PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikazee Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku's entrance music is . A fine choice. Blitzkrieg has chosen You Better Pray- Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leukakoukku
vs
Blitzkrieg

180 cm
31
177 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

192 cm
27
185 lbs
13 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kamikazee Blitzkrieg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leukakoukku slaps away a takedown attempt from Blitzkrieg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blitzkrieg throws a combination. Leukakoukku tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Leukakoukku gets a clinch.
Leukakoukku jumps guard but Blitzkrieg stands there with Leukakoukku around his waist. Leukakoukku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Leukakoukku successfully pulls guard.
Leukakoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blitzkrieg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leukakoukku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Leukakoukku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blitzkrieg trying to control but Leukakoukku is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg wants to stand but Leukakoukku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blitzkrieg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blitzkrieg throws an elbow that misses. Leukakoukku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blitzkrieg's guard. Nice move by Leukakoukku!
Blitzkrieg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leukakoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blitzkrieg is keeping the position for now.
Leukakoukku trying to control but Blitzkrieg is working from the bottom.

Blitzkrieg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Blitzkrieg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku is really struggling to control Blitzkrieg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blitzkrieg doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Blitzkrieg keeps moving.
Blitzkrieg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kari Leukakoukku just wasn't active enough.
Blitzkrieg throws a looping overhand right but Leukakoukku ducks down to avoid it.
Leukakoukku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blitzkrieg. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blitzkrieg misses with a series of wild punches.
Leukakoukku fails with an attempt to clinch.

Leukakoukku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blitzkrieg jumps guard but Leukakoukku turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Leukakoukku pulls guard successfully.
Leukakoukku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leukakoukku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blitzkrieg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Leukakoukku wants to free his trapped foot but Blitzkrieg is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Leukakoukku is working for a kimura but Blitzkrieg is defending it quite comfortably.
Leukakoukku controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blitzkrieg is refusing to be controlled, as Leukakoukku sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blitzkrieg tries to land a leg kick but Leukakoukku saw it coming and moves away.
Leukakoukku wants to clinch.
Leukakoukku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blitzkrieg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leukakoukku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blitzkrieg swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku slips a jab and a cross from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leukakoukku.
Blitzkrieg shoots for a takedown but Leukakoukku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leukakoukku dodges the punch combination from Blitzkrieg.
Blitzkrieg throws a low kick but Leukakoukku moves out of range easily.

That's two 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.
Leukakoukku tries to clinch but Blitzkrieg is having none of it.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blitzkrieg shoots and misses

and Leukakoukku counters with a shoot takedown. Blitzkrieg fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leukakoukku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blitzkrieg stops Leukakoukku from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leukakoukku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leukakoukku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blitzkrieg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leukakoukku trying to control the action but Blitzkrieg is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blitzkrieg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blitzkrieg tries to escape but Leukakoukku is in control.
Blitzkrieg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leukakoukku tries to advance to mount but Blitzkrieg denies him.
Kari Leukakoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Leukakoukku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Blitzkrieg is defending well.
Blitzkrieg tries to buck Leukakoukku off but Leukakoukku is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku is looking to take a break and control but Blitzkrieg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Leukakoukku stalls from top position.
Leukakoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blitzkrieg keeps working.
Leukakoukku staying calm.

Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blitzkrieg has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leukakoukku controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Blitzkrieg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blitzkrieg shoots in looking for a takedown. Leukakoukku tries to sprawl out of it but Blitzkrieg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leukakoukku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blitzkrieg with a lazy takedown attempt

and Leukakoukku counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blitzkrieg won't be happy with that.
Leukakoukku advances to mount.
Leukakoukku moves to the back.

Leukakoukku working for a choke but Blitzkrieg is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leukakoukku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Blitzkrieg just trying to survive but Leukakoukku is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Blitzkrieg is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leukakoukku gets his way!
Blitzkrieg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leukakoukku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Leukakoukku looking to break Blitzkrieg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blitzkrieg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leukakoukku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Leukakoukku is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blitzkrieg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Leukakoukku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blitzkrieg is defending well though. Leukakoukku let's go of the attempt for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku keeps control of the position as Blitzkrieg tries to break free.

Leukakoukku tightening his grip on Blitzkrieg, looking for the choke.
Leukakoukku has the hooks in. Blitzkrieg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Leukakoukku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blitzkrieg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blitzkrieg for a finish.
Blitzkrieg is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Leukakoukku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Blitzkrieg showing good submission defense here.

Blitzkrieg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blitzkrieg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leukakoukku.
Leukakoukku is hanging on to Blitzkrieg's back as he tries to escape.
Kari Leukakoukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leukakoukku controlling the position well here. Blitzkrieg rolled but Leukakoukku kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leukakoukku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitzkrieg can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kari Leukakoukku wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leukakoukku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blitzkrieg's waist but Blitzkrieg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leukakoukku off to one side.
Kamikazee Blitzkrieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blitzkrieg has his takedown stuffed

and Leukakoukku counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Leukakoukku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leukakoukku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Leukakoukku!