PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku's entrance music is . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leukakoukku
vs
Landry

180 cm
27
177 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

188 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Landry!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leukakoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leukakoukku as he avoids it easily.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Leukakoukku.
Landry throws a body punch but Leukakoukku moves out of range.
Leukakoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Landry misses with a hook. Leukakoukku ducked under it nicely.
Leukakoukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leukakoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landry misses with a double jab.

Leukakoukku moves into the clinch.
Leukakoukku tries to pull guard but Landry holds him up against the cage and eventually Leukakoukku drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leukakoukku is pressed up against the cage. Landry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leukakoukku down to the mat. Leukakoukku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Landry misses with a hook. Leukakoukku ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Landry.
Landry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kari Leukakoukku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Landry.
Leukakoukku slips a jab and a cross from Landry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Leukakoukku's head but Leukakoukku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

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

Leukakoukku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leukakoukku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Landry is keeping the position.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Leukakoukku from controlling successfully.
Leukakoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leukakoukku trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leukakoukku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Landry keeping full guard, as Leukakoukku tries to pass.
Leukakoukku passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku is pressing down on Landry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Landry is holding on for now.
Leukakoukku passes to side control.
Landry is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leukakoukku is controlling him well.
Landry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leukakoukku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leukakoukku controls the position from side control.

Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Landry has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leukakoukku is trying to get an arm triangle but Landry is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landry wants to get back to his feet but Leukakoukku is dominant here and he's now got Landry's back!
Landry wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Landry misses with a looping right.
A big left from Landry misses.
Leukakoukku staying out of range there.
Landry keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leukakoukku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Landry smiles and moves away.
Leukakoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Landry misses.
Alan Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry misses with a looping right.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Landry tries to sprawl but Leukakoukku drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku passes to full mount!
Leukakoukku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leukakoukku moves to back control.

Leukakoukku looking to break Landry's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Landry remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leukakoukku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Leukakoukku looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Leukakoukku go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Landry fending off the submission attempt from Leukakoukku.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Leukakoukku is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Landry has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Leukakoukku has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Landry taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Leukakoukku doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kari Leukakoukku!