PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana. Tripper has chosen Disturbed - Land Of Confusion as his entrance music. Sami Hyypia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Tripper's chin.

Hyypia
vs
Tripper

225 cm
33
301 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

192 cm
45
284 lbs
35 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyypia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tripper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hyypia scrambles back to his feet.
Hyypia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tripper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sami Hyypia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyypia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tripper scrambles back to his feet.
Hyypia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyypia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tripper just manages to avoid it.
Hyypia scores with a hook.
Tripper lands a right hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tripper, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tripper.
Tripper throws a wild body kick that Hyypia sees coming a mile off.
Hyypia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hyypia.
Tripper misses with a looping right.
Hyypia moves out of range as Tripper strikes.
Hyypia lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyypia misses with a hook.
Tripper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hyypia throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Tripper misses.
Hyypia misses the jab.
Hyypia lands with a straight right. Tripper didn't see that one coming.
Hyypia throws a combination that misses
and Tripper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Tripper blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Hyypia does it's job there.

Tripper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tripper lands in his opponent's guard.
Tripper pushes down on Hyypia's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tripper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tripper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyypia keeps working.

Tripper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tripper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia is trying to get back to full guard.
Tripper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyypia trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hyypia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tripper.
Tripper looking to ground and pound but Hyypia is blocking nicely.
Tripper lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tripper tries to control but Hyypia wriggling away.
Tripper looking to ground and pound but Hyypia is blocking nicely.
Tripper wants to control the pace but Hyypia is squirming around nicely.
Tripper thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hyypia can't escape the position.
Tripper wants to control the pace but Hyypia is squirming around nicely.
Tripper throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hyypia because Tripper loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tripper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tripper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tripper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Tripper stands up and waves to Hyypia to follow him.
Hyypia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hyypia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tripper misses the target.
Hyypia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tripper throws an overhand right that lands on Hyypia's shoulder, as Hyypia tries to avoid the shot.
Tripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyypia half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper looks to land a left hand but Hyypia moved out of range nicely.
Sami Hyypia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyypia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyypia tests Tripper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyypia throws a head kick that Tripper semi-blocks.
A cross from Tripper lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tripper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tripper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hyypia momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tripper. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hyypia checks a leg kick.
Hyypia pushes Tripper away with a front kick.
Hyypia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia lands a nice hook to Tripper's body. Tripper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tripper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyypia on the side of the head.
Hyypia throws the left hand but Tripper avoids the punch easily.
Tripper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyypia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripper.
Hyypia jabs at Tripper's body.
Tripper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tripper looks to throw the jab but Hyypia is out of range.
Tripper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyypia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hyypia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyypia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia slips under a jab from Tripper.
Hyypia throws a body shot but no joy.
Tripper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hyypia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tripper.
Hyypia blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Hyypia.
Tripper throws a hook but Hyypia avoids it easily.
Hyypia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripper.
A quick step to the side and Hyypia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tripper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyypia.
A lazy left from Hyypia finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hyypia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tripper throws a hook but Hyypia blocks it.
Tripper throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyypia.
Tripper throws the left hand but Hyypia avoids the punch easily.
Hyypia throws a body kick that misses.
Hyypia throws a jab when Tripper was well out of range.
Hyypia doesn't manage to clinch there - Tripper circles away.
Tripper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tripper throws a body kick that misses.
Hyypia throws a solid leg kick but Tripper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyypia.
Hyypia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyypia misses with a body shot.
Hyypia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Tripper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tripper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tripper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyypia throws a body punch but Tripper moves out of range.
Hyypia ducks under a wild hook from Tripper.
Tripper throws a hook but Hyypia blocks it.
Tripper scores with a shot to the body.
Tripper takes a swing at Hyypia's ribcage but misses.
Hyypia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripper scores with a decent looking hook.
Tripper just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Hyypia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper throws a good cross that connects.
Tripper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyypia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyypia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyypia. Tripper shrugs it off though.
Hyypia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tripper moves out of range of the strikes.
Sami Hyypia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tripper blocks a jab.
Tripper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hyypia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tripper throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyypia.
Tripper looks to land a right hand but Hyypia moved out of range.
Tripper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hyypia looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripper is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tripper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyypia.
Tripper dives in and grabs Hyypia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hyypia pushes down on Tripper's head and hops out.
Hyypia looks to land a right hand but Tripper moved out of range.
Hyypia scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Tripper.
A leg kick checked by Tripper.
Hyypia scores with a jab. Tripper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hyypia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia throws a good cross that connects.
Hyypia walks into a jab.
Hyypia misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tripper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Hyypia lands a big head kick that sends Tripper tumbling to the mat! Hyypia takes a step backwards and waves Tripper back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tripper is rocked!

It looks like Jack Tripper has been cut.
Hyypia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack Tripper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hyypia scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Tripper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyypia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tripper's best efforts.
Hyypia gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hyypia pushes Tripper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hyypia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hyypia lands a head kick!
Sami Hyypia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyypia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hyypia takes a swing at Tripper's ribcage but misses.
Hyypia throws a head kick but Tripper moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Hyypia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tripper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Tripper!
A relieved looking Jack Tripper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.