PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Jukkalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hero Klichco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jukkalainen
vs
Klichco

194 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Risto Jukkalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hero Klichco!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jukkalainen has Klichco up against the cage in a clinch.

Jukkalainen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Klichco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Klichco is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jukkalainen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Klichco has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jukkalainen is looking for a kimura but Klichco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jukkalainen to get the leverage.
Klichco is trying to stand.
Jukkalainen prevents Klichco from improving his position.
Klichco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jukkalainen wants to control from the top but Klichco keeps moving.
Jukkalainen looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klichco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukkalainen looks to land a combination but Klichco avoids it well.
Klichco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klichco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jukkalainen doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Klichco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klichco controlling the pace.
Jukkalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Klichco sits in half guard.
Klichco wants to free his trapped foot but Jukkalainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Klichco has eaten all the pies!

Klichco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jukkalainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klichco.
Klichco looks gassed!
Jukkalainen is controlling Klichco's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichco is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jukkalainen reverses the position - he's now on top in Klichco's guard.
Jukkalainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Klichco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jukkalainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukkalainen trying to control but Klichco is working from the bottom.
Jukkalainen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klichco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Klichco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jukkalainen wants to pass the guard but Klichco is keeping the position.

Jukkalainen has gone for a leg lock! Klichco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jukkalainen's guard.

Jukkalainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four 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.
Jukkalainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jukkalainen is trying to keep Klichco in close.
Jukkalainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Klichco controls the pace.
Jukkalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klichco is one step ahead there.
Klichco postures up and lands a big shot to Jukkalainen's brow.
Klichco controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Klichco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jukkalainen shoots and misses

and Klichco counters with a takedown into side control.
Klichco tries to advance to mount but Jukkalainen denies him.

Klichco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jukkalainen struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Jukkalainen's face as Klichco controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jukkalainen sneaks back into half guard.
Jukkalainen is looking to control Klichco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukkalainen avoid being mounted?
Jukkalainen tries to kick Klichco off but Klichco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klichco seems to be looking for submissions.

Jukkalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klichco is trying to control. Jukkalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jukkalainen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Klichco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klichco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klichco is trying to drag Jukkalainen to the mat but Jukkalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jukkalainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Klichco trying to control but Jukkalainen is working from the bottom.
Klichco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukkalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Klichco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jukkalainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jukkalainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Jukkalainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichco looks to move to half guard but instead Jukkalainen has passed into mount! Damn!
Klichco is trying to escape the mount but Jukkalainen keeps good control and instead manages to take Klichco's back.

Jukkalainen sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Klichco taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Risto Jukkalainen!