PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran - WIld Boys. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kaikkonen
vs
Engrle

187 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engrle but Engrle pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Engrle gets a clinch.
Kaikkonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Engrle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Engrle cracks Kaikkonen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Engrle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaikkonen to stand back up!

Kaikkonen is rocked!
Engrle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaikkonen blocks a head kick by Engrle.

Kaikkonen drives through and clinches with Engrle against the cage.
Kaikkonen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Kaikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle taking a breather.
Engrle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Engrle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaikkonen backwards.

Engrle manages to break the clinch.
Engrle tries to clinch up.

Kaikkonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaikkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Engrle looking for a sweep. Not yet Engrle, not yet.
Engrle wants to stand and escape but Kaikkonen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaikkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaikkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaikkonen looking to pass the guard.
Kaikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Engrle has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kaikkonen scores a takedown into full mount!
Engrle is in a horrible position here. Kaikkonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Engrle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Engrle working to try and regain half guard.
Engrle tries to hold on but Kaikkonen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engrle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Engrle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaikkonen with shots to the head and body - Engrle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaikkonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaikkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Kaikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engrle is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaikkonen prevents Engrle from getting the reversal.
Engrle looks gassed!
Kaikkonen landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen avoids the attempt from Engrle to control.

Kaikkonen has control of Engrle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Engrle regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Kaikkonen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Engrle has worked his arm free - good work by Engrle!
Engrle is pushing Kaikkonen's head away, looking to escape. Kaikkonen manages to hold on to the position though.

Kaikkonen stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Kaikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engrle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaikkonen with a nice head shot there.
Kaikkonen stops Engrle from standing up.
Engrle is trying to keep Kaikkonen in close.
Kaikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Engrle has wrist control.
Kaikkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaikkonen is pushing down on Engrle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Engrle is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaikkonen has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kaikkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaikkonen lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Kaikkonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Engrle is looking to clinch.
Kaikkonen tries for a takedown but Engrle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Engrle, looking for a takedown. Kaikkonen pushes Engrle against the cage but Engrle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaikkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaikkonen tries for a takedown but Engrle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Kaikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaikkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Engrle pushes him off.
Engrle darts in trying to clinch

and Kaikkonen counters by clinching up.
Engrle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Engrle throws an elbow that misses.
Engrle lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Engrle.
Engrle lands with a short shot to the head.
Engrle scores with a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Engrle lands an elbow inside.
Kaikkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Engrle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Engrle tries a knee to the head but Kaikkonen blocks it.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Engrle is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Engrle is breathing heavily.
Engrle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Engrle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Engrle fails to land.
Kaikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaikkonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Engrle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stan Engrle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Engrle has closed the distance and engaged Kaikkonen in a clinch.
Engrle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Engrle.
Kaikkonen misses with a knee to the head.
Engrle stalling against the cage.

Kaikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Engrle scores with a four punch combination!

Kaikkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaikkonen tries a knee to the head but Engrle blocks it.
Engrle prevents the takedown attempt.

Engrle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otto Kaikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Engrle moves into the clinch successfully.
Engrle blocks an elbow strike.
Kaikkonen keeps control of Engrle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaikkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaikkonen is working for takedown but Engrle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Engrle lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaikkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaikkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Engrle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Engrle throws a nice looking combination but Kaikkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses.

Kaikkonen clinches up against the cage.
Kaikkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Engrle tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaikkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Kaikkonen is working for takedown but Engrle is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kaikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kaikkonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engrle's guard.
Kaikkonen lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Engrle wants to sweep here but Kaikkonen controlling him for the moment.
Kaikkonen throwing strikes but missing.
Engrle looking for a sweep. Not yet Engrle, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaikkonen stops Engrle from standing up.
Kaikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Engrle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engrle seems keen to control Kaikkonen's posture.
Kaikkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Engrle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kaikkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Engrle is trying to stand back up but Kaikkonen is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Engrle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Engrle clinches.
Engrle scores with a knee to the head.
Engrle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Engrle stops a takedown attempt from Kaikkonen.
Engrle scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Kaikkonen breaks the clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but Engrle moves out of range.

Engrle forces Kaikkonen back against the cage and clinches.
Engrle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Engrle.
Kaikkonen with a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Engrle blocks with his arms.
Engrle lands a body punch.
Kaikkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Engrle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Engrle blocks an uppercut.
Kaikkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Engrle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaikkonen managing to block the knees to the body from Engrle.

Kaikkonen breaks the clinch.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engrle is looking to clinch but Kaikkonen is avoiding it.
Engrle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Engrle has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engrle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaikkonen.

Kaikkonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Engrle uses from the top position.
Otto Kaikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaikkonen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stan Engrle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kaikkonen fails to land the takedown.

Kaikkonen pushes Engrle up against the cage in a clinch.

Kaikkonen wants the takedown. Engrle is fighting it off but Kaikkonen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Engrle's guard against the cage.
Kaikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Engrle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaikkonen throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
Kaikkonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaikkonen trying to control but Engrle is working from the bottom.
Engrle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Engrle wants to improve his position but instead Kaikkonen has moved into half guard.
Engrle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engrle trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle moves into full guard.

Kaikkonen stands up from Engrle's guard - Kaikkonen perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kaikkonen has closed the distance and engaged Engrle in a clinch.
Engrle gets underhooks to prevent Kaikkonen's takedown attempt.
Kaikkonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Kaikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle gets through Kaikkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kaikkonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Engrle regains guard.
Kaikkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engrle is keeping the position for now.
Engrle striking off his back.
Kaikkonen thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaikkonen advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaikkonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Engrle is staying active underneath Kaikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaikkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Engrle's head.
Kaikkonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaikkonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaikkonen uses his free foot to push down on Engrle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Engrle.
Kaikkonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kaikkonen is landing with some decent strikes but Engrle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Engrle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaikkonen won't let Engrle get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kaikkonen lands a heavy elbow.
Engrle is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Engrle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaikkonen is landing with some decent strikes but Engrle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaikkonen unloading with bombs!
Kaikkonen punching from mount but Engrle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaikkonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Engrle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Engrle tries to hold on but Kaikkonen postures up.
Kaikkonen breaks from Engrle's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engrle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kaikkonen.
Engrle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engrle is looking to escape.
Kaikkonen punching from mount but Engrle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaikkonen trying to control but Engrle is having none of it.
Engrle tries to reverse the position but Kaikkonen maintains control.
Kaikkonen is in the full mount, landing strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Kaikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaikkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Otto Kaikkonen!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Otto Kaikkonen!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Otto Kaikkonen!

Otto Kaikkonen wins by unanimous decision!