PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miika Liukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Liukkonen
vs
Armoff

190 cm
23
192 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

181 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Slam-or-Fist

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miika Liukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Armoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Imma Armoff has been cut.

Liukkonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Armoff tries to roll over but Liukkonen keeps him under control.
Liukkonen wants to pass the guard but Armoff is defending well.
Liukkonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Armoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Liukkonen has gone for a leg lock! Armoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liukkonen's guard.
Armoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armoff slips nicely into half guard.

Armoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armoff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liukkonen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Armoff 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.
Armoff wants to pass the guard but Liukkonen is defending well.

Armoff is working for a kimura but Liukkonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Armoff trying to mount his opponent but Liukkonen defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Armoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liukkonen is just riding it out for now. Armoff eventually gives up the hold.

Liukkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Armoff.

Armoff is working for a kimura but Liukkonen is defending it quite comfortably.

Liukkonen actively working from the bottom here.

Armoff 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liukkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Liukkonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armoff pushes down on Liukkonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Armoff seems to be looking for submissions.
Liukkonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liukkonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Liukkonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armoff defends it easily.

Armoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liukkonen dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armoff's head.

Armoff is looking for a triangle but Liukkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Liukkonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armoff looks gassed!

Armoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liukkonen stacks Armoff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Liukkonen!
Armoff regains half guard.
Liukkonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armoff tries to get to full guard but Liukkonen has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miika Liukkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imma Armoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Liukkonen moves into the clinch successfully.

Liukkonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Armoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Liukkonen drops back looking for a leg! Armoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armoff manages to kick Liukkonen off! Liukkonen jumps back into Armoff's guard.
Liukkonen advances position into side control!
Liukkonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Armoff regains half guard.
Liukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armoff defending well though.
Armoff gets full guard.
Armoff wants to get back to his feet but Liukkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff wants to control but Liukkonen passes easily into half guard.
Armoff is looking for a sweep. Liukkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armoff wants to control but Liukkonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Liukkonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armoff defends it well.

Liukkonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armoff tries to roll over but Liukkonen keeps him under control.

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.
Armoff trying to control but Liukkonen postures up.
Armoff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Armoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liukkonen defends well.
Armoff is breathing heavily.
Liukkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Armoff.
Armoff is looking to sweep but instead, Liukkonen has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armoff is looking for a sweep. Liukkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armoff wants to get back to his feet.
Armoff wants to get back to full guard but Liukkonen has passed into side control.
Armoff avoids a series of strikes thrown by Liukkonen.
Liukkonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Armoff working to try and regain half guard.
Liukkonen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Liukkonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Armoff can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Liukkonen has control of Armoff's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Armoff regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Liukkonen landing shots from mount.
Miika Liukkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen lands a heavy elbow.
Armoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Liukkonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Armoff wants to control but Liukkonen is having none of it.
Liukkonen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Armoff working to try and regain half guard.

Liukkonen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Armoff has worked his arm free - good work by Armoff!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liukkonen throws an elbow but Armoff slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miika Liukkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imma Armoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Liukkonen forces Armoff back against the cage and clinches.
Armoff is trying to drag Liukkonen to the mat but Liukkonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Liukkonen manages to break the clinch.
Armoff misses with a takedown attempt

and Liukkonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liukkonen slips a nice elbow through Armoff's hands, connecting with Armoff's forehead.

Armoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Liukkonen.
Armoff tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Liukkonen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Liukkonen avoids the attempt from Armoff to control.
Armoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liukkonen fails to take his opponent's back.

Liukkonen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Armoff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armoff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Armoff is pressing down on Liukkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Armoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liukkonen defends well.
Armoff wants to get back to his feet but Liukkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Imma Armoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liukkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Armoff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Liukkonen is now in Armoff's guard. A big mistake from Armoff there, giving up the dominant position!
Armoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Liukkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armoff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Liukkonen dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liukkonen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Armoff is trying to escape and Liukkonen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Armoff is forced to tap! Nice work there by Liukkonen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miika Liukkonen!