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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Syman Omapoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Rakennusmies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Reiska Rakennusmies was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 cm
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165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
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169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syman Omapoika! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Rakennusmies! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rakennusmies throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Reiska Rakennusmies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Omapoika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rakennusmies throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Syman Omapoika has been cut. A nice combination there by Rakennusmies.
Omapoika staying out of range there. Rakennusmies lands a jab to Omapoika's midsection. Omapoika shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rakennusmies manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Omapoika postures up in Rakennusmies's guard and throws a big left but Rakennusmies blocks it. Rakennusmies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Omapoika fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A big right from Rakennusmies misses. Rakennusmies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omapoika. Rakennusmies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rakennusmies wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rakennusmies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rakennusmies jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rakennusmies lands with a good body shot. Omapoika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakennusmies as he avoids it easily. Rakennusmies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omapoika slips a jab from Rakennusmies. Omapoika ducks under a wild hook from Rakennusmies. Omapoika takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rakennusmies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Omapoika. Omapoika is breathing heavily. Rakennusmies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omapoika. Omapoika tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakennusmies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omapoika somewhat. Rakennusmies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omapoika in his tracks. Reiska Rakennusmies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Omapoika ducks under a wild hook from Rakennusmies. Rakennusmies throws the kick towards the body but Omapoika avoids it. Rakennusmies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Omapoika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakennusmies. Rakennusmies with a jab.
Syman Omapoika's cut is getting worse. Rakennusmies loads up on a big right hand but Omapoika slips the punch. Omapoika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakennusmies. Rakennusmies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Omapoika shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rakennusmies sprawls well. Rakennusmies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omapoika gets slowly back to his feet. Omapoika staying out of range there. Rakennusmies slaps away a takedown attempt from Omapoika, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice shot by Rakennusmies.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rakennusmies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakennusmies thuds a left hand into Omapoika's body. Rakennusmies loads up on a big right hand but Omapoika slips the punch. Rakennusmies tests Omapoika's chin there with a solid looking shot. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omapoika. Omapoika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakennusmies but Rakennusmies pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rakennusmies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Omapoika fails with a takedown attempt. Rakennusmies jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Rakennusmies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rakennusmies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Omapoika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Omapoika takes one to the side of the head.
Rakennusmies misses with an uppercut. Omapoika saw that one coming. Omapoika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rakennusmies misses with a straight left. Rakennusmies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omapoika sees it coming and avoids it easily. Omapoika shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rakennusmies sprawls well. Rakennusmies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omapoika gets slowly back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Omapoika on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rakennusmies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omapoika. A combination from Rakennusmies does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reiska Rakennusmies dominated that round. The cut man is working on Syman Omapoika's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Omapoika moves out of range of the strikes. Rakennusmies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Reiska Rakennusmies seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rakennusmies throws a shot to the body.
Omapoika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakennusmies's waist but Rakennusmies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omapoika off to one side. Omapoika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rakennusmies as he avoids it easily. Omapoika has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rakennusmies finds it's way round the side to connect with Omapoika's head.
Syman Omapoika's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Omapoika slips a jab and a cross from Rakennusmies.
Omapoika blocks a jab. Rakennusmies throws a combination. Omapoika tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Rakennusmies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omapoika. Rakennusmies lands a glancing blow to the side of Omapoika's head. Omapoika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. 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! Omapoika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rakennusmies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Omapoika. Rakennusmies is looking to escape. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Omapoika with the ground and pound but Rakennusmies uses the opportunity to regain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omapoika accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Omapoika working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rakennusmies wants to stand up but Omapoika is controlling him. Omapoika postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rakennusmies is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Omapoika, into his guard. Rakennusmies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omapoika has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakennusmies has managed to get both his arms back between Omapoika's legs - danger averted. Rakennusmies preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rakennusmies stands up and waves to Omapoika to follow him. Rakennusmies cracks Omapoika with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeez, Syman Omapoika's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Rakennusmies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakennusmies throws a jab but it's blocked by Omapoika. Omapoika fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syman Omapoika. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rakennusmies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omapoika was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakennusmies. Omapoika takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Omapoika shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Omapoika was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Omapoika working for a submission but Rakennusmies is keeping him at bay. Rakennusmies is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rakennusmies is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Omapoika is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rakennusmies has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Omapoika breaks from Rakennusmies's wrist control and lands an elbow. Omapoika swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rakennusmies is now in Omapoika's guard. A big mistake from Omapoika there, giving up the dominant position! Omapoika is working an open guard so Rakennusmies takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Rakennusmies. No joy for Omapoika on that attempt. Rakennusmies lands with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Syman Omapoika's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reiska Rakennusmies!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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