PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hel Sinki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Siloposki
vs
Sinki

190 cm
25
209 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hel Sinki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Siloposki moves into range and clinches up with Sinki.
A short right from Siloposki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Siloposki obliges.
Siloposki lands a body shot.
Siloposki misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Siloposki lands a takedown into guard.
Siloposki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siloposki forces his way into half guard.
Siloposki tries to pass to full mount but Sinki defends it.
Siloposki trying to control from half guard but Sinki is working away.
Siloposki is pressing down on Sinki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sinki is holding on for now.
Siloposki controlling the action here.
Sinki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siloposki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinki is looking to improve his position.
Siloposki is pressing down on Sinki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sinki is holding on for now.
Siloposki controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinki is not content to let Siloposki control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sinki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses.
Siloposki tries to bum rush Sinki with a series of wild strikes but Sinki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hel Sinki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siloposki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Siloposki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sinki avoids it really well and circles away.
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Sinki throws a big shot that misses.
Siloposki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sinki.
Sinki lands with an overhand left.
Sinki lands a right hook to the body.

Siloposki darts in and clinches Sinki up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Siloposki - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siloposki has Sinki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Siloposki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sinki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampsa Siloposki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinki is looking to break free of the clinch but Siloposki has double underhooks.
Siloposki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siloposki tries for a takedown. No joy.

Sinki breaks the clinch.
Siloposki throws an overhand right that lands on Sinki's shoulder, as Sinki tries to avoid the shot.
Sinki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siloposki.
Sinki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sinki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siloposki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sinki. That's going to slow Siloposki down.
Sinki throws out a loose jab but Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siloposki lands the left hand.
Siloposki misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siloposki scores with a hook.
Sinki throws a leg kick
and Siloposki counters with a series of strikes. Sinki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siloposki throws a shot from downtown. Sinki moves away and avoids it.
Siloposki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinki.

Siloposki takes the fight into the clinch.
Siloposki prevents a body shot from Sinki.
Sinki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siloposki tries to land knees in the clinch but Sinki avoids the damage to the body.
Siloposki misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sinki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Siloposki misses.
Siloposki fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampsa Siloposki dominated that round.
That's time! Siloposki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sinki misses with an uppercut.
Siloposki misses with a body shot.
Sinki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siloposki's corner calls for a 1-2. Siloposki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sinki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siloposki.
Siloposki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siloposki throws a lazy right hand but Sinki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siloposki moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sinki connects with the punch.
Sinki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siloposki moves out of range of the leg kick from Sinki.
Siloposki misses with a straight right.
Siloposki moves in looking to clinch but Sinki pushes him off.
Sinki looks to throw the jab but Siloposki is out of range.
Siloposki misses with a low kick as Sinki jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Siloposki.
A right-left combo lands from Sinki.

It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
Siloposki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sinki to score with a decent uppercut.
Siloposki checks a leg kick.
Siloposki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sinki.
A swing and a miss from Siloposki.
Sinki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Siloposki misses its intended target.
Sinki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Siloposki is out of range and Sinki settles back down.
Siloposki throws an overhand right that lands on Sinki's shoulder, as Sinki tries to avoid the shot.
Siloposki lands the left hand.
Sinki staying out of range there.
Sinki ducks right into an uppercut from Siloposki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Siloposki thumps Sinki with a low kick.
Siloposki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siloposki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hel Sinki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siloposki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siloposki lands a nice hook to Sinki's body. Sinki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sinki lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siloposki tries to clinch up but Sinki circles away and keeps his distance.
Siloposki scores with a jab. Sinki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sinki moves out of range as Siloposki strikes.
Siloposki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Hel Sinki has been cut.
Siloposki lands a jab to the nose.
Sinki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sinki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Siloposki forces Sinki back against the cage and clinches.
Sinki letting Siloposki take a breather here.
Sinki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siloposki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sinki is keeping busy.
Siloposki tries a knee to the head but Sinki blocks it.
Siloposki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sinki.
Sinki is breathing heavily.
Siloposki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sinki blocks it with crossed arms.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki has Sinki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sinki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Siloposki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sinki regains guard immediately.
Siloposki wants to control from the top but Sinki keeps moving.
Siloposki pushing down on Sinki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sinki's head.
Sinki is doing well to control the position and prevent Siloposki from advancing to side control.
Siloposki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sinki tries to hold on but Siloposki pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siloposki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siloposki unloads with some shots from mount but Sinki bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampsa Siloposki dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Siloposki scores with a decent looking hook.
Siloposki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Siloposki throws a hook but Sinki avoids it easily.
Siloposki misses with a double jab.
Siloposki tries to clinch but Sinki is having none of it.
Sampsa Siloposki is winning the standup battle so far.

Siloposki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Siloposki controlling from the top position.
Sinki wants to stand but Siloposki is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sinki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Siloposki passes into half guard.
Sinki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siloposki wants to control but Sinki is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Siloposki there.
Siloposki is pressing down on Sinki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sinki is holding on for now.
Siloposki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sinki's head.
Siloposki trying to mount his opponent but Sinki defends it.
Sinki is refusing to be controlled, as Siloposki sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siloposki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siloposki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Siloposki throws a strike but Sinki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sinki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sinki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siloposki.
Siloposki tries to clinch but Sinki moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Siloposki!
Some wild striking there from Sinki.

Siloposki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sinki's half guard.
Sinki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Siloposki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki is keen to just control but Sinki is a slippery customer.
Sinki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siloposki thows a huge punch but Sinki dodges it nicely.
Sinki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Siloposki.
Siloposki trying to pass the guard but Sinki defending well.
Siloposki is thwarting Sinki's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Siloposki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sampsa Siloposki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siloposki to score with a decent uppercut.
Sinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siloposki manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Siloposki.
Sinki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siloposki finds it's way round the side to connect with Sinki's head.
Siloposki moves out of range of the leg kick from Sinki.
Sinki digs a good body shot into Siloposki's ribs.
Sinki takes a swing at Siloposki's ribcage but misses.
Sinki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siloposki finds it's way round the side to connect with Sinki's head.
Hel Sinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinki misses with a body kick.
Sinki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Siloposki throws a head kick that half lands.
Sinki looks to throw the jab but Siloposki is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sinki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sampsa Siloposki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siloposki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Sampsa Siloposki!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Sampsa Siloposki!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Sampsa Siloposki!

Sampsa Siloposki wins by unanimous decision!