PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ittai Amram (ranked 6097 p4p, 153 weight class) and Snorri Aquila (ranked 3915 p4p, 102 weight class). The key to victory for Ittai Amram has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Amram
vs
Aquila

177 cm
25
141 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

192 cm
25
222 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ittai Amram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Aquila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aquila dives in for a single leg takedown but Amram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Aquila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aquila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aquila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Amram enables Aquila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram wants to control but Aquila passes easily into half guard.
Aquila wants to free his trapped foot but Amram is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila controlling the action here.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Aquila is trying to control. Amram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Aquila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aquila.

Aquila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amram sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amram tries to kick Aquila off but Aquila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aquila thows a huge punch but Amram dodges it nicely.
Amram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
Aquila is nestled in close to Amram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amram is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amram is not content to let Aquila control the position.
Aquila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aquila is working away from the top position though.

Aquila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amram defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is looking to improve his position.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amram shoots for a takedown but Aquila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aquila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Aquila looking for a triangle here. Amram is fighting it but it looks tight! Aquila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Amram is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Snorri Aquila!