PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevyt Kaikkonen (ranked 3180 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ky Tycoon (ranked 4655 p4p, 360 weight class). Tycoon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Im the champ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaikkonen
vs
Tycoon

172 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

174 cm
23
149 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevyt Kaikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tycoon.
Kaikkonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tycoon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tycoon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaikkonen.

Kaikkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Tycoon is looking to advance position but Kaikkonen won't allow it.

Kaikkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tycoon wants to stand up but Kaikkonen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaikkonen won't allow Tycoon to pass to mount.
Tycoon is thwarting Kaikkonen's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tycoon is working for a submission of some sort.

Kaikkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tycoon pulls his head out easily.
Kaikkonen is looking for a sweep. Tycoon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tycoon is keen to just control but Kaikkonen is a slippery customer.

Kaikkonen actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaikkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tycoon wants to control but Kaikkonen is keeping him busy.
Kaikkonen is pressing down on Tycoon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaikkonen's guard.

Tycoon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Tycoon tries to sprawl but Kaikkonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tycoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tycoon works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kaikkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaikkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaikkonen is breathing heavily.
Kaikkonen won't allow Tycoon to sweep him here.
Tycoon trying to keep a closed guard but Kaikkonen is proving a slippery customer.

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

Kaikkonen keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Tycoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaikkonen's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaikkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaikkonen trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Tycoon is going to stand back up.
Tycoon is thwarting Kaikkonen's attempts to control the position.

Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Kaikkonen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Tycoon is pressing down on Kaikkonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaikkonen is holding on for now.
Tycoon prevents Kaikkonen from improving his position.
Tycoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaikkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tycoon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kaikkonen controls his leg.

Kaikkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Kaikkonen won't allow Tycoon to pass to mount.
Tycoon is still trying to improve position.

Kaikkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tycoon pulls his head out easily.
Tycoon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Tycoon is working for a guillotine from mount but Kaikkonen frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tycoon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ky Tycoon dominated that round.
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.

Kaikkonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tycoon's guard.

Kaikkonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tycoon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaikkonen, into his guard.

Kaikkonen has his foot on Tycoon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tycoon works his way back into a safe position though.

Kaikkonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tycoon defends it easily.
Tycoon wanted to stand there but Kaikkonen had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaikkonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tycoon defends it easily.
Tycoon pushing down on Kaikkonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tycoon wants to free his trapped foot but Kaikkonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaikkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tycoon trying to control the action but Kaikkonen is working from the bottom.

Kaikkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tycoon pulls his head out easily.
Tycoon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tycoon is pressing down on Kaikkonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaikkonen is holding on for now.

Tycoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like Tycoon is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tycoon trying to pass the guard but Kaikkonen defending well.
Tycoon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kaikkonen controls his leg.
Tycoon prevents Kaikkonen from improving his position.

Kaikkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaikkonen won't allow Tycoon to pass to mount.
Kaikkonen wants to control but Tycoon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Kaikkonen is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon keeps trying to improve his position.
Tycoon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kaikkonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Tycoon is trying to work for a kimura but Kaikkonen is defending well.
Ky Tycoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaikkonen tries to get to full guard but Tycoon has control of the leg.

Kaikkonen is defending against the submission attempts here by Tycoon.

Kaikkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Kaikkonen trying to control from the bottom.
Tycoon works his foot free and advances to mount.

Tycoon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tycoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaikkonen tries to reverse the position but Tycoon maintains control.

Tycoon goes for an armbar but Kaikkonen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kaikkonen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ky Tycoon 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!

Tycoon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaikkonen's half guard.

Kaikkonen looking for submissions off his back.
Tycoon is looking to take a break and control but Kaikkonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaikkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tycoon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaikkonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tycoon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tycoon's back!
Tycoon is really stuck here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaikkonen looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tycoon is controlling Kaikkonen 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Kaikkonen looking for a guillotine here but Tycoon defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaikkonen is retaining full guard.

Tycoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaikkonen keeping full guard, as Tycoon tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon trying to control but Kaikkonen is working from the bottom.
Tycoon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaikkonen's guard.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Kaikkonen is keeping the position.
Tycoon advances position into side control!
Tycoon is looking to take a break and control but Kaikkonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tycoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaikkonen is defending well.
Kaikkonen tries to buck Tycoon off but Tycoon is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaikkonen is looking for a sweep.
Tycoon is looking to take a break and control but Kaikkonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tycoon wants to stand but Kaikkonen has his arm trapped.
Kaikkonen is looking for a sweep.
Tycoon trying to control the position but Kaikkonen is working away.
Tycoon advances nicely into full mount.

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.
Kaikkonen tries to lock up and control but Tycoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaikkonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Tycoon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ky Tycoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tycoon looking to control but Kaikkonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaikkonen tries to lock up and control but Tycoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Tycoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tycoon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ky Tycoon!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Ky Tycoon!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Ky Tycoon!

Ky Tycoon wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ky Tycoon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.