PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Translucent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Translucent
vs
Kukko

185 cm
30
185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

185 cm
35
194 lbs
28 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Translucent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Translucent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kukko somewhat.
Kukko throws a left and a right that both miss

and Translucent counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.
Translucent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Translucent works his foot free and advances to mount.
Translucent fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

It looks like Lasi Kukko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Translucent is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That has opened up Lasi Kukko's cut even more.
Kukko is looking to get to half guard.
Kukko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kukko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Translucent thows a huge punch but Kukko dodges it nicely.
Kukko is looking to improve his position.
Kukko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Translucent.
Kukko wants to improve his position but Translucent is controlling well.
Translucent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Translucent working the head and body with strikes.
Kukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kukko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Translucent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukko is keeping the position for now.
Translucent chips away with some ground and pound.

The cut above Lasi Kukko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Translucent passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Translucent working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko is trying to improve his position.
Kukko wants to control but Translucent postures up.
Translucent creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Lasi Kukko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lasi Kukko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Translucent!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Translucent thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).