PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Major Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammakko has chosen Saku Sammakko as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Graham
vs
Sammakko

200 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

171 cm
24
168 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Major Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammakko throws a right hand that misses
and Graham counters with a series of strikes. Sammakko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sammakko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graham misses with an uppercut
and Sammakko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sammakko throws a combination that misses
and Graham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Graham scores with a sloppy right hand. Sammakko should have avoided that one.
Sammakko slips under a jab.
Sammakko keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Graham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Graham.
Graham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sammakko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graham.
Sammakko looks to clinch
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sammakko wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Graham.
Graham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammakko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham.
Major Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammakko throws a sloppy head kick
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sammakko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham scores with a decent looking hook.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a spinning back kick!
Sammakko looks gassed!
Sammakko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sammakko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sammakko throws a lazy uppercut
and Graham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sammakko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham throws the left hand but Sammakko avoids the punch easily.
Graham throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammakko ducks under a wild hook from Graham.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Graham drops Sammakko with a beautiful combination! Sammakko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Graham is looking for the KO!

Sammakko is rocked!
Graham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sammakko counters with a head kick.
Sammakko slips under a jab from Graham.
Graham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammakko. Sammakko gets slowly back to his feet.
Major Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Sammakko.
Sammakko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Graham rushes Sammakko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Graham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sammakko throws an overhand right that lands on Graham's shoulder, as Graham tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Sammakko misses
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
Sammakko looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sammakko at a distance.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sammakko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Major Graham is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Graham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graham throws a poor cross that misses
and Sammakko counters with a one-two to the body.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Graham, right into the meat.
Sammakko is breathing heavily.
Sammakko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Graham lands a big head kick that sends Sammakko tumbling to the mat! Graham takes a step backwards and waves Sammakko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sammakko is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?

It looks like Saku Sammakko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Graham lands a big right hand that sends Sammakko crashing to the mat! Graham stays standing though and waves Sammakko back to his feet!
Sammakko walks straight into a right hand from Graham - that's dropped him! Graham jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sammakko from any more punishment! Sammakko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Major Graham!