PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 1520 p4p, 167 weight class) and Sergey Burenkov (ranked 2566 p4p, 276 weight class). 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.

Kakka
vs
Burenkov

176 cm
24
150 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burenkov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kakka. Those never looked like landing.
Kakka throws a right and a left that Burenkov avoids nicely.

Burenkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kakka to the ground. Burenkov is now in Kakka's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kakka pulls Burenkov in close to prevent any damage.
Kakka controls Burenkov momentarily but Burenkov frees himself.
Burenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov is still trying to improve position.
Burenkov wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kakka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakka is keeping the position for now.
Kakka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burenkov's guard.

Kakka works over Burenkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Burenkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burenkov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakka postures up and lands a big shot to Burenkov's brow.
Burenkov is trying to control the position but Kakka postures up.

Kakka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Burenkov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kakka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burenkov is keeping the position for now.
Kakka stands up over Burenkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kakka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burenkov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Kakka's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burenkov missing with a left hand there. Kakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burenkov lands with a cross.
Burenkov misses with an uppercut. Kakka saw that one coming.

Burenkov gets caught napping as Kakka dives in and scores a takedown. Burenkov manages to retain guard.
Kakka with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakka works over Burenkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Burenkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakka's guard.

Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burenkov advances to half guard.
Kakka wants to control but Burenkov is keeping busy.

Burenkov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kakka defend it? Burenkov steps over the head and cranks it - Kakka is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burenkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Burenkov!
Sergey Burenkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.