PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku comes to the cage accompanied by . Amir Khan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Leukakoukku
vs
Khan

180 cm
30
177 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

180 cm
23
177 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leukakoukku sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Leukakoukku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Leukakoukku jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Leukakoukku looking for a sweep. Not yet Leukakoukku, not yet.
Leukakoukku controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leukakoukku walks into a stiff left hand from Khan.
Leukakoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan works Leukakoukku's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leukakoukku closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the cage.
Leukakoukku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leukakoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Leukakoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Leukakoukku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.

Leukakoukku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leukakoukku moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to control Leukakoukku's posture but Leukakoukku avoids it.

Leukakoukku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Leukakoukku controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to improve his position.

Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.

Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leukakoukku takes a little break here. Khan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leukakoukku swings around for an armbar but Khan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leukakoukku's guard.
Leukakoukku working a defensive guard but Khan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Leukakoukku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leukakoukku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khan's back!
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Khan punishes Leukakoukku's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Leukakoukku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leukakoukku somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leukakoukku with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leukakoukku has closed the distance and engaged Khan in a clinch.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Leukakoukku's ribcage. Leukakoukku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leukakoukku fails to pull guard.
Leukakoukku has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kari Leukakoukku. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Leukakoukku has clasped his hands together around Khan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Khan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leukakoukku to get the leverage.
Kari Leukakoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Leukakoukku sits in half guard.
Khan regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leukakoukku looking to pass the guard.
Leukakoukku stays in close to Khan's body and controls the position.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Leukakoukku from controlling successfully.
Khan wants to sweep here but Leukakoukku controlling him for the moment.
Leukakoukku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Leukakoukku tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Leukakoukku stalls from top position.
Leukakoukku tries to advance to mount but Khan denies him.

Leukakoukku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Leukakoukku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to control but Leukakoukku postures up.

Leukakoukku is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Khan is trying to escape and Leukakoukku transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Khan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leukakoukku! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kari Leukakoukku!