PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allowin Baaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kulmala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baaf comes to the ring accompanied by 'Wild Boys' by Duran Duran. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Baaf
vs
Kulmala

186 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allowin Baaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Kulmala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaf throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmala's shoulder, as Kulmala tries to avoid the shot.
Baaf throws an overhand right that lands on Kulmala's shoulder, as Kulmala tries to avoid the shot.
Baaf fails to land with a series of punches.
Kulmala looks for a takedown but Baaf sprawls well.
Baaf lands a head kick that stumbles Kulmala and the fighters go to the mat.

Kulmala is rocked!

It looks like Jarkko Kulmala has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baaf stays in close to Kulmala's body and controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Kulmala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baaf has picked Kulmala up and slammed him! Kulmala can't keep hold of the triangle and Baaf manages to pass to side control!
Baaf trying to control the position but Kulmala is working away.
Kulmala tries to bench press Baaf off him but Baaf keeps the position.
Baaf lands an elbow.
Kulmala tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Baaf stands up.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Baaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulmala moves out of range of the body kick from Baaf.
Baaf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baaf.
Baaf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf loads up on a big right hand but Kulmala slips the punch.
Baaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Baaf throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmala.
Kulmala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Kulmala.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baaf!
Allowin Baaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaf is breathing heavily.
Kulmala looks for a takedown but Baaf sprawls well.
Allowin Baaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baaf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That has opened up Jarkko Kulmala's cut even more.
Baaf waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kulmala.
Baaf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baaf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baaf misses with a head kick.
Kulmala is trying desperately to land a takedown but Baaf is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kulmala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaf lands with a nice body punch.
Baaf loads up on a big right hand but Kulmala slips the punch.
Kulmala has a takedown stuffed.
Baaf connects with a high kick.

The cut above Jarkko Kulmala's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jab from Baaf.
Baaf scores with a push kick.
Kulmala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baaf.
Baaf thuds his shin into the meat of Kulmala's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Baaf.
Baaf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Jarkko Kulmala's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baaf misses with a body kick.
Baaf lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulmala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kulmala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kulmala slips a straight right by Baaf.
Kulmala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Kulmala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baaf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulmala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulmala's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulmala has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Baaf controlling the position well here. Kulmala rolled but Baaf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allowin Baaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Kulmala'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.

Baaf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulmala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Baaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulmala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baaf pinned against the cage. Baaf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kulmala blocks a head kick by Baaf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baaf throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Baaf.
Kulmala dodges the punch combination from Baaf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulmala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baaf misses the shot to the body.
Baaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allowin Baaf is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Baaf there.
Baaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmala manages to avoid it.
Kulmala ducks under a wild hook from Baaf.
Kulmala looks for a takedown but Baaf sprawls well.
Baaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulmala fails with the takedown.
Allowin Baaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Kulmala.
Baaf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaf lands a head kick. Kulmala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarkko Kulmala's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Allowin Baaf!