PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. The key to victory for Santeri Sikaniska has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Sikaniska
vs
Metusalem

205 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metusalem is looking to clinch but Sikaniska is avoiding it.
Boris Metusalem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metusalem fails to land with a series of punches.
Sikaniska lands with a straight right. Metusalem didn't see that one coming.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska is having none of it.
Metusalem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metusalem fails in his attempt to clinch.

Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Metusalem.
A nice left hand lands by Metusalem.

Metusalem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a nice uppercut.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Metusalem misses with a double jab
and Sikaniska counters with a right hand to the body.
Metusalem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sikaniska to score with a decent uppercut.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Metusalem avoids it well.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem looks to clinch
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikaniska is working the combinations to good effect here.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Metusalem tries to keep at a distance but Sikaniska has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Sikaniska misses.
Sikaniska throws a right hand that Metusalem ducks under and follows up with a left that Metusalem also avoids with ease.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Metusalem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sikaniska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Sikaniska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metusalem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sikaniska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a nice uppercut.
Metusalem misses with a double jab
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska scores with a hook to the body. Metusalem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Metusalem misses with a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sikaniska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metusalem has time to react.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem avoids them all with ease.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Metusalem wants to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikaniska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metusalem misses with a double jab

and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sikaniska moves into the clinch.
Sikaniska tries to break the clinch but Metusalem is controlling the position.
Metusalem swings wildly with an uppercut but Sikaniska uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Metusalem fails to land.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Metusalem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side

and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch.
Metusalem lands a hook that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metusalem.
Metusalem can't break the clinch.
Metusalem is breathing heavily.
Metusalem leaning his opponent against the cage.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Metusalem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sikaniska.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Metusalem avoids it well.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side

and Sikaniska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Metusalem tries for a takedown but Sikaniska manages to get underhooks.
Metusalem pressing his opponent against the cage.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska throws a series of strikes that have Metusalem backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sikaniska is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska misses with a few strikes there.
Sikaniska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Sikaniska scores with a four punch combination!
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a right hand to the body.

Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
Metusalem stalling.
Sikaniska wants to break free but Metusalem has control.
Metusalem lands an elbow just above Sikaniska 's eye.

It looks like Santeri Sikaniska has been cut.
Sikaniska letting Metusalem take a breather here.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metusalem tries to clinch

and Sikaniska counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Metusalem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metusalem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska lands a two punch combo.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Sikaniska's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Sikaniska lands with a nice combination. Metusalem backs away looking to recover.
Sikaniska scores with a three punch combo!
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Sikaniska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sikaniska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Metusalem clinches up against the cage.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metusalem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sikaniska scores with a four punch combination!
Metusalem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikaniska misses with a double jab.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a nice uppercut.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sikaniska counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Metusalem taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Metusalem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a straight right hand.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sikaniska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side

and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.
Metusalem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Metusalem lands an uppercut.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metusalem misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem misses with the head strike.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem avoids them all with ease.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santeri Sikaniska is winning the standup battle so far.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metusalem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sikaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sikaniska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metusalem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metusalem tries to clinch up
and Sikaniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combo that has Metusalem backing up. Metusalem nods at Sikaniska to acknowledge the strikes.
Metusalem dodges the punch combination from Sikaniska.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a stiff right hand.
Sikaniska swinging wilding here.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska throws a right and a left that Metusalem avoids nicely.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Sikaniska's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska blocks an uppercut.
Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metusalem lands a right hand.
Metusalem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sikaniska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metusalem misses with some punches.
Sikaniska stalling in the clinch but Metusalem improves position.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem closes the distance but Sikaniska moves to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sikaniska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metusalem can do to turn this around?
Metusalem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Metusalem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a straight right hand.
Metusalem tries to clinch up

and Sikaniska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sikaniska.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metusalem looks to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sikaniska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Metusalem wants to clinch but Sikaniska slips to the side
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metusalem wants to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska throws a right and a left that Metusalem avoids nicely.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem moves out of range.
Metusalem tries to clinch but Sikaniska moves away
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem tries to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a series of strikes. Metusalem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metusalem clinches but Sikaniska breaks the clinch
enabling Sikaniska to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikaniska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska scores with a three punch combo!
Sikaniska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sikaniska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sikaniska throws a combination. Metusalem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sikaniska throws a series of punches but Metusalem moves out of range.
Nice shot by Sikaniska.
Metusalem darts in trying to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a two punch combo.
Sikaniska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metusalem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metusalem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikaniska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sikaniska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sikaniska counters with a one-two to the body.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sikaniska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sikaniska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metusalem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a left and a right that stings Metusalem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska had his way with Boris Metusalem in that round.
The cut man is working on Santeri Sikaniska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Metusalem throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sikaniska counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sikaniska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metusalem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Sikaniska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metusalem throws a punch but it's blocked by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska is trying to break the clinch but Metusalem has him pressed against the cage.
Sikaniska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sikaniska blocking some punches.
Sikaniska blocks an uppercut.
Sikaniska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metusalem misses with an elbow strike.
Metusalem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sikaniska wants to break free but Metusalem has control.
Metusalem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metusalem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metusalem has a couple of punches blocked by Sikaniska.
Metusalem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska blocks the elbow strike.
Metusalem is stalling here.
Metusalem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sikaniska wants to get back to striking at distance but Metusalem won't allow it.
Metusalem keeps control of Sikaniska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metusalem presses Sikaniska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Metusalem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metusalem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sikaniska tries to break the clinch but Metusalem is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands an uppercut.
Metusalem lands with a right to the head.
Metusalem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem pushes off an throws an elbow but Sikaniska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Metusalem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metusalem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metusalem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metusalem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Metusalem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Metusalem as the two fighters clinch.
Metusalem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sikaniskas head.
Metusalem lands an uppercut.
Metusalem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Metusalem.
Sikaniska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metusalem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sikaniska.
Metusalem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Metusalem.
Sikaniska has had enough of the clinch but Metusalem keeps him there for the moment.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sikaniska gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metusalem.
Sikaniska wants to break free but Metusalem has control.
Sikaniska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands an elbow inside.
Metusalem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metusalem scores with a shoulder strike.
Sikaniska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem working aggressively here.
Metusalem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sikaniska is looking to break free of the clinch but Metusalem has double underhooks.
Sikaniska is looking to break free of the clinch but Metusalem has double underhooks.
Boris Metusalem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metusalem slows down the pace here.
Sikaniska is looking to break free of the clinch but Metusalem has double underhooks.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem tries to pull guard but Sikaniska holds him up against the cage and eventually Metusalem drops back down to his feet.
Metusalem pushes Sikaniska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metusalem scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metusalem digs a right hand underneath Sikaniska's ribcage. Sikaniska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Metusalem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Metusalem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sikaniska.
Santeri Sikaniska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metusalem lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Metusalem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sikaniska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Sikaniska!
Santeri Sikaniska is the new super heavyweight champion!