PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buya Kasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lkhagvsuren Ganbold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buya Kasha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kasha
vs
Ganbold

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buya Kasha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lkhagvsuren Ganbold!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ganbold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganbold blocks an elbow strike from Kasha.
Ganbold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganbold tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasha avoids the damage to the body.
Ganbold jumps guard but Kasha stands there with Ganbold around his waist. Ganbold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ganbold is trying to force a seperation but Kasha has the dominant position.
Ganbold avoids the elbow strike from Kasha, against the cage.
Kasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganbold's elbow.
Kasha throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ganbold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ganbold should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kasha is trying to break free.
Kasha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kasha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganbold.
Ganbold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganbold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kasha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buya Kasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lkhagvsuren Ganbold.
Ganbold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasha has him pressed against the cage.

Ganbold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ganbold's calf.
Kasha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ganbold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kasha scores with a leg kick.
Kasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kasha.
Ganbold looks gassed!
Kasha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kasha tries to clinch up.
Kasha throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Lkhagvsuren Ganbold has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasha tries to clinch up but Ganbold circles away and keeps his distance.

Ganbold clinches up with Kasha and pushes him back against the cage.
Kasha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ganbold blocks it with crossed arms.
Kasha misses with an elbow strike.
Kasha managing to block the knees to the body from Ganbold.
Ganbold tries to work over Kasha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasha tries a knee to the head but Ganbold blocks it.
Kasha throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold is trying to force a seperation but Kasha has the dominant position.
Ganbold is trying to pull guard but Kasha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kasha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Ganbold pulls guard.
Kasha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ganbold keeping moving, preventing Kasha from controlling successfully.

Buya Kasha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasha lands with a kick to the temple. Ganbold shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ganbold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasha.
Kasha avoids the head kick by Ganbold.

Ganbold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganbold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasha prevents it.
Kasha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Kasha to work.
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kasha wants to break free but Ganbold has control.
Kasha tries a knee to the head but Ganbold blocks it.
Kasha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganbold.
Ganbold is trying to force a seperation but Kasha has the dominant position.

Ganbold breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kasha has closed the distance and engaged Ganbold in a clinch.
Kasha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ganbold breaks the clinch.
Ganbold misses with a takedown
and Kasha counters with a thumping low kick.
Ganbold tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ganbold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kasha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ganbold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kasha has managed to clinch.
Ganbold jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasha walks away with a smile on his face. Ganbold gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasha scores with a head kick. Ganbold tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lkhagvsuren Ganbold's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kasha shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganbold tries to sprawl out of it but Kasha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganbold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasha throws a nice head kick!
Ganbold misses with a takedown
and Kasha counters with a nice body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ganbold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ganbold jumps guard and drags Kasha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kasha stands and steps away. Ganbold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ganbold's calf.
Kasha fails with the takedown.
Buya Kasha is winning the standup battle so far.
Ganbold is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganbold tries a head kick but it misses.
Ganbold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.

Kasha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kasha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Kasha has control of Ganbold's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ganbold regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Kasha goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ganbold is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold won't allow Kasha to sweep him here.
Kasha wants to control but Ganbold passes easily into half guard.

Ganbold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kasha moves into full guard.
Kasha trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kasha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kasha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kasha!

Kasha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kasha swings around for an armbar but Ganbold sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kasha's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold gets to his feet - Kasha follows without any prompting.

Kasha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ganbold is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buya Kasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganbold managing to block the knees to the body from Kasha.
Kasha tries to circle away but Ganbold has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kasha.
Ganbold is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kasha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kasha lands an elbow inside that Ganbold shrugs off.
Ganbold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ganbold throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasha managing to block the knees to the body from Ganbold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganbold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasha lands an elbow inside that Ganbold shrugs off.
Kasha avoiding damage as Ganbold throws knees to the body.
Kasha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganbold avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lkhagvsuren Ganbold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A nice inside leg kick there by Kasha. That's going to slow Ganbold down.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.
Ganbold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kasha fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ganbold has managed to clinch.
Ganbold effectively controlling the action here.
Kasha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kasha looking to stall.
Kasha has Ganbold pushed against the cage.
Kasha trying to control the position but instead, Ganbold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasha into the cage.
Kasha prevents Ganbold from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha fails to pull guard.
Kasha is looking to control Ganbold's arms but Ganbold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kasha has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buya Kasha.
Ganbold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kasha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasha throws a front kick that sends Ganbold stumbling back into the cage.
Ganbold feints a jab promting Kasha to slip. Ganbold then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kasha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Buya Kasha has been cut.
Ganbold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kasha clinches.

Ganbold breaks from the clinch.
Ganbold keeps the fight on the outside.

