PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kukko
vs
Sparrow

185 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

192 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Lasi Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kukko shoots in and bounces Sparrow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparrow's guard.
Kukko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparrow tries to kick Kukko off but Kukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kukko passes to side control.
Sparrow prevents Kukko from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
Kukko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sparrow's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparrow is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko happy to just control the position for now.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lasi Kukko just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Sparrow gets caught flat footed, as Kukko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparrow is keeping the position for now.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kukko controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukko is defended easily by Sparrow.
Sparrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Sparrow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kukko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Sparrow is keeping the position.
Kukko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lasi Kukko just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Sparrow.

Sparrow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kukko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kukko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kukko in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is pressing down on Sparrow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparrow is holding on for now.
Sparrow wants to stand back up but Kukko manages to pass into side control.
Kukko controls the position.

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.

Kukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sparrow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparrow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kukko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko is staying tight to Sparrow's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lasi Kukko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparrow misses with a head kick.
Sparrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
Lasi Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko is looking to clinch but Sparrow is avoiding it.
Kukko scores with a sloppy right hand. Sparrow should have avoided that one.
Kukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparrow blocks a jab.
Kukko shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukko.
Jack Sparrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kukko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kukko controlling the position easily from mount.
Kukko looking to ground and pound but Sparrow is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko content just to control the position here.

Kukko is working for a guillotine from mount but Sparrow frees his head quite easily.
Kukko content just to control the position here.
Kukko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparrow for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparrow is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kukko throwing strikes here but Sparrow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kukko controlling the pace for now.
Kukko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko controlling the pace for now.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lasi Kukko just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kukko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kukko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kukko controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack Sparrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lasi Kukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Kukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Kukko!