PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Okko Ukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar Tuco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuco has chosen Frank Dellé - Pound Power as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Okko Ukkonen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ukkonen
vs
Tuco

178 cm
20
153 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

165 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okko Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Tuco!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ukkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Ukkonen misses its intended target.
Ukkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkonen moves out of range of the body kick from Tuco.
A head kick misses from Ukkonen.
A shot to de liver by Ukkonen. Beautiful body shot.
Ukkonen slips under a jab from Tuco.
Tuco wants to clinch.
Ukkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ukkonen somewhat.
Ukkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuco sprawls well. He's pushed Ukkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ukkonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ukkonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ukkonen shoots for a takedown but Tuco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okko Ukkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukkonen wants to clinch.
Ukkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuco circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuco misses with a low kick as Ukkonen jumps back.
Tuco blocks a head kick by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuco can pounce on him.
Ukkonen is breathing heavily.
Ukkonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tuco counters with a straight right hand.

Tuco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ukkonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ukkonen keeping moving, preventing Tuco from controlling successfully.
Ukkonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuco.

Ukkonen looking for a guillotine here but Tuco defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tuco looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuco thows a big elbow that misses.

Tuco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tuco wants to control from the top but Ukkonen keeps moving.

Tuco drops back looking for a leg! Ukkonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ukkonen manages to kick Tuco off! Tuco jumps back into Ukkonen's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tuco moves out of range as Ukkonen strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuco.
Ukkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ukkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen tries to clinch up.
Ukkonen has his takedown stuffed

and Tuco counters with a shoot takedown. Ukkonen fights it but they end up in guard.
Tuco wants to control from the top but Ukkonen keeps moving.

Tuco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tuco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ukkonen controls Tuco momentarily but Tuco frees himself.

Tuco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ukkonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ukkonen has escaped and now he's on top!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ukkonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen trying to control but Tuco is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen preventing the sweep.
Ukkonen trying to control but Tuco is working from the bottom.
Ukkonen is pushing down on Tuco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuco is fighting to maintain full guard but Ukkonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ukkonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ukkonen wants to pass to mount but Tuco is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tuco actively working from the bottom here.
Ukkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Ukkonen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tuco has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdemar Tuco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tuco tries a low kick but Ukkonen avoids it.
Ukkonen throws a looping overhand right but Tuco ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkonen has his takedown stuffed

and Tuco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ukkonen's guard.

Ukkonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tuco has picked Ukkonen up and slammed him! Ukkonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Tuco manages to pass to side control!
Ukkonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ukkonen tries to buck Tuco off but Tuco is having none of it.

Tuco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tuco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tuco working away.
Tuco taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ukkonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuco pulls his head out easily.
Tuco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ukkonen!
Ukkonen wants to control but Tuco is having none of it.
Tuco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tuco avoids the attempt from Ukkonen to control.
Tuco trying to control but Ukkonen is having none of it.
Ukkonen tries to hold on but Tuco pushes him away.

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.
Ukkonen manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Ukkonen actively working from the bottom here.
Tuco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tuco punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukkonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tuco working the ground and pound effectively.

Tuco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tuco goes for an armbar but Ukkonen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ukkonen.

Ukkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ukkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ukkonen trying to control but Tuco is working from the bottom.

Ukkonen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tuco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ukkonen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tuco pulls down on the head and he's put Ukkonen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Valdemar Tuco!