PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Nikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha SIka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkari comes to the cage accompanied by Koto - Jabdah . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nikkari
vs
SIka

185 cm
24
240 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Nikkari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha SIka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikkari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikkari moves in looking to clinch but SIka pushes him off.
SIka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nikkari doesn't manage to clinch there - SIka circles away.
SIka throws a right and a left that Nikkari avoids nicely.
Nikkari throws out a leg kick but SIka moves out of range and Nikkari only half commits.
SIka blocks a leg kick.
Nikkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SIka moves away.
SIka throws a head kick but Nikkari moves out of range.
SIka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Nikkari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from SIka.
Nikkari throws a sloppy head kick and SIka moves out of range easily.
Nikkari misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikkari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but SIka checks it well.
SIka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikkari is looking to clinch.
Nikkari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SIka.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nikkari.
SIka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikkari.
SIka chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkari missing with a left hand there. SIka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikkari throws a shot to the body.
SIka misses with a wild body shot.
SIka fakes the leg kick and cracks Nikkari in the body.
Nikkari connects with a solid leg kick.
Nikkari throws the left hand but SIka avoids the punch easily.
Nikkari blocks a head kick by SIka.
A head kick misses from Nikkari.
Nikkari avoids the head kick by SIka.
Nikkari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
SIka thumps Nikkari with a low kick.
SIka misses with a wild combination.
SIka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nikkari is able to avoid easily.
SIka throws a leg kick but Nikkari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nikkari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but SIka is out of range.
Nikkari scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikkari is looking to score with low kicks.
SIka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
SIka throws out a loose jab but Nikkari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paha SIka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SIka is looking to slow Nikkari down with leg kicks.
SIka blocks a low kick nicely.
SIka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikkari misses with the body kick
and SIka counters with a head kick. That will keep Nikkari thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SIka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikkari. That did some damage!
A low kick from Nikkari misses
and SIka counters with a series of strikes. Nikkari will be more careful next time no doubt.
SIka throws a low kick but Nikkari moves out of range easily.
SIka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
SIka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nikkari's head.
SIka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nikkari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
SIka checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari misses with a looping right.
SIka tries to land a front kick but Nikkari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
SIka connects with a solid leg kick.
SIka connects with a high kick.
SIka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikkari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by SIka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nikkari throws a nice looking combination but SIka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SIka throws a right and a left that both miss.
SIka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nikkari takes a step back to recover.
Nikkari is breathing heavily.
Nikkari avoids the head kick by SIka.
SIka misses with a double jab.
SIka throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from SIka does no damage.
SIka tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari ducks right into an uppercut from SIka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SIka moves away.
SIka lands with a shot to the body.
SIka looks to throw a body kick
and Nikkari counters with a low kick, right behind SIka 's knee.
Nikkari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SIka scores with a head kick.
Nikkari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
SIka is looking to slow Nikkari down with leg kicks.
Nikkari throws a good cross that connects.
SIka misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nikkari misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by SIka.
Nikkari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nikkari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
SIka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SIka lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha SIka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nikkari throws a shot to the body.
SIka misses with a low kick.
SIka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nikkari rather than just go for the knockout.
SIka thows a body shot but no joy.
SIka misses with a body kick.
SIka misses with a body kick.
Nikkari tries a low kick but SIka avoids it.
Nikkari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
SIka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nikkari takes a step back to recover.
SIka misses with an attempted mid kick.
SIka ducks under a wild hook from Nikkari.
Nikkari throws a sloppy head kick and SIka moves out of range easily.
Nikkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SIka moves away.
Nikkari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and SIka counters with a nice body kick.
Nikkari tries to close the distance and clinch but SIka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SIka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikkari throws a predictable looking body shot
and SIka counters with a good low kick that Nikkari was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka clobbers Nikkari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
SIka avoids the body shot from Nikkari.
Nikkari checks a low kick from SIka.
Nikkari throws a shot from downtown. SIka moves away and avoids it.
Nikkari doesn't manage to clinch there - SIka circles away.
Nikkari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikkari tries to score with a low kick but SIka moves his leg out of the way.
SIka catches Nikkari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from SIka lands but Nikkari takes it in his stride.
Nikkari loads up on a big right hand but SIka slips the punch.
SIka throws a head kick that Nikkari semi-blocks.
SIka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nikkari's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikkari wants to clinch up but SIka keeps it at a distance.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick and Nikkari moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from SIka - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikkari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Esko Nikkari has been cut.
SIka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka throws a head kick that misses.
SIka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikkari avoids the head kick by SIka.
Nikkari slips under a jab.
Nikkari throws a wild body kick that SIka sees coming a mile off.
SIka throws a nice looking combination but Nikkari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SIka scores with a nice strike.
Paha SIka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikkari throws a predictable looking body shot
and SIka counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from SIka.
Nikkari misses with a body punch
and SIka counters with a nice body kick.
SIka throws a head kick that misses.
SIka throws a head kick that misses
and SIka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SIka staying out of range there.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikkari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by SIka. SIka obviously looking to wear him down.
SIka with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick and Nikkari moves out of range easily.
SIka lands a nice looking body kick.
SIka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
SIka works Nikkari's body with a nice hook.
SIka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
SIka feints and then cracks Nikkari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikkari down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from SIka - that will leave a mark!
A leg kick checked by SIka.
SIka scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SIka lands with a slapping head kick.
SIka scores with a leg kick.
SIka scores with a spinning back kick!
Good shot there by SIka.
SIka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
SIka thuds his right hand into Nikkari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
SIka throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari avoids the head kick by SIka.
Nikkari tries to clinch there but SIka circles away.
Nikkari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SIka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SIka throws a head kick but Nikkari moves out of range.
SIka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
SIka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
SIka tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikkari thows a leg kick but SIka checks it
and SIka counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from SIka.
SIka lands a head kick. Nikkari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
SIka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
SIka lands the left hand.
SIka is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka cracks Nikkari with a right hand to the side of the head.
SIka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by SIka. Beautiful body shot.
SIka throws a wild body kick that Nikkari sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha SIka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esko Nikkari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

