PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailele Lealofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lealofi has chosen Mata Mata Me as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sailele Lealofi enters the cage!

Kaleva
vs
Lealofi

180 cm
28
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

199 cm
28
255 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Spartan Nutrition
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sailele Lealofi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lealofi digs a good body shot into Kaleva's ribs.
Lealofi lands a jab to the nose.
Kaleva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lealofi keeps the fight on the outside.
Lealofi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaleva moves to clinch but Lealofi breaks away

and Lealofi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Lealofi keeps him under control.
Lealofi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva tries to get to full guard but Lealofi has control of the leg.
Kaleva wants to control but Lealofi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lealofi is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaleva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lealofi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lealofi slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaleva misses with a hook. Lealofi ducked under it nicely.
Ahti Kaleva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kaleva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lealofi gets underhooks to prevent Kaleva's takedown attempt.
Lealofi stalling.
Lealofi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaleva won't allow it.

Lealofi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lealofi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lealofi wants it to stay on the feet.

Kaleva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Lealofi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lealofi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaleva tries to clinch but Lealofi is having none of it.
Lealofi connects with a body shot that sends Kaleva's belly button to the back.
Lealofi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaleva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lealofi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lealofi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaleva is looking to clinch.
Lealofi circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lealofi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaleva won't allow Lealofi to pass to mount.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.
Lealofi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaleva wants to control but Lealofi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva tries to roll over but Lealofi keeps him under control.
Lealofi is trying to control. Kaleva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaleva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lealofi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lealofi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lealofi shoots in but Kaleva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaleva tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lealofi counters with a takedown into side control.
Lealofi is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lealofi laying and praying for a moment but Kaleva takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lealofi trying to control the action but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Well, if Lealofi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lealofi wants to pass to mount but Kaleva is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaleva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lealofi counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sailele Lealofi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kaleva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lealofi was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaleva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lealofi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaleva's guard.
Lealofi trying to control but Kaleva is working from the bottom.
Lealofi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaleva is keeping the position for now.
Lealofi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kaleva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lealofi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lealofi trying to move into half guard but instead Kaleva has managed to sweep!
Kaleva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaleva sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lealofi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sailele Lealofi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lealofi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaleva's guard.
Kaleva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Lealofi from controlling successfully.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.

Kaleva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lealofi is aware though and is defending well.
Lealofi wants to control from the top but Kaleva keeps moving.
Kaleva trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaleva is on top in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Lealofi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaleva is aware though and is defending well.
Kaleva lands a couple of digs.
Lealofi working a defensive guard here.
Kaleva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lealofi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaleva postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahti Kaleva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lealofi thuds a left hand into Kaleva's body.
Lealofi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lealofi.
Kaleva wants to clinch.
Lealofi swings for the body but Kaleva moves out of range.
Kaleva tries to clinch but Lealofi moves away

and Lealofi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kaleva!
Lealofi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lealofi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaleva keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lealofi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sailele Lealofi 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!

Kaleva darts in trying to clinch
and Lealofi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaleva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lealofi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lealofi dodges the punch combination from Kaleva.
Kaleva tries to clinch but Lealofi is having none of it.
Lealofi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaleva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lealofi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaleva closes the distance and clinches.
Kaleva prevents Lealofi from breaking the clinch.
Lealofi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaleva's elbow.
Kaleva stalling in the clinch but Lealofi improves position.

Lealofi manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaleva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kaleva drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaleva keeping moving, preventing Lealofi from controlling successfully.
Kaleva trying to keep a closed guard but Lealofi is proving a slippery customer.
Lealofi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lealofi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaleva's guard.
Lealofi is keen to just control but Kaleva is a slippery customer.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Lealofi wants to control but Kaleva is keeping him busy.
Lealofi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaleva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaleva tries to clinch but Lealofi moves away

and Lealofi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaleva is letting Lealofi control him for a moment.
Kaleva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaleva is not content to let Lealofi control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kaleva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lealofi is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lealofi taking a breather here.
Lealofi wants to control but Kaleva is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Lealofi. That snapped Kaleva's head back.
Ahti Kaleva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kaleva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lealofi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lealofi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lealofi being controlled here momentarily.
Lealofi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaleva is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lealofi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sailele Lealofi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaleva wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sailele Lealofi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lealofi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sailele Lealofi!
Sailele Lealofi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.