PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rami Raivokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spinaali Vamma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Raivokas
vs
Vamma

178 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
166 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Raivokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamma shoots in but no luck this time.
Raivokas throws the left hand but Vamma avoids the punch easily.
Vamma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vamma scores with a shot to the body.
Vamma shoots for a double leg takedown but Raivokas sprawls well. He's pushed Vamma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rami Raivokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinaali Vamma.
Vamma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamma fails with a takedown attempt.
Raivokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vamma looks to land a left hand but Raivokas moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma misses with a double jab
and Raivokas counters with a slapping leg kick.

Vamma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raivokas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raivokas is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma postures up in Raivokas's guard and throws a big left but Raivokas blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vamma's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vamma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Vamma stands up over Raivokas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vamma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raivokas trying to control the position.
Vamma lands a couple of elbows.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma postures up and lands a big shot to Raivokas's brow.
Raivokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma postures up in Raivokas's guard and throws a big left but Raivokas blocks it.
Vamma wants to pass the guard but Raivokas is keeping the position.
Vamma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raivokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vamma cracks Raivokas with a solid left hand.
Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Raivokas has wrist control.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vamma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vamma stands up over Raivokas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vamma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raivokas is breathing heavily.
Raivokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamma landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raivokas trying to keep a closed guard but Vamma is proving a slippery customer.
Raivokas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vamma chips away with some ground and pound.
Vamma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vamma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raivokas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vamma.
Vamma throws a big elbow that misses.
Vamma working some strikes from top position.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vamma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Raivokas has wrist control.
Vamma lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma lands a couple of digs.
Raivokas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vamma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinaali Vamma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Raivokas stuns Vamma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raivokas pinned against the cage. Raivokas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Vamma gets a takedown into half guard.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Vamma.
Vamma is nestled in close to Raivokas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vamma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vamma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raivokas is trying to maintain the position but Vamma is very close to passing his half guard.

Vamma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raivokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vamma.
Vamma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma thows a huge punch but Raivokas dodges it nicely.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Vamma.
Vamma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vamma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivokas gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raivokas working a defensive guard here.
Vamma throws an elbow that misses. Raivokas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vamma's guard. Nice move by Raivokas!

Vamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma keeping moving, preventing Raivokas from controlling successfully.

Raivokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vamma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raivokas has managed to get both his arms back between Vamma's legs - danger averted.
Vamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Vamma, not yet.

Vamma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raivokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Vamma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raivokas passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma is trying to get back to half guard.
Raivokas is looking to take a break and control but Vamma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vamma tries to buck Raivokas off but Raivokas is having none of it.
Raivokas working away.
Vamma is looking to reverse the position.
Raivokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vamma keeps working.
Vamma is trying to improve his position.
Vamma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma working the head and body with strikes.
Vamma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raivokas has hold of Vamma's hands but Vamma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vamma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raivokas's head.
Vamma throws a strike but Raivokas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spinaali Vamma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vamma throws a big right hand that misses.
Vamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vamma postures up in Raivokas's guard and throws a big left but Raivokas blocks it.
Vamma is in close to Raivokas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vamma works over Raivokas with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma won't allow Raivokas to sweep him here.
Vamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinaali Vamma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Raivokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Vamma gets a takedown into half guard.
Raivokas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamma.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raivokas wants to control but Vamma is keeping busy.
Vamma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vamma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raivokas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raivokas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vamma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Raivokas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma thows a huge punch but Raivokas dodges it nicely.
Vamma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raivokas defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma is thwarting Raivokas's attempts to control the position.
Vamma lands with a punch from half guard.
Vamma winds up and cracks Raivokas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vamma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vamma lands strikes from half guard.
Vamma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vamma throwing shots but Raivokas is blocking nicely.

Vamma seems to be working for a kimura but Raivokas defends the submission attempt.

Vamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raivokas tries to roll over but Vamma keeps him under control.
Raivokas taking some punishment here, with Vamma in his half guard.
Rami Raivokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma is nestled in close to Raivokas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raivokas manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raivokas has momentary wrist control but Vamma slips an elbow through the middle.
Vamma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vamma looking to pass the guard.
Vamma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vamma is in close to Raivokas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vamma lands a couple of elbows.
Vamma throws an elbow that misses. Raivokas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vamma's guard. Nice move by Raivokas!

Vamma has his foot on Raivokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raivokas works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma wants to sweep but no luck.
Raivokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Vamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vamma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raivokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Raivokas stands up and waves to Vamma to follow him.
Vamma swats away the attempt to clinch by Raivokas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma shoots in and drives through. Raivokas sprawls well.
Vamma lands with a good body shot.
Raivokas motions for Vamma to come forward. Raivokas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Raivokas forces Vamma back against the cage and clinches.
Spinaali Vamma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raivokas lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Vamma tightens his grip and picks Raivokas up, before dumping him to the ground. Raivokas manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Raivokas looking for a guillotine here but Vamma defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spinaali Vamma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vamma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinaali Vamma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Spinaali Vamma made sure he mentioned ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.