PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Santeri Sikaniska has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sikaniska
vs
Skott

205 cm
24
300 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Skott!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikaniska wants to clinch up but Skott keeps it at a distance.
Skott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sikaniska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skott shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Skott drops Sikaniska with a nice combination! Skott dives into Sikaniska's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Santeri Sikaniska has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skott trying to control but Sikaniska is working from the bottom.

Sikaniska uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Sikaniska closes the distance and pushes Skott back into the cage.
Skott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sikaniska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sikaniska swinging wildly here.
Skott dives in and grabs Sikaniska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sikaniska pushes down on Skott's head and hops out.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Skott.
Sikaniska cracks a nice hook into Skott's ribs.
Skott swats away the attempt to clinch by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikaniska moves in looking to clinch but Skott pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Sikaniska.
Skott fails to land the takedown.

Sikaniska darts in and clinches Skott up against the cage.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sikaniska stuffs the takedown.

Sikaniska gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Skott shoots in for a double leg but Sikaniska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oskar Skott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska misses with a few strikes there.
Skott looks for a takedown but Sikaniska sprawls well.
Skott looks gassed!

Sikaniska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skott, pushing him back against the cage.

Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Skott against the cage.

Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sikaniska moves into range and clinches up with Skott.
Skott tries to circle away but Sikaniska has him pinned against the cage.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sikaniska lands a jab-cross combination.
Sikaniska moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Sikaniska instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikaniska lands with a short shot to the head.
Sikaniska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sikaniska controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sikaniska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skott is looking to break free of the clinch but Sikaniska has double underhooks.
Sikaniska lands a left hand.
Sikaniska stops a takedown attempt from Skott.
A nice left hand lands by Sikaniska.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skott is working for takedown but Sikaniska is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sikaniska taking a breather.
Sikaniska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sikaniska gets underhooks to prevent Skott's takedown attempt.
Sikaniska leaning against his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikaniska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skott takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santeri Sikaniska dominated 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.

Skott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sikaniska counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Sikaniska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Skott shoots in for a takedown but Sikaniska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sikaniska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.

Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sikaniska takes the fight into the clinch.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sikaniska rushes Skott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sikaniska's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sikaniska tries to clinch up.
Skott slips a jab and a cross from Sikaniska.
Skott throws a nice looking combination but Sikaniska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skott keeps the fight on the outside.
Skott shoots in looking for a takedown. Sikaniska tries to sprawl out of it but Skott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sikaniska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sikaniska scores with a three punch combo!
A nice combination there by Sikaniska.
Skott shoots in but Sikaniska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Skott.
Skott circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sikaniska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skott shoots for a takedown but Sikaniska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skott is breathing heavily.
Skott fails to land the takedown.
Sikaniska lands with a nice combination. Skott backs away looking to recover.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Skott moves out of range.
Santeri Sikaniska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sikaniska has closed the distance and engaged Skott in a clinch.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikaniska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sikaniska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sikaniska moves away.
Skott misses with a takedown attempt
and Skott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sikaniska clinches up with Skott and pushes him back against the cage.
Sikaniska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skott backwards.
Sikaniska avoiding damage.
Skott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Sikaniska moves out of range as Skott strikes.

Sikaniska takes the fight into the clinch.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Skott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Sikaniska.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skott misses with a series of wild punches.

Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.
Skott is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sikaniska is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Skott.
Skott tries to circle away but Sikaniska has him pinned against the cage.
Skott looking for a takedown.
Skott is trying to force a seperation but Sikaniska has the dominant position.
Sikaniska stalling the fight.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Skott moves out of range.
Sikaniska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Sikaniska misses.

Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Skott against the cage.
Skott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sikaniska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Sikaniska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Skott is having none of it.
Sikaniska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sikaniska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sikaniska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Sikaniska has closed the distance and engaged Skott in a clinch.
Sikaniska prevents the takedown attempt.
Skott tries for a takedown but Sikaniska manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sikaniska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santeri Sikaniska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Skott.

Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skott dives in and grabs Sikaniska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sikaniska pushes down on Skott's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sikaniska's waist but Sikaniska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skott off to one side.
Sikaniska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Sikaniska instigates a clinch.

Sikaniska breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Sikaniska both land. Nice combination.

Sikaniska forces Skott back against the cage and clinches.
Skott is trying to break the clinch but Sikaniska has him pressed against the cage.

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

Sikaniska has closed the distance and engaged Skott in a clinch.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sikaniska clinches up with Skott and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sikaniska.
A bit of stalling here from Sikaniska.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sikaniska manages to break the clinch.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sikaniska but Sikaniska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.

Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sikaniska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skott misses with the combination.
Skott looks for a takedown but Sikaniska sprawls well.

Sikaniska has Skott up against the cage in a clinch.

Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sikaniska works over Skott's head and body with a nice combination.
Sikaniska throws a right and a left that Skott avoids nicely.
Skott tries for a takedown but Sikaniska circles away easily

and Sikaniska moves into the clinch.
Skott goes for a takedown attempt but Sikaniska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sikaniska lands a two punch combo.
Sikaniska misses with a series of wild punches.
Sikaniska lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Sikaniska has Skott up against the cage in a clinch.
Sikaniska slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Oskar Skott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santeri Sikaniska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sikaniska is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santeri Sikaniska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sikaniska 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Sikaniska!