throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golf sprawls well. Golf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omapoika gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Omapoika on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Golf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Omapoika avoids the head kick by Golf.
Golf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Omapoika fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Golf. No joy for Omapoika on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golf wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown but Golf shows good takedown defense.
Golf throws a head kick but Omapoika moves out of range.
Golf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Omapoika or perhaps it was just good defense by Golf which made him look bad.
Omapoika blocks a head kick by Golf.
Omapoika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omapoika ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Omapoika closes the distance and clinches up with Golf, looking for a takedown. Omapoika pushes Golf against the cage but Golf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golf.
Golf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown but Golf shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown but Golf shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Golf.
Golf stuffs the takedown attempt from Omapoika. Omapoika gets slowly back to his feet.
Omapoika avoids the head kick by Golf.
Golf misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A shot to de liver by Golf. Beautiful body shot.
Golf lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Omapoika tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Omapoika on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Golf misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown but Golf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Golf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Golf!