PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Takamura Mamoru (ranked 23113 p4p, 23116 weight class) and Lalli Lallukka (ranked 660 p4p, 642 weight class). Takamura Mamoru has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mamoru
vs
Lallukka

170 cm
31
150
26 - 15 - 1

176 cm
30
152
4 - 15 - 0

World class boxer
Very quick

Counter fighter
Determined

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 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takamura Mamoru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lalli Lallukka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamoru cracks a nice hook into Lallukka's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Lallukka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Mamoru.
Mamoru misses with a straight left.
Mamoru moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
Mamoru scores with a hook.
Lallukka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Mamoru misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lallukka drops his hands momentarily and Mamoru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamoru lands with a nice combination. Lallukka backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lallukka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamoru thuds his right hand into Lallukka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takamura Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamoru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lallukka's hands.
Mamoru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lallukka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mamoru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamoru with a hook.
A head kick by Lallukka misses
and Mamoru counters with a nice body shot.
Mamoru throws a jab when Lallukka was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamoru throws a hook to the side of Lallukka's head but Lallukka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Mamoru.

It looks like Lalli Lallukka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamoru thuds his right hand into Lallukka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick by Lallukka misses

and Mamoru counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Lallukka to the mat! Mamoru runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Lallukka is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!

Lallukka is rocked!
Lallukka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamoru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mamoru lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mamoru.
Lallukka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamoru misses with a series of wild punches.
Lallukka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takamura Mamoru should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Lalli Lallukka'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.

Mamoru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mamoru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lallukka can do to turn this around?
Lallukka throws out a loose jab but Mamoru uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Mamoru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lallukka! But no joy.
Lallukka misses with the body kick
and Mamoru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takamura Mamoru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lallukka takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Lallukka 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lallukka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Lallukka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mamoru.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lallukka.
Mamoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mamoru. Those never looked like landing.
Mamoru lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Mamoru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lallukka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lallukka.
Mamoru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamoru avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
Mamoru throws the left hand but Lallukka avoids the punch easily.
Lallukka throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Mamoru.
Lallukka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mamoru throws a lazy right hand but Lallukka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lallukka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lallukka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamoru.
Mamoru moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamoru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lallukka doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takamura Mamoru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lalli Lallukka'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. This is the final round!

Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamoru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Mamoru.

Mamoru scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Lallukka to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Mamoru away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Lallukka got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Lallukka is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamoru finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Mamoru there.
Mamoru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lallukka.
Mamoru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lallukka seems to have recovered his senses.
Mamoru checks a leg kick.
Mamoru misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lallukka throws a right hand that misses

and before Lallukka can reset, Mamoru rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Lallukka is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Mamoru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mamoru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mamoru connects with a single shot there.
Mamoru checks a low kick from Lallukka.
A little feinted left hand from Mamoru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lallukka throws a lazy head kick
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lallukka throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamoru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lallukka misses with the body kick
and Mamoru counters with a stiff right hand.

That has opened up Lalli Lallukka's cut even more.
Mamoru takes a swing at Lallukka's ribcage but misses.
Lallukka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mamoru lands a right and a left and another right! Lallukka goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Takamura Mamoru!
Post fight, Takamura Mamoru stared into the camera and said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.