PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Oven
vs
Kukko

185 cm
26
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 2

185 cm
32
194 lbs
23 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, George Oven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko misses the jab.
Kukko gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Kukko gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oven tries to buck Kukko off but Kukko is having none of it.
Oven is not content to let Kukko control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kukko gets to mount! Oven was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oven regains half guard.
Kukko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Kukko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oven kicks Kukko off and gets back to his feet.
Oven dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
Oven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kukko throws a jab but it's blocked by Oven.
Oven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kukko backs up against the cage.
Kukko takes a jab right on the kisser.

Oven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kukko's half guard.
Kukko has his hands clasped together around Oven's back. He's all about the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko is looking to control Oven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kukko avoid being mounted?
Kukko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oven's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kukko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oven is keeping busy.
Kukko punches the canvas rather than the man.
Oven tries to roll but Kukko sticks to his back.
Kukko throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kukko is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oven. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kukko is looking to control Oven but Oven is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oven is covering up but some of the strikes from Kukko are getting through and doing damage.
Kukko lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kukko controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kukko punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kukko doesn't have the hooks in and Oven manages to turn into his guard.
Oven tries to free his leg and advance position but Kukko is retaining full guard.
Oven sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oven!
Oven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kukko landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kukko working for a submission but Oven is keeping him at bay.
Kukko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oven tries to reverse the position but Kukko maintains control.
Kukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oven is looking to escape.
Kukko working Oven over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oven is desperately trying to improve his position but Kukko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kukko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kukko misses with an uppercut. Oven saw that one coming.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oven.
Kukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oven ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oven scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
Kukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oven lands a lovely overhand right.
Oven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kukko lands a jab to Oven's midsection.
Kukko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oven on the side of the head.
Kukko fails with the takedown.
Kukko misses with a wild combination.
Kukko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oven misses with a double jab.
Oven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oven.
Oven's corner calls for a 1-2. Oven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kukko checks a low kick from Oven.
George Oven is winning the standup battle so far.
Oven misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Oven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kukko momentarily.
Kukko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kukko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oven.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oven manages to avoid it.
Oven throws a head kick that misses.
Kukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oven.
Oven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oven takes a swing at Kukko's ribcage but misses.
Oven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oven throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Kukko throws a leg kick which misses Oven's front leg but catches the back leg as Oven tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Oven.
Kukko defending well as Oven loads up on a big left hand.
Oven misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko swings for the body but Oven moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kukko drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kukko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kukko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kukko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oven keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Oven pulls Kukko in close to his closed guard and prevents Kukko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oven keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Oven wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oven wants to stand but Kukko is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oven blocks a jab.
Oven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kukko.
George Oven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Kukko.
Kukko tried to score with a low kick but Oven checks it.
Oven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kukko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oven scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kukko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oven doesn't seem phased though.
Kukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oven tries to avoid it but Kukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oven to the ground. Oven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kukko.
Kukko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oven throws a big shot that misses.
Oven throws a series of punches but Kukko avoids them all with ease.
Kukko shoots in looking for a takedown but Oven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kukko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kukko thuds his right hand into Oven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oven wants it to stay on the feet.
Oven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oven just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oven back to the cage. Kukko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kukko tries to land a front kick but Oven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oven leaves Kukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oven lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oven, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kukko.
Kukko is breathing heavily.
Oven connects with the punch.
Oven checks the leg kick.
Oven misses the shot to the body.
Oven misses with an uppercut
and Kukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oven lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko scores with a jab to the body.
Kukko jabs at Oven's body.
Oven misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Oven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lasi Kukko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasi Kukko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kukko misses with the combination.
Oven misses with an uppercut.
Kukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oven throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Kukko with a jab.

Kukko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko trying to control but Oven is working from the bottom.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oven keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko postures up.
Oven has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kukko has passed into side control.
Oven can't do much from the bottom here.
Oven sneaks back into half guard.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Oven won't allow it.
Oven is trying to maintain the position but Kukko is very close to passing his half guard.
Kukko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oven is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands strikes from half guard.
Oven trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Oven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kukko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kukko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kukko tries to control but Oven wriggling away.
Oven in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Kukko! That's really hurt Oven and he's turned his back - Kukko keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kukko jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasi Kukko!