|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Siro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekka Siro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
22
280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
|
190 cm
22
240 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Siro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Ironside!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ironside sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Siro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siro rushes Ironside and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ironside - that landed with a thud.
Ironside avoids the elbow strike from Siro, against the cage.
Ironside blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ironside's defenses.
Ironside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siro taking a breather.
Siro lands a hook that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Ironside blocks an elbow strike from Siro.
Ironside digs a right hand into Siro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siro's gas tank.
Siro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ironside.
Ironside has Siro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siro misses with an elbow strike.
Siro lands an elbow inside that Ironside shrugs off.
It looks like Bjorn Ironside has been cut.
Siro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ironside blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside takes an elbow to the temple.
Ironside tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siro throws an elbow that misses.
Ironside cracks Siro with a nice body shot.
Siro lands a nice elbow.
Siro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ironside blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siro.
Siro blocks an elbow strike from Ironside.
Ironside lands a body punch.
Ironside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ironside looks gassed!
Ironside is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siro is defending well for now.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Siro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Siro lands an elbow that stopped Ironside in his tracks for a moment.
Ironside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ironside wants a takedown.
Pekka Siro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ironside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ironside's defenses.
Siro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ironside blocks it with crossed arms.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ironside takes an elbow to the temple.
Siro throws an elbow but it misses.
Siro misses with an elbow over the top.
Siro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siro lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Siro.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Nice elbow from Siro.
Ironside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ironside avoids a wild elbow strike from Siro.
Siro lands a nice elbow.
Siro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ironside avoids the elbow strike from Siro, against the cage.
Siro throws an elbow that misses.
Siro lands with a light punch inside.
Ironside tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ironside.
Siro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ironside avoids a wild elbow strike from Siro.
Siro pushes off an throws an elbow but Ironside leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ironside lands with a right to the head.
Siro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Siro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ironside is defending well for now.
Siro lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ironside can't find room to land a body shot as Siro controls the action.
Ironside blocks an elbow strike from Siro.
Siro lands an elbow inside that Ironside shrugs off.
Siro misses with an elbow strike.
Siro throws an elbow that misses.
Siro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ironside has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ironside tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ironside lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ironside has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siro.
Siro pushes off an throws an elbow but Ironside leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ironside looking for a takedown.
Siro lands an elbow inside that Ironside shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Siro.
Siro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Siro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ironside on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ironside throws a punch but it's blocked by Siro.
Siro throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siro misses with a knee to the head.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ironside works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siro misses with an elbow over the top.
Siro throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Siro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ironside's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Siro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Siro connects with a high kick.
Bjorn Ironside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironside throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ironside misses the shot to the body.
Ironside takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Ironside.
Good standup being displayed there by Ironside as he connects with a hook.
Pekka Siro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside throws a shot from downtown. Siro moves away and avoids it.
Siro slips under a jab from Ironside.
Siro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ironside is able to avoid easily.
Siro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siro stuffs the takedown.
Siro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ironside's calf.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ironside misses with a few strikes there.
Ironside keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ironside looks to throw the jab but Siro is out of range.
Siro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Siro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ironside momentarily.
Pekka Siro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironside takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ironside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siro tries to clinch up.
Siro is looking to clinch.
Siro scores with a head kick.
Ironside misses with a double jab.
Ironside walks into a straight right hand from Siro.
Ironside keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throws a leg kick
and Siro counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Siro.
Siro throws a sloppy head kick and Ironside moves out of range easily.
Siro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Siro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironside takes a kick to the side of the head.
Siro throws a head kick that Ironside semi-blocks.
Ironside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironside.
Ironside fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siro avoids it really well and circles away.
A good leg kick by Siro.
Ironside is breathing heavily.
Siro connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Siro.
Siro takes a swing at Ironside's ribcage but misses.
Ironside rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ironside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironside.
Siro rushes Ironside and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Siro.
Siro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironside blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Siro.
Siro misses with an elbow over the top.
Pekka Siro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Siro lands an elbow inside that Ironside shrugs off.
Siro lands a damaging elbow.
Siro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ironside takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ironside drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pekka Siro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ironside.
Siro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Siro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Siro.
Siro tries to land a knee to the head but Ironside blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Siro.
Ironside swings wildly with an uppercut but Siro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ironside wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Siro throws an elbow but misses.
Ironside takes an elbow to the temple.
Ironside lands a hook that snaps the head of Siro backwards.
Ironside lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siro misses with a knee to the head.
Siro lands an elbow just above Ironside 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Siro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ironside's brow.
Siro blocking some punches.
Siro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siro.
Siro lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Siro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ironside's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Siro throws a hook but Ironside avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Ironside coming out on top.
Ironside looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siro is fending him off so far but Ironside persists. Nope, Siro circles away and we're back to standing.
Siro misses with a body kick.
Siro moves away from the strike by Ironside.
Ironside misses with a combination
and Siro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Siro instigates a clinch.
Siro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ironside in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Siro lands an elbow that stopped Ironside in his tracks for a moment.
Siro trying to land knees to the body.
Siro misses with an elbow strike.
Ironside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ironside takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ironside swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironside can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Siro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ironside's brow.
Siro misses with an elbow strike.
Ironside blocks the elbow strike.
Siro tries to land a knee to the head but Ironside blocks with his arms.
Siro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ironside blocks an elbow strike from Siro.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Siro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ironside's brow.
Siro throws an elbow that misses.
Siro misses with an elbow over the top.
Ironside is looking to control Siro's arms but Siro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ironside has his back to the cage.
Siro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Siro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ironside's defenses.
Siro misses with some punches.
Siro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ironside lands a nice shot to the body.
Ironside dodges an elbow strike from Siro.
Siro throws an elbow that misses.
Siro looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two 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.
Ironside misses with a punch on the inside.
Siro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ironside wants a takedown but no success here.
Siro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ironside.
Ironside wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekka Siro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ironside.
Ironside misses with a punch to the body.
Ironside avoids the elbow strike from Siro, against the cage.
Siro misses with a body punch.
Ironside misses with a punch on the inside.
Ironside wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siro has him pressed against the cage.
Siro tries to land knees in the clinch but Ironside avoids the damage to the body.
Ironside holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ironside tries for a takedown but Siro manages to get underhooks.
Ironside takes an elbow to the forehead.
Siro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ironside tries to stall but Siro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ironside avoids the elbow strike from Siro, against the cage.
Bjorn Ironside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ironside in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Siro connects with a knee to the head.
Ironside looking to stall.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Siro prevents Ironside from breaking the clinch.
Siro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ironside backwards.
Siro prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Siro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ironside's brow.
Siro lands an uppercut.
Ironside tries to break the clinch but Siro is controlling the position.
Siro tries to land knees in the clinch but Ironside avoids the damage to the body.
Siro lands an elbow just above Ironside 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siro.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siro.
Siro pushes off an throws an elbow but Ironside leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Siro connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside struggles to land a body shot inside as Siro controls his hands.
Siro tries to land a knee to the head but Ironside blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ironside.
Ironside tries to break free but Siro pushes him back against the cage.
Ironside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ironside misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ironside tries to land knees in the clinch but Siro avoids the damage to the body.
Siro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Siro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pekka Siro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Siro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ironside's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Siro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Siro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siro 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Siro!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
