PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ohlrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkki Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohlrich comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains- Them Bones. Sankari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Odorants - This Night. Nyrkki Sankari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ohlrich
vs
Sankari

198 cm
30
300 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Ohlrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nyrkki Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohlrich moves out of range as Sankari strikes.
Sankari looks to land a right hand but Ohlrich moved out of range.
A big left from Sankari misses.
Sankari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sankari ducks under a wild hook from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sankari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sankari throws out a loose jab but Ohlrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sankari stuffs the takedown.
Ohlrich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sankari.
Sankari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ohlrich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick
and Ohlrich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sankari thows a body shot but no joy.
Ohlrich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ohlrich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sankari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Jon Ohlrich has been cut.
Ohlrich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohlrich misses with an uppercut. Sankari saw that one coming.
Ohlrich throws a leg kick but Sankari moved away.
Sankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ohlrich takes one on the button.
Ohlrich misses with a body shot.
Sankari throws a leg kick which misses Ohlrich's front leg but catches the back leg as Ohlrich tries to avoid it.
Sankari throws a right hand that misses
and Ohlrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohlrich tries to clinch there but Sankari circles away.
Sankari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ohlrich is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohlrich is looking to clinch.
Sankari thuds a left hand into Ohlrich's body.
Ohlrich slips under a jab from Sankari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohlrich has time to react.
Sankari takes a swing at Ohlrich's ribcage but misses.
Ohlrich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sankari checks it well.
Sankari misses with an uppercut. Ohlrich saw that one coming.
Sankari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ohlrich misses its intended target.
Ohlrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sankari.
Ohlrich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohlrich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sankari is able to avoid easily.
Nyrkki Sankari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sankari throws a jab when Ohlrich was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Sankari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sankari throws a hook but Ohlrich avoids it easily.
Sankari swings widly with a right hand
and Ohlrich counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari misses with a hook. Ohlrich ducked under it nicely.
Sankari connects with a single shot there.
Sankari lands a jab.
Good work by Sankari as he checks the leg kick.
Sankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich avoids the head kick by Sankari.
Sankari catches Ohlrich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sankari throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sankari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sankari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ohlrich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sankari's hands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sankari, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ohlrich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sankari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sankari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Ohlrich.

It looks like Nyrkki Sankari has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ohlrich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ohlrich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ohlrich.
Sankari misses with a body punch.
Ohlrich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ohlrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohlrich looking to slow down the pace here.
Ohlrich lands a body punch.
Ohlrich prevents a body shot from Sankari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Sankari dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ohlrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sankari keeps the fight on the outside.
Ohlrich tries to clinch up but Sankari circles away and keeps his distance.
Sankari misses with a left hand
and Sankari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sankari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ohlrich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sankari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ohlrich moves out of range of the strikes.
Ohlrich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohlrich moves in looking to clinch but Sankari pushes him off.
Ohlrich misses with a double jab.
Ohlrich throws a right hand that Sankari ducks under and follows up with a left that Sankari also avoids with ease.
Ohlrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sankari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohlrich slips under a jab from Sankari.
Ohlrich avoids the head kick by Sankari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Sankari.
Sankari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohlrich throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily.
Sankari misses with a straight left.
Ohlrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Jon Ohlrich's cut is getting worse.
Sankari misses with a body shot.
Ohlrich wants to clinch up but Sankari keeps it at a distance.
Sankari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nyrkki Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohlrich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sankari misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohlrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohlrich.
A swing and a miss from Sankari.
Sankari misses with an uppercut

and Ohlrich counters by moving into the clinch.
Sankari tries a body shot but Ohlrich blocks it.

Sankari breaks from the clinch.
Jon Ohlrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohlrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sankari takes a swing at Ohlrich's ribcage but misses.
Sankari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sankari misses with a head kick.
Sankari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohlrich has time to react.
Sankari misses with a hook to the body
letting Ohlrich counter with a right hand.
Sankari looks to land a left hand but Ohlrich moved out of range nicely.
Nyrkki Sankari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses
and Ohlrich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ohlrich misses with a wild combination.
Sankari slips a straight right by Ohlrich.
Ohlrich misses with a looping left.
Sankari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sankari throws a looping overhand right but Ohlrich ducks down to avoid it.
Ohlrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sankari.
Ohlrich ducks under a wild hook from Sankari.
Sankari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohlrich avoids the head kick by Sankari.
Sankari slips a jab from Ohlrich.
Sankari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ohlrich fails to land the takedown.
Ohlrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sankari throws out the jab.
Ohlrich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sankari cracks Ohlrich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sankari misses with a looping left.
Sankari is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sankari moves out of range as Ohlrich strikes.
Sankari throws an overhand right that lands on Ohlrich's shoulder, as Ohlrich tries to avoid the shot.
Sankari slips a jab from Ohlrich.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohlrich throws a series of punches but Sankari avoids them all with ease.
Sankari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohlrich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ohlrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Sankari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sankari misses with a two punch combination.
Sankari looks to throw the jab but Ohlrich is out of range.
Sankari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ohlrich slips a jab and a cross from Sankari.
Sankari lands with a shot to the body.
Ohlrich ducks under a wild hook from Sankari.
Sankari throws an off balance right hand
and Ohlrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohlrich closes the distance and clinches up with Sankari, looking for a takedown. Ohlrich pushes Sankari against the cage but Sankari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohlrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohlrich misses with a low kick.
Sankari connects with a single shot there.
Sankari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ohlrich in his tracks.
Ohlrich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sankari on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankari lands with a slapping head kick.

Jon Ohlrich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohlrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sankari.
A telegraphed right hand from Sankari misses the target.
Ohlrich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sankari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ohlrich counters with a series of strikes. Sankari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sankari misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ohlrich shoots for a takedown but Sankari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sankari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sankari slips under a jab from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sankari was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich tries for a takedown but Sankari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Ohlrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sankari throws a hook to the side of Ohlrich's head but Ohlrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari throws a lazy right hand but Ohlrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sankari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ohlrich is out of range.
Sankari misses with an uppercut

and Ohlrich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sankari keeping full guard, as Ohlrich tries to pass.
Jon Ohlrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sankari looking to control.
Sankari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ohlrich.
Ohlrich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ohlrich wants to control from the top but Sankari keeps moving.
Ohlrich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sankari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohlrich is looking to work some ground and pound but Sankari has wrist control.
Sankari looking to control.
Ohlrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sankari has his hands on Ohlrich's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nyrkki Sankari.
Sankari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyrkki Sankari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ohlrich moves away from the strike by Sankari.
Ohlrich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ohlrich.
Ohlrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sankari.
Sankari swings for the body but Ohlrich moves out of range.
Ohlrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ohlrich tries to bum rush Sankari with a series of wild strikes but Sankari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sankari tries to land a front kick but Ohlrich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sankari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ohlrich momentarily.
Sankari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Sankari scores with a jab to the body.
Sankari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohlrich ducks under a wild hook from Sankari.
Sankari misses with an uppercut. Ohlrich saw that one coming.
Ohlrich misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Sankari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sankari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Sankari!