PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between MALIETOA MALALA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sukkamies Mikkolasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sukkamies Mikkolasta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

MALALA
vs
Mikkolasta

200 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MALIETOA MALALA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sukkamies Mikkolasta!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
MALALA throws a sloppy head kick and Mikkolasta moves out of range easily.
MALALA misses with a two punch combination.
Mikkolasta blocks a low kick nicely.
MALALA throws a nice looking combination but Mikkolasta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MALALA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
MALALA throws a low kick but Mikkolasta avoids it.
Mikkolasta blocks a head kick by MALALA.
MALALA misses with a few strikes there.
MALALA throws a head kick but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mikkolasta drives through and clinches with MALALA against the cage.
MALALA is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mikkolasta throws an elbow but it misses.
Mikkolasta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mikkolasta has eaten all the pies!
MALALA wants to get back to striking at distance but Mikkolasta won't allow it.
MALALA is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MALALA is trying to break the clinch but Mikkolasta has him pressed against the cage.
MALALA tries to score a body lock takedown but Mikkolasta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from MALALA.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mikkolasta.
MALALA tries for a takedown but Mikkolasta manages to get underhooks.

Mikkolasta manages to break the clinch.
MALALA throws a nice looking combination but Mikkolasta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from MALALA does no damage.
Mikkolasta dodges the punch combination from MALALA.
Mikkolasta wants to clinch
enabling MALALA to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikkolasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MALALA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MALALA keeps the fight on the outside.
MALIETOA MALALA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MALALA misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MALALA swinging wilding here.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikkolasta closes the distance but MALALA moves to the side
and MALALA counters with a two punch combo.
Mikkolasta wants to clinch.
MALALA throws a series of punches but Mikkolasta avoids them all with ease.
MALALA misses with a two punch combination.
MALALA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from MALALA.
MALALA tries to clinch but Mikkolasta is having none of it.
Mikkolasta slips a jab and a cross from MALALA.
Mikkolasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MALALA looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MALALA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikkolasta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
Mikkolasta misses with a takedown
and MALALA counters with a one-two to the body.
MALALA does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkolasta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikkolasta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MALALA.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.
MALALA throws a series of punches but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
MALALA tries to clinch there but Mikkolasta circles away.
MALALA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikkolasta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MALALA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikkolasta misses the shot to the body.
MALALA looks to land a combination but Mikkolasta avoids it well.
Mikkolasta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MALALA pinned against the cage. MALALA gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MALIETOA MALALA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sukkamies Mikkolasta.
MALALA throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MALIETOA MALALA dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

MALALA throws a series of punches but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
MALIETOA MALALA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MALALA swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikkolasta tries to clinch but MALALA moves out of range.
No joy there for MALALA, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MALALA wants to slow Mikkolasta down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikkolasta tries to close the distance and clinch but MALALA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikkolasta tries to clinch but MALALA moves away
and MALALA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MALALA looks to land a right hand but Mikkolasta moved out of range.
MALALA misses with a wild combination.
Mikkolasta checks a leg kick.
Mikkolasta misses with a straight left.
Mikkolasta throws a leg kick that misses.
Mikkolasta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MALALA counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkolasta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Mikkolasta darts in and clinches MALALA up against the cage.
Mikkolasta connects with a knee to the head.
MALALA avoids the elbow strike from Mikkolasta, against the cage.
MALALA tries to break the clinch but Mikkolasta is controlling the position.
MALALA is looking to break free of the clinch but Mikkolasta has double underhooks.

MALALA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MALALA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikkolasta avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mikkolasta moves into the clinch.

MALALA breaks the clinch.

Mikkolasta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mikkolasta showed some decent athleticism there.
Mikkolasta is stalling here. MALALA is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mikkolasta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MALALA has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MALALA stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
MALALA fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikkolasta closes the distance but MALALA moves to the side
and MALALA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MALALA tries to clinch but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
MALALA has his takedown stuffed

and Mikkolasta counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MALALA tries to escape but Mikkolasta is in control.
Mikkolasta taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkolasta wants to control but MALALA is keeping him busy.
Mikkolasta throws a strike aimed at the side of MALALA's head but MALALA avoids it well.

Mikkolasta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mikkolasta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikkolasta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkolasta prevents MALALA from escaping the position.

Mikkolasta tries for a kimura but MALALA is defending well.
MALALA pushes Mikkolasta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mikkolasta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Mikkolasta has an Americana. MALALA didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mikkolasta is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mikkolasta hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sukkamies Mikkolasta!