PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otso Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sammalkorpi
vs
Silva

186 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otso Sammalkorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Silva !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sammalkorpi throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Sammalkorpi moves away and avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Otso Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammalkorpi misses with a right hand

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sammalkorpi!
Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sammalkorpi defending against the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

Silva tries for a kimura but Sammalkorpi is defending well.
Silva lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva working away.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sammalkorpi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Silva tries for a kimura but Sammalkorpi is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sammalkorpi is pushing Silva 's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control Silva 's posture but Silva avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sammalkorpi can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is putting a hurting on Sammalkorpi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva misses with the ground and pound.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sammalkorpi taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sammalkorpi keeps working.
Silva cracks Sammalkorpi with a big elbow.
Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sammalkorpi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammalkorpi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sammalkorpi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silva grinds an elbow into Sammalkorpi's temple.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Silva postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva grinds an elbow into Sammalkorpi's temple.
Sammalkorpi is trying to improve his position.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Sammalkorpi looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
Sammalkorpi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Sammalkorpi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Silva ! That's really hurt Sammalkorpi and he's turned his back - Silva keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Silva jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Silva !
A very excited looking Karl Silva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.