PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi comes to the cage accompanied by Cooking by the book. Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kamakazi
vs
Lankari

155 cm
25
130 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

177 cm
28
142 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale*

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lankari closes the distance and clinches.
Kamakazi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankari's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamakazi.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but Kamakazi has him pressed against the cage.
Kamakazi is pressed up against the cage. Lankari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamakazi down to the mat. Kamakazi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lankari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamakazi on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamakazi's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankari working some strikes from top position.
Kamakazi is trying to control the position but Lankari postures up.
Kamakazi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Kamakazi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lankari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lankari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kamakazi counters with a left to the body.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kamakazi gets caught flat footed, as Lankari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lankari trying to control but Kamakazi is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi wants to improve his position but instead Lankari has moved into half guard.
Lankari controlling the pace.
Kamakazi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamakazi manages to get to full guard.
Lankari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lankari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kamakazi, up you get!
Kamakazi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hans Lankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari tries for a takedown but Kamakazi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lankari closes the distance and clinches.
Kamakazi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lankari avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari working hard to break the clinch.
Kamakazi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lankari blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamakazi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kamakazi with a knee to the head.
Kamakazi can't find room to land a body shot as Lankari controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamakazi.
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!
Lankari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
Lankari trying to land knees to the body.
Kamakazi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lankari's efforts to push away.
Kamakazi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamakazi.
Lankari tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamakazi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lankari tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamakazi avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lankari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Kamakazi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lankari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kamakazi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lankari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kamakazi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kamakazi prevents Lankari from standing back up.

Lankari actively working from the bottom here.
Kamakazi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lankari.
Kamakazi is thwarting Lankari's attempts to control the position.
Kamakazi prevents Lankari from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kamakazi is going to stand back up.

Kamakazi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankari with a poor takedown
and Kamakazi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lankari misses with a takedown attempt - Kamakazi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamakazi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Kamakazi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamakazi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lankari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamakazi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamakazi lands a body shot.
Lankari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kid Kamakazi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lankari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamakazi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lankari somewhat.

Lankari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamakazi, pushing him back against the cage.
Lankari wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Kamakazi on the inside.
Kamakazi throws an elbow but it misses.
Lankari fails to pull guard.
Kamakazi keeps control of Lankari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamakazi scores with a shot to the side of Lankari's head.
Kamakazi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lankari avoids it.
Lankari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Lankari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lankari has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lankari.
Lankari goes for a takedown attempt but Kamakazi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.

Kamakazi clinches.
Kamakazi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lankari tries to throw a body punch but Kamakazi avoids it by throwing Lankari back against the cage.
Lankari can't break the clinch.
Kamakazi lands a nice elbow.
Kamakazi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lankari.
Kamakazi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lankari or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankari.
Lankari avoiding damage.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lankari avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi lands an elbow just above Lankari 's eye.
Lankari throws a head punch that misses.
Lankari tries to circle away but Kamakazi has him pinned against the cage.
Kamakazi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamakazi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamakazi misses with an elbow over the top.
Lankari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamakazi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kamakazi lands a body punch.
Lankari is breathing heavily.
Kamakazi lands a shoulder strike.
Lankari trying to control the position but instead, Kamakazi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lankari into the cage.
Kamakazi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamakazi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamakazi landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lankari pulls Kamakazi into guard.

Kamakazi stands up and waves to Lankari to follow him.
Kamakazi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamakazi misses with a two punch combination.

Lankari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kamakazi!
Kamakazi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Lankari seems to be working for a kimura but Kamakazi defends the submission attempt.
Kamakazi trying to control but Lankari postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamakazi is looking for a sweep. Lankari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamakazi is staying active underneath Lankari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamakazi trying to get back to full guard but Lankari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kamakazi regains half guard.
Kamakazi is concentrating on defense, preventing Lankari from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kamakazi is defending against the submission attempts here by Lankari.
Kamakazi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Kamakazi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lankari moves into range and clinches up with Kamakazi.
Kamakazi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankari controls his hands.
Lankari jumps guard but Kamakazi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lankari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kamakazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Lankari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamakazi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lankari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lankari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamakazi smiles and moves away.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamakazi circles away.
Kamakazi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lankari drives through and clinches with Kamakazi against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Kamakazi.
Lankari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kamakazi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamakazi to keep the fight standing.
Kamakazi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lankari avoids the damage to the body.
Kamakazi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lankari goes for a takedown attempt but Kamakazi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lankari.

Lankari gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankari takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lankari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kid Kamakazi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamakazi.
Lankari tries to pull guard but Kamakazi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kamakazi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamakazi misses with a knee to the head.
Kamakazi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lankaris head.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but Kamakazi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamakazi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Lankari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lankari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamakazi wants to get up but he can't break Lankari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lankari is working an open guard so Kamakazi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kamakazi misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Lankari misses.

Lankari shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamakazi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
What's Kamakazi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Lankari working away.
Kamakazi looking for a sweep but Lankari has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lankari controlling his opponent.
Kamakazi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamakazi.

Lankari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakazi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankari makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kamakazi really felt that one!
No luck for Lankari with that takedown attempt.

Lankari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid Kamakazi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi pushes Lankari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lankari tries to circle away but Kamakazi has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kid Kamakazi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamakazi, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kid Kamakazi!
Kid Kamakazi made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 *Christmas Sale* in his post fight interview.