PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammakko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saku Sammakko. Berglomi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gargaj - Rude Awakening. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sammakko
vs
Berglomi

171 cm
23
168 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krilich Berglomi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglomi lands a nice hook to Sammakko's body. Sammakko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Berglomi is looking to chop away at Sammakko's legs.
Krilich Berglomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammakko misses with a two punch combination.
Berglomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berglomi motions for Sammakko to come forward. Berglomi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sammakko moves out of range as Berglomi throws a body kick.

Sammakko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Sammakko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sammakko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sammakko wants to control for a moment but Berglomi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sammakko is keen to just control but Berglomi is a slippery customer.

Sammakko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko stops Berglomi from getting back to his feet.
Sammakko trying to pass the guard but Berglomi defending well.
Sammakko is looking to stall here but Berglomi recovers full guard.

Sammakko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berglomi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sammakko has Berglomi in his guard.
Sammakko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sammakko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berglomi defends well.
Berglomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sammakko is proving hard to escape from.

Sammakko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berglomi is aware though and is defending well.
Sammakko looking for a sweep. Not yet Sammakko, not yet.

Berglomi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sammakko working for a triangle but Berglomi defends it easily.
Berglomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sammakko is proving hard to escape from.
Sammakko punching from the bottom.

Sammakko pushes a forearm under Berglomi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Berglomi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saku Sammakko!