PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hei Jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Sika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hei Jari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jari
vs
Sika

203 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, hei Jari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Sika!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sika shoots in for a takedown but Jari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jari throws out the jab.
Sika staying out of range there.
Jari throws a hook but Sika blocks it.

Sika clinches up against the cage.
Jari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jari tries to break free but Sika pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sika content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jari.
Jari throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jari trying to stall but Sika improves his position.
Jari is trying to break free.
Jari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sika throws a head punch that misses.
Sika lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sika working aggressively here.
Sika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jari backwards.
Sika lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sika.
Sika lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jari tries to break the clinch but Sika is controlling the position.
Sika keeps control of Jari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaris head.
Sika prevents Jari from breaking the clinch.
Sika digs a right hand into Jari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jari's gas tank.
Jari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jari blocking some punches.
Sika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jari has had enough of the clinch but Sika keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Sika fails to land.
Jari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sika throws a punch but it's blocked by Jari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sika scores with a hook to the body.
Jari pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sika.
Jari is trying to force a seperation but Sika has the dominant position.
Sika presses Jari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jari tries to throw a body punch but Sika avoids it by throwing Jari back against the cage.
Sika pushes Jari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jari swings wildly with an uppercut but Sika uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four 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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Jari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jari dodges the punch combination from Sika.
A jab from Jari does it's job there.

It looks like Otso Sika has been cut.
Sika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jari's waist but Jari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sika off to one side.
Jari tries to bum rush Sika with a series of wild strikes but Sika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sika shoots in for a takedown but Jari shows good takedown defense.
hei Jari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Sika.
Jari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
hei Jari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Jari.
Jari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sika.
Sika fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

hei Jari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otso Sika's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sika.
Otso Sika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sika shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sika is thwarting Jari's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Sika there.
Sika throwing shots but Jari is blocking nicely.
Jari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sika is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sika perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sika's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Jari misses.
Jari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jari throws the left hand but Sika avoids the punch easily.
Sika dives in and grabs Jari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jari pushes down on Sika's head and hops out.
Sika misses with a takedown attempt - Jari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jari.
Jari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jari.
Sika takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Sika is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jari moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sika! Jari continues to tee off on Sika, landing with a left and a right! Jari connects with a right hand that leaves Sika sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jari!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). hei Jari!