PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KNOCK OUT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keppi Kullervo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to KNOCK OUT's chin.

Kullervo
vs
OUT

225 cm
19
130 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

155 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, KNOCK OUT!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OUT.

Kullervo clinches up with OUT and pushes him back against the cage.
Kullervo effectively controlling the action here.
OUT is pressed up against the cage. Kullervo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OUT down to the mat. OUT avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kullervo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OUT misses the jab.
OUT throws a nice looking combination but Kullervo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kullervo slips under a jab.
A big right from OUT misses.
OUT tries a head kick but it misses.
OUT tries to clinch
and Kullervo counters with a nice body shot.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by OUT.

Kullervo moves into the clinch successfully.
OUT is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Kullervo jumps into guard, dragging OUT to the mat.
Kullervo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for OUT!
OUT wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kullervo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kullervo tries to control but OUT wriggling away.
OUT is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
OUT has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
OUT is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

OUT defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kullervo pulls OUT in close to prevent any damage.
OUT must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kullervo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kullervo wants to stand and escape but OUT is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo is pulling down on OUT's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Keppi Kullervo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A lazy body kick from OUT

and Kullervo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OUT's guard.
Kullervo working some strikes from top position.
Kullervo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kullervo gets to his feet - OUT follows without any prompting.

Kullervo moves into the clinch successfully.
OUT has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kullervo can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on OUT's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kullervo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OUT is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.

Kullervo breaks from the clinch.
Kullervo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OUT looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
OUT tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kullervo is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo fails with the takedown.
Kullervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kullervo shoots in for a double leg but OUT sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OUT throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
Kullervo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OUT's waist but OUT gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kullervo off to one side.
Kullervo is breathing heavily.
OUT misses with a combination

and Kullervo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OUT is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kullervo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OUT tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.
Kullervo has OUT pressed against the cage, preventing OUT from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kullervo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OUT walks away with a smile on his face. Kullervo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OUT throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch.

Kullervo breaks the clinch.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a takedown but OUT manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kullervo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keppi Kullervo dominated that round.
That's time! Kullervo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kullervo shoots in for a double leg but OUT sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kullervo misses with a takedown attempt - OUT sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from OUT misses
and Kullervo counters with a head kick.
OUT looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
OUT connects with the punch.
OUT throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kullervo counters with a three punch combo that has OUT backing up. OUT nods at Kullervo to acknowledge the strikes.
KNOCK OUT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo looks for a takedown but OUT sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from OUT.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kullervo.
Kullervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OUT.
OUT jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from OUT misses the target.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a takedown but OUT manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kullervo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kullervo has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from OUT finds it's target.
Kullervo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OUT is fending him off so far but Kullervo persists. Nope, OUT circles away and we're back to standing.
Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OUT.
OUT tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kullervo slips under a jab from OUT.
OUT misses with a hook. Kullervo ducked under it nicely.
OUT misses the shot to the body.

Kullervo instigates a clinch.
OUT wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.

Kullervo breaks the clinch.
OUT might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
OUT is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kullervo.
Keppi Kullervo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OUT misses with a double jab

and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kullervo scores with a takedown into OUT's guard.
Kullervo stops OUT from standing up.
Kullervo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OUT swivels though and keeps the full guard.

OUT has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kullervo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice straight punches there by Kullervo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kullervo.
Kullervo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OUT avoids it really well and circles away.
Kullervo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo tries to clinch up.
OUT waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kullervo.
OUT misses with the body kick

and Kullervo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kullervo.
Kullervo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kullervo lands a couple of elbows.
Kullervo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kullervo tries to free his leg and advance position but OUT is retaining full guard.
Kullervo is looking to work some ground and pound but OUT has wrist control.
OUT utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kullervo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OUT is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kullervo is controlling him.
Kullervo wants to control from the top but OUT keeps moving.
Kullervo pushing down on OUT's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kullervo wants to control but OUT is keeping him busy.
Kullervo passes to full mount!
Kullervo trying to control but OUT is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keppi Kullervo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kullervo fails with a takedown attempt.
OUT misses with a jab to the body

and Kullervo counters by clinching up.
Kullervo stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws an elbow that misses.

Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo defending well as OUT loads up on a big left hand.
OUT misses with a body punch

and Kullervo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kullervo trying to pass the guard but OUT defending well.
OUT looks like he's trying to stand up.
OUT takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kullervo tries to pass to full mount but OUT defends it.
Kullervo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OUT does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Keppi Kullervo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
OUT keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OUT throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kullervo counters with a head kick. That will keep OUT thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kullervo shoots in but OUT avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keppi Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OUT falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kullervo.
Kullervo can't get the takedown.
Kullervo wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OUT is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo is controlling him.
OUT wants to get back to striking at distance but Kullervo won't allow it.
Kullervo jumps guard but OUT stands there with Kullervo around his waist. Kullervo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kullervo taking a breather.
OUT has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
OUT prevents the takedown attempt.

Kullervo pulls OUT into guard.
Kullervo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OUT decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OUT as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OUT misses with a body shot

and Kullervo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kullervo is trying to drag OUT to the mat but OUT just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OUT wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.

Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OUT defends it nicely.
OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
OUT thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kullervo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OUT throws a lazy right hand but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
KNOCK OUT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kullervo closes the distance and clinches up with OUT, looking for a takedown. Kullervo pushes OUT against the cage but OUT circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OUT scores with a jab to the head.
Kullervo fails with a takedown attempt.
OUT slaps away a takedown attempt from Kullervo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from OUT.
Horrible takedown by Kullervo or perhaps it was just good defense by OUT which made him look bad.
OUT throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kullervo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OUT wants to get back to striking at distance but Kullervo won't allow it.
OUT is pressed up against the cage. Kullervo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OUT down to the mat. OUT avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OUT tries to bum rush Kullervo with a series of wild strikes but Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keppi Kullervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OUT misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kullervo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keppi Kullervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kullervo, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keppi Kullervo!