PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim BodyBag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aapo Ik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aapo Ik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Slim BodyBag's chin.

BodyBag
vs
Ik

195 cm
26
188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim BodyBag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Ik!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BodyBag throws a series of punches but Ik avoids them all with ease.
BodyBag misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Ik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chaos MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
BodyBag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BodyBag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ik is one step ahead there.
BodyBag trying to control the position.
BodyBag seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of BodyBag's head.
BodyBag keeping moving, preventing Ik from controlling successfully.
BodyBag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ik throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ik lands a couple of digs.
Ik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BodyBag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
BodyBag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ik trying to control the position from guard on top but BodyBag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ik is working BodyBag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
BodyBag wants to sweep here but Ik controlling him for the moment.
BodyBag is working hard here to advance position.
Ik with a flurry of punches that miss.
BodyBag is trying to control the position but Ik postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ik fails with a takedown attempt.
Ik cracks BodyBag with an open hand slap.
Slim BodyBag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BodyBag throws a leg kick

and Ik counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BodyBag's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BodyBag controls Ik momentarily but Ik frees himself.
Ik controls from within his opponent's guard.
BodyBag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ik on the ground.
Ik lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BodyBag is trying to keep Ik in close.
BodyBag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BodyBag keeping moving, preventing Ik from controlling successfully.
BodyBag has momentary wrist control but Ik slips an elbow through the middle.
Ik scoring with some ground and pound.
Ik trying to control but BodyBag is working from the bottom.
BodyBag trying to control the position.
BodyBag keeping moving, preventing Ik from controlling successfully.
Ik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BodyBag controls Ik momentarily but Ik frees himself.
BodyBag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ik.
BodyBag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BodyBag controls Ik momentarily but Ik frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BodyBag working a defensive guard here.
Ik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ik works over BodyBag with some ground and pound from guard.
BodyBag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. BodyBag is keeping the position for now.
Ik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BodyBag's guard.
Ik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
BodyBag is looking for a sweep. Ik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ik slips a nice elbow through BodyBag's hands, connecting with BodyBag's forehead.

BodyBag is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Ik.
Oh BodyBag is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ik lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt BodyBag quite badly. BodyBag pulls Ik in close trying to recover. Ik postures up and lands two really hard shots that put BodyBag on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but BodyBag doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapo Ik!