PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Wilkins has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Korpisuo
vs
Wilkins

183 cm
35
197 lbs
21 - 25 - 1

182 cm
33
193 lbs
23 - 29 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Korpisuo counters with a series of strikes. Wilkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilkins throws a body kick that misses.
Wilkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
Wilkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up with Korpisuo, looking for a takedown. Wilkins pushes Korpisuo against the cage but Korpisuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korpisuo but Korpisuo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Risto Korpisuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Wilkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korpisuo's head.
Korpisuo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Korpisuo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Korpisuo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo working the ground and pound from side control.
Wilkins wants to control but Korpisuo postures up.
Wilkins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Korpisuo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wilkins is looking to improve his position but Korpisuo isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Korpisuo postures up.
Korpisuo controlling his opponent.
Wilkins can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo wants to control the action but instead Wilkins gets a body lock and reverses into Korpisuo's guard! Nice work!
Korpisuo is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wilkins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Korpisuo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilkins's guard! Nice work there by Korpisuo!
Wilkins pulls Korpisuo in close to prevent any damage.
Korpisuo trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpisuo postures up in Wilkins's guard and throws a big left but Wilkins blocks it.
Korpisuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkins is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo postures up.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkins misses the target.
Wilkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Korpisuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo tries a head kick but it misses.
Korpisuo looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Wilkins misses with a double jab.
Wilkins works over Korpisuo's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Korpisuo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wilkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korpisuo is pushing down on Wilkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Korpisuo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilkins is trying to maintain the position but Korpisuo is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo is looking to advance position but Wilkins won't allow it.
Korpisuo is looking to pass Wilkins's guard but actually Wilkins recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Risto Korpisuo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wilkins misses with a low kick.
Risto Korpisuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Korpisuo counter with a right hand.
Wilkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilkins fails to land the takedown.
Korpisuo slips a jab and a cross from Wilkins.
Korpisuo walks into a stiff left hand from Wilkins.
Wilkins misses with a takedown attempt - Korpisuo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jay Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo lands a jab to Wilkins's midsection.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpisuo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korpisuo throws an overhand right that lands on Wilkins's shoulder, as Wilkins tries to avoid the shot.
Wilkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkins lands a head kick. Korpisuo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Korpisuo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a low kick, right behind Wilkins 's knee.
Wilkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Korpisuo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Korpisuo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Korpisuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Korpisuo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Risto Korpisuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo passes Wilkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korpisuo prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Wilkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo trying to mount his opponent but Wilkins defends it.
Korpisuo trying to control the action but Wilkins is working from the bottom.

Wilkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Korpisuo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jay Wilkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Korpisuo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korpisuo defending well as Wilkins loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Korpisuo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Risto Korpisuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Korpisuo looks to land a combination but Wilkins avoids it well.
Korpisuo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korpisuo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korpisuo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkins misses the target.
Korpisuo dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korpisuo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Wilkins both land. Nice combination.
Wilkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkins scores with a punch to the head.
Wilkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korpisuo. Korpisuo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkins tries to bum rush Korpisuo with a series of wild strikes but Korpisuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkins misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wilkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkins throws a head kick but Korpisuo moves out of range.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Korpisuo circles away easily
and Korpisuo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilkins tries to bum rush Korpisuo with a series of wild strikes but Korpisuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korpisuo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilkins slips a jab and a cross from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.
Korpisuo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Korpisuo moves out of range as Wilkins strikes.
A head kick misses from Korpisuo.
Wilkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpisuo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins slips under a jab.
Wilkins misses with a left hand
enabling Korpisuo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkins throws a left and a right that both miss

so Korpisuo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Korpisuo chips away with some ground and pound.
Korpisuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Korpisuo!
Wilkins misses with a head shot.
Wilkins raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Korpisuo tries to hold on but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Korpisuo can't escape the position.
Korpisuo is working hard here to advance position.
Wilkins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Korpisuo! More shots from Wilkins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Wilkins!
A relieved looking Jay Wilkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.