PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli comes to the cage accompanied by a-ha - Take On Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kuukkeli
vs
Kenneth Fitzgibbon

187 cm
30
224 lbs
23 - 24 - 0

179 cm
30
197 lbs
20 - 25 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgibbon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuukkeli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgibbon is fending him off so far but Kuukkeli persists. Nope, Fitzgibbon circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgibbon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuukkeli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuukkeli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzgibbon works the jab nicely.
Fitzgibbon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuukkeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgibbon misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgibbon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgibbon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgibbon.
Kuukkeli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgibbon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kuukkeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgibbon. Kuukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuukkeli lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzgibbon checks a leg kick.
Fitzgibbon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuukkeli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli throws a series of punches but Fitzgibbon moves out of range.
Fitzgibbon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuukkeli.
Fitzgibbon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuukkeli's hands.

Fitzgibbon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuukkeli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuukkeli is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzgibbon gets an underhook and turns Kuukkeli into the cage.
Kuukkeli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuukkeli wants a takedown.
Kuukkeli stalling.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzgibbon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgibbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuukkeli won't allow it.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgibbon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuukkeli.
Fitzgibbon is trying to push Kuukkeli away but Kuukkeli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuukkeli is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fitzgibbon is defending well.
Fitzgibbon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fitzgibbon tries to break the clinch but Kuukkeli is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzgibbon can't break the clinch.
Kuukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuukkeli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli prevents Fitzgibbon from breaking the clinch.
Fitzgibbon is working for takedown but Kuukkeli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzgibbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuukkeli won't allow it.
Fitzgibbon is trying to force a seperation but Kuukkeli has the dominant position.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free but Kuukkeli has control.
Fitzgibbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgibbon is trying to break free.
Fitzgibbon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuukkeli is pushing Fitzgibbon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fitzgibbon stops a takedown attempt from Kuukkeli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fitzgibbon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuukkeli manages to avoid it.
Kuukkeli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgibbon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitzgibbon misses with a hook. Kuukkeli ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgibbon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuukkeli.
Fitzgibbon connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzgibbon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuukkeli takes a swing at Fitzgibbon's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgibbon swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli is looking to slow Fitzgibbon down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuukkeli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Fitzgibbon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuukkeli's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kuukkeli looking to control but Fitzgibbon passes into half guard.
Fitzgibbon is pressing down on Kuukkeli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuukkeli is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is trying to control but can't.
Fitzgibbon trying to control the action but Kuukkeli is working from the bottom.
Fitzgibbon works his way into side control.
Kuukkeli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Kuukkeli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuukkeli is not content to let Fitzgibbon control the position.
Kuukkeli tries to get to full guard but Fitzgibbon has control of the leg.
Fitzgibbon trying to mount his opponent but Kuukkeli defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuukkeli's thigh. Kuukkeli counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Kuukkeli looking for subs off his back but Fitzgibbon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kuukkeli tries to roll over but Fitzgibbon keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitzgibbon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuukkeli defends it well.
Kuukkeli wants to get back to full guard.
Kuukkeli gets full guard.
Fitzgibbon passes into half guard.

Fitzgibbon is working for a kimura but Kuukkeli is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitzgibbon is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuukkeli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuukkeli works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuukkeli is on top in guard.
Fitzgibbon 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.
Fitzgibbon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzgibbon keeping moving, preventing Kuukkeli from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Fitzgibbon misses.
Kuukkeli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzgibbon checks it well.
Fitzgibbon clobbers Kuukkeli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuukkeli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuukkeli shoots for a takedown but Fitzgibbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgibbon stuns Kuukkeli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuukkeli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Kuukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgibbon lands a body shot.
Fitzgibbon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuukkeli lands with a straight right. Fitzgibbon didn't see that one coming.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgibbon throws a jab when Kuukkeli was well out of range.
Fitzgibbon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuukkeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuukkeli avoids the body shot from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon throws the left hand but Kuukkeli avoids the punch easily.
Fitzgibbon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzgibbon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuukkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgibbon.
Nice defenses there by Kuukkeli.
Fitzgibbon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli moves out of range as Fitzgibbon strikes.
Fitzgibbon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzgibbon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuukkeli avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuukkeli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fitzgibbon if he has to take too many more of those.
Fitzgibbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgibbon.
Nice shot by Kuukkeli.
Fitzgibbon connects with a body shot that sends Kuukkeli's belly button to the back.
Kuukkeli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzgibbon in his tracks.
Ville Kuukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgibbon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzgibbon misses with a body shot
and Kuukkeli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuukkeli. That snapped Fitzgibbon's head back.
Kuukkeli catches Fitzgibbon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuukkeli misses with a straight right.
Kuukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
Kuukkeli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Kuukkeli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitzgibbon works his way to full guard. Good work.

Fitzgibbon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuukkeli has picked Fitzgibbon up and slammed him! Fitzgibbon can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuukkeli manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuukkeli.
Ville Kuukkeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kuukkeli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzgibbon is looking to reverse the position.

Kuukkeli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitzgibbon, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon regains half guard, as Kuukkeli was trying to land strikes.
Fitzgibbon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuukkeli connects with a nice short shot to Fitzgibbon's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon.
I've got Fitzgibbon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
During a confident post fight interview, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.