PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daichi Killimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hulk comes to the ring accompanied by Intro Song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

The Hulk
vs
Killimo

200 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce The Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daichi Killimo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hulk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Hulk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Killimo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Hulk's guard.
The Hulk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Killimo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Hulk dives on top into guard.

Killimo working for submissions but it's allowed The Hulk to get to half guard.
Killimo wants to improve his position but The Hulk is controlling well.

Killimo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killimo wants to improve his position but The Hulk is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Hulk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Killimo controls his leg.
The Hulk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killimo on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo wants to sweep but The Hulk has passed to side control!
The Hulk wants to stand but Killimo is controlling his arm.
The Hulk is looking to take a break and control but Killimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killimo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Hulk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killimo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killimo looks gassed!
Killimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Hulk misses with a wild combination.

The Hulk instigates a clinch.
Killimo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Hulk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Hulk wants to get back to striking at distance but Killimo won't allow it.
Killimo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. The Hulk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Hulk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killimo.
The Hulk tries to clinch up.
The Hulk is looking to clinch but Killimo is avoiding it.
The Hulk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The Hulk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killimo is trying to drag The Hulk to the mat but The Hulk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bruce The Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Killimo.
The Hulk tries to break the clinch but Killimo is controlling the position.
Killimo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Hulk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Hulk wants to break free but Killimo has control.
The Hulk wants to break free but Killimo has control.
Killimo has The Hulk pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. The Hulk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Hulk has had enough of the clinch but Killimo keeps him there for the moment.

The Hulk has clasped his hands together around Killimo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Killimo is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killimo keeps working.
The Hulk gets to mount! Killimo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Hulk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Killimo working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

The Hulk is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The Hulk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Hulk throws a series of punches but Killimo moves out of range.
The Hulk tries to bum rush Killimo with a series of wild strikes but Killimo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killimo closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Hulk circles away.
The Hulk tries to bum rush Killimo with a series of wild strikes but Killimo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Hulk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Hulk tries to bum rush Killimo with a series of wild strikes but Killimo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Hulk misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by The Hulk.
The Hulk swinging wilding here.

Killimo scores with a takedown into The Hulk's guard.

Killimo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Hulk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killimo, into his guard.

Killimo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Hulk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killimo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Hulk escapes and throws Killimo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Killimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Hulk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killimo keeps working.
Killimo is looking for a sweep.

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.

The Hulk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Hulk misses with a two punch combination.
The Hulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killimo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Killimo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Killimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hulk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killimo wants to control from the top but The Hulk keeps moving.
Killimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hulk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killimo prevents The Hulk from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killimo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Hulk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killimo looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killimo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Hulk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce The Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The Hulk shoots in and bounces Killimo off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Killimo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killimo has hold of The Hulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Hulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Killimo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killimo avoids the attempt from The Hulk to control.

Killimo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now The Hulk is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce The Hulk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Hulk throws a series of punches but Killimo avoids them all with ease.
Killimo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hulk.
The Hulk throws a sloppy head kick and Killimo moves out of range easily.

Killimo scores with a takedown into The Hulk's guard.
Killimo looking to pass the guard.
Killimo wants to control from the top but The Hulk keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Killimo has gone for a leg lock! The Hulk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Killimo's guard.

Killimo working for submissions but it's allowed The Hulk to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo wants to sweep but The Hulk has passed to side control!
Killimo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Hulk off and has taken his back!

Killimo looking for the choke but no joy.
The Hulk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Hulk prevents Killimo from taking his back.
The Hulk's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Killimo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Hulk turns into him and now he's in Killimo's guard.
The Hulk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hulk won't allow Killimo to sweep him here.

Killimo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Hulk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killimo wants to improve his position but instead The Hulk has moved into half guard.
Daichi Killimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hulk wants to free his trapped foot but Killimo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Killimo wants to get back to full guard but The Hulk has passed into side control.
Killimo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
The Hulk controlling the pace for now.
Killimo is working to get back to half guard.
Bruce The Hulk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce The Hulk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Hulk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce The Hulk!