PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cream Pie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Kahko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pie
vs
Kahko

165 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
25
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cream Pie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Kahko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahko throws the kick towards the body but Pie avoids it.
Kahko throws a body punch but Pie moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kahko. Beautiful body shot.

Pie scores with a takedown into Kahko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pie looking to pass the guard.
Pie controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahko trying to control the position.
Pie stopping the sweep attempt from Kahko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pie throws a big elbow that misses.
Kahko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pie is pushing down on Kahko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kahko is fighting to maintain full guard but Pie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kahko is trying to get back to full guard.
Pie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kahko hang on?
Kahko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pie trying to control but Kahko is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahko tries to reverse the position but Pie maintains control.
Pie with the ground and pound from mount.
Pie wants to control the pace but Kahko is squirming around nicely.
Kahko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pie working for a submission but Kahko is keeping him at bay.

Pie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kahko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kahko shrugs it off.

Pie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kahko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kahko!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahko trying to control the position from guard on top but Pie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pie wants to sweep here but Kahko controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pie is on top in guard.

We've been hearing that Pie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kahko striking off his back but it's not causing Pie any problems.
Kahko wants to control but Pie passes easily into half guard.
Pie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kahko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Pie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pie seems to be working for a kimura but Kahko defends the submission attempt.

Pie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cream Pie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kahko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kahko wants to control but Pie is keeping him busy.
Kahko wants to control for a moment but Pie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahko is thwarting Pie's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahko wants to stand up but Pie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pie is not content to let Kahko control the position.
Pie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahko's back!
Kahko is trying to stand back up.

Pie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kahko is doing well to defend. Pie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kahko is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cream Pie!