PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tourniquet . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kukko
vs
Lee

185 cm
35
194 lbs
28 - 15 - 2

190 cm
33
195 lbs
25 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
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 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
Kukko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Kukko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Kukko.
Lee blocks a head kick by Kukko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukko is defended easily by Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kukko.

Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kukko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kukko looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kukko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kukko has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Kukko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully.
Kukko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Kukko works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Kukko is stalling in the full guard.
Kukko passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
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!
Lee is staying active underneath Kukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee 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.
Kukko controlling from the top position.
Kukko working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kukko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kukko dives on top into guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
Kukko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kukko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Kukko controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko cracks Lee with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lee from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is really stuck here.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kukko lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasi Kukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kukko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Kukko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Lee tries to buck Kukko off but Kukko is having none of it.
Lee is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kukko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Kukko maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko with the ground and pound from mount.
Kukko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Kukko wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Kukko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kukko breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee tries to lock up and control but Kukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!

It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Kukko lands a nice shot to the head.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kukko is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kukko landing punches.
Kukko controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Kukko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kukko tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Kukko controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kukko keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Kukko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
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!
Lee wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasi Kukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

That kick from Kukko tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko throws a big shot that misses.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Kukko scores with a nice strike.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range.
Kukko throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.

Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kukko quickly recovers to half guard.
Kukko wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Kukko manages to get to full guard.
Lee trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee is thwarting Kukko's attempts to control the position.
Kukko gets back to full guard.
Kukko looking to control.
Lee stands up over Kukko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Kukko blocks nicely.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Lasi Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kukko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kukko is retaining full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Kukko is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kukko is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lasi Kukko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kukko misses with a wild combination.
Lee shoots in but Kukko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kukko swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukko throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukko.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukko.
Nice shot by Kukko.
A big right from Lee misses.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Kukko scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kukko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lasi Kukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kukko.
Lasi Kukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Kukko.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Kukko slips the punch.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Lee.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Kukko works Lee's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kukko tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee jabs Kukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Kukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kukko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!