PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kuula's choice of entrance music: Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abreham Killyousovizh
vs
Kuula

198 cm
25
280 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
278 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Toxic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heikki Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuula.
Kuula tries to bum rush Killyousovizh with a series of wild strikes but Killyousovizh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killyousovizh digs a good body shot into Kuula's ribs.
Killyousovizh staying out of range there.
Killyousovizh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuula misses with a series of wild punches.
Killyousovizh throws a front kick aimed at Kuula's knee but Kuula avoids it well.
Killyousovizh throws the kick towards the body but Kuula avoids it.
Killyousovizh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killyousovizh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuula.
Killyousovizh throws a looping overhand right but Kuula ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Killyousovizh.
Kuula throws a looping overhand right but Killyousovizh ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Killyousovizh misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killyousovizh slips a jab from Kuula.
Kuula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killyousovizh.
A low kick from Kuula misses
letting Killyousovizh counter with a right hand.
Kuula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killyousovizh manages to avoid it.
Kuula lands with a nice combination. Killyousovizh backs away looking to recover.
Killyousovizh misses with a low kick.
Kuula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Killyousovizh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killyousovizh misses with a looping left.
Kuula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killyousovizh throws out a powerful jab.
Kuula tries for a takedown but Killyousovizh circles away easily
and Killyousovizh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kuula really felt that one!
Kuula looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuula moves out of range as Killyousovizh strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuula moves out of range as Killyousovizh throws a body kick.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick which misses Kuula's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuula tries to avoid it.
Killyousovizh catches Kuula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Killyousovizh scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killyousovizh.
An inside leg kick lands from Killyousovizh.
An inside leg kick lands from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuula.
Decent striking displayed by Killyousovizh there.
Killyousovizh throws a hook but Kuula blocks it.
Killyousovizh throws a shot from downtown. Kuula moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killyousovizh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killyousovizh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuula's sensitive parts.
Killyousovizh scores with a nice strike.
Killyousovizh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuula.
Killyousovizh misses with a shot to the body
and Killyousovizh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killyousovizh slips under a jab from Kuula.
Killyousovizh throws a low kick but Kuula avoids it.
Killyousovizh throws a chopping leg kick but Kuula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killyousovizh catches Kuula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Killyousovizh misses with a hook. Kuula ducked under it nicely.
Killyousovizh misses with a body kick.
Killyousovizh throws a low kick but Kuula avoids it.
Killyousovizh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killyousovizh scores with a punch to the head.
Killyousovizh throws an overhand right that lands on Kuula's shoulder, as Kuula tries to avoid the shot.
Abreham Killyousovizh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killyousovizh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killyousovizh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuula fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killyousovizh takes one on the button.
Kuula staying out of range there.
Kuula fails to land the takedown.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Kuula misses the target.
Killyousovizh throws a hook but Kuula blocks it.
Killyousovizh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Killyousovizh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuula.
Kuula throws a looping overhand right but Killyousovizh ducks down to avoid it.
Killyousovizh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuula.
Kuula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killyousovizh throws out the jab.
Killyousovizh throws a jab when Kuula was well out of range.
Kuula connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killyousovizh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Killyousovizh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killyousovizh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuula throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuula.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killyousovizh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killyousovizh misses with a low kick.

Kuula shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kuula was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killyousovizh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kuula.
Kuula lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Killyousovizh hang on?
Kuula throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kuula throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Killyousovizh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kuula.
Kuula thowing shots but they're missing.
Kuula sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Killyousovizh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Killyousovizh regains half guard.
Killyousovizh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuula.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuula is stalling here. Killyousovizh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuula seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Killyousovizh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Killyousovizh wants to control but Kuula is keeping him busy.
Kuula tries to buck Killyousovizh off but Killyousovizh is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula sneaks back into half guard.
Killyousovizh is controlling the pace.
Kuula slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Abreham Killyousovizh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kuula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killyousovizh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killyousovizh misses with a head kick.
Killyousovizh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuula misses the target.
Killyousovizh throws a chopping leg kick but Kuula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killyousovizh throws a lazy right hand but Kuula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killyousovizh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuula.
Kuula looks to score with a jab to the body but Killyousovizh is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killyousovizh throws a wild body kick that Kuula sees coming a mile off.
Kuula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killyousovizh counters with a solid body kick.
Kuula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killyousovizh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula misses with a hook to the body
and Killyousovizh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killyousovizh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killyousovizh moves out of range as Kuula strikes.
Kuula fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Kuula.
A shot to de liver by Killyousovizh. Beautiful body shot.
Kuula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh cracks the inside of Kuula's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killyousovizh is looking to slow Kuula down with leg kicks.
Kuula tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Killyousovizh throws a hook to the side of Kuula's head but Kuula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killyousovizh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh connects with a right hand. Kuula shakes it off.
Killyousovizh ducks under a wild hook from Kuula.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Killyousovizh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuula misses with a body punch
and Killyousovizh counters with an inside leg kick.
Killyousovizh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killyousovizh. Killyousovizh obviously looking to wear him down.
Killyousovizh punishes Kuula's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuula walks into a left hand.
Kuula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that misses.
Killyousovizh scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuula.
Killyousovizh with a hook.
Killyousovizh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuula's sensitive parts.
Killyousovizh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuula moves away from the strike by Killyousovizh.
A big left from Killyousovizh misses.
Kuula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killyousovizh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killyousovizh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killyousovizh throws a hook but Kuula blocks it.
Killyousovizh scores with the left hand. Kuula knows he should have avoided that one.
Killyousovizh misses with a body kick.
Kuula misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heikki Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuula throws a solid leg kick but Killyousovizh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuula.
Killyousovizh scores with a body shot.
Killyousovizh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuula counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killyousovizh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killyousovizh throws out a loose jab but Kuula uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh swings for the body but Kuula moves out of range.
Killyousovizh misses with a straight right.
Abreham Killyousovizh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuula just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abreham Killyousovizh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killyousovizh, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abreham Killyousovizh!