PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vili Sippola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vili Sippola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sippola
vs
Antonio Laureana

178 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vili Sippola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laureana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sippola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Laureana swings around for an armbar but Sippola sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laureana's guard.

Laureana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sippola defends well.
Sippola stays in close to Laureana's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laureana working for submissions but it's allowed Sippola to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sippola seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sippola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laureana's head.
Laureana wants to get back to full guard.

Laureana actively working from the bottom here.
Sippola throwing shots but Laureana is blocking nicely.
Laureana is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Laureana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sippola pulls his head out easily.
Sippola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laureana is looking for a sweep. Sippola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sippola is trying to control. Laureana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sippola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sippola is looking to take a break and control but Laureana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laureana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sippola swivels and escapes.

Laureana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sippola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Laureana wants to pass to mount but Sippola is defending the position.
Laureana is keen to just control but Sippola is a slippery customer.
Laureana is looking to advance position but Sippola won't allow it.

Sippola is defending against the submission attempts here by Laureana.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sippola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sippola.
Laureana trying to control but Sippola is working from the bottom.

Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laureana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laureana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sippola swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four 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.
Sippola trying to keep a closed guard but Laureana is proving a slippery customer.
Laureana tries to free his leg and advance position but Sippola is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Laureana is pushing down on Sippola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sippola is fighting to maintain full guard but Laureana has managed to sneak the leg through.

Laureana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Laureana is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Laureana seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Laureana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sippola tries to avoid it but Laureana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sippola to the ground. Sippola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Laureana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Laureana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sippola rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laureana's guard! Nice work there by Sippola!
Laureana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sippola throwing strikes from guard but Laureana blocks nicely.
Sippola trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laureana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana trying to control but Sippola is working from the bottom.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sippola working for a triangle but Laureana defends it easily.
Sippola wants to sweep here but Laureana controlling him for the moment.
Sippola lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Laureana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sippola is aware though and is defending well.
Sippola trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana pulls Sippola in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laureana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sippola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sippola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laureana trying to keep a closed guard but Sippola is proving a slippery customer.

Laureana working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sippola has passed into half guard!
Laureana is doing well to control the position and prevent Sippola from advancing to side control.
Sippola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laureana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sippola not doing much here.

Laureana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sippola pulls his head out easily.
Laureana trying to control but Sippola postures up.

Sippola is looking for a kimura here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sippola has closed the distance and engaged Laureana in a clinch.
Laureana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sippola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sippola keeps control of Laureana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sippola pulls guard successfully.
Laureana trying to control but Sippola is working from the bottom.
Sippola working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sippola keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vili Sippola dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sippola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laureana.
Sippola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laureana paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sippola rushes Laureana and presses him up against the cage.
Sippola holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Sippola works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sippola wants to pass the guard but Laureana is keeping the position.
Sippola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Antonio Laureana!