PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Kukkamaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Notion. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rockefeller
vs
Kukkamaa

179 cm
21
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nelson Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Kukkamaa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller throws a series of strikes that have Kukkamaa backpedaling.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Rockefeller scores with a four punch combination!
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
Kukkamaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rockefeller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kukkamaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rockefeller, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rockefeller clobbers Kukkamaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urho Kukkamaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkamaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Rockefeller keeps it at a distance.
Kukkamaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Rockefeller scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kukkamaa closes the distance and clinches.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockefeller.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockefeller's brow.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockefeller's brow.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockefeller's brow.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockefeller's brow.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Rockefeller shrugs off.
Rockefeller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kukkamaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukkamaa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockefeller's brow.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Rockefeller shrugs off.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockefeller's defenses.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockefeller's defenses.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Rockefeller shrugs off.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four 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.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the temple.
Rockefeller blocks the elbow strike.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kukkamaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rockefeller.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Rockefeller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kukkamaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rockefeller misses with a double jab.

Rockefeller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Rockefeller wants to work for an arm triangle but Kukkamaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rockefeller is breathing heavily.

Rockefeller is trying to work for a kimura but Kukkamaa is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Urho Kukkamaa will probably get the nod.
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.

Kukkamaa moves into the clinch.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
A frustrated look appears on Rockefeller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rockefeller looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rockefeller blocks the elbow strike.
Rockefeller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kukkamaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rockefeller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kukkamaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Rockefeller blocks the elbow strike.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Rockefeller blocks an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rockefeller blocks the elbow strike.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
Kukkamaa gets underhooks to prevent Rockefeller's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockefeller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kukkamaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
Kukkamaa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.

Rockefeller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kukkamaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Rockefeller has Kukkamaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kukkamaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller takes an elbow to the temple.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow just above Rockefeller 's eye.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rockefeller avoids a wild elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rockefeller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kukkamaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockefeller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kukkamaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockefeller tries to circle away but Kukkamaa has him pinned against the cage.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow that stopped Rockefeller in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Kukkamaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockefeller's defenses.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kukkamaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Rockefeller blocks the elbow strike.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kukkamaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockefeller blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside that Rockefeller shrugs off.
Kukkamaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockefeller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockefeller tries for a takedown but Kukkamaa manages to get underhooks.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urho Kukkamaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rockefeller throws a series of punches but Kukkamaa moves out of range.

Kukkamaa pushes Rockefeller up against the cage in a clinch.
Kukkamaa lands an elbow inside.
Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Kukkamaa, against the cage.
Kukkamaa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kukkamaa stops a takedown attempt from Rockefeller.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
Kukkamaa throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukkamaa throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa lands a nice elbow.
Kukkamaa lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rockefeller dodges an elbow strike from Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockefeller blocks the elbow strike.
Rockefeller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kukkamaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockefeller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkamaa wants to clinch up but Rockefeller keeps it at a distance.
Rockefeller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kukkamaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch there but Rockefeller circles away.

Rockefeller drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kukkamaa pushes Rockefeller off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kukkamaa is looking to clinch.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukkamaa.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kukkamaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kukkamaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockefeller digs a good body shot into Kukkamaa's ribs.
Rockefeller wants to land a leg kick but Kukkamaa is out of range.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch there but Rockefeller circles away.
Kukkamaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rockefeller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukkamaa.
Rockefeller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Rockefeller does no damage.
Rockefeller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukkamaa.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kukkamaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockefeller.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kukkamaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockefeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Kukkamaa's shoulder, as Kukkamaa tries to avoid the shot.
Rockefeller lands a jab to the head.
Kukkamaa moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockefeller swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Rockefeller feints and as Kukkamaa raises his hands in defense, Rockefeller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rockefeller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kukkamaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rockefeller has Kukkamaa in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkamaa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rockefeller is proving hard to escape from.

Kukkamaa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockefeller, up you get!
Kukkamaa moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rockefeller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kukkamaa moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Kukkamaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockefeller digs a good hook to Kukkamaa's body.
Good shot there by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a hook.
Nelson Rockefeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockefeller connects with the punch.
Kukkamaa takes one to the side of the head.
Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Rockefeller both land. Nice combination.
Rockefeller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kukkamaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kukkamaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kukkamaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockefeller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urho Kukkamaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
Kukkamaa tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Rockefeller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kukkamaa 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Urho Kukkamaa!