PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramus Arthanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sykloni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to David Arkenstone - Carrickfergus. Arthanier has chosen P.O.D. - Boom as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sykloni
vs
Arthanier

188 cm
27
183 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

185 cm
24
188 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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KAISER
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramus Arthanier!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykloni cracks the inside of Arthanier's front leg.
Sykloni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Arthanier.
Sykloni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arthanier.
Sykloni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sykloni misses the shot to the body.

Sykloni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arthanier was covering up waiting for the punch and Sykloni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arthanier keeping full guard, as Sykloni tries to pass.
Arthanier is pulling down on Sykloni's head. It's preventing any offense from Sykloni, at least for the moment.
Arthanier can't keep his opponent in guard - Sykloni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier pushes Sykloni off looking to stand but Sykloni dives back in and keeps control.
Sykloni working Arthanier over with strikes.
Arthanier is not content to let Sykloni control the position.
Arthanier trying to control from the bottom.
Arthanier is looking to improve his position.
Sykloni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sykloni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni wants to control but Arthanier is keeping him busy.
Arthanier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sykloni is working for a submission of some sort.
Sykloni throwing shots but Arthanier is blocking nicely.
Sykloni is nestled in close to Arthanier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykloni is looking to advance position but Arthanier won't allow it.
Sykloni is looking to take a break and control but Arthanier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arthanier works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sykloni throwing strikes from guard but Arthanier blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykloni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sykloni cracks Arthanier with a solid left hand.
Sykloni postures up in Arthanier's guard and throws a big left but Arthanier blocks it.
Sykloni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sykloni controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sykloni trying to control but Arthanier is working from the bottom.
Sykloni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arthanier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sykloni is working to get back to half guard.
Arthanier wants to control the pace but Sykloni is squirming around nicely.
Sykloni gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykloni is looking to improve his position.
Arthanier wants to free his trapped foot but Sykloni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Sykloni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sykloni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthanier has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sykloni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arthanier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arthanier avoids the body shot from Sykloni.

Sykloni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykloni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sykloni prevents Arthanier from improving his position.
Sykloni passes to side control.

Sykloni tries for a kimura but Arthanier is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arthanier pushes Sykloni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sykloni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sykloni working the ground and pound but Arthanier is defending the strikes.
Arthanier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arthanier taking a bit of punishment here - Sykloni scoring with strikes.
Arthanier manages to get back to half guard.
Arthanier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sykloni.
We've been hearing that Sykloni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sykloni tries to pass to full mount but Arthanier defends it.
Arthanier wants to get back to his feet.
Arthanier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arthanier keeps working.

Sykloni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sykloni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arthanier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arthanier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sykloni.
Arthanier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sykloni.
Sykloni is fighting to break Arthanier's control of his arms but Arthanier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sykloni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Arthanier keeps moving.

Arthanier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sykloni defends well.
Sykloni throwing strikes but missing.
Sykloni controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sykloni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arthanier is keeping the position for now.
Sykloni postures up in Arthanier's guard and throws a big left but Arthanier blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sykloni stands and throws Arthanier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arthanier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sykloni is looking to take a break and control but Arthanier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arthanier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sykloni connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Sykloni crashes against the mat.
Sykloni fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Sykloni dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sykloni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arthanier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sykloni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arthanier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sykloni checks it well.
Arthanier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sykloni will feel that in the morning.
Sykloni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arthanier throws an off balance right hand

and Sykloni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sykloni looks to land a strike but Arthanier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arthanier keeping moving, preventing Sykloni from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykloni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sykloni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sykloni 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Arthanier keeps moving.
Sykloni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arthanier is pulling down on Sykloni's head to control his posture.
Sykloni looking to pass the guard.
Sykloni stands up over Arthanier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramus Arthanier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arthanier keeping moving, preventing Sykloni from controlling successfully.
Sykloni throwing strikes from guard but Arthanier blocks nicely.
Arthanier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sykloni throws a big right hand that misses.
Sykloni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sami Sykloni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arthanier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sykloni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arthanier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sykloni is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a big elbow that misses.
Arthanier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sykloni trying to control the position from guard on top but Arthanier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arthanier is looking to stand up but Sykloni isn't so interested in that idea.
Sykloni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sykloni throws a big elbow that misses.
Sykloni throws a big right hand that misses.
Sykloni wants to control from the top but Arthanier keeps moving.
Sami Sykloni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throwing strikes but missing.
Sykloni passes into half guard.
Sykloni throwing shots but Arthanier is blocking nicely.
Sykloni wants to pass to mount but Arthanier is defending the position.
Sykloni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arthanier can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykloni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arthanier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sykloni, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Sykloni!
An out of breath Sami Sykloni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.