PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaari Kuukonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarzan Isokana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarzan Isokana will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kuukonen
vs
Isokana

183 cm
22
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Lone Wolf Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaari Kuukonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarzan Isokana!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kuukonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Isokana's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuukonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuukonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Isokana is retaining full guard.
Isokana trying to keep a closed guard but Kuukonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kuukonen stopping the sweep attempt from Isokana.
Kuukonen wants to pass the guard but Isokana is keeping the position.
Isokana can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuukonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Isokana tries to kick Kuukonen off but Kuukonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukonen moves nicely into side control.

Kuukonen tries for a kimura but Isokana is defending well.
Kuukonen trying to control the action but Isokana is working from the bottom.
Kuukonen working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kuukonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuukonen tries to advance to mount but Isokana instead regains half guard.

Kuukonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Isokana is just riding it out for now. Kuukonen eventually gives up the hold.
Kuukonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuukonen is looking for a kimura here.
Isokana tries to roll over but Kuukonen keeps him under control.

Kuukonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Isokana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuukonen.

Kuukonen is looking for a kimura but Isokana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuukonen to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Isokana wants to improve his position but Kuukonen is controlling well.
Kuukonen trying to control from half guard but Isokana is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kuukonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Isokana as Kuukonen shoots in.
Isokana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kuukonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaari Kuukonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kuukonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Isokana gets caught flat footed, as Kuukonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Isokana working a defensive guard here.
Kuukonen prevents Isokana from getting back to his feet.

Kuukonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuukonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Isokana is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isokana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukonen looking to pass the guard.
Kuukonen prevents Isokana from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Isokana tries for a takedown but Kuukonen circles away easily

so Kuukonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Isokana keeping full guard, as Kuukonen tries to pass.
Isokana trying to keep a closed guard but Kuukonen is proving a slippery customer.
Isokana wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isokana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuukonen.
Kuukonen postures up.
Kuukonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Isokana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Isokana keeping moving, preventing Kuukonen from controlling successfully.
Kuukonen won't allow Isokana to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kuukonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kuukonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuukonen wants to control from the top but Isokana keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isokana trying to keep a closed guard but Kuukonen is proving a slippery customer.
Isokana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuukonen forces his way into half guard.
Isokana wants to control the action here but instead Kuukonen manages to pass to full mount!

Kuukonen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Isokana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kuukonen wants to finish this one by submission but Isokana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuukonen.
Jaari Kuukonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kuukonen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Isokana is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Isokana and Kuukonen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Isokana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaari Kuukonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Isokana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuukonen at a distance.

Kuukonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuukonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuukonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Isokana is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Isokana is on top in guard.

Kuukonen is looking for a triangle but Isokana pushes his legs off easily.
Isokana preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuukonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Isokana has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukonen struggling a bit here.
Kuukonen is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kuukonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Isokana in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kuukonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Isokana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kuukonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Kuukonen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Isokana turns into him and now he's in Kuukonen's guard.
Isokana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuukonen has a closed guard, preventing Isokana from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukonen 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.

Kuukonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuukonen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Isokana is now in half guard.
Isokana trying to control the action but Kuukonen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuukonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuukonen wants to sweep here but Isokana controlling him for the moment.
Kuukonen keeping moving, preventing Isokana from controlling successfully.
Isokana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tarzan Isokana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuukonen wants to control the action here but instead Isokana manages to pass to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Isokana.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaari Kuukonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuukonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaari Kuukonen!