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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Hilavitku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Nycz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Hilavitku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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275 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Hilavitku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Nycz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hilavitku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hilavitku drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hilavitku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nycz has eaten all the pies!
Hilavitku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilavitku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilavitku passes Nycz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hilavitku prevents Nycz from standing back up.
Hilavitku is looking to advance position but Nycz won't allow it.
Hilavitku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nycz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilavitku.
Nycz is looking to improve his position.
Hilavitku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nycz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilavitku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nycz wants to get back to his feet.
Hilavitku is pressing down on Nycz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nycz is holding on for now.
Hilavitku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nycz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilavitku.
Hilavitku is thwarting Nycz's attempts to control the position.
Nycz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hilavitku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nycz holds on and takes a little breather.
Nycz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Nycz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hilavitku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nycz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nycz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilavitku.
Hilavitku seems to be looking for submissions.
Hilavitku seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nycz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nycz is doing well to control the position and prevent Hilavitku from advancing to side control.
Hilavitku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nycz is looking to improve his position.
Hilavitku seems to be working for a kimura but Nycz defends the submission attempt.
Hilavitku wants to work for an arm triangle but Nycz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hilavitku is breathing heavily.
Hilavitku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hilavitku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hilavitku wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nycz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilavitku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nycz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nycz tries to hold on but Hilavitku pushes him away.
Hilavitku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hilavitku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nycz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nycz and Hilavitku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hilavitku swings around for an armbar but Nycz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hilavitku's guard.
Hilavitku has his foot on Nycz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nycz works his way back into a safe position though.
Nycz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilavitku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nycz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Hilavitku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nycz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hilavitku's guard.
Hilavitku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nycz.
Hilavitku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hilavitku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nycz manages to get himself to full guard.
Hilavitku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilavitku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilavitku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nycz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hilavitku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hilavitku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nycz!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nycz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hilavitku.
Hilavitku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nycz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nycz is on top in guard.
Nycz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hilavitku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nycz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nycz trying to control but Hilavitku is working from the bottom.
Hilavitku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nycz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilavitku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hilavitku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nycz is trying to get back to half guard.
Hilavitku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nycz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hilavitku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nycz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilavitku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hilavitku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hilavitku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hilavitku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hilavitku tries to move to mount but Nycz blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nycz is looking for a sweep.
Hilavitku passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nycz!
Hilavitku is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nycz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Niko Hilavitku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilavitku looking for a guillotine from mount but Nycz is having none of it.
Hilavitku seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nycz is holding on tight.
Nycz is looking to get to half guard.
Hilavitku takes Nycz's back.
Hilavitku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nycz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Hilavitku dominated that second round.
That's time! Hilavitku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hilavitku tries for a takedown but Nycz circles away easily
and Nycz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hilavitku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nycz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nycz's back!
Hilavitku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nycz is defending well though. Hilavitku let's go of the attempt for now.
Nycz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hilavitku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nycz trying to control the hands but Hilavitku won't let him.
Hilavitku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nycz is defending well though. Hilavitku let's go of the attempt for now.
Nycz is trying to stand back up.
Hilavitku is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nycz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilavitku controlling well, preventing Nycz from escaping the position.
Hilavitku is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nycz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niko Hilavitku!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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