PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Volmar Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Rakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pate Rakko enters the cage!

Wikstrom
vs
Rakko

191 cm
27
265 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

210 cm
26
285 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volmar Wikstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Rakko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rakko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wikstrom did well to prevent Rakko getting side control.

Rakko is looking for a kimura but Wikstrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rakko to get the leverage.

Rakko wants to work for an arm triangle but Wikstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rakko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wikstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakko.
Rakko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rakko thows a huge punch but Wikstrom dodges it nicely.

Rakko is working for a kimura but Wikstrom is defending it quite comfortably.

Rakko seems to be looking for submissions.

Wikstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Rakko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikstrom tries to roll over but Rakko keeps him under control.

Rakko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wikstrom defends it well.

Rakko is looking for a kimura here.

Rakko is working for a kimura but Wikstrom is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Rakko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wikstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wikstrom is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wikstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wikstrom is looking to improve his position.
Wikstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rakko.
Rakko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Rakko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wikstrom is just riding it out for now. Rakko eventually gives up the hold.
Rakko wants to pass to mount but Wikstrom is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wikstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rakko thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wikstrom to regain full guard.
Wikstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wikstrom tries to get out of the position.

Rakko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rakko landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rakko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Rakko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rakko dives in and grabs Wikstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wikstrom pushes down on Rakko's head and hops out.
Rakko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rakko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wikstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rakko.
Volmar Wikstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Rakko.
Rakko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wikstrom.

It looks like Pate Rakko has been cut.
Wikstrom tries to bum rush Rakko with a series of wild strikes but Rakko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volmar Wikstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wikstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wikstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pate Rakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wikstrom swivels and escapes.
Rakko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wikstrom pinned against the cage. Wikstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Wikstrom drops Rakko with a beautiful combination! Rakko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wikstrom is looking for the KO!

Rakko is rocked!
Rakko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikstrom jabs Rakko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Rakko to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Wikstrom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Volmar Wikstrom!