PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Clay (ranked 3758 p4p, 4711 weight class) and Kala Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Clay
vs
Kukko

181 cm
18
211
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kala Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Kukko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kukko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clay moves away from the strike by Kukko.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
Clay slips a jab from Kukko.
Kukko misses with a looping left.
Clay is looking to counter punch.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
A jab from Kukko finds it's way through Clay's defenses.
Kukko lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Clay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kukko to the mat! Kukko manages to get full guard.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay postures up and lands a big shot to Kukko's brow.
Clay postures up and lands a big shot to Kukko's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Kukko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Kukko!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kukko controls the pace.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clay has a closed guard, preventing Kukko from standing up.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Clay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kukko wants to stand but Clay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kukko is fighting to break Clay's control of his arms but Clay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kukko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Clay won't allow it.
It looks like Kukko is going to stand back up.
Clay controlling the position well.
Clay tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kukko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kukko avoids the attempt from Clay to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is trying to escape the mount.
Clay is working hard here to advance position.
Clay wants to control but Kukko is having none of it.
Kukko wants to get back to his feet but Clay is holding on tight.
Clay is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Clay tries to hold on but Kukko pushes him away.
Clay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clay is squirming around, avoiding Kukko's attempts to control the action.
Clay is desperately trying to improve his position but Kukko has a good base and remains in mount.
Clay bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clay trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kala Kukko 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.

Kukko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay throws a big counter combination but Kukko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kukko throws an off balance right hand
and Clay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kukko thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Kukko.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kukko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Clay tries to bum rush Kukko with a series of wild strikes but Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws a series of punches but Kukko avoids them all with ease.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kukko was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Kukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Kukko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kukko swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Kukko throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kukko scores with a shot to the body.
Kukko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clay is looking to wear down Kukko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kukko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kukko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kukko throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Clay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kukko! Clay lets Kukko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Kukko is rocked!
Kukko is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Clay! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Clay!
After winning the bout, Andrew Clay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.