SIka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
SIka scores with a head kick.
SIka scores with a three punch combo!
SIka feints and then cracks Nikkari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikkari down.
SIka moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for SIka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

SIka lands a big head kick that sends Nikkari tumbling to the mat! SIka takes a step backwards and waves Nikkari back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nikkari is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for SIka.
Oh Nikkari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
SIka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nikkari seems to have got his legs back now.
SIka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by SIka.
SIka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from SIka, right into the meat.
Nikkari will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nikkari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SIka throws a leg kick but Nikkari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
SIka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nikkari blocks a head kick by SIka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikkari momentarily.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick and Nikkari moves out of range easily.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SIka throws a head kick that misses
and Nikkari counters with a nice low kick that buckles SIka's knee momentarily.
Nikkari blocks a head kick by SIka.
SIka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SIka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikkari circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from SIka.
Nikkari misses with a shot to the body
and SIka counters with a three punch combo that has Nikkari backing up. Nikkari nods at SIka to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikkari moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from SIka.
Nikkari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick from SIka.
SIka misses with a body kick.
Nikkari tries to clinch up
and SIka counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
SIka lands a head kick. Nikkari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Esko Nikkari's cut is getting worse.
Nikkari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by SIka. That's going to slow Nikkari down.
SIka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
SIka cracks a nice hook into Nikkari's ribs.
Nikkari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from SIka.
SIka connects with a solid leg kick.
SIka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
SIka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nikkari.
SIka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
SIka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikkari's head.
SIka connects with a body shot.
Paha SIka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SIka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIka connects with a jab.
SIka fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from SIka.
SIka throws a nice head kick!
Nikkari scores with a head kick.
SIka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick from SIka.
SIka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the liver by SIka. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SIka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by SIka!
SIka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
SIka fakes the leg kick and cracks Nikkari in the body.
Nikkari tries to move into range but SIka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
SIka tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari thows a leg kick but SIka checks it
and SIka counters with a head kick. That will keep Nikkari thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
SIka misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikkari moves in looking to clinch but SIka pushes him off.
SIka lands with a thumping leg kick.
SIka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SIka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikkari misses with a looping right.
Good work by Nikkari as he checks the leg kick.
Nikkari tries to land a leg kick but SIka saw it coming and moves away.
SIka thumps Nikkari with a low kick.
SIka misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikkari throws a hook but SIka avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nikkari.
SIka throws a head kick that half lands.
SIka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha SIka really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esko Nikkari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

SIka throws a one two combo.

Nikkari has SIka up against the cage in a clinch.
SIka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SIka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
SIka takes a knee right on the jaw!
SIka misses with the head strike.
Nikkari is trying to maintain a safe position but SIka gets an underhook and turns Nikkari into the cage.
SIka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikkari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
SIka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
SIka pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikkari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
SIka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
SIka lands a right hand.

