PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusma Siltanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slammer
vs
Siltanen

173 cm
29
265 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

220 cm
28
283 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slammer looking to score a takedown here. Siltanen is defending well but Slammer drives through and ends up in Siltanen's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Siltanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Siltanen looking to control.
Slammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siltanen keeping full guard, as Slammer tries to pass.

Slammer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siltanen dives on top into guard.

Slammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siltanen is aware though and is defending well.
Slammer working a defensive guard here.

Siltanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Siltanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Siltanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Siltanen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siltanen has managed to get both his arms back between Slammer's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slammer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siltanen defends it easily.

Slammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siltanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slammer's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siltanen wants to get up but he can't break Slammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slammer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Siltanen is now in half guard.

Slammer looking for submissions off his back.
Slammer is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slammer is trying to control but Siltanen manages to pass to mount!
Slammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Siltanen has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slammer wants to hold on but Siltanen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leather Slammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slammer is defended easily by Siltanen.
Siltanen works over Slammer's head and body with a nice combination.
Slammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Siltanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siltanen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Siltanen closes the distance and clinches.
Siltanen lands with a right to the head.
Siltanen working aggressively here.
Siltanen lands a shot to the body.
Slammer tries for a takedown but Siltanen manages to get underhooks.
Siltanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siltanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slammer.
Siltanen is trying to force a seperation but Slammer has the dominant position.
Siltanen lands a right hand.

Siltanen breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Slammer shoots in and gets a takedown into Siltanen's guard.
Siltanen 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.
Siltanen has his hands on Slammer's head, controlling the position.
Siltanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Slammer has passed into side control.

Slammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siltanen, who protects the arm well.
Slammer wants to control but Siltanen is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slammer in side control, throwing shots but Siltanen defends.

Slammer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Siltanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slammer trying to control the action but Siltanen is working from the bottom.
Slammer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer wants to control but Siltanen is keeping him busy.

Slammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siltanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Siltanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slammer working the ground and pound but Siltanen is defending the strikes.
Siltanen tries to improve position but can't.
Slammer taking a break here but Siltanen is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Siltanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Slammer is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Siltanen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Slammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Siltanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jusma Siltanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Siltanen cracks a nice hook into Slammer's ribs.
Siltanen dips to his left and cracks Slammer with an uppercut!
Slammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leather Slammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Siltanen swivels and escapes.
Leather Slammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siltanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Slammer scores with a takedown into Siltanen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siltanen managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siltanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Siltanen trying to keep a closed guard but Slammer is proving a slippery customer.
Slammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siltanen is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slammer looking to sit in guard and control but Siltanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Slammer working for a triangle but Siltanen defends it easily.

Slammer looking for a guillotine here but Siltanen defends easily.

Siltanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slammer, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leather Slammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siltanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slammer.
Siltanen lands a slapping body shot.
Siltanen cracks Slammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siltanen throws a series of strikes that have Slammer backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slammer shoots in for a double leg but Siltanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siltanen as he avoids it easily.
Slammer fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Siltanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Siltanen has taken the fight to the clinch.

Siltanen breaks the clinch.
Slammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siltanen tries to avoid it but Slammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siltanen to the ground. Siltanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Siltanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by Siltanen.
Slammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Slammer is rocked!
Siltanen lands with a right and another and another! Slammer is in big trouble! Siltanen lands again and this time it's lights out for Slammer! A quality knockout there for Siltanen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jusma Siltanen!
Jusma Siltanen gave a mention to FinnSubs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).