PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kodarc Beastmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Sikaniska
vs
Beastmaster

205 cm
26
300 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

193 cm
22
285 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kodarc Beastmaster!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beastmaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sikaniska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beastmaster misses with a wild body shot.
Beastmaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sikaniska drops his hands momentarily and Beastmaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beastmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sikaniska moves away.
Sikaniska lands a body shot.
Beastmaster slips a straight right by Sikaniska.
Beastmaster walks into a straight right hand from Sikaniska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikaniska scores with a nice strike.
Sikaniska connects with a body shot that sends Beastmaster's belly button to the back.
Beastmaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska missing with a left hand there. Beastmaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sikaniska swats away the attempt to clinch by Beastmaster.
Sikaniska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Beastmaster misses
and Sikaniska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beastmaster tries to clinch up but Sikaniska circles away and keeps his distance.
Sikaniska misses the shot to the body.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beastmaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beastmaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sikaniska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska slips a jab from Beastmaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beastmaster looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Sikaniska misses.
Beastmaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sikaniska manages to avoid it.
Sikaniska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sikaniska. Beastmaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sikaniska throws a right hand that Beastmaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Beastmaster also avoids with ease.
Sikaniska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beastmaster.
Sikaniska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sikaniska lands a nice shot that snaps Beastmaster's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sikaniska wants it to stay on the feet.
Sikaniska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sikaniska is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beastmaster thows a body shot but no joy.
Beastmaster misses with an uppercut
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beastmaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sikaniska rather than just go for the knockout.
Sikaniska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beastmaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Beastmaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Beastmaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sikaniska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beastmaster misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beastmaster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sikaniska is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Beastmaster moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sikaniska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sikaniska but Sikaniska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodarc Beastmaster.
Beastmaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Sikaniska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beastmaster.
Beastmaster is looking to clinch.
Sikaniska throws a shot from downtown. Beastmaster moves away and avoids it.
Beastmaster blocks a jab.
Beastmaster wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beastmaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sikaniska misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beastmaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beastmaster looks to land a right hand but Sikaniska moved out of range.
Sikaniska misses with an uppercut. Beastmaster saw that one coming.
Sikaniska digs a good hook to Beastmaster's body.
Sikaniska throws a jab but it's blocked by Beastmaster.
Beastmaster tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Beastmaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikaniska loads up on a big right hand but Beastmaster slips the punch.
Beastmaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikaniska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sikaniska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beastmaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sikaniska.
Beastmaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beastmaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beastmaster fails with the takedown.
Beastmaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodarc Beastmaster.
Beastmaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikaniska was well out of range. Poor timing from Beastmaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sikaniska scores with a nice head shot.
Sikaniska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sikaniska throws an overhand right that lands on Beastmaster's shoulder, as Beastmaster tries to avoid the shot.
Sikaniska jabs at Beastmaster's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beastmaster.
Sikaniska works the jab nicely.
Beastmaster tries to clinch there but Sikaniska circles away.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Beastmaster avoids them all with ease.
Beastmaster wants to clinch up but Sikaniska keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sikaniska. Beastmaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sikaniska misses with a right hand

and Beastmaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sikaniska's guard.
Sikaniska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sikaniska is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Beastmaster dives into side control.
Beastmaster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Beastmaster.
Beastmaster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sikaniska is pushing Beastmaster's head away, looking to escape. Beastmaster manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Beastmaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sikaniska wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Beastmaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sikaniska throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sikaniska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beastmaster defending well as Sikaniska loads up on a big left hand.
Beastmaster tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beastmaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beastmaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sikaniska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Beastmaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sikaniska lands a jab to the head.
Sikaniska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beastmaster.
Sikaniska moves out of range as Beastmaster strikes.
Sikaniska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beastmaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Beastmaster moves in looking to clinch but Sikaniska pushes him off.
Sikaniska feints a jab promting Beastmaster to slip. Sikaniska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beastmaster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sikaniska looks to land a left hand but Beastmaster moved out of range nicely.
Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beastmaster misses with a hook to the body
and Sikaniska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Beastmaster.
Beastmaster throws a hook but Sikaniska avoids it easily.
Sikaniska throws an overhand right that lands on Beastmaster's shoulder, as Beastmaster tries to avoid the shot.

Beastmaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beastmaster lands in his opponent's guard.
Beastmaster trying to control but Sikaniska is working from the bottom.
Beastmaster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sikaniska kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sikaniska is looking to stand up but Beastmaster isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster connects with a couple of short punches.
Sikaniska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beastmaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beastmaster prevents Sikaniska from getting back to his feet.
Beastmaster postures up in Sikaniska's guard and throws a big left but Sikaniska blocks it.

Sikaniska wriggles free and stands up.
Sikaniska lands with an overhand left.
Beastmaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sikaniska was well out of range. Poor timing from Beastmaster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska misses the shot to the body.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Beastmaster moves out of range.
Beastmaster lands a slapping body shot.
Beastmaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Sikaniska is just out of range.
Sikaniska lands with a straight right. Beastmaster didn't see that one coming.

Beastmaster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Beastmaster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sikaniska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sikaniska tries to get out of the position.
Beastmaster unloads with some shots from mount but Sikaniska bucks and avoids them well.
BOOM! Beastmaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sikaniska is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kodarc Beastmaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastmaster landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beastmaster tries to control but Sikaniska wriggling away.
Beastmaster with the ground and pound from mount.
Beastmaster lands a nice shot to the head.
Beastmaster punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Sikaniska really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Beastmaster breaks from Sikaniska's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beastmaster throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beastmaster lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beastmaster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beastmaster cracks Sikaniska with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kodarc Beastmaster!