PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corpuz comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke two joints - Sublime. Leukakoukku has chosen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Corpuz
vs
Leukakoukku

177 cm
23
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
27
177 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jasper Corpuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Corpuz with that takedown attempt.
Corpuz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Leukakoukku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leukakoukku lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leukakoukku passes Corpuz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leukakoukku tries to pass to full mount but Corpuz defends it.
Leukakoukku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corpuz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku trying to control the action but Corpuz is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Corpuz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corpuz has his takedown stuffed

and Leukakoukku counters by clinching up.

Leukakoukku jumps into guard, dragging Corpuz to the mat.
Corpuz content to stall in guard here.

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.
Corpuz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leukakoukku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corpuz advances position into side control!

Corpuz is trying to get an arm triangle but Leukakoukku is defending well.
Leukakoukku manages to work his way to half guard, despite Corpuz's best efforts.
Leukakoukku wants to control but Corpuz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leukakoukku manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Corpuz looking to sit in guard and control but Leukakoukku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leukakoukku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corpuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Corpuz, not yet.
Leukakoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corpuz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corpuz trying to control the position.

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.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Corpuz is keeping the position.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpuz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corpuz 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leukakoukku wants to clinch.
Corpuz looks to clinch

so Leukakoukku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leukakoukku passes Corpuz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leukakoukku is trying to control. Corpuz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Leukakoukku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leukakoukku slows the pace down in half guard.

Leukakoukku seems to be working for a kimura but Corpuz defends the submission attempt.
Leukakoukku passes to full mount!
Leukakoukku pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Leukakoukku wants to control the pace but Corpuz is squirming around nicely.
Leukakoukku pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpuz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Corpuz breaks Leukakoukku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Corpuz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leukakoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corpuz postures up.
Corpuz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corpuz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leukakoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leukakoukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corpuz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leukakoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leukakoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Corpuz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Leukakoukku counters with a single leg into guard. Corpuz didn't expect that.
Leukakoukku is pushing down on Corpuz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corpuz is fighting to maintain full guard but Leukakoukku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leukakoukku is trying to control. Corpuz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leukakoukku might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corpuz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leukakoukku seems to be working for a kimura but Corpuz defends the submission attempt.
Leukakoukku is breathing heavily.
Corpuz is pressing down on Leukakoukku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corpuz keeping moving, preventing Leukakoukku from controlling successfully.
Leukakoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corpuz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Corpuz throws a head kick but Leukakoukku moves out of range.
Corpuz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Leukakoukku moves into the clinch.

Leukakoukku breaks from the clinch.

Corpuz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leukakoukku pulls Corpuz in close to prevent any damage.
Corpuz trying to control the position from guard on top but Leukakoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Corpuz tries for a takedown but Leukakoukku circles away easily

and Leukakoukku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Corpuz keeping moving, preventing Leukakoukku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leukakoukku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Corpuz is keeping the position.
Leukakoukku trying to control but Corpuz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corpuz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leukakoukku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Corpuz keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Corpuz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corpuz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Leukakoukku counters with a takedown into side control.

Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Corpuz is defending well.
Leukakoukku tries to move to mount but Corpuz blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpuz is trying to get back to half guard.
Corpuz prevents Leukakoukku from moving into mount.

Leukakoukku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position but Corpuz is working away.
Leukakoukku tries to advance to mount but Corpuz instead regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku wants to free his trapped foot but Corpuz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corpuz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kari Leukakoukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kari Leukakoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leukakoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corpuz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leukakoukku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leukakoukku's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Leukakoukku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jasper Corpuz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corpuz pulls Leukakoukku in close to prevent any damage.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Corpuz is keeping the position.
Leukakoukku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leukakoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corpuz is keeping the position for now.
Leukakoukku sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Leukakoukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leukakoukku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Leukakoukku!