PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Kinkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sauna Kinkku's chin.

Emelianenko
vs
Kinkku

180 cm
19
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

218 cm
19
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Deadly Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Emelianenko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sauna Kinkku!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Kinkku is avoiding it.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinkku.

Kinkku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kinkku is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kinkku on the ground.
Kinkku forces his way into half guard.
Kinkku trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up here but Kinkku is controlling him well.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko tries to kick Kinkku off but Kinkku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kinkku controlling the action here.
Kinkku works his way into side control.
Emelianenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kinkku misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Emelianenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kinkku has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Emelianenko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kinkku controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kinkku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Kinkku postures up.
Kinkku unloads with some shots from mount but Emelianenko bucks and avoids them well.
Kinkku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kinkku thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kinkku.
Kinkku thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Kinkku's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinkku is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Emelianenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Emelianenko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kinkku throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kinkku controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kinkku working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauna Kinkku 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.

Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kinkku swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko .

Kinkku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kinkku showed some decent athleticism there.
Kinkku wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Emelianenko !
Kinkku content just to control the position here.
Emelianenko tries to buck Kinkku off but he can't manage it.
Kinkku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kinkku throwing strikes here but Emelianenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kinkku wants to control the pace but Emelianenko is squirming around nicely.
Kinkku controlling the position easily from mount.
Kinkku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Emelianenko is looking to escape.
Kinkku throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emelianenko because Kinkku loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkku throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kinkku trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Kinkku thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kinkku controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kinkku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four 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.
Emelianenko tries to buck Kinkku off but he can't manage it.
Kinkku throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Emelianenko because Kinkku loaded up on that one.
Kinkku thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kinkku controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinkku wants to control the pace but Emelianenko is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sauna Kinkku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kinkku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko 's calf.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinkku walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianenko .

Kinkku scores a takedown into full mount!

Kinkku goes for an armbar but Emelianenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Emelianenko .

Kinkku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kinkku has a closed guard, preventing Emelianenko from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kinkku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko wants to get up but he can't break Kinkku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kinkku 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.

Kinkku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.

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.
Kinkku trying to control the position.
Kinkku looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkku, not yet.

Emelianenko stands and steps away. Kinkku gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Kinkku with that takedown attempt.
Kinkku shoots in but no luck this time.
Kinkku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Emelianenko blocks the low kick.
Kinkku dodges the punch combination from Emelianenko .
Lucas Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kinkku.
Lucas Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauna Kinkku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinkku circles away.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Kinkku is having none of it.
Kinkku shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinkku circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelianenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kinkku shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kinkku fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Kinkku pushes him off.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Kinkku with a series of wild strikes but Kinkku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Kinkku with a series of wild strikes but Kinkku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kinkku shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kinkku blocking some punches.

Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kinkku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Sauna Kinkku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkku shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kinkku looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kinkku manages to pass to side control.

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 Lucas Emelianenko .
I think Kinkku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sauna Kinkku!