SIka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by SIka.
Nikkari moves out of range as SIka throws a body kick.
Nikkari is looking to clinch but SIka is avoiding it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nikkari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
SIka lands a nice hook to Nikkari's body. Nikkari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
SIka lands a body shot.
SIka throws a head kick that half lands.

Esko Nikkari's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nikkari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
SIka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikkari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
SIka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by SIka.
SIka scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by SIka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from SIka does no damage.
SIka scores with a body shot.
SIka throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Nikkari as he checks the leg kick.
SIka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikkari if he has to take too many more of those.
SIka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SIka throws a head kick but Nikkari moves out of range.
SIka scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SIka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
SIka scores with a head kick.
Nikkari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SIka motions for Nikkari to come forward. SIka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SIka throws a solid leg kick but Nikkari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at SIka.
SIka lands a head shot.
SIka throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nikkari.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick and Nikkari moves out of range easily.
Nikkari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikkari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
SIka blocks a head kick by Nikkari.
SIka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikkari on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - SIka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from SIka.
Nikkari missing with a left hand there. SIka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from SIka misses.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikkari misses with a head kick.
SIka throws a body kick that misses.
Nikkari throws a big shot that misses.
SIka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nikkari is able to avoid easily.
SIka swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikkari.
SIka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nikkari misses with a hook. SIka ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Nikkari
and SIka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SIka throws a head kick that misses
and Nikkari counters with a good, hard body kick but SIka shrugs it off.
SIka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and SIka counters with a straight right hand.
Nikkari steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from SIka. That one must have hurt.
Nikkari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
SIka lands a head kick. Nikkari smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Decent striking displayed by SIka there.
SIka lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for SIka.
Nikkari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick and Nikkari moves out of range easily.
A head kick from SIka lands but Nikkari takes it in his stride.
Nikkari avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikkari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for SIka.
SIka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paha SIka dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Esko Nikkari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

SIka feints and then cracks Nikkari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikkari down.
Nikkari missing with a left hand there. SIka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SIka misses with a combination
and Nikkari counters with a two punch combo.
SIka slips under a jab from Nikkari.
SIka connects with the punch.
SIka tries a head kick but it misses.
SIka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
SIka punishes Nikkari's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by SIka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
SIka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikkari.
Nikkari tries to clinch but SIka is having none of it.
SIka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nikkari lands a head kick!
Nikkari misses with a low kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikkari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nikkari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
SIka cracks Nikkari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikkari tries to move into range but SIka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
SIka misses with a body kick.
SIka throws a head kick that half lands.
SIka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
SIka fails to land with a series of punches.
SIka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikkari momentarily.
Nikkari takes one to the side of the head.
SIka delivers a nice body kick.
SIka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from SIka.
SIka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikkari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esko Nikkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari ducks right into an uppercut from SIka.
SIka digs a good body shot into Nikkari's ribs.
Nikkari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before SIka can pounce on him.
SIka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
SIka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nikkari's calf.
SIka throws a series of punches but Nikkari moves out of range.
Nikkari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. SIka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nikkari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by SIka.
SIka's corner calls for a 1-2. SIka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Nikkari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
SIka slips under a jab.
Nikkari throws a looping overhand right but SIka ducks down to avoid it.
SIka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikkari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from SIka finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikkari's head.
SIka misses with a wild combination.
SIka throws a push kick but Nikkari slaps the foot to one side.
Nikkari tries to clinch up.
SIka throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from SIka. Nikkari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikkari moves out of range of the body kick.
Nikkari tries to close the distance and clinch but SIka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikkari throws a leg kick
and SIka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
SIka's corner calls for a 1-2. SIka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
SIka throws a head kick but Nikkari moves out of range.
Nikkari throws a chopping leg kick but SIka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Decent striking displayed by Nikkari there.
SIka swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikkari.
Paha SIka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikkari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Jeez, Esko Nikkari's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari looks to land a left hand but SIka moved out of range nicely.
Nikkari tries to clinch but SIka moves out of range.
SIka lands with a nice body kick.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SIka pushes Nikkari away with a front kick.
SIka clobbers Nikkari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
SIka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
SIka throws a push kick but Nikkari slaps the foot to one side.
SIka is looking to slow Nikkari down with leg kicks.
Nikkari tries to clinch up but SIka circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick and Nikkari moves out of range easily.
SIka lands an overhand right.
Nikkari takes a kick to the side of the head.
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paha SIka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SIka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 42:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 42:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paha SIka!