PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kake Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kake Luikku has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Luikku
vs
Metusalem

225 cm
25
320 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

200 cm
26
302 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Luikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metusalem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luikku fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Luikku with that takedown attempt.
Metusalem fails to land with a series of punches.

Luikku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Metusalem!
Metusalem wants to try and get back to his feet.

Luikku swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Metusalem is now in Luikku's guard. A big mistake from Luikku there, giving up the dominant position!
Metusalem wants to stand but Luikku has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Metusalem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luikku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metusalem has managed to get both his arms back between Luikku's legs - danger averted.
Luikku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metusalem's guard.
Luikku is pushing down on Metusalem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metusalem is fighting to maintain full guard but Luikku has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku thows a huge punch but Metusalem dodges it nicely.
Luikku wants to free his trapped foot but Metusalem is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Metusalem kicks Luikku off and gets back to his feet.
Luikku looks for a takedown but Metusalem sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metusalem throws a jab when Luikku was well out of range.

Luikku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Metusalem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metusalem wants to stand and escape but Luikku is having none of it.
Luikku looking to sit in guard and control but Metusalem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Metusalem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Luikku is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikku looking for a sweep. Not yet Luikku, not yet.
Metusalem wanted to stand there but Luikku had control of the position.

Luikku is looking for a triangle but Metusalem pushes his legs off easily.
Metusalem is looking to stand up but Luikku won't let him.

Luikku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metusalem defends well.
Luikku is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metusalem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Luikku is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Luikku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Metusalem did well to prevent Luikku getting side control.
Luikku stops Metusalem from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikku wants to take a breather but Metusalem is having none of it.
Luikku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Luikku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metusalem tries to kick Luikku off but Luikku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luikku trying to pass the guard but Metusalem defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Metusalem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Luikku is working for a submission of some sort.

Luikku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metusalem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luikku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metusalem is trying to stand up here but Luikku is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kake Luikku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Metusalem throws a hook but Luikku blocks it.
Metusalem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luikku throws a series of punches but Metusalem avoids them all with ease.
Luikku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metusalem sprawls well. Metusalem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luikku gets slowly back to his feet.
Metusalem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luikku is looking to clinch but Metusalem is avoiding it.
Metusalem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kake Luikku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luikku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metusalem misses with a low kick.
Metusalem throws an overhand right that lands on Luikku's shoulder, as Luikku tries to avoid the shot.
Metusalem looks to score with a jab to the body but Luikku is just out of range.
Metusalem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luikku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metusalem misses with an uppercut. Luikku saw that one coming.
Boris Metusalem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metusalem tries to score with a low kick but Luikku moves his leg out of the way.
Metusalem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metusalem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luikku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luikku dives in and grabs Metusalem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metusalem pushes down on Luikku's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metusalem throws an overhand right that lands on Luikku's shoulder, as Luikku tries to avoid the shot.
Luikku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metusalem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metusalem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luikku has time to react.
Luikku tries for a takedown but Metusalem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metusalem lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Metusalem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luikku slips a jab from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands a nice hook to Luikku's body. Luikku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metusalem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luikku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metusalem throws a looping overhand right but Luikku ducks down to avoid it.
Luikku staying out of range there.
Luikku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metusalem finds it's way round the side to connect with Luikku's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Metusalem!
Metusalem misses with a double jab.
Boris Metusalem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metusalem misses with a straight right.
Metusalem throws a hook but Luikku avoids it easily.
Metusalem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luikku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metusalem throws out the jab.
Metusalem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luikku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luikku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Metusalem looks to land a combination. Luikku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Luikku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Metusalem's guard.
Metusalem wants to get back to his feet but Luikku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luikku wants to pass the guard but Metusalem is keeping the position.
Metusalem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luikku is controlling him.
Luikku thows a big elbow that misses.
Metusalem wants to stand up but Luikku is controlling him.
Luikku throws a strike but Metusalem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem wanted to stand there but Luikku had control of the position.

Metusalem decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Luikku, up you get!
Luikku fails with a takedown attempt.
Metusalem lands a two punch combo.
Luikku throws a nice looking combination but Metusalem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luikku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metusalem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luikku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metusalem as he avoids it easily.
Metusalem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luikku avoids the body shot from Metusalem.
Metusalem scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luikku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metusalem to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luikku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Metusalem throws the left hand but Luikku avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Metusalem!

Luikku is rocked!
Metusalem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luikku.
Luikku ducks right into an uppercut from Metusalem.
Boris Metusalem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metusalem misses with a wild body shot.
Metusalem looks to throw the jab but Luikku is out of range.
Metusalem cracks Luikku with a good jab.
Luikku moves out of range of the strikes.
Luikku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Luikku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luikku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metusalem looks to score with a jab to the body but Luikku is just out of range.
Luikku seems to have got his legs back now.
Metusalem throws a right and a left that Luikku avoids nicely.
Metusalem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luikku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metusalem throws a hook but Luikku blocks it.
Metusalem thows a left - swing and a miss!

Metusalem lands a left and a right that send Luikku crashing to the mat, dazed. Metusalem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Luikku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Metusalem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Luikku.
Metusalem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luikku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metusalem as he jumps to the side.
Luikku doesn't manage to clinch there - Metusalem circles away.
Metusalem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metusalem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luikku.
Metusalem lands a really nice looking cross but Luikku seems unphased.
Metusalem jabs Luikku right on the nose. Luikku blinks but takes it well.
Metusalem throws a looping overhand right but Luikku ducks down to avoid it.
Metusalem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metusalem digs a good hook to Luikku's body.
Metusalem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metusalem throws a hook but Luikku avoids it easily.
Metusalem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luikku.
Metusalem throws a low kick, looking for Luikku's leg but Luikku calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metusalem misses with a body shot.
Metusalem tests Luikku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luikku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metusalem avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Luikku. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Metusalem misses.
Metusalem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luikku circles away quickly and effectively.
Luikku dives in and grabs Metusalem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metusalem pushes down on Luikku's head and hops out.
Metusalem punishes Luikku's body with a nice straight punch.
Luikku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metusalem throws a wild body kick that Luikku sees coming a mile off.
Metusalem misses with a two punch combination.
Metusalem catches Luikku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metusalem with a jab.
Metusalem throws a nice looking combination but Luikku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metusalem fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metusalem.
Metusalem misses with a two punch combination.
Metusalem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luikku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metusalem misses with a straight left.
Metusalem throws a lazy right hand but Luikku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metusalem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luikku.
A jab from Metusalem does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Metusalem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metusalem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metusalem scores with a hook to the body. Luikku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metusalem.
A jab from Metusalem misses.
Metusalem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Luikku blocks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Metusalem.
Metusalem throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Metusalem as he connects with a hook.
Metusalem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luikku in his tracks.
Metusalem scores with a nice right hand.
Metusalem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luikku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metusalem.
A slow jab from Metusalem misses its intended target.
Metusalem throws a series of punches but Luikku moves out of range.
Metusalem ducks under a wild hook from Luikku.
Metusalem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luikku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metusalem throws out the jab.
Luikku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metusalem circles away.
Luikku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Metusalem.
Metusalem steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Luikku is out on his feet! Metusalem sets himself and nearly takes Luikku's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boris Metusalem!