PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cooking by the book. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kamakazi
vs
Tuhkasaari

155 cm
26
130 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

164 cm
31
149 lbs
25 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhkasaari throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakazi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tuhkasaari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamakazi.
Tuhkasaari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuhkasaari slips a jab and a cross from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Tuhkasaari.

Tuhkasaari feints and as Kamakazi raises his hands in defense, Tuhkasaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamakazi looking to control.
Tuhkasaari won't allow Kamakazi to sweep him here.
Tuhkasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamakazi is retaining full guard.
Kamakazi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamakazi wants to control the position but Tuhkasaari says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tuhkasaari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamakazi wants to get back to his feet.
Kamakazi is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuhkasaari wants to pass the guard but Kamakazi is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi tries to kick Tuhkasaari off but Tuhkasaari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tuhkasaari is looking to take a break and control but Kamakazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamakazi wants to control but Tuhkasaari is keeping busy.
Kamakazi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamakazi wants to get back to his feet.
Tuhkasaari scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Tuhkasaari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamakazi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamakazi wants to get back to full guard.
Tuhkasaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the action but Kamakazi is working from the bottom.
Kamakazi trying to control here.

Tuhkasaari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamakazi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tuhkasaari moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position but Kamakazi is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamakazi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi can't do much from the bottom here.

Tuhkasaari is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamakazi is defending well.
Tuhkasaari prevents Kamakazi from escaping the position.
Tuhkasaari working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kamakazi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tuhkasaari fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Tuhkasaari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamakazi, who protects the arm well.
Kamakazi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tuhkasaari.
Kamakazi regains half guard.

Tuhkasaari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamakazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tuhkasaari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi trying to control here.

Tuhkasaari is trying to work for a kimura but Kamakazi is defending well.

Tuhkasaari seems to be working for a kimura but Kamakazi defends the submission attempt.

Kamakazi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuhkasaari pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuhkasaari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamakazi defending well though.
Tuhkasaari thows a huge punch but Kamakazi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tuhkasaari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tuhkasaari dips to his left and cracks Kamakazi with an uppercut!
Tuhkasaari shoots for a takedown but Kamakazi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuhkasaari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamakazi tries to avoid it but Tuhkasaari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamakazi to the ground. Kamakazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuhkasaari looks to throw the jab but Kamakazi is out of range.
Kamakazi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tuhkasaari. That did some damage!
Tuhkasaari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamakazi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Good work by Kamakazi as he checks the leg kick.
Kamakazi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamakazi slips a straight right by Tuhkasaari.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuhkasaari.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamakazi throws a low kick, looking for Tuhkasaari's leg but Tuhkasaari calmly moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamakazi can pounce on him.
Tuhkasaari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuhkasaari. Kamakazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamakazi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamakazi is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamakazi in his tracks.
Tuhkasaari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuhkasaari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. That's going to slow Kamakazi down.
Kamakazi checks a leg kick nicely.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamakazi is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuhkasaari doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kamakazi counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is trying to push Kamakazi away but Kamakazi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamakazi is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuhkasaari gets an underhook and turns Kamakazi into the cage.
Kamakazi taking a breather.
Kamakazi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tuhkasaari is keeping busy.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.

Tuhkasaari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamakazi throws a combination that misses
and Tuhkasaari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamakazi walks into a left hand.
Kamakazi tried to score with a low kick but Tuhkasaari checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tuhkasaari with a jab.
Tuhkasaari thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamakazi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuhkasaari connects with a body shot that sends Kamakazi's belly button to the back.

Tuhkasaari feints and as Kamakazi raises his hands in defense, Tuhkasaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuhkasaari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamakazi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kamakazi stands up from Tuhkasaari's guard - Kamakazi perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Tuhkasaari as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tuhkasaari 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. And we move into the final round!

Tuhkasaari misses with an uppercut.
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuhkasaari checks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Tuhkasaari
and Kamakazi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tuhkasaari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuhkasaari has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tuhkasaari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamakazi's sensitive parts.
Tuhkasaari tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuhkasaari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamakazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a solid leg kick but Kamakazi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuhkasaari.
Kamakazi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuhkasaari connects with the punch.
Tuhkasaari blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamakazi throws out a leg kick but Tuhkasaari moves out of range and Kamakazi only half commits.
Tuhkasaari jabs Kamakazi right on the nose. Kamakazi blinks but takes it well.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamakazi wants to clinch up but Tuhkasaari keeps it at a distance.
Kamakazi moves out of range of the body kick from Tuhkasaari.

Tuhkasaari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kid Kamakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuhkasaari won't allow Kamakazi to sweep him here.
Tuhkasaari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kamakazi is trying to stand back up but Tuhkasaari is controlling him

Tuhkasaari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamakazi sees it coming and defends easily.
Tuhkasaari is looking to advance position but Kamakazi won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuhkasaari working Kamakazi over with strikes.
Kamakazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamakazi.
Tuhkasaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamakazi is trying to control the position but Tuhkasaari postures up.
Tuhkasaari landing some decent shots from guard.
Teppo Tuhkasaari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tuhkasaari prevents Kamakazi from getting back to his feet.

Tuhkasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tuhkasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamakazi is retaining full guard.
Tuhkasaari wants to control from the top but Kamakazi keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuhkasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamakazi is retaining full guard.

Kamakazi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuhkasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuhkasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuhkasaari is stalling in the full guard.
Tuhkasaari wants to control from the top but Kamakazi keeps moving.
Kamakazi striking off his back but it's not causing Tuhkasaari any problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuhkasaari is one step ahead there.
Kamakazi keeping moving, preventing Tuhkasaari from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tuhkasaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuhkasaari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tuhkasaari!
A relieved looking Teppo Tuhkasaari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.