PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syltty Tallikone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and T Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T Rex has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tallikone
vs
Rex

200 cm
22
260 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

188 cm
26
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Syltty Tallikone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, T Rex!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tallikone's waist but Tallikone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rex off to one side.
Tallikone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tallikone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rex.
A leg kick checked by Tallikone.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rex.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tallikone is trying to buck Rex off.
Tallikone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tallikone tries to get out of the position.

Rex thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rex postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallikone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rex landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rex creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tallikone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Rex working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rex cracks Tallikone with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone is pushing Rex's head away, looking to escape. Rex manages to hold on to the position though.
Rex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tallikone defending against the ground and pound.
Rex looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tallikone is avoiding damage well.
Rex landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Rex swings around for an armbar but Tallikone sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rex's guard.
Rex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tallikone.
Tallikone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tallikone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tallikone is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rex is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rex postures up in Tallikone's guard and throws a big left but Tallikone blocks it.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rex postures up in Tallikone's guard and throws a big left but Tallikone blocks it.
Rex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rex wants to control from the top but Tallikone keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tallikone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

T Rex dominated that round.
That's time! Tallikone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tallikone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rex swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallikone.
Tallikone lands with a slapping head kick.
Tallikone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rex swinging wildly here.
Rex misses with a hook. Tallikone ducked under it nicely.
Tallikone moves out of range as Rex strikes.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallikone was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Tallikone is looking to clinch.
Rex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tallikone throws a head kick that misses.
Rex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tallikone avoids the body shot from Rex.
T Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex misses with a hook. Tallikone ducked under it nicely.

Tallikone closes the distance and clinches.
Rex takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Tallikone.
Tallikone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tallikone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tallikone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rex backwards.
Tallikone landing knees to the head.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Tallikone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tallikone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tallikone gets through Rex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tallikone lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Tallikone.
Rex has had enough of the clinch but Tallikone keeps him there for the moment.
Tallikone lands a good knee to the midsection. Rex won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex has had enough of the clinch but Tallikone keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallikone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tallikone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tallikone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallikone.
Tallikone crunches a lovely knee into Rex's ribcage.
Tallikone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tallikone connects with a knee to the head.
Rex is trying to break the clinch but Tallikone is controlling him.
Tallikone misses with a knee strike.
Tallikone misses with a knee to the head.
Rex can't break the clinch.
Tallikone connects with a knee to the head.
Rex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tallikone has him pressed against the cage.

Rex manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Rex.
Rex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tallikone is fending him off so far but Rex persists. Nope, Tallikone circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rex misses with a series of wild punches.
Tallikone scores with a punch to the head.
Tallikone lands with a right hand.
Tallikone pushes Rex away with a front kick.
Rex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tallikone but Tallikone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tallikone throws a nice head kick!
Syltty Tallikone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tallikone is looking to clinch but Rex is avoiding it.
Rex misses with a hook. Tallikone ducked under it nicely.
Tallikone wants to clinch.
Tallikone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex throws a sloppy head kick
and Tallikone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallikone tries to clinch up but Rex circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Rex misses.

Tallikone clinches up against the cage.
Tallikone gets through Rex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tallikone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tallikone looking to throw knees to the head but Rex is blocking nicely.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tallikone digs a right hand into Rex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rex's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rex tries to break the clinch but Tallikone is controlling the position.
Tallikone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tallikone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tallikone prevents Rex from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syltty Tallikone 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!

Tallikone lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tallikone.
Rex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tallikone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tallikone gets underhooks to prevent Rex's takedown attempt.
Tallikone scores with a knee to the head.
Tallikone misses with a knee strike.
Tallikone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tallikone landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Tallikone.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tallikone scores with a knee to the head.
Tallikone tries to land a knee to the head but Rex blocks with his arms.
Tallikone misses with a body punch.
Tallikone throws a punch but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex tries to circle away but Tallikone has him pinned against the cage.
Rex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tallikone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tallikone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tallikone.
Tallikone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rex's face.
Rex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tallikone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rex is defending well for now.
Tallikone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rex is looking to break free of the clinch but Tallikone has double underhooks.
Tallikone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Rex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Tallikone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rex throws a hook to the side of Tallikone's head but Tallikone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Rex misses.

Tallikone clinches up with Rex and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Tallikone on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tallikone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tallikone digs a right hand underneath Rex's ribcage. Rex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rex tries to break free but Tallikone pushes him back against the cage.
Tallikone tries to throw a body punch but Rex avoids it by throwing Tallikone back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tallikone obliges.
Rex is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tallikone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tallikone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tallikone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallikone misses with a punch to the body.
Tallikone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Syltty Tallikone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tallikone tries to land knees in the clinch but Rex avoids the damage to the body.
Rex working hard to break the clinch.
Tallikone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tallikone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tallikone has Rex pressed against the cage, preventing Rex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tallikone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rex.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex working hard to break the clinch.
Tallikone has a couple of punches blocked by Rex.
Tallikone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rex's face.
A frustrated look appears on Rex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tallikone with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallikone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rex looks to throw a body kick
and Tallikone counters with a body kick that stops Rex in his tracks momentarily.
Rex throws a hook but Tallikone avoids it easily.
A big right from Rex misses.
Rex scores with a three punch combo!
Rex might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Tallikone moved out of range nicely.
Syltty Tallikone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rex misses with a hook.
Tallikone throws a series of punches but Rex avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tallikone. No joy for Rex on that attempt.
Syltty Tallikone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of T Rex.
Tallikone tries to clinch but Rex moves out of range.
Tallikone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tallikone wants it to stay on the feet.
Tallikone is looking to clinch.
Tallikone doesn't manage to clinch there - Rex circles away.
Tallikone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tallikone doesn't manage to clinch there - Rex circles away.
Rex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tallikone thuds his shin into the meat of Rex's side.
Tallikone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tallikone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rex paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tallikone rushes Rex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tallikone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rex is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Syltty Tallikone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tallikone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syltty Tallikone!