PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paco Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nykanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jeff Mills - The Bells. 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.

Nykanen
vs
SauruS

170 cm
28
166 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
162 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paco Nykanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, CockO SauruS!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by SauruS.
Good work by Nykanen as he checks the leg kick.
CockO SauruS seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for SauruS with that takedown attempt.
SauruS will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nykanen scores with the left hand. SauruS knows he should have avoided that one.
SauruS fails to land the takedown.
SauruS misses with a straight left.
Nykanen shoots in for a double leg but SauruS sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nykanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Nykanen drives through with a takedown into SauruS's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nykanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SauruS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but SauruS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nykanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SauruS is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SauruS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
SauruS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

SauruS throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nykanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
SauruS utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nykanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nykanen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nykanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of SauruS's head.
Nykanen stands up over SauruS, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
SauruS avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nykanen won't allow SauruS to sweep him here.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but SauruS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nykanen stands and throws SauruS's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SauruS takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Nykanen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, SauruS rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nykanen's guard! Nice work there by SauruS!

Nykanen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. SauruS defends it easily.
SauruS wants to control from the top but Nykanen keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SauruS seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nykanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in SauruS's guard.
Nykanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nykanen stays in close to SauruS's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SauruS swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paco Nykanen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

SauruS looks to land a right hand but Nykanen moved out of range.
Nykanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping SauruS at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from SauruS. Nykanen shrugs it off though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as SauruS checks a leg kick.
SauruS slips a straight right by Nykanen.
SauruS tries a low kick but Nykanen avoids it.
Nykanen just misses with a punch to the body.
SauruS pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nykanen looks to throw the jab but SauruS is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from SauruS as Nykanen shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. SauruS does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nykanen checks a leg kick.
SauruS darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nykanen misses with an uppercut

and SauruS counters with a shoot takedown. Nykanen fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nykanen has his foot on SauruS's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. SauruS works his way back into a safe position though.
SauruS wants to control from the top but Nykanen keeps moving.
SauruS trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
SauruS looking to pass the guard.

Nykanen looking for a guillotine here but SauruS defends easily.
SauruS wants to control from the top but Nykanen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is trying to control the position but SauruS postures up.
SauruS slips nicely into half guard.
SauruS wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nykanen keeps working.
Nykanen gets full guard.
SauruS wants to control from the top but Nykanen keeps moving.
Nykanen working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SauruS slips nicely into half guard.
SauruS keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Nykanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but SauruS pulls his head out easily.
Nykanen wants to improve his position but SauruS is controlling well.
SauruS wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nykanen keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is trying is best to control the position here.
Paco Nykanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

SauruS seems to be looking for submissions.
SauruS misses with a head shot. Nykanen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nykanen trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SauruS working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CockO SauruS showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good work by Nykanen as he checks the leg kick.
SauruS lands with a right hand.
Nykanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from SauruS.
SauruS throws an overhand right that lands on Nykanen's shoulder, as Nykanen tries to avoid the shot.
Nykanen scores with a shot to the body.
SauruS throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nykanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nykanen throws the left hand but SauruS avoids the punch easily.
SauruS misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nykanen.
Nykanen throws a chopping leg kick but SauruS manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
SauruS pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SauruS avoids a punch combination nicely.
SauruS lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
SauruS lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nykanen misses with a leg kick
and SauruS counters with a nice uppercut.
Nykanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Nykanen misses

and SauruS counters with a shoot takedown. Nykanen fights it but they end up in guard.

Nykanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SauruS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nykanen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
SauruS sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nykanen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
SauruS is keen to just control but Nykanen is a slippery customer.
SauruS is taking a breather. Nykanen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

CockO SauruS has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nykanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before SauruS can pounce on him.

Nykanen shoots in and gets a takedown into SauruS's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

SauruS is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nykanen defends well.
Nykanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SauruS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SauruS keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Nykanen throws a strike but SauruS rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
SauruS missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nykanen working for a triangle but SauruS defends it easily.
SauruS is stalling in the full guard.

Nykanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SauruS passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CockO SauruS really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

SauruS moves out of range as Nykanen throws a body kick.
SauruS avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
SauruS misses with a low kick.
Nykanen throws a lazy right hand but SauruS sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
SauruS lands a jab to the nose.
Nykanen swings for the body but SauruS moves out of range.
Nykanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from SauruS.
Nykanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
SauruS throws a leg kick
and SauruS takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SauruS throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nykanen motions for SauruS to come forward. Nykanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nykanen digs a good hook to SauruS's body.
SauruS throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen lands with an overhand left.
Nykanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nykanen drops his hands momentarily and SauruS takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
SauruS misses with an uppercut. Nykanen saw that one coming.
SauruS shoots in and drives through. Nykanen sprawls well.
Nykanen wants to slow SauruS down by chopping away at his legs.
SauruS misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nykanen checks a leg kick.
SauruS throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nykanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
SauruS has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nykanen finds it's way round the side to connect with SauruS's head.
A lazy left from SauruS finds it's target.
Nykanen throws a leg kick

and SauruS decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nykanen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SauruSis looking to pass into half guard but Nykanen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nykanen is in guard.
Nykanen is working SauruS over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nykanen cracks SauruS with a solid left hand.
Nykanen throwing strikes but missing.
Nykanen trying to control but SauruS is working from the bottom.
Nykanen passes SauruS's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nykanen is stalling here. SauruS is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nykanen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and SauruS has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
SauruS trying to control the action but Nykanen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is trying to improve his position.
SauruS in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nykanen tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SauruS taking a breather here.
SauruS wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nykanen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CockO SauruS dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

SauruS stuffs the takedown attempt from Nykanen. Nykanen gets slowly back to his feet.
SauruS looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
SauruS waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nykanen.
Nykanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
CockO SauruS seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nykanen checks the leg kick.
Nykanen tries to work over SauruS's front leg with a kick but SauruS checks it.
SauruS takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nykanen checks a leg kick.
Nykanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SauruS sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SauruS moves out of range of the strikes.
SauruS throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nykanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SauruS's guard.
Nykanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
SauruS preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

SauruS looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nykanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nykanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SauruS works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
SauruS keeping full guard, as Nykanen tries to pass.
Nykanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nykanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

SauruS looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paco Nykanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SauruS is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nykanen controlling from the top position.
Nykanen throws and elbow that misses. SauruS uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nykanen's guard. Nice move by SauruS!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nykanen, not yet.
SauruS trying to control but Nykanen is working from the bottom.

Nykanen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead SauruS passes into half guard.
SauruS frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

SauruS looking to secure an arm triangle but Nykanen defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is trying desperately to improve position.
SauruS tries to control but Nykanen wriggling away.
SauruS is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paco Nykanen.
Well SauruS 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CockO SauruS!
CockO SauruS is the new lightweight champion!