CKZ 32 - Fusion PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ehmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ehmann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Muse- Knights of Cydonia. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ehmann
vs
Hazard

168 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Random Name Supplements

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Ehmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Hazard!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ehmann moves into the clinch.
Ehmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ehmann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ehmann prevents the takedown attempt.
Ehmann lands a shot to the body.
Hazard looks gassed!
Ehmann lands an elbow just above Hazard 's eye.
Ehmann lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ehmann landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Ehmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ehmann waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Hazard. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hazard to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Hazard is rocked!

It looks like Robert Hazard has been cut.

Ehmann gets to his feet. Hazard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jacob Ehmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ehmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazard is just out of range.
Ehmann tries to bum rush Hazard with a series of wild strikes but Hazard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ehmann forces Hazard back against the cage and clinches.
Hazard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ehmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ehmann breaks from the clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ehmann! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob Ehmann!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Moore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Craig Mason's chin.

Moore
vs
Mason

177 cm
24
178 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

178 cm
21
181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.
Forbidden Apple

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Mason throws a combination that misses

and Moore counters with a shoot takedown. Mason fights it but they end up in guard.

Mason has his feet on Moore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
Mason lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Mason throws a leg kick that misses.
Mason misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Mason dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mason lands an overhand right.
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses

and Moore counters with a single leg into guard. Mason didn't expect that.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason has control of Moore's left arm, preventing Moore from doing any damage.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard.

Moore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to control but Mason postures up.
Mason working the body and head with strikes.

Mason stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mason throws a leg kick but Moore moved away.
Mason's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mason duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Isaac Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes one on the button.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mason! Moore is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Mason!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Time 4 Sum Aksion as his entrance music. Frank White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bo
vs
White

160 cm
23
135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
133 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Team S.W.A.T.
Red Light Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Bo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank White!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bo misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Bo misses the shot to the body.
White slips under a jab from Bo.
Bo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jim Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by White.
Bo with a poor takedown

and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo is trying to break free.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Bo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Bo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bo counters with a leg kick.
Jim Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank White.
White checks the leg kick.
Bo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White staying out of range there.
Bo lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bo is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands with some strikes.
Bo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo holds on to White as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

White is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bo is surviving well by controlling White's body position as best he can.
White moves to back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White doesn't have the hooks in and Bo manages to turn into his guard.
White looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Bo.
Bo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
White looks gassed!
Bo chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White controls Bo momentarily but Bo frees himself.
Bo pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo is controlling the pace.
Bo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bo prevents White from improving his position.
Bo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bo prevents White from improving his position.
Bo is tying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bo looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White with a poor takedown
and Bo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White staying out of range there.
Bo misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.

White closes the distance and clinches.

White jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Bo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White is trying to control the position but Bo postures up.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White slips under a jab from Bo.
A big left from Bo misses.
Bo misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A combination from Bo does no damage.
Bo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
White has his takedown stuffed

and Bo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bo.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Bo.
Bo throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
Bo landing a few strikes.
Bo trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White has one of Bo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White trying to hold on to Bo's head to control him but Bo postures up.
Bo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Bo is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.

White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White trying to control here.
Bo is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bo throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
Bo cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bo tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bo throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bo closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Bo pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

White with a poor takedown

and Bo counters by clinching up.
Bo working aggressively here.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bo walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bo misses the shot to the body.
White slips under a jab from Bo.
White blocks a jab.
Bo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bo tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Bo wants to get back to full guard but White has mounted him!
Bo throwing hammer fists to the chest of White. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails to move to back control.
White with shots to the head and body - Bo looks very uncomfortable down there.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bo working to try and regain half guard.
Bo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
White throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bo because White loaded up on that one.
White avoids the attempt from Bo to control.
Bo is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
White mounts Bo! Really nice guard pass there!
White looking to control but Bo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White avoids the attempt from Bo to control.
Bo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
Bo tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
White controlling from the full mount.
White prevents Bo from getting the reversal.
Jim Bo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

White looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bo is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bo is looking to escape.

White swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bo is now in White's guard. A big mistake from White there, giving up the dominant position!
Bo wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bo has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank White really dominated that round.
That's time! Bo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bo scores a takedown into full mount!
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
White is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
White wants to control but Bo is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White can't escape the position.
Bo looking to finish White with some ground and pound. This is bad for White!
Bo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. White looks a forlorn figure.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can White hang on?

White is rocked!
Bo working White over with strikes here.
White is still in real trouble! Can Bo finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!
Bo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White is in a horrible position here. Bo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bo drops a big elbow. That's hurt White! More shots from Bo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bo!
Jim Bo retains his bantamweight title!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku has chosen Paska - Oh Shit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kennedy
vs
Leukakoukku

167 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
177 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Team S.W.A.T.

Random Name Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Kennedy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leukakoukku gets caught flat footed, as Kennedy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kennedy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leukakoukku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kennedy, into his guard.

Kennedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leukakoukku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leukakoukku controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leukakoukku's guard.

Kennedy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leukakoukku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kennedy has Leukakoukku in his guard.

