PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi has chosen Cooking by the book as his entrance music. Kid Kamakazi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henrik Carlsson's chin.

Carlsson
vs
Kamakazi

180 cm
24
142 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

155 cm
23
130 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Carlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kamakazi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kamakazi is looking to work some ground and pound but Carlsson has wrist control.
Carlsson keeping moving, preventing Kamakazi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamakazi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamakazi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamakazi wants to pass the guard but Carlsson is keeping the position.
Carlsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kamakazi looking to pass the guard.
Kamakazi prevents Carlsson from getting back to his feet.
Carlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamakazi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamakazi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamakazi throws an elbow that misses. Carlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kamakazi's guard. Nice move by Carlsson!
Carlsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamakazi keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Carlsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamakazi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Carlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kamakazi looking for subs off his back but Carlsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Carlsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi moves into full guard.
Carlsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamakazi wants to stand and escape but Carlsson is having none of it.
Kamakazi is trying to control the position but Carlsson postures up.
Kamakazi wants to sweep here but Carlsson controlling him for the moment.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamakazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlsson won't allow Kamakazi to get back to his feet.
Carlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamakazi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamakazi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kamakazi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson trying to control but Kamakazi is working from the bottom.

Kamakazi working for a triangle but Carlsson defends it easily.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Kamakazi keeps moving.

Kamakazi has his foot on Carlsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Carlsson cracks Kamakazi with a solid left hand.
Carlsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kamakazi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlsson landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi trying to keep a closed guard but Carlsson is proving a slippery customer.
Carlsson preventing the sweep.

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

Carlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlsson lands a couple of elbows.
Carlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Kamakazi's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamakazi 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamakazi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kamakazi with the ground and pound but Carlsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Kamakazi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kamakazi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henrik Carlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamakazi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carlsson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carlsson, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Carlsson - just one landing.
Kamakazi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carlsson sprawls well. Carlsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kamakazi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamakazi fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick there by Carlsson.
Carlsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henrik Carlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Kamakazi.
A combination from Kamakazi does no damage.
Carlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamakazi doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlsson circles away.
Kamakazi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carlsson circles away.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but Carlsson moves out of range.
Carlsson misses with a leg kick.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick which misses Carlsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Carlsson tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kamakazi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamakazi looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kamakazi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carlsson postures up in Kamakazi's guard and throws a big left but Kamakazi blocks it.

Carlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlsson throwing strikes from guard but Kamakazi blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carlsson lands a couple of elbows.
Kamakazi keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Kid Kamakazi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlsson cracks Kamakazi with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlsson is working Kamakazi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamakazi has wrist control.

Kamakazi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamakazi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Carlsson wants to stand and escape but Kamakazi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamakazi wants to control from the top but Carlsson keeps moving.
Carlsson wants to get back to his feet but Kamakazi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamakazi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlsson is keeping the position for now.
Kamakazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kamakazi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi looking to sit in guard and control but Carlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamakazi wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamakazi 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.

Kamakazi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Carlsson drops back looking for a leg! Kamakazi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamakazi manages to kick Carlsson off! Carlsson jumps back into Kamakazi's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Henrik Carlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Carlsson misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlsson.
Kamakazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlsson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Carlsson.
Kamakazi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carlsson throws a right hand that Kamakazi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamakazi also avoids with ease.
Kamakazi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carlsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henrik Carlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kamakazi scores with a takedown into Carlsson's guard.
Kamakazi is working Carlsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Carlsson wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlsson avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Carlsson tries to land a front kick but Kamakazi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carlsson.
Carlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlsson.
Carlsson cracks Kamakazi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamakazi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamakazi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamakazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamakazi's hands.
Carlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlsson misses with a low kick.
Carlsson misses with a wild combination.
Kamakazi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carlsson's sensitive parts.
Carlsson misses with a few strikes there.
Carlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamakazi.

Kamakazi darts in and clinches Carlsson up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlsson blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamakazi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carlsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carlsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carlsson is trying to break free.

Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Carlsson misses.
Carlsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamakazi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlsson is looking to chop away at Kamakazi's legs.
Carlsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamakazi.
Carlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamakazi avoids the head kick by Carlsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamakazi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Kamakazi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kamakazi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carlsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carlsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Carlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kamakazi tries to advance to mount but Carlsson denies him.
Kamakazi looking to control but instead Carlsson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kamakazi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlsson keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi prevents Carlsson from standing back up.
Kamakazi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamakazi throwing shots but Carlsson is blocking nicely.
Carlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kamakazi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlsson is not content to let Kamakazi control the position.
Kamakazi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carlsson to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi wants to control from the top but Carlsson keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kid Kamakazi.
I think Kamakazi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kamakazi!
Kid Kamakazi made sure to mention his sponsor, Gilop® in his post fight interview.