PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryo Narushima could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kauno Kaalikorva's chin.

Narushima
vs
Kaalikorva

190 cm
27
203 lbs
24 - 5 - 0

180 cm
30
192 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima is looking to score with low kicks.
Narushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narushima moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Kaalikorva misses its intended target.
Kaalikorva throws a lazy right hand but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaalikorva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Narushima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaalikorva.
Narushima can't find room to land a body shot as Kaalikorva controls the action.
Kaalikorva wants to get back to striking at distance but Narushima won't allow it.
Kaalikorva lands a body shot.
Kaalikorva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narushima's elbow.
Narushima prevents Kaalikorva from breaking the clinch.
Narushima lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaalikorva with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva misses with a punch to the body.
Kaalikorva taking a breather.
Kaalikorva throws a punch but it's blocked by Narushima.
Narushima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaalikorva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaalikorva can't find room to land a body shot as Narushima controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Kaalikorva.
A shot in the inside from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva is trying to drag Narushima to the mat but Narushima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Narushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaalikorva blocks an uppercut.
Narushima lands an uppercut.
Kaalikorva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Narushima misses with a punch on the inside.

Narushima breaks the clinch.
Narushima moves away from the strike by Kaalikorva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaalikorva throws a right hand that misses
and Narushima counters with a good, hard body kick but Kaalikorva shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Narushima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Narushima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Kauno Kaalikorva has been cut.
Kaalikorva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaalikorva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaalikorva misses with an uppercut.
Narushima moves out of range as Kaalikorva strikes.
Kaalikorva scores with a shot to the body.
Kaalikorva throws a body punch but Narushima moves out of range.
Kaalikorva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narushima counters with a body kick that stops Kaalikorva in his tracks momentarily.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
Kaalikorva avoids the body shot from Narushima.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Narushima's head.
Kaalikorva thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaalikorva sizes up Narushima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaalikorva shoots in for a takedown but Narushima shows good takedown defense.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Narushima slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaalikorva throws a right hand that misses
and Narushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Narushima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaalikorva is out of range and Narushima settles back down.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaalikorva moves away.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook. Narushima ducked under it nicely.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Narushima avoids it easily.
Kaalikorva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaalikorva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narushima takes a swing at Kaalikorva's ribcage but misses.
Narushima slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaalikorva darts in and clinches Narushima up against the cage.
Narushima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Narushima is trying to stall.
Kaalikorva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalikorva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaalikorva throws an elbow that misses.
Kaalikorva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaalikorva is looking to break free of the clinch but Narushima has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaalikorva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Narushima after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaalikorva stalling in the clinch.
Narushima looking to stall.
Narushima scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kauno Kaalikorva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kauno Kaalikorva'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.

Kaalikorva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaalikorva swings widly with a right hand
and Narushima counters with a thumping low kick.
Narushima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaalikorva throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaalikorva. Narushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaalikorva moves out of range as Narushima strikes.
Kaalikorva swings widly with a right hand
and Narushima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Kaalikorva misses.
Narushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Narushima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaalikorva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Narushima is looking to wear down Kaalikorva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaalikorva moves out of range of the leg kick from Narushima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Kaalikorva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaalikorva throws a poor cross that misses
and Narushima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kaalikorva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Narushima lands a big head kick that sends Kaalikorva tumbling to the mat! Narushima takes a step backwards and waves Kaalikorva back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kaalikorva is rocked!
Ryo Narushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narushima slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva checks a low kick from Narushima.
Narushima misses with a low kick.
Kaalikorva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Narushima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaalikorva somewhat.
Kaalikorva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaalikorva.
Narushima avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaalikorva.

Kaalikorva swings around for an armbar but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kaalikorva's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima trying to control but Kaalikorva is working from the bottom.

Kaalikorva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narushima throwing strikes but missing.
Kaalikorva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Kaalikorva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kaalikorva has his foot on Narushima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Narushima works his way back into a safe position though.

Kaalikorva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Narushima is working Kaalikorva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Narushima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaalikorva on the ground.

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

Narushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaalikorva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Narushima has managed to get both his arms back between Kaalikorva's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima is stalling in the full guard.
Kaalikorva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaalikorva, not yet.
Narushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Narushima wants to control from the top but Kaalikorva keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryo Narushima wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaalikorva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Narushima but Narushima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Kaalikorva finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Kaalikorva checks it.
Good work by Kaalikorva as he checks the leg kick.
Narushima misses with a low kick as Kaalikorva jumps back.
Kaalikorva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Kaalikorva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaalikorva throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaalikorva passes Narushima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Narushima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaalikorva trying to control from Narushima's half guard. Narushima has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Narushima has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Narushima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kauno Kaalikorva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kaalikorva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Narushima napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kaalikorva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kaalikorva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaalikorva working the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva working the ground and pound.
Kaalikorva wants to control but Narushima is keeping him busy.
Kaalikorva grinds an elbow into Narushima's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kaalikorva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaalikorva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaalikorva throws an elbow but Narushima slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Kaalikorva crashes against the mat.
Kaalikorva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Narushima down.
Narushima avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva trying to control the action but Narushima is working from the bottom.

Kaalikorva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaalikorva.
The ground and pound from Kaalikorva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Kaalikorva has an Americana. Narushima didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kaalikorva is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kaalikorva hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kauno Kaalikorva!
Kauno Kaalikorva is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kauno Kaalikorva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.