PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Killemsoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olli Killemsoft told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Train
vs
Killemsoft

193 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

194 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Killemsoft!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killemsoft finds it's way round the side to connect with Train's head.

Killemsoft clinches up against the cage.
Train takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killemsoft throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Train tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Killemsoft's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Train will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Train displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killemsoft throws out the jab.
Killemsoft waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Train.

Train scores a takedown into full mount!
Train sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Killemsoft manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Killemsoft wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train trying to mount his opponent but Killemsoft defends it.

Train is looking for a kimura but Killemsoft is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Train to get the leverage.
Train is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Killemsoft is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Killemsoft is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Train misses with a head shot.
Train wants to control the pace but Killemsoft is squirming around nicely.

Train looking for a guillotine from mount but Killemsoft is having none of it.
Train throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killemsoft because Train loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killemsoft keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Train tries to control but Killemsoft wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Train is working for a guillotine from mount but Killemsoft frees his head quite easily.
Killemsoft is squirming around, avoiding Train's attempts to control the action.
Killemsoft wants to get back to his feet.
Killemsoft is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Train looking to control but Killemsoft is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Train is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Killemsoft can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train won't let Killemsoft get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Train tries to control but Killemsoft wriggling away.
Killemsoft trying desperately to get to his feet.
Train thowing shots but they're missing.
Killemsoft wants to get back to his feet.
Train can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killemsoft is looking to escape.
Train prevents Killemsoft from getting the reversal.
Train controlling from mount.
Train can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killemsoft is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killemsoft has given up his back.
Killemsoft trying to get back to his feet but Train is in full control for now.
Killemsoft wants to escape the position.

Train working for the choke.
Train trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killemsoft wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Train.
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 Jimmy Train will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killemsoft throws a right hand that Train ducks under and follows up with a left that Train also avoids with ease.
Killemsoft connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Killemsoft tries to close the distance and clinch but Train swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Killemsoft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killemsoft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killemsoft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Train tries to clinch up but Killemsoft circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killemsoft.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train shoots in for a takedown but Killemsoft shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Train fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Train takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jimmy Train is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Train takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Train fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killemsoft throws a nice looking combination but Train bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Train blocks a jab.
Train thows a body shot but no joy.

Train drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Train tries to free his leg and advance position but Killemsoft is retaining full guard.

Killemsoft has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Train off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Train looks for a takedown but Killemsoft sprawls well.
Killemsoft throws out a powerful jab.
Train throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Train drives through with a takedown into guard.
Train trying to control but Killemsoft is working from the bottom.
Train stops Killemsoft from standing up.

Killemsoft scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Train on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Killemsoft moves into range and clinches up with Train.
Killemsoft avoiding damage.
Train jumps guard but Killemsoft stands there with Train around his waist. Train gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Killemsoft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killemsoft just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft lands a jab-cross combination.
Train tries a head kick but it misses.

Killemsoft closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Killemsoft lands in his opponent's guard.

Killemsoft decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Killemsoft is breathing heavily.
Killemsoft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Train stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killemsoft throws a looping overhand right but Train ducks down to avoid it.
Train leaves Killemsoft with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killemsoft throws a hook but Train avoids it easily.
Train shoots and misses
and Killemsoft counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killemsoft moves into the clinch.
Killemsoft is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killemsoft receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Train tries to stall but Killemsoft uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Killemsoft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killemsoft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Train gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Killemsoft counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killemsoft.
Killemsoft content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killemsoft presses Train against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killemsoft swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Killemsoft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Train tries for a takedown but Killemsoft circles away easily

and Killemsoft counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Killemsoft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Train scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Train wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killemsoft, who protects the arm well.
Train trying to control the position but Killemsoft is working away.
Killemsoft keeping his opponent close.

Killemsoft throws Train to one side and escapes!
Killemsoft throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Train.
Train walks into a stiff left hand from Killemsoft.

Train closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Killemsoft did well to prevent Train getting side control.
Train wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killemsoft keeps working.
Train is really struggling to control Killemsoft but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Train is working for a kimura but Killemsoft is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Train prevents Killemsoft from standing back up.
Killemsoft slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killemsoft is looking to stand up but Train isn't so interested in that idea.

Killemsoft kicks Train off and gets to his feet.
Killemsoft misses with a straight left.
Train misses with a takedown attempt
and Killemsoft counters with a right hand to the body.
Killemsoft clinches but Train breaks the clinch

and Train counters with a shoot takedown. Killemsoft fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train wants to control from the top but Killemsoft keeps moving.

Train is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Killemsoft keeping full guard, as Train tries to pass.
Train throws a big right hand that misses.

Killemsoft has his feet on Train's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Train with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killemsoft counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Killemsoft drives through and clinches with Train against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft scores with a shoulder strike.

Killemsoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killemsoft's corner calls for a 1-2. Killemsoft obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killemsoft connects with a good right hand that stumbles Train. Train circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Killemsoft misses with an uppercut. Train saw that one coming.
Killemsoft tries to clinch

and Train decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killemsoft's guard.
Killemsoft wants to stand and escape but Train is having none of it.
Train trying to control but Killemsoft is working from the bottom.

Killemsoft pushes Train off and gets back to his feet.
Killemsoft throws a series of punches but Train avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Train has his takedown stuffed
and Killemsoft counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killemsoft tries to close the distance and clinch but Train swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killemsoft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olli Killemsoft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killemsoft throws a series of punches but Train moves out of range.
Killemsoft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Train paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Train with a poor takedown

and Killemsoft counters with a single leg into guard. Train didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Train has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killemsoft can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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 Jimmy Train.
I think Train has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jimmy Train!