PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermanni Kukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caley Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kukka
vs
Donaldson

189 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hermanni Kukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caley Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donaldson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown but Kukka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donaldson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Donaldson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kukka's guard.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donaldson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donaldson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukka trying to keep a closed guard but Donaldson is proving a slippery customer.
Donaldson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kukka has wrist control.
Kukka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donaldson throws an elbow that misses. Kukka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Donaldson's guard. Nice move by Kukka!
Donaldson pulls Kukka in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donaldson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Donaldson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kukka tries to sprawl out of it but Donaldson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kukka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermanni Kukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caley Donaldson.
Nice uppercut there from Kukka.
Kukka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Kukka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Donaldson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kukka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donaldson.
Kukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donaldson throwing strikes but missing.
Donaldson landing with the ground and pound.
Donaldson throws a big elbow that misses.
Donaldson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kukka is breathing heavily.
Donaldson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donaldson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donaldson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Donaldson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donaldson works over Kukka with some ground and pound from guard.
Donaldson stays in close to Kukka's body and controls the position.
Donaldson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kukka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donaldson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donaldson with a nice head shot there.
Donaldson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukka has momentary wrist control but Donaldson slips an elbow through the middle.
Kukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donaldson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donaldson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donaldson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaldson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaldson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caley Donaldson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Donaldson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kukka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donaldson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donaldson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Donaldson throwing strikes from guard but Kukka blocks nicely.
Caley Donaldson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kukka controls Donaldson momentarily but Donaldson frees himself.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaldson lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donaldson cracks Kukka with a solid left hand.
Donaldson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donaldson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donaldson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donaldson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donaldson landing with the ground and pound.
Donaldson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donaldson throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kukka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donaldson on the ground.
Kukka keeping moving, preventing Donaldson from controlling successfully.
Donaldson works over Kukka with some ground and pound from guard.
Donaldson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Donaldson lands a couple of elbows.
Donaldson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson trying to control but Kukka is working from the bottom.
Donaldson throws a big right hand that misses.
Donaldson works over Kukka with some ground and pound from guard.
Donaldson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Donaldson postures up and lands a big shot to Kukka's brow.
Donaldson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson works over Kukka with some ground and pound from guard.
Donaldson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donaldson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donaldson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donaldson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donaldson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donaldson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donaldson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caley Donaldson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kukka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donaldson.
A big right from Donaldson misses.
Kukka misses with the combination.

Donaldson tries to keep at a distance but Kukka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kukka stops a takedown attempt from Donaldson.
Kukka tries to pull guard but Donaldson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Donaldson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kukka is defending well.
Hermanni Kukka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caley Donaldson.
Donaldson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Donaldson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kukka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kukka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Donaldson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kukka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Donaldson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donaldson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donaldson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donaldson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donaldson trying to control but Kukka is working from the bottom.
Donaldson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kukka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donaldson scoring with some ground and pound.
Donaldson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kukka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donaldson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Donaldson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Donaldson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donaldson throws a big right hand that misses.
Donaldson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donaldson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donaldson stands up over Kukka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson throwing strikes but missing.
Donaldson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donaldson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donaldson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donaldson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Donaldson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donaldson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donaldson is in close to Kukka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kukka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermanni Kukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donaldson with a nice head shot there.

Kukka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donaldson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Kukka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donaldson lands a couple of elbows.
Donaldson distracts Kukka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donaldson gets to his feet and stands over Kukka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kukka felt that one! Donaldson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kukka from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caley Donaldson!
Our winner, Caley Donaldson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.