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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Monarkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boyka's choice of entrance music: BIG BOOTY BITCHES. Mihail Monarkki looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihail Monarkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka throws a head kick but Monarkki moves out of range.
Boyka shoots in but no luck this time.
Boyka shoots for a double leg takedown but Monarkki sprawls well. He's pushed Boyka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monarkki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mihail Monarkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uri Boyka.
Boyka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boyka swings around for an armbar but Monarkki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boyka's guard.
Monarkki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyka is keeping the position for now.
Monarkki throws and elbow that misses. Boyka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monarkki's guard. Nice move by Boyka!
Monarkki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka looking to pass the guard.
Boyka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monarkki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boyka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monarkki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyka, into his guard.
Monarkki looking to pass the guard.
That's two 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.
Monarkki wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Monarkki looking to sit in guard and control but Boyka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monarkki is breathing heavily.
Boyka is looking to work some ground and pound but Monarkki has wrist control.
Boyka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monarkki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boyka has Monarkki in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monarkki content to stall in guard here.
Monarkki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boyka for as long as he can get away with.
Monarkki prevents Boyka from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka keeping full guard, as Monarkki tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monarkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monarkki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boyka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boyka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boyka!
Boyka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monarkki, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uri Boyka will probably get the nod.
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.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monarkki avoids it really well and circles away.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown. Monarkki tries to sprawl out of it but Boyka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monarkki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown. Monarkki tries to sprawl out of it but Boyka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monarkki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihail Monarkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uri Boyka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monarkki back to the cage. Boyka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Monarkki.
Boyka shoots in for a double leg but Monarkki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monarkki defends it nicely.
Monarkki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boyka is trying to defend but Monarkki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monarkki is looking for a kimura but Boyka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monarkki to get the leverage.
Monarkki is looking for a kimura but Boyka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monarkki to get the leverage.
Monarkki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyka defends it well.
Monarkki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monarkki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monarkki.
Boyka pushes Monarkki off looking to stand but Monarkki dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monarkki trying to work for an americana but Boyka has managed to regain full guard.
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.
Monarkki wants to pass the guard but Boyka is keeping the position.
Boyka wants to stand up but Monarkki is controlling him.
Monarkki has gone for a leg lock! Boyka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monarkki's guard.
Boyka looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihail Monarkki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt
and Monarkki counters with a shoot takedown. Boyka fights it but they end up in guard.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Monarkki from controlling successfully.
Monarkki has gone for a leg lock! Boyka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monarkki's guard.
Boyka wants to stand but Monarkki is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyka tries to free his leg and advance position but Monarkki is retaining full guard.
Boyka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monarkki is controlling Boyka's posture.
Monarkki wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Boyka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boyka postures up in Monarkki's guard and throws a big left but Monarkki blocks it.
Boyka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monarkki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boyka has Monarkki in his guard.
Monarkki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boyka dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monarkki has Boyka pulled in close to control his posture.
Boyka drops back looking for a leg! Monarkki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monarkki manages to kick Boyka off! Boyka jumps back into Monarkki's guard.
Boyka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyka with a poor takedown
and Monarkki counters with a takedown into side control.
Monarkki is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyka is defending well.
Monarkki swings around for an armbar but Boyka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monarkki's guard.
Boyka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monarkki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boyka has Monarkki in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mihail Monarkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monarkki 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mihail Monarkki!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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