PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aikamoinen Mulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurston gimme some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mulkku
vs
gimme some

196 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

recos laboratory

MMADNESS clothing
Lucid Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aikamoinen Mulkku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thurston gimme some!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulkku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mulkku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
gimme some tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mulkku counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for gimme some!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
gimme some keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mulkku wants to control the pace but gimme some is squirming around nicely.
gimme some is in all sorts of trouble here.
gimme some is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
gimme some tries to reverse the position but Mulkku maintains control.
gimme some throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mulkku. What's that going to do exactly?
Mulkku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gimme some is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mulkku working for a submission but gimme some is keeping him at bay.
gimme some is in a horrible position here. Mulkku smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
gimme some is looking to improve his position but Mulkku isn't that keen on the idea.
Mulkku lands a nice shot to the head.
gimme some can't escape the position.
gimme some flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mulkku working gimme some over with strikes here.
gimme some can't escape the position.
gimme some looks gassed!
gimme some swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mulkku pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mulkku tries to control but gimme some wriggling away.
Mulkku content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gimme some is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mulkku sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulkku avoids the attempt from gimme some to control.
Mulkku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish gimme some?
gimme some tries to reverse the position but Mulkku maintains control.
Mulkku tries to control but gimme some wriggling away.
Mulkku content just to control the position here.
Mulkku cracks gimme some with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mulkku could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gimme some really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mulkku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mulkku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mulkku looking to control but gimme some is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
gimme some gets back to half guard.
gimme some wants to control but Mulkku passes into side.
gimme some is trying to work for a sweep but Mulkku has mounted him!
gimme some is trying to escape the mount.
gimme some is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mulkku is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but gimme some is surviving well by controlling Mulkku's body position as best he can.
gimme some really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mulkku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as gimme some is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku landing punches.
The referee warns gimme some that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mulkku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mulkku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as gimme some is looking to escape.
gimme some is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee warns gimme some that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
gimme some in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
gimme some is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulkku cracks gimme some with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

gimme some is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulkku controlling from the full mount.
Mulkku landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aikamoinen Mulkku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mulkku misses with a double jab.
gimme some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mulkku.
Mulkku looks for a takedown but gimme some sprawls well.
gimme some swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mulkku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
gimme some is looking to improve his position.
Mulkku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mulkku is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mulkku dominating with strikes here.
gimme some working to try and regain half guard.
Mulkku content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gimme some manages to regain half guard. Good work.
gimme some is breathing heavily.
Mulkku thows a huge punch but gimme some dodges it nicely.
Mulkku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulkku is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mulkku prevents gimme some from getting the reversal.
gimme some tries to hold on but Mulkku postures up.
A nice elbow there by Mulkku.
Mulkku content just to control the position here.
gimme some is in all sorts of trouble here.
gimme some is squirming around, avoiding Mulkku's attempts to control the action.
gimme some keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku lands a heavy elbow.
Mulkku controlling from mount.
Mulkku prevents gimme some from getting the reversal.
Mulkku lands with some strikes.
Mulkku landing strikes from the mount.
gimme some working to try and regain half guard.
Mulkku with the ground and pound from mount.
gimme some can't escape the position.
Mulkku landing strikes from the mount and gimme some is in trouble!
gimme some tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mulkku cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
gimme some working to try and regain half guard.
Mulkku lands with some strikes.
gimme some is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mulkku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mulkku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as gimme some is looking to escape.
gimme some regains half guard.
Mulkku lands with a punch from half guard.
gimme some tries to roll over but Mulkku keeps him under control.
Mulkku content to control rather than advance.
gimme some wants to improve his position but Mulkku is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulkku thows a huge punch but gimme some dodges it nicely.
gimme some punching from the bottom.
gimme some is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mulkku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mulkku's back!
Aikamoinen Mulkku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulkku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mulkku is trying desperately to improve position.
Mulkku is working hard here to advance position.
Mulkku gets back to half guard.
Mulkku wants to control but gimme some is keeping busy.
Mulkku gets full guard.
gimme some postures up and lands a big shot to Mulkku's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aikamoinen Mulkku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mulkku misses with a wild combination.
gimme some throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
gimme some wants to clinch
and Mulkku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Mulkku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in gimme some's guard.
gimme some manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
gimme some looking to finish Mulkku with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mulkku!

Mulkku is rocked!

It looks like Aikamoinen Mulkku has been cut.
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!
gimme some landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Mulkku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
gimme some is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulkku seems to have got his legs back now.
Mulkku taking shots to the head.
Mulkku is trying to escape the mount.
gimme some scores with a couple of good head shots there.
gimme some punishing his opponent with strikes.
gimme some looking to finish Mulkku with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mulkku!
gimme some with good strikes from the mount here!
gimme some avoids the attempt from Mulkku to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gimme some landing punches.
Mulkku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mulkku tries to lock up and control but gimme some gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mulkku is desperately trying to improve his position but gimme some has a good base and remains in mount.
Mulkku is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
gimme some prevents Mulkku from getting the reversal.
gimme some avoids the attempt from Mulkku to control.
Mulkku tries to reverse the position but gimme some maintains control.
gimme some lands a nice shot to the head.
Mulkku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
gimme some thows a huge punch but Mulkku dodges it nicely.
Mulkku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mulkku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but gimme some scores with a couple of nice shots.

Aikamoinen Mulkku's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gimme some looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
gimme some moves nicely into side control.
gimme some creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mulkku is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mulkku tries to improve position but can't.
Mulkku sneaks back into half guard.

gimme some is trying to work for a kimura but Mulkku is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mulkku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
gimme some won't allow Mulkku to sweep him here.
Mulkku is trying to keep gimme some in close.
Mulkku will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
gimme some trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulkku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gimme some missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulkku controls gimme some momentarily but gimme some frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gimme some tries to clinch
and Mulkku counters with a stiff right hand.

Mulkku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mulkku moves into full mount!
gimme some gets back to half guard.
Thurston gimme some has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulkku trying to control the action but gimme some is working from the bottom.
gimme some punching from the bottom.
Mulkku is looking to take a break and control but gimme some is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulkku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulkku prevents gimme some from improving his position.
gimme some throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
gimme some flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurston gimme some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mulkku 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aikamoinen Mulkku!
Aikamoinen Mulkku is the new super heavyweight champion!