PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kuyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micka Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuyrpa's entrance music is Armi & Danny - I Want To Love You Tender. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kuyrpa
vs
Wallace

173 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
24
157 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kuyrpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micka Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries to bum rush Kuyrpa with a series of wild strikes but Kuyrpa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Wallace feints and as Kuyrpa raises his hands in defense, Wallace changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuyrpa is on top in guard.
Kuyrpa wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Kuyrpa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Kuyrpa throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuyrpa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuyrpa stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Kuyrpa won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuyrpa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuyrpa is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace trying to control here.

Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuyrpa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuyrpa's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wallace is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Wallace go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallace doesn't have the hooks in and Kuyrpa manages to turn into his guard.
Kuyrpa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Kuyrpa tries to pass.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kuyrpa from controlling successfully.
Kuyrpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kuyrpa 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wallace has his foot on Kuyrpa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuyrpa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuyrpa is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuyrpa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuyrpa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Kuyrpa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wallace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Kuyrpa is keeping the position.
Wallace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace throws a big right hand that misses.

Kuyrpa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace trying to control but Kuyrpa is working from the bottom.
Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kuyrpa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kuyrpa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kuyrpa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuyrpa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Wallace 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.

Kuyrpa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.

Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuyrpa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Kuyrpa's legs - danger averted.
Kuyrpa keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuyrpa keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuyrpa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorma Kuyrpa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kuyrpa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuyrpa tries to pull guard but Wallace holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuyrpa drops back down to his feet.
Kuyrpa jumps guard but Wallace stands there with Kuyrpa around his waist. Kuyrpa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Wallace has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuyrpa is trying to keep an underhook but Wallace manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kuyrpa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuyrpa tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Wallace throwing shots but Kuyrpa is blocking nicely.

Wallace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuyrpa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuyrpa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.

Kuyrpa actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace is looking for a kimura but Kuyrpa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage.
Wallace moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kuyrpa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wallace controlling from side mount.
Kuyrpa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wallace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuyrpa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
Kuyrpa tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.

Kuyrpa looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Kuyrpa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kuyrpa is defending against the submission attempts here by Wallace.

Kuyrpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Kuyrpa tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Jorma Kuyrpa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuyrpa is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.

Wallace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kuyrpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuyrpa avoid being mounted?
Kuyrpa wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
Wallace is thwarting Kuyrpa's attempts to control the position.
Wallace wants to control but Kuyrpa is keeping him busy.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuyrpa's head.
Wallace keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Kuyrpa is working away.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kuyrpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Kuyrpa's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuyrpa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wallace works his way into full mount!
Kuyrpa tries to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
Kuyrpa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wallace controlling the pace for now.
Kuyrpa blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuyrpa holds on, trying desperately to control.
Wallace wants to control the pace but Kuyrpa is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuyrpa is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallace throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micka Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wallace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuyrpa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuyrpa.

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

Kuyrpa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Kuyrpa blocks nicely.
Wallace is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuyrpa has wrist control.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Kuyrpa keeps moving.

Kuyrpa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.

Wallace is sitting in close to Kuyrpa's body. Kuyrpa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wallace is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wallace is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuyrpa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorma Kuyrpa!
Jorma Kuyrpa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.