PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between KNOCK OUT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keppi Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OUT
vs
Kullervo

155 cm
22
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
19
130 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, KNOCK OUT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keppi Kullervo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kullervo gets a clinch.
OUT wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OUT is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OUT letting Kullervo take a breather here.
Kullervo lands a body punch.
OUT tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.

Kullervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kullervo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OUT tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kullervo is able to avoid easily.
OUT swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kullervo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OUT with a jab.
OUT misses with a straight left.
OUT swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kullervo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OUT circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OUT pinned against the cage. OUT gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kullervo looks gassed!
OUT circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kullervo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. OUT manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by OUT. Beautiful body shot.
OUT throws an overhand right that lands on Kullervo's shoulder, as Kullervo tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown by Kullervo or perhaps it was just good defense by OUT which made him look bad.
Kullervo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OUT missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo has a takedown stuffed.
KNOCK OUT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
Kullervo checks a leg kick.
Kullervo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OUT is looking to score with low kicks.
OUT throws a hook to the side of Kullervo's head but Kullervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OUT misses with the combination.
OUT cracks a nice hook into Kullervo's ribs.
OUT pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OUT throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from OUT.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OUT throws a hook to the side of Kullervo's head but Kullervo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OUT loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo fails with a takedown attempt.
OUT connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OUT throws a lazy right hand but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OUT misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kullervo.
OUT pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - OUT throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OUT thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kullervo closes this distance looking for a takedown but OUT circles away.
OUT misses the shot to the body.

That's four 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 lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OUT throws a big shot that misses.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch but OUT swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OUT missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from OUT misses the target.
Kullervo defending well as OUT loads up on a big left hand.
OUT fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
OUT fails to land with a series of punches.
Keppi Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OUT swinging wildly here.
OUT scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut lands for OUT. That snapped Kullervo's head back.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OUT paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OUT throws a looping overhand right but Kullervo ducks down to avoid it.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OUT as he jumps to the side.
OUT stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OUT wants it to stay on the feet.
Kullervo checks the leg kick.
Kullervo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by OUT.
A jab from OUT misses.
Kullervo defending well as OUT loads up on a big left hand.
Kullervo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OUT throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kullervo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OUT throws a low kick, looking for Kullervo's leg but Kullervo calmly moves out of range.
OUT throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kullervo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
OUT throws out a loose jab but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
OUT throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OUT takes a swing at Kullervo's ribcage but misses.
Kullervo tries to clinch but OUT moves out of range.
OUT uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kullervo.
Sloppy strikes from OUT. Those never looked like landing.
Kullervo moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two 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.
OUT scores with a jab to the head.
Kullervo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kullervo checks a low kick from OUT.
OUT misses with a hook. Kullervo ducked under it nicely.
KNOCK OUT is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OUT throws a leg kick that misses.
Kullervo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OUT works the jab nicely.
OUT ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OUT throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OUT feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kullervo's calf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OUT, as that shot connected.
OUT throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OUT.
OUT throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
OUT's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kullervo under the eye.
Kullervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kullervo shoots for a takedown but OUT saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KNOCK OUT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
Kullervo takes one on the button.
OUT throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kullervo.
A swing and a miss from OUT.
Kullervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kullervo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OUT lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OUT throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
OUT misses with a looping left.
Kullervo blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - OUT throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from OUT as Kullervo shoots in.
OUT lands a jab-cross combination.
OUT misses with a straight left.
OUT is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kullervo.
OUT scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OUT throws a solid leg kick but Kullervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OUT.
OUT throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
A big left from OUT misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KNOCK OUT dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

OUT throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OUT misses with a straight right.
Kullervo is looking to clinch but OUT is avoiding it.
OUT thows a left - swing and a miss!
OUT looks to throw the jab but Kullervo is out of range.
Good shot there by OUT.
A decent looking cross lands there for OUT.
Kullervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo checks a leg kick.
Kullervo shoots in for a double leg but OUT sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kullervo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from OUT.
Kullervo misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OUT misses with a low kick.
OUT scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kullervo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OUT.
The fighters circling - OUT throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OUT throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from OUT.
OUT misses with a looping left.
OUT walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kullervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kullervo slips a jab from OUT.
OUT fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OUT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kullervo is trying desperately to land a takedown but OUT is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kullervo.
Jab, jab by OUT - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OUT wants to slow Kullervo down by chopping away at his legs.
OUT throws the left hand but Kullervo avoids the punch easily.
KNOCK OUT is winning the standup battle so far.
OUT fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
OUT throws a right and a left that both miss.
OUT misses the jab.
Kullervo looks for a takedown but OUT sprawls well.
Kullervo moves away from the strike by OUT.
OUT throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OUT misses with a looping left.
OUT connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo shoots in for a takedown but OUT shows good takedown defense.
KNOCK OUT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keppi Kullervo.
OUT throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kullervo defending well as OUT loads up on a big left hand.
Keppi Kullervo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OUT connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OUT lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from OUT.
OUT throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kullervo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OUT swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OUT pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kullervo slips under a jab.
Kullervo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kullervo slips under a jab from OUT.
A decent looking cross lands there for OUT.
Kullervo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kullervo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kullervo needs to keep his hands up - OUT had a free shot at his head there.
KNOCK OUT is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kullervo defending well as OUT loads up on a big left hand.
OUT misses the shot to the body.
OUT throws a leg kick but Kullervo sees it coming and moves out of range.
OUT looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
Kullervo needs to keep his hands up - OUT had a free shot at his head there.
Keppi Kullervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OUT throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
KNOCK OUT showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OUT, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KNOCK OUT!