PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laitinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Timmons has chosen Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Laitinen
vs
Timmons

177 cm
27
165 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

177 cm
27
162 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jayson Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a jab when Timmons was well out of range.
Timmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laitinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laitinen throws a leg kick which misses Timmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmons tries to avoid it.
Timmons lands an overhand right.
Timmons throws a leg kick
and Laitinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Laitinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Laitinen.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Laitinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Timmons.
Laitinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laitinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Laitinen.
Sloppy strikes from Timmons. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Laitinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Timmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laitinen blocks a head kick by Timmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laitinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Timmons.
Timmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timmons misses with a body kick.
Timmons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laitinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Laitinen tries a low kick but Timmons avoids it.
Timmons looks to land a body kick but Laitinen moved away.
Laitinen looks to land a body kick but Timmons moved away.

Laitinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitinen lands with a light punch inside.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Timmons manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laitinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Timmons counters with a low kick, right behind Laitinen 's knee.
Timmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Timmons tries to land a front kick but Laitinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Timmons just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laitinen misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Timmons misses.
Laitinen throws out a leg kick but Timmons moves out of range and Laitinen only half commits.
Timmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Timmons thows a leg kick but Laitinen checks it
and Laitinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laitinen avoids the head kick by Timmons.
Laitinen throws a chopping leg kick but Timmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Laitinen misses with a body shot.
Timmons lands with a nice body punch.
Timmons throws a body punch but Laitinen moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons thuds his shin into the meat of Laitinen's side.
Timmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a head kick but Timmons moves out of range.
Laitinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jayson Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Laitinen closes the distance and pushes Timmons back into the cage.
Timmons cracks Laitinen with a nice body shot.

Timmons breaks the clinch.
Laitinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laitinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmons.
Laitinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Timmons misses.
Timmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laitinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Timmons swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Timmons clobbers Laitinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons tries to clinch up.
Timmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laitinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmons.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laitinen as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Timmons scores with a four punch combination!
Timmons looks to land a left hand but Laitinen moved out of range nicely.
Timmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmons keeps Laitinen at a distance using the push kick.
Laitinen circles away from the clinch attempt.

Timmons clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laitinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Timmons.
A right hand to the body from Laitinen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laitinen lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Timmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Laitinen lands a jab to Timmons's midsection.
Timmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Timmons scores with a shot to the body.
Laitinen is looking to land body kicks.
Laitinen misses with a straight right.
Timmons avoids the body shot from Laitinen.
Laitinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Timmons. That one must have hurt.
Laitinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmons misses with a few strikes there.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses.
Laitinen slips a jab and a cross from Timmons.
Laitinen misses with a body shot.
Timmons blocks a leg kick.
Laitinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmons is just out of range.
Timmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laitinen has Timmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Laitinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmons misses with a knee to the head.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Laitinen can't find room to land a body shot as Timmons controls the action.
Laitinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laitinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laitinen has him pressed against the cage.
Laitinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Timmons up against the cage.
Laitinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Timmons wants the takedown. Laitinen is fighting it off but Timmons persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laitinen's guard against the cage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Laitinen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laitinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laitinen looking to control.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Laitinen keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jayson Timmons hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Laitinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmons. Timmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Timmons lands a body shot.
Laitinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons tries to clinch but Laitinen moves out of range.

Laitinen gets a clinch.
Laitinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmons tries to throw a body punch but Laitinen avoids it by throwing Timmons back against the cage.
Timmons is trying to drag Laitinen to the mat but Laitinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laitinen misses with a punch to the body.

Timmons has clasped his hands together around Laitinen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Laitinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitinen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons trying to control the position but Laitinen is working away.
Laitinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Timmons is staying tight to Laitinen's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laitinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laitinen stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitinen punishes Timmons's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jayson Timmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laitinen pinned against the cage. Laitinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ilkka Laitinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Timmons.
No luck for Timmons with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Timmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Timmons takes one to the side of the head.
Laitinen misses with a low kick.
Timmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laitinen. Laitinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timmons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laitinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmons.
Laitinen blocks a leg kick.
Laitinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laitinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Timmons moves out of range of the leg kick from Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Timmons on the side of the head.
Timmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitinen manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Timmons misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Laitinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Timmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laitinen lands an overhand right.
Laitinen jabs Timmons right on the nose. Timmons blinks but takes it well.
Laitinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laitinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmons.
Timmons throws a lazy body kick
and Laitinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laitinen misses with a double jab
and Timmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Timmons tried to score with a low kick but Laitinen checks it.
Timmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Laitinen looks to land a left hand but Timmons moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Timmons tenderised Laitinen's leg. Laitinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laitinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ilkka Laitinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laitinen wants to land a leg kick but Timmons is out of range.
Timmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmons misses with a double jab.
Timmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laitinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Timmons tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - Timmons finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Timmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laitinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Timmons.
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmons tries to land a leg kick but Laitinen saw it coming and moves away.
Donk. Laitinen catches Timmons right on the button with a cross.
Timmons throws the kick towards the body but Laitinen avoids it.
A jab from Laitinen does it's job there.
Timmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laitinen misses with a double jab.
Timmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Timmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laitinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jayson Timmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laitinen misses with a left hand
and Timmons counters with a big head kick but Laitinen shrugs it off.
Timmons is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmons. Laitinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmons misses with a body kick.
Timmons throws a shot to the body.
Timmons staying out of range there.
Laitinen throws a big shot that misses.
Laitinen throws a looping overhand right but Timmons ducks down to avoid it.
Laitinen misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to slow Laitinen down with leg kicks.
Laitinen wants to land a leg kick but Timmons is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Good work by Timmons as he checks the leg kick.
Laitinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Laitinen has managed to clinch.
Laitinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmons with a knee to the head.
Timmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laitinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Timmons gets an underhook and turns Laitinen into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laitinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Timmons up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ilkka Laitinen.
Laitinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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 Ilkka Laitinen.
I think Timmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Timmons!
A relieved looking Jayson Timmons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.