PBP Commentary

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

Kikkas
vs
Luffy

205 cm
23
277 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy misses the jab.
Kikkas misses with a takedown attempt
and Luffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luffy works over Kikkas's head and body with a nice combination.
Kikkas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luffy cracks Kikkas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luffy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kikkas.
Kikkas shoots and misses
and Luffy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kikkas with a poor takedown
enabling Luffy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kikkas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luffy gets back to full guard.
Kikkas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kikkas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luffy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kikkas's guard! Nice work there by Luffy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luffy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kikkas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Kikkas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy throwing strikes from guard but Kikkas blocks nicely.
Luffy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Luffy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kikkas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kikkas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Luffy counters with a shoot takedown. Kikkas fights it but they end up in guard.
Luffy wants to pass the guard but Kikkas is keeping the position.
Luffy being controlled here momentarily.

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

Luffy shoots in and bounces Kikkas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Luffy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kikkas shoots and misses

and Luffy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kikkas's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Luffy wants to control from the top but Kikkas keeps moving.
Kikkas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Monkey Luffy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Luffy throws a hook to the side of Kikkas's head but Kikkas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kikkas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Luffy!
Kikkas wants to take Luffy's back here but Luffy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy tries to reverse the position but Kikkas maintains control.
Luffy wants to get back to his feet.
Kikkas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Luffy is working to get back to half guard.

Kikkas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luffy is now in Kikkas's guard. A big mistake from Kikkas there, giving up the dominant position!
Kikkas pulls Luffy in to control the position.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Osvald Kikkas.
Luffy scores with a nice strike.
Kikkas shoots and misses

and Luffy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kikkas won't allow Luffy to pass to mount.
Kikkas is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luffy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Monkey Luffy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kikkas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Luffy drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luffy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luffy throws a big right hand that misses.
Luffy wants to stand but Kikkas is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Monkey Luffy.
Kikkas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Luffy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Luffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Luffy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kikkas on the side of the head.

Kikkas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luffy is trying to improve his position.
Kikkas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Luffy!
Luffy can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kikkas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Luffy is on top in guard.
Luffy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luffy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kikkas, up you get!
Luffy throws a right and a left that Kikkas avoids nicely.
Kikkas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luffy counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

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.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luffy counters with a nice uppercut.
Luffy sizes up Kikkas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Luffy.
Kikkas tries to clinch up
and Luffy counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Luffy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikkas keeping moving, preventing Luffy from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Monkey Luffy.
Luffy misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy digs a good hook to Kikkas's body.

Kikkas dives in and scores a takedown into Luffy's guard.
Luffy keeping full guard, as Kikkas tries to pass.
Luffy wants to sweep here but Kikkas controlling him for the moment.
Luffy keeping full guard, as Kikkas tries to pass.

Luffy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kikkas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osvald Kikkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey Luffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monkey Luffy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kikkas looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luffy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Luffy!