PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Fredriksson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simo Silakka's chin.

Silakka
vs
Fredriksson

188 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
30
220 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silakka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fredriksson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredriksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silakka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fredriksson somewhat.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Silakka ducks under and follows up with a left that Silakka also avoids with ease.
Fredriksson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Fredriksson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fredriksson is looking to advance position but Silakka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silakka unloads with some shots from mount but Fredriksson bucks and avoids them well.
Silakka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Silakka controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silakka controlling the pace for now.
Silakka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson regains half guard.
Silakka trying to control the pace.
Fredriksson is looking to control Silakka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fredriksson avoid being mounted?
Silakka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fredriksson is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking for a sweep. Silakka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fredriksson trying to hold on to Silakka's head to control him but Silakka postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Odin Fredriksson.
Jab by Silakka.

It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Silakka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silakka needs to keep his hands up - Fredriksson had a free shot at his head there.
Simo Silakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fredriksson blocks a head kick by Silakka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silakka misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fredriksson gets a clinch.
Silakka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Silakka fails to land.
Silakka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fredriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Silakka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silakka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silakka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silakka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Silakka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silakka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson takes one on the button.
Silakka throws a wild body kick that Fredriksson sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fredriksson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Silakka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson'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.

Silakka lands a head kick!
Fredriksson checks a leg kick.
Silakka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredriksson is able to avoid easily.
Fredriksson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silakka misses with a body shot.
Silakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silakka with a nice cross.

That has opened up Odin Fredriksson's cut even more.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
Simo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silakka. Fredriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silakka throws a low kick but Fredriksson avoids it.
Fredriksson is breathing heavily.
Silakka digs a good hook to Fredriksson's body.
Silakka thumps Fredriksson with a low kick.
Silakka connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Silakka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka connects with a jab.

Silakka lands a big head kick that sends Fredriksson tumbling to the mat! Silakka takes a step backwards and waves Fredriksson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fredriksson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silakka feints a jab and as Fredriksson dips his head, Silakka unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Fredriksson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Fredriksson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Silakka smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simo Silakka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Simo Silakka thanked Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).