PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Ramirez (ranked 6058 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santeri Kallakorpi (ranked 6230 p4p, 0 weight class). Santeri Kallakorpi has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ramirez
vs
Kallakorpi

220 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danilo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Kallakorpi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Kallakorpi scores with a shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez scores with a head kick. Kallakorpi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Kallakorpi forces Ramirez back against the cage and clinches.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramirez jumps guard but Kallakorpi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kallakorpi looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Kallakorpi holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramirez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallakorpi tries to break free but Ramirez pushes him back against the cage.
Ramirez lands a body punch.
Ramirez jumps guard but Kallakorpi stands there with Ramirez around his waist. Ramirez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Kallakorpi with that takedown attempt.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kallakorpi gets a clinch.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Ramirez has hold of one of Kallakorpi's legs. Kallakorpi is fighting the takedown attempt but Ramirez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Kallakorpi uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kallakorpi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez looks to clinch
and Kallakorpi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
Kallakorpi dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Kallakorpi's head and hops out.

Ramirez clinches up with Kallakorpi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kallakorpi is pushing Ramirez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Ramirez breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Kallakorpi looks winded!
Kallakorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Kallakorpi clinches.
Ramirez jumps guard but Kallakorpi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Kallakorpi won't allow it.

Kallakorpi gets control of Ramirez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kallakorpi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Ramirez stands up and waves to Kallakorpi to follow him.
Kallakorpi staying out of range there.
Kallakorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ramirez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallakorpi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Kallakorpi blocks the low kick.
A combination from Kallakorpi does no damage.
Ramirez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kallakorpi.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Kallakorpi avoids it well.
Kallakorpi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kallakorpi throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kallakorpi goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danilo Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kallakorpi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Kallakorpi is trying to pull guard but Ramirez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kallakorpi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kallakorpi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallakorpi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramirez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallakorpi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kallakorpi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallakorpi.
Kallakorpi is breathing heavily.
Kallakorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kallakorpi darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Kallakorpi into the cage.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Kallakorpi and move into the clinch.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallakorpi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Kallakorpi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Kallakorpi moves out of range easily.
Kallakorpi darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Kallakorpi into the cage.
Ramirez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallakorpi tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Kallakorpi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ramirez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kallakorpi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Kallakorpi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kallakorpi jumps guard but Ramirez stands there with Kallakorpi around his waist. Kallakorpi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ramirez pulls guard effortlessly.
Kallakorpi is looking to stand up but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez seems keen to control Kallakorpi's posture.

Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kallakorpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez 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.
Kallakorpi wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danilo Ramirez!