PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo comes into the arena with Smells Like Teen Spirit blaring out of the sound system. Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music. 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.

Kwang Soo
vs
Makaaja

185 cm
36
215 lbs
28 - 23 - 1

180 cm
38
215 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwang Soo defends it nicely.
Kwang Soo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makaaja is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwang Soo defends it nicely.

Kwang Soo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kwang Soo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Makaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kwang Soo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kwang Soo's back!
You can see the frustration on Kwang Soo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Makaaja looking for the choke but no joy.
Kwang Soo is trying to break free.

Makaaja is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kwang Soo is defending well though. Makaaja let's go of the attempt for now.

Kwang Soo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Makaaja gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kwang Soo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makaaja.
Kwang Soo prevents Makaaja from getting a body triangle.
Makaaja gets his hands free as Kwang Soo looks to control.

Makaaja is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kwang Soo is defending well though. Makaaja let's go of the attempt for now.
Kwang Soo tries to escape but Makaaja has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kwang Soo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makaaja's arms.
Kwang Soo wants to control his opponent's hands but Makaaja gets his hands free.
Kwang Soo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja controlling the action here.
Kwang Soo is looking to improve his position.

Makaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makaaja trying to control the action but Kwang Soo is working from the bottom.
Kwang Soo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwang Soo wants to sweep here but Makaaja controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwang Soo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaaja controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwang Soo is keeping the position for now.
Makaaja keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja advances position into side control!
Kwang Soo tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Makaaja blocks a jab.
Kwang Soo tries to bum rush Makaaja with a series of wild strikes but Makaaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makaaja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kwang Soo throws an overhand right that lands on Makaaja's shoulder, as Makaaja tries to avoid the shot.

Kwang Soo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Makaaja looking for a guillotine here but Kwang Soo defends easily.

Makaaja has his foot on Kwang Soo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwang Soo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Makaaja working for a triangle but Kwang Soo defends it easily.

Makaaja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kwang Soo doesn't defend quickly enough and Makaaja has managed to lock this one up! Can Kwang Soo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Makaaja on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.