PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku comes to the cage accompanied by . Nate Drake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kari Leukakoukku's chin.

Leukakoukku
vs
Drake

180 cm
28
177 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

185 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Leukakoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leukakoukku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leukakoukku slips under a jab.
Drake wants to clinch
and Leukakoukku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leukakoukku circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake throws a series of punches but Leukakoukku avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
enabling Leukakoukku to counter with a crisp jab.
Leukakoukku ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake wants to clinch
and Leukakoukku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake misses with a takedown
and Leukakoukku counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake moves to clinch but Leukakoukku breaks away
and Leukakoukku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake tries to clinch but Leukakoukku moves away
and Leukakoukku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Leukakoukku darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
Leukakoukku prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.

Leukakoukku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Drake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Leukakoukku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Leukakoukku looking for the RNC.
Drake trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake staying busy and making it hard for Leukakoukku to control.
Good control from Leukakoukku.
Leukakoukku tries to get the hooks in deep but Drake pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Leukakoukku controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Leukakoukku's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake tries to roll but Leukakoukku sticks to his back.

Leukakoukku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Leukakoukku has the hooks in. Drake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Leukakoukku tightening his grip on Drake, looking for the choke.
Leukakoukku keeps control of the position easily here as Drake tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to escape but Leukakoukku has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Drake right now.

Leukakoukku has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Leukakoukku doesn't have the hooks in and Drake manages to turn into his guard.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leukakoukku is keeping the position for now.
Leukakoukku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake wanted to stand there but Leukakoukku had control of the position.
Drake wants to control from the top but Leukakoukku keeps moving.
Leukakoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drake's guard.
Leukakoukku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Leukakoukku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leukakoukku but great work by Drake.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leukakoukku gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leukakoukku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drake doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Leukakoukku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Leukakoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Leukakoukku forces his way into half guard.
Kari Leukakoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leukakoukku is taking a breather. Drake says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leukakoukku trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Leukakoukku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drake is just riding it out for now. Leukakoukku eventually gives up the hold.

Leukakoukku is looking for a kimura here.
Leukakoukku tries to pass to full mount but Drake defends it.
Drake misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Drake is defending well.
Drake manages to get to full guard.

That's two 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.
Leukakoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Leukakoukku preventing the sweep.
Leukakoukku passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leukakoukku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leukakoukku looking to pass the guard.
Leukakoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leukakoukku forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leukakoukku is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.

Leukakoukku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drake tries to kick Leukakoukku off but Leukakoukku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leukakoukku is controlling the pace.
Leukakoukku tries to pass to full mount but Drake defends it.
Drake punching from the bottom.
Leukakoukku is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Drake misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Leukakoukku is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leukakoukku controlling from mount.
Drake has given up his back.
Drake wants to control his opponent's hands but Leukakoukku gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.

Leukakoukku looking to break Drake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leukakoukku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Leukakoukku go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Leukakoukku dominated that second round.
That's time! Leukakoukku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leukakoukku circles away quickly and effectively.

Drake moves into the clinch successfully.

Leukakoukku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leukakoukku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake tries for a takedown but Leukakoukku circles away easily

and Leukakoukku counters by moving into the clinch.

Leukakoukku tightens his grip and picks Drake up, before dumping him to the ground. Drake manages to land in guard.

Leukakoukku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leukakoukku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Leukakoukku advances to half guard.
Drake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leukakoukku trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Leukakoukku postures up.

Leukakoukku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leukakoukku looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Leukakoukku drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Leukakoukku as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Drake screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Leukakoukku! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kari Leukakoukku!