PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kala Kukko (ranked 5017 p4p, 4912 weight class) and Aidamir Magomedsharipov (ranked 102 p4p, 97 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kukko
vs
Magomedsharipov

199 cm
25
225
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
197
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kala Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aidamir Magomedsharipov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kukko lands.

Magomedsharipov has closed the distance and engaged Kukko in a clinch.
Kukko lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedsharipov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedsharipov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kukko avoids it.
Kukko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kukko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kukko has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kukko smiles and moves away.
Kukko cracks a nice hook into Magomedsharipov's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedsharipov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kukko lands with a straight right. Magomedsharipov didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Magomedsharipov ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Magomedsharipov darts in looking for a takedown but Kukko gets double underhooks and turns Magomedsharipov into the cage.
Kukko throwing a counter right hand but Magomedsharipov manages to avoid it.
Kala Kukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidamir Magomedsharipov.
Magomedsharipov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kukko.
Kukko dodges the punch combination from Magomedsharipov.
Kukko throwing a counter right hand but Magomedsharipov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kukko works the jab nicely.

It looks like Aidamir Magomedsharipov has been cut.
Magomedsharipov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kukko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedsharipov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kukko counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedsharipov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kukko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kukko looks to land a right hand but Magomedsharipov moved out of range.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedsharipov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedsharipov thows a leg kick but Kukko checks it
and Kukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedsharipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kukko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kukko punishes Magomedsharipov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kukko lands a nice hook to Magomedsharipov's body. Magomedsharipov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kala Kukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedsharipov staying out of range there.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Magomedsharipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kukko to counter with a crisp jab.

Magomedsharipov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kukko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko prevents Magomedsharipov from breaking the clinch.

Magomedsharipov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kukko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magomedsharipov's head backwards.
Kukko throws a hook but Magomedsharipov blocks it.
Magomedsharipov tries to clinch
and Kukko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magomedsharipov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kukko defends it nicely.
Magomedsharipov with a poor takedown
and Kukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukko misses with a straight right.
Kukko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedsharipov has his takedown stuffed
and Kukko counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedsharipov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kukko circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedsharipov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kukko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Kukko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kukko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Kukko misses.
Magomedsharipov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedsharipov.
Kukko feints a jab promting Magomedsharipov to slip. Kukko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedsharipov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedsharipov shoots in for a double leg but Kukko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy left from Kukko finds it's target.
Kukko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedsharipov in his tracks.
Magomedsharipov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kukko sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedsharipov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kukko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedsharipov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kukko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kukko misses with a hook. Magomedsharipov ducked under it nicely.
Kukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kukko lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedsharipov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kukko, which made it look bad.
Magomedsharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Magomedsharipov is rocked!
Kukko throws a lazy right hand but Magomedsharipov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedsharipov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kukko.
Kukko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedsharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kukko finish him?
Kukko flashes Magomedsharipov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Magomedsharipov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Magomedsharipov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kukko punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kala Kukko!