Ganbold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ganbold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Ganbold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ganbold moves into the clinch.
Ganbold is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasha has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
Ganbold dodges an elbow strike from Kasha.
Ganbold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ganbold is looking to take this one to the mat.

Ganbold breaks the clinch.
Kasha lands a front kick.
Kasha connects with a leg kick. Ganbold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.
Kasha scores with a kick to the body.
Kasha looks for a takedown but Ganbold sprawls well.
Kasha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ganbold swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buya Kasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kasha lands a head kick!
Ganbold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold throws a sloppy head kick
and Kasha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kasha throws a sloppy head kick and Ganbold moves out of range easily.
Lkhagvsuren Ganbold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganbold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kasha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kasha - that will leave a mark!
Ganbold has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kasha.

Kasha closes the distance and clinches.
Kasha trying to land knees to the body.
Kasha prevents the takedown attempt.
Kasha effectively controlling the action here.
Ganbold avoiding damage as Kasha throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kasha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kasha trying to land knees to the body.

Ganbold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kasha regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Ganbold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasha.
Kasha throws a head kick that misses.
Kasha feints and then cracks Ganbold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ganbold down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kasha lands a head kick!
Kasha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kasha lands a high kick!
Kasha avoids the head kick by Ganbold.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganbold.
Kasha throws a nice head kick!
Kasha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by Ganbold misses
and Kasha counters with a leg kick.
Kasha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kasha connects with a high kick.

Kasha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ganbold's guard.

Ganbold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kasha passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganbold keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha is really struggling to control Ganbold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kasha happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kasha wants to control but Ganbold is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Buya Kasha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kasha tries to clinch up but Ganbold circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasha connects with a high kick.
Ganbold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganbold tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasha misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Kasha lands but Ganbold takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganbold takes a kick to the side of the head.

Ganbold takes the fight into the clinch.
Ganbold misses with a knee strike.
Kasha wants to stall.
Kasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganbold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasha tries to stall but Ganbold uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kasha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganbold's defenses.
Buya Kasha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganbold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kasha is defending well for now.
Kasha jumps guard but Ganbold stands there with Kasha around his waist. Kasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kasha lands an elbow that stopped Ganbold in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasha lands an elbow that stopped Ganbold in his tracks for a moment.
Kasha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganbold avoids it.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
Ganbold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ganbold unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kasha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kasha trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasha controlling the action here for a moment.
Kasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasha misses with an elbow over the top.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buya Kasha had his way with Lkhagvsuren Ganbold in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kasha throws a push kick but Ganbold slaps the foot to one side.
Kasha avoids a kick to the body.
Kasha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Ganbold closes the distance and clinches.
Kasha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ganbold up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kasha.

Ganbold breaks from the clinch.

Ganbold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasha, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganbold is trying to pull guard but Kasha has him pressed against the cage.
Kasha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ganbold is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ganbold jumps guard but Kasha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasha is trying to maintain a safe position but Ganbold gets an underhook and turns Kasha into the cage.
Kasha managing to block the knees to the body from Ganbold.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.
Ganbold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ganbold wants to get back to striking at distance but Kasha won't allow it.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.
Kasha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganbold is defending well for now.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganbold as Kasha tries to tie him up.
Kasha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kasha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kasha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganbold avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ganbold fails with a takedown attempt.
Buya Kasha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lkhagvsuren Ganbold.
Kasha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ganbold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ganbold looks to land a combination but Kasha avoids it well.
Ganbold blocks a head kick by Kasha.

Kasha gets tackled into the cage by Ganbold. Ganbold maintains the clinch.
Ganbold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganbold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kasha is defending well for now.
Ganbold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ganbold wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ganbold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Kasha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ganbold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kasha smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Kasha lands but Ganbold takes it in his stride.

Ganbold clinches up against the cage.
Ganbold tries for a takedown but Kasha manages to get underhooks.
Ganbold is trying to pull guard but Kasha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kasha lands an elbow inside.
Kasha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ganbold blocks a body shot from Kasha.
Lkhagvsuren Ganbold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ganbold manages to break the clinch.
Kasha lands a jab-cross combination.
Ganbold looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Kasha pushes Ganbold up against the cage in a clinch.
Buya Kasha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kasha blocks an elbow strike from Ganbold.
Kasha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganbold avoids it.
Ganbold takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Lkhagvsuren Ganbold's cut even more.
Kasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganbold uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganbold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kasha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kasha lands an elbow inside that Ganbold shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buya Kasha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Buya Kasha!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Buya Kasha!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Buya Kasha!

Buya Kasha wins by unanimous decision!
Buya Kasha retains his middleweight title!