Leukakoukku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku looking to pass the guard.
Leukakoukku stops Kennedy from standing up.

Kennedy working for a triangle but Leukakoukku defends it easily.
Leukakoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Kennedy has an active guard here but Leukakoukku has managed to pass into half guard.
Leukakoukku wants to pass to mount but Kennedy is defending the position.
Leukakoukku is trying to control the action in half guard but Kennedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kennedy is pressing down on Leukakoukku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Leukakoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy has his foot on Leukakoukku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leukakoukku works his way back into a safe position though.
Leukakoukku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy 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.
Leukakoukku controlling from the top position.

Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leukakoukku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leukakoukku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.

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.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Leukakoukku tries to pass.

Kennedy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Leukakoukku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kennedy.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grant Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Leukakoukku is looking to chop away at Kennedy's legs.

Kennedy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kennedy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leukakoukku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kennedy's guard! Nice work there by Leukakoukku!
Leukakoukku passes Kennedy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leukakoukku prevents Kennedy from improving his position.
Kennedy is not content to let Leukakoukku control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku passes to side control.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep.
Leukakoukku trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leukakoukku passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kennedy tries to improve his position but instead Leukakoukku has taken his back!
Kennedy staying busy and making it hard for Leukakoukku to control.
Leukakoukku biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kennedy wants to control his opponent's hands but Leukakoukku gets his hands free.
Kennedy tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kennedy breaks Leukakoukku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Leukakoukku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Kennedy has gone for a leg lock! Leukakoukku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kennedy's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Leukakoukku drops back looking for a leg! Kennedy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kennedy manages to kick Leukakoukku off! Leukakoukku jumps back into Kennedy's guard.

Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leukakoukku passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position but Kennedy is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Leukakoukku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Leukakoukku counters with a shoot takedown. Kennedy fights it but they end up in guard.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.

Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Leukakoukku is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kennedy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Leukakoukku's back instead.
Leukakoukku trying to control but not successfully.

Leukakoukku is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Kennedy working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kennedy wants to control but Leukakoukku has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kennedy wants to free his trapped foot but Leukakoukku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leukakoukku trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kennedy is looking for a kimura here.
Leukakoukku keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leukakoukku trying to hold on to Kennedy's head to control him but Kennedy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku wants to get back to full guard.

Leukakoukku makes his way to full guard, as Kennedy worked for a kimura.
Leukakoukku has a closed guard, preventing Kennedy from standing up.

Kennedy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leukakoukku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leukakoukku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leukakoukku!
Kennedy is looking for a sweep.

That's four 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.
Kennedy seems a little lost for a moment, as Leukakoukku dominates the positioning.
Kennedy struggling a bit here.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position but Kennedy is working away.
Leukakoukku is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kennedy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kennedy is not content to let Leukakoukku control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Leukakoukku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leukakoukku lands in his opponent's guard.
Leukakoukku trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Leukakoukku controlling him for the moment.
Leukakoukku postures up.
Leukakoukku forces his way into half guard.
Kennedy gets back to full guard.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennedy has an active guard here but Leukakoukku has managed to pass into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kennedy tries to get to full guard but Leukakoukku has control of the leg.
Leukakoukku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kennedy!
Kennedy is trying to escape the mount.

Leukakoukku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two 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.
Leukakoukku controlling from mount.
Kennedy wants to hold on but Leukakoukku pushes him away.
Leukakoukku content just to control the position here.
Kennedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is squirming around, avoiding Leukakoukku's attempts to control the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Kari Leukakoukku just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leukakoukku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Kennedy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kennedy lands in his opponent's guard.
Leukakoukku wants to sweep but no luck.

Leukakoukku looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to stand but Leukakoukku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kennedy trying to control but Leukakoukku is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Leukakoukku is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Leukakoukku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leukakoukku wants to land a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range.
Leukakoukku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy fails with the takedown

and Leukakoukku counters by moving into the clinch.

Kennedy is trying to trip Leukakoukku. He has hold of a leg but Leukakoukku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kennedy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kennedy preventing the sweep.
Leukakoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kennedy passes Leukakoukku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kennedy wants to work for an arm triangle but Leukakoukku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leukakoukku wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kennedy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kennedy's back!
Leukakoukku is hanging on to Kennedy's back as he tries to escape.
Kennedy is keeping busy.

Kennedy showing good submission defense here.
Kennedy can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Kennedy right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Leukakoukku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Leukakoukku doesn't have the hooks in and Kennedy manages to turn into his guard.

Kennedy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leukakoukku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leukakoukku has escaped and now he's on top!
Kennedy is trying to hold Leukakoukku in close to prevent damage but Leukakoukku has managed to pass into half guard.
Leukakoukku moves into full mount! Kennedy won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kennedy to take his back!
Kennedy is in bad spot here.
Leukakoukku trying to control.
Kari Leukakoukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leukakoukku is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Leukakoukku keeps control of the position as Kennedy tries to break free.

That's four 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kennedy tries to roll but Leukakoukku sticks to his back.
Grant Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kennedy turns into Leukakoukku and is now in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Leukakoukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leukakoukku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Leukakoukku! Kari Leukakoukku retains his welterweight title!