PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoff Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota has chosen Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams as his entrance music. Charles Kota is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Klinkhammer
vs
Kota

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

183 cm
29
214 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristoff Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kota! But no joy.
Klinkhammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kota counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klinkhammer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klinkhammer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown but Kota shows good takedown defense.
Kota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinkhammer lands a really nice looking cross but Kota seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Klinkhammer.
Kota throws a body punch but Klinkhammer moves out of range.
Klinkhammer dives in and grabs Kota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kota pushes down on Klinkhammer's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klinkhammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klinkhammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kota is fending him off so far but Klinkhammer persists. Nope, Kota circles away and we're back to standing.
Klinkhammer has been working on his balance at MMA Sanok Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kota.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klinkhammer.
Kota steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klinkhammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer fails with the takedown.

Kota 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klinkhammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klinkhammer wants to stand and escape but Kota is having none of it.
Klinkhammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kota throwing strikes from guard but Klinkhammer blocks nicely.
Kota throws an elbow that misses. Klinkhammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kota's guard. Nice move by Klinkhammer!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kota working for a triangle but Klinkhammer defends it easily.
Kota looking to control.
Klinkhammer stopping the sweep attempt from Kota.

Kota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klinkhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klinkhammer content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kota keeping moving, preventing Klinkhammer from controlling successfully.

Kota looking for subs off his back but Klinkhammer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Klinkhammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kota keeps working.
Klinkhammer stalling.
Kota flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kota is not content to let Klinkhammer control the position.
Klinkhammer blocks the strikes from Kota.
Kota works his way to full guard. Good work.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klinkhammer stands up over Kota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Klinkhammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klinkhammer with a nice head shot there.

Kota had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klinkhammer defends it easily.
Klinkhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kota is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Kota dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klinkhammer is looking to clinch but Kota is avoiding it.
Kota flicks out a counter leg kick but Klinkhammer steps away.

Kota shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kota was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinkhammer is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Kota's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Klinkhammer is trying to get back to half guard.
Klinkhammer strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kota throws an elbow but Klinkhammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Klinkhammer is looking to reverse the position.
Klinkhammer taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Klinkhammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kota tries for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending well.
Klinkhammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kota looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Klinkhammer is looking to reverse the position.
Kota tries to score with some ground and pound. Klinkhammer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kota working away.
Kota trying to control the position but Klinkhammer is working away.
Kota landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Kota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klinkhammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Klinkhammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kota working the head and body with strikes.
An elbow from Kota crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kota is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klinkhammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Klinkhammer is not content to let Kota control the position.
Kota tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Kota tries for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending well.
Klinkhammer regains half guard.
Klinkhammer tries to roll over but Kota keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kota not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klinkhammer is trying to control but can't.
Klinkhammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klinkhammer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kota scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kota passes to full mount!
Kota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kota has hold of Klinkhammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Klinkhammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klinkhammer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Kota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Klinkhammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kota circles away.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a double leg but Kota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kota tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klinkhammer defends well and Kota ends up having to push Klinkhammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klinkhammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kota checks it well.
Klinkhammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klinkhammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff Klinkhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kota gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Klinkhammer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kota throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klinkhammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Kota keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kota looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Klinkhammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kota pulls Klinkhammer in close to prevent any damage.
Kota is trying to control the position but Klinkhammer postures up.

Kota looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klinkhammer looking to pass the guard.
Klinkhammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kota keeping full guard, as Klinkhammer tries to pass.

Kota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klinkhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klinkhammer lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kota can do anything to dispel that myth.

Klinkhammer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kota to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Klinkhammer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kota pulls down on the head and he's put Klinkhammer to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Kota!
A relieved looking Charles Kota thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.