PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sivupotku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sivupotku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guns N' Roses - It's So Easy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sami Sivupotku is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Laitela
vs
Sivupotku

189 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Sivupotku!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laitela clinches up against the cage.

Laitela has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sivupotku clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sivupotku trying to control the action but Laitela just sinks the hooks in.

Laitela has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sivupotku tries to escape the position.

Laitela looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Laitela working for the choke.
Sivupotku tries to break free.

Sivupotku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sivupotku wants to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Laitela working for a choke but Sivupotku is defending well.

Sivupotku defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laitela's arms.
Laitela is breathing heavily.
Laitela is hanging on to Sivupotku's back as he tries to escape.
Laitela not allowing Sivupotku to control his hands.

Laitela is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sivupotku defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Laitela working for a choke but Sivupotku is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela keeps control of the position as Sivupotku tries to break free.
Sivupotku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sivupotku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Laitela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sivupotku defends it well.
Sivupotku gets full guard.

Sivupotku had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Laitela is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sivupotku Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Laitela's back instead.
Laitela tries to escape but Sivupotku has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Laitela as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sivupotku!
Laitela manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sivupotku's guard. Nice work there by Laitela.
Laitela slips nicely into half guard.

Sivupotku is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Laitela pulls his head out easily.

Laitela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Laitela is working for a submission of some sort.
Sivupotku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitela wants to pass the guard but Sivupotku is defending well.
Laitela works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sivupotku wants to control but Laitela postures up.
Laitela tries to advance to mount but Sivupotku denies him.
Sivupotku wants to control but Laitela postures up.

Laitela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laitela moves into full mount!
Sivupotku tries to hold on but Laitela postures up.
Sivupotku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laitela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitela prevents Sivupotku from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismo Laitela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Laitela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Laitela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laitela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Sivupotku working for a triangle but Laitela defends it easily.
Laitela preventing the sweep.
Laitela passes into half guard.
Laitela prevents Sivupotku from improving his position.

Laitela is looking for a kimura here.
Sivupotku moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sivupotku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laitela!
Laitela manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laitela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laitela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sivupotku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Laitela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sivupotku postures up in Laitela's guard and throws a big left but Laitela blocks it.

Laitela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Laitela has his foot on Sivupotku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sivupotku works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Laitela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sivupotku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laitela is tightening it up a little... Sivupotku has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sivupotku reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sivupotku taps out! nice BJJ there by Laitela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ismo Laitela!
Ismo Laitela is the new heavyweight champion!