PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Swoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Syvyyspommi
vs
Swoop

180 cm
24
223 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

197 cm
23
212 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Swoop!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Syvyyspommi moves into range and clinches up with Swoop.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syvyyspommi.
Swoop is trying to break the clinch but Syvyyspommi has him pressed against the cage.
Syvyyspommi pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Syvyyspommi pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Syvyyspommi, against the cage.

Swoop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swoop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syvyyspommi is fending him off so far but Swoop persists. Nope, Syvyyspommi circles away and we're back to standing.
Swoop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Syvyyspommi is fending him off so far but Swoop persists. Nope, Syvyyspommi circles away and we're back to standing.
Swoop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Syvyyspommi swivels and escapes.
Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Swoop tries to clinch but Syvyyspommi moves away

and Syvyyspommi counters by moving into the clinch.
Syvyyspommi pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow that misses.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow strike.
Swoop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syvyyspommi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Syvyyspommi pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syvyyspommi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Syvyyspommi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swoop.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Swoop.
Swoop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swoop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow strike.
Syvyyspommi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swoop.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop misses with a punch to the body.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Syvyyspommi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swoop.
Swoop avoids a wild elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi lands a nice elbow.
Swoop lands a nice uppercut.
Swoop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syvyyspommi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Syvyyspommi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swoop's brow.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow that misses.
Swoop throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop is trying to break the clinch but Syvyyspommi is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syvyyspommi.
Swoop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow strike.
Swoop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Syvyyspommi letting Swoop take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Swoop fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside that Swoop shrugs off.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Syvyyspommi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Syvyyspommi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop lands a nice elbow.
Syvyyspommi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swoop stalling in the clinch but Syvyyspommi improves position.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but misses.
Swoop misses with a knee to the head.
Swoop tries to land knees in the clinch but Syvyyspommi avoids the damage to the body.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it misses.
Syvyyspommi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Syvyyspommi stops a takedown attempt from Swoop.
Swoop tries to score a body lock takedown but Syvyyspommi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Swoop tries to pull guard but Syvyyspommi won't allow it.
Syvyyspommi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Syvyyspommi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Syvyyspommi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Syvyyspommi misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Syvyyspommi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swoop's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Swoop successfully pulls guard.

Syvyyspommi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Syvyyspommi is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swoop scores a takedown into full mount!
Swoop content just to control the position here.

Swoop is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Syvyyspommi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Syvyyspommi shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swoop controlling the pace for now.
Syvyyspommi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi 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.

Swoop tries to clinch up
and Syvyyspommi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Swoop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Syvyyspommi.
Swoop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Syvyyspommi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swoop shoots in for a takedown but Syvyyspommi shows good takedown defense.

Swoop decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Syvyyspommi is looking to escape.
Swoop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Swoop trying to control from half guard but Syvyyspommi is working away.
Syvyyspommi pushes Swoop off looking to stand but Swoop dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syvyyspommi won't allow Swoop to pass to mount.
Syvyyspommi is staying active underneath Swoop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Swoop is thwarting Syvyyspommi's attempts to control the position.
Swoop is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Syvyyspommi!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syvyyspommi is squirming around, avoiding Swoop's attempts to control the action.
Syvyyspommi working to try and regain half guard.
Swoop controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop wants to control but Syvyyspommi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Swoop is pressing down on Syvyyspommi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Syvyyspommi is holding on for now.

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.
Syvyyspommi controlling the position for now.
Syvyyspommi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swoop tries to pass to full mount but Syvyyspommi defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi will probably get the nod.
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!

Swoop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Syvyyspommi's head backwards.
Syvyyspommi tries to close the distance and clinch but Swoop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swoop fails with a takedown attempt.
Swoop darts in trying to clinch

and Syvyyspommi counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Syvyyspommi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swoop's brow.
Syvyyspommi avoiding damage as Swoop throws knees to the body.
Swoop tries to land knees in the clinch but Syvyyspommi avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syvyyspommi.
Swoop gets through Syvyyspommi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Swoop taking a breather.
Syvyyspommi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Syvyyspommi avoids the elbow strike from Swoop, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Syvyyspommi, against the cage.
Swoop takes an elbow to the temple.
Swoop avoids a wild elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow inside that Swoop shrugs off.
Swoop goes for a takedown attempt but Syvyyspommi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Syvyyspommi takes the fight into the clinch.
Syvyyspommi avoids a wild elbow strike from Swoop.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Syvyyspommi throws an elbow that misses.

Swoop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swoop.
Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Swoop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Syvyyspommi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syvyyspommi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swoop is trying to break free.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Syvyyspommi.
Swoop taking a breather.
Syvyyspommi lands a damaging elbow.
Swoop tries to land knees in the clinch but Syvyyspommi avoids the damage to the body.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swoop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swoop misses with a body punch.
Syvyyspommi lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.

Swoop drags the fight down to the ground.

Syvyyspommi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syvyyspommi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swoop.
Syvyyspommi throws a solid leg kick but Swoop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Syvyyspommi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Syvyyspommi.
Syvyyspommi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swoop misses with a combination
and Syvyyspommi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swoop's knee momentarily.
Swoop tries to clinch up.
Good work by Swoop as he checks the leg kick.
Swoop misses with a low kick.
Syvyyspommi is looking to clinch but Swoop is avoiding it.
Swoop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Syvyyspommi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop circles away from the clinch attempt.

Swoop feints and as Syvyyspommi raises his hands in defense, Swoop changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Syvyyspommi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Swoop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syvyyspommi is keeping the position for now.
Syvyyspommi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Syvyyspommi is wriggling around but Swoop manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swoop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Syvyyspommi kicks Swoop off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Syvyyspommi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turokaaleppi Syvyyspommi!