PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Tsakada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Tsakada will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Tsakada

181 cm
25
190 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

192 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Tsakada!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schwarzeneg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Schwarzeneg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schwarzeneg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsakada swivels and escapes.
Tsakada misses the jab.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsakada as he avoids it easily.
Schwarzeneg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsakada.
Tsakada lands with a hook. Schwarzeneg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Tsakada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schwarzeneg darts in trying to clinch

and Tsakada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tsakada is trying to force a seperation but Schwarzeneg has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsakada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Tsakada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsakada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwarzeneg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance but Tsakada moves to the side
enabling Tsakada to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsakada misses with a double jab.

Tsakada tries to sprawl but Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schwarzeneg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsakada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tsakada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsakada wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsakada tries to get to full guard but Schwarzeneg has control of the leg.
Tsakada is looking to get back to is feet but Schwarzeneg passes into side control.

Schwarzeneg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schwarzeneg tries to score with some ground and pound. Tsakada controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsakada wants to control but Schwarzeneg postures up.
Tsakada is not content to let Schwarzeneg control the position.
Tsakada wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg drags him back down.
Schwarzeneg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tsakada can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsakada wants to get back to his feet but Schwarzeneg drags him back down.
Schwarzeneg tries to advance to mount but Tsakada denies him.
Tsakada is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tsakada tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsakada throws Schwarzeneg to one side and escapes!
Schwarzeneg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schwarzeneg shoots in for a takedown but Tsakada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsakada leaves Schwarzeneg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsakada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsakada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Jab by Tsakada.
Tsakada lands a really nice looking cross but Schwarzeneg seems unphased.
Tsakada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsakada won't be happy with that.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the action but Tsakada is working from the bottom.
Tsakada tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada regains half guard.
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!
Tsakada is looking to improve his position.
Tsakada trying to control here.
Tsakada is trying to stand.

Tsakada pushes Schwarzeneg off and gets back to his feet.
Roger Schwarzeneg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsakada tries to sprawl out of it but Schwarzeneg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsakada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsakada is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsakada misses with a hook. Schwarzeneg ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsakada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsakada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but Tsakada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tsakada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Schwarzeneg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schwarzeneg has his takedown stuffed
and Tsakada counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsakada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Tsakada has Schwarzeneg up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsakada has had enough of the clinch but Schwarzeneg keeps him there for the moment.
Tsakada misses with the head strike.
Tsakada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsakada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsakada lands a hook that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Tsakada lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwarzeneg.
Tsakada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsakada misses with some punches.
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsakada smiles and moves away.
Tsakada punishes Schwarzeneg's body with a nice straight punch.
Schwarzeneg takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg moves to clinch but Tsakada breaks away
and Tsakada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsakada throws a left and a right that both miss

so Schwarzeneg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tsakada has his feet on Schwarzeneg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Schwarzeneg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsakada avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsakada.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown but Tsakada sprawls well.
Tsakada misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsakada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schwarzeneg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Tsakada.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance but Tsakada moves to the side
and Tsakada counters with a straight right hand.
Tsakada connects with a looping right hand.

Tsakada has closed the distance and engaged Schwarzeneg in a clinch.
Tsakada working aggressively here.
Tsakada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Tsakada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsakada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsakada.
Tsakada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsakada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tsakada.
Nice body punch from Tsakada.

Tsakada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsakada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsakada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsakada scores with a jab.
Schwarzeneg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsakada avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsakada lands with an uppercut that bounces Schwarzeneg off the cage and back into rage.
Schwarzeneg walks into a straight right hand from Tsakada.
Tsakada looks to land a combination but Schwarzeneg avoids it well.
Tsakada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

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

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzeneg drops his hands momentarily and Tsakada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Schwarzeneg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsakada is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Schwarzeneg like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Schwarzeneg from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Tsakada!