PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Krakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Marakatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Krakowski
vs
Marakatti

183 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Marakatti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marakatti is looking to clinch.
Krakowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Marakatti misses.
We've been told by Krakowski's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krakowski moves away from the strike by Marakatti.
Krakowski tries to clinch
and Marakatti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krakowski staying out of range there.
Marakatti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marakatti keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marakatti! But no joy.
Marakatti is looking to clinch but Krakowski is avoiding it.
Marakatti swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Marakatti darts in and clinches Krakowski up against the cage.
Krakowski connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marakatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krakowski misses with a two punch combination.
Marakatti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krakowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marakatti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marakatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakowski is just out of range.
Krakowski walks into a stiff left hand from Marakatti.
Marakatti dodges the punch combination from Krakowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski wants to clinch.
Sebastian Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowski moves in looking to clinch but Marakatti pushes him off.
Marakatti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krakowski. Krakowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marakatti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krakowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marakatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakowski is just out of range.
Krakowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Marakatti finds it's way through Krakowski's defenses.
Krakowski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Marakatti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Krakowski is breathing heavily.

Marakatti in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Krakowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Marakatti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ville Marakatti!
A relieved looking Ville Marakatti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.