PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Kahko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drew Delgado has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Delgado
vs
Kahko

212 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

167 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drew Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Kahko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado tries for a takedown but Kahko circles away easily

and Kahko moves into the clinch.
Delgado is trying to maintain a safe position but Kahko gets an underhook and turns Delgado into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahko.
Kahko is trying to break the clinch but Delgado has him pressed against the cage.
Kahko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kahko is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delgado has him pressed against the cage.
Delgado being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahko successfully pulls guard.
Kahko pulls Delgado in close to prevent any damage.
Kahko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delgado.
Kahko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Delgado wants to stand but Kahko is controlling the position.
Kahko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delgado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kahko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Delgado wants to sweep but no luck.

Delgado is looking for a triangle but Kahko pushes his legs off easily.
Delgado wants to stand up but Kahko is controlling him.
Kahko is pushing down on Delgado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delgado is fighting to maintain full guard but Kahko has managed to sneak the leg through.

Delgado actively working from the bottom here.
Delgado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kahko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donk. Kahko catches Delgado right on the button with a cross.

Delgado is rocked!
Kahko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh Delgado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kahko.
Delgado is looking for a counter combo.

Kahko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delgado, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kahko wants to break free but Delgado has control.
Kahko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delgado pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kahko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delgado, pushing him back against the cage.
Delgado is looking to control Kahko's arms but Kahko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Delgado has his back to the cage.

Kahko pulls Delgado into guard.
Kahko trying to control the position here.
Delgado seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahko wants to stand and escape but Delgado is having none of it.
Delgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Delgado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delgado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kahko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Kahko dominated that round.
That's time! Delgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Delgado scores with a takedown into Kahko's guard.
Delgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahko pulls Delgado in close to his closed guard and prevents Delgado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Delgado throws an elbow that misses. Kahko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by Kahko!

Kahko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado wants to get back to his feet but Kahko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kahko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Kahko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahko tries to land knees in the clinch but Delgado avoids the damage to the body.
Delgado prevents the takedown attempt.
Delgado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kahko prevents it.
Kahko is leaning against Delgado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Kahko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Delgado clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahko struggling to land strikes to the head as Delgado covers up.
Delgado is in bad spot here.
Kahko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahko missing with strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Delgado has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kahko.

Delgado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kahko's arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kahko working for a choke but Delgado is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delgado doesn't escape.
Kahko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Delgado trying to get back to his feet but Kahko is in full control for now.
Delgado covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delgado is really stuck here.
Kahko controlling the position well here. Delgado rolled but Kahko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Kahko working for a choke but Delgado is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahko slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Kahko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Delgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kahko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kahko wants it to stay on the feet.
Kahko tries for a takedown but Delgado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kahko lands with a shot to the body.
Kahko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delgado pinned against the cage. Delgado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kahko has closed the distance and engaged Delgado in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahko has Delgado pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahko is trying to force a seperation but Delgado has the dominant position.
Kahko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kahko controlling the action here for a moment.
Kahko goes for a takedown attempt but Delgado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drew Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Kahko.
Delgado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kahko counters with a stiff right hand.

Kahko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delgado, pushing him back against the cage.

Kahko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delgado uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delgado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kahko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kahko has his foot on Delgado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delgado works his way back into a safe position though.
Delgado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kahko on the ground.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahko has wrist control.
Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Delgado postures up and lands a big shot to Kahko's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Delgado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delgado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Delgado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahko shoots in but no luck this time.

Delgado moves into range and clinches up with Kahko.

Kahko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janne Kahko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kahko defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahko misses with a few strikes there.
As Kahko looks to move away, Delgado throws a big counter combo bu Kahko just gets out of the way.

Kahko darts in and clinches Delgado up against the cage.
Delgado stops a takedown attempt from Kahko.

Delgado breaks from the clinch.
Kahko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Kahko moves into range and clinches up with Delgado.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delgado struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahko controls his hands.
Delgado has Kahko pressed against the cage, preventing Kahko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Kahko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Kahko!
Janne Kahko took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.