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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaino Siitaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswaldo Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaino Siitaari!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siitaari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Siitaari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siitaari trying to control the action but Boyle is working from the bottom.
Boyle is looking to reverse the position.
Siitaari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boyle's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle tries to improve position but can't.
Boyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siitaari's best efforts.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Siitaari seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Boyle.
Boyle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Siitaari is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyle's half guard.
Boyle gets back to full guard.
Boyle has his foot on Siitaari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siitaari works his way back into a safe position though.
Boyle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Siitaari passes into half guard.
Boyle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is looking for a sweep. Siitaari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle tries to kick Siitaari off but Siitaari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boyle is looking for a sweep. Siitaari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siitaari wants to pass to mount but Boyle is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siitaari in particular looking to stall.
Boyle is refusing to be controlled, as Siitaari sits in half guard.
Siitaari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Siitaari controlling from the full mount.
Siitaari is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boyle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boyle shrugs it off.
Siitaari is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Boyle is trying desperately to improve position.
Siitaari tries to control but Boyle wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyle wants to control but Siitaari is having none of it.
Siitaari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boyle is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaino Siitaari dominated that 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.
Siitaari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boyle is trying to defend but Siitaari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Siitaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boyle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siitaari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siitaari's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyle looking to break Siitaari's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Siitaari remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boyle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Siitaari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyle is persistently looking for the submission but Siitaari is defending it well.
Siitaari just trying to survive but Boyle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siitaari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Siitaari trying to control but not successfully.
Siitaari wants to get back to his feet.
Siitaari trying to control the hands but Boyle breaks the grip.
Boyle has the hooks in. Siitaari is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siitaari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boyle's guard. Nice work there by Siitaari.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Siitaari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siitaari is looking to take a break and control but Boyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Siitaari politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Siitaari prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is not content to let Siitaari control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boyle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Siitaari is on him like a limpet, forcing Boyle back against the cage.
Siitaari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siitaari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boyle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Siitaari, up you get!
Siitaari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boyle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siitaari is in Boyle's guard.
Boyle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siitaari is one step ahead there.
Boyle has an active guard here but Siitaari has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Siitaari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Siitaari stalling away here and it's allowed Boyle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyle controls Siitaari momentarily but Siitaari frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaino Siitaari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Siitaari fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boyle sprawls well initially but Siitaari persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siitaari slips nicely into half guard.
Siitaari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boyle is pressing down on Siitaari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siitaari stops Boyle from standing up.
Boyle keeping full guard, as Siitaari tries to pass.
Siitaari content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siitaari is in close to Boyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siitaari is stalling in the full guard.
Boyle working for a triangle but Siitaari defends it easily.
Siitaari working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Siitaari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siitaari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siitaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siitaari looking to pass the guard.
Boyle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Siitaari escapes and throws Boyle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari dives in and scores a takedown into Boyle's guard.
Siitaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siitaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyle, not yet.
Siitaari is stalling in the full guard.
Siitaari won't allow Boyle to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari is pushing down on Boyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Siitaari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siitaari is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siitaari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boyle pushes Siitaari off but Siitaari dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Oswaldo Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaino Siitaari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boyle tries to reverse the position but Siitaari maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaino Siitaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siitaari 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaino Siitaari!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
14% |
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