PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Columbus Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Kiviranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Columbus Wells has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wells
vs
Kiviranta

159 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

187 cm
24
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Columbus Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Kiviranta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiviranta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wells's guard.
Kiviranta content to stall in guard here.
Kiviranta throwing strikes but missing.
Kiviranta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wells looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kiviranta is one step ahead there.
Wells might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kiviranta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiviranta looking to pass the guard.
Wells looking to control.
Kiviranta stands and throws Wells's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kiviranta's best efforts.
Kiviranta wants to pass to mount but Wells is defending the position.
Kiviranta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wells has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiviranta is working away from the top position though.
Wells is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wells is refusing to be controlled, as Kiviranta sits in half guard.

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.

Kiviranta is looking for a kimura here.
Wells has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiviranta is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiviranta working Wells over with strikes.
Kiviranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Kiviranta connects with a nice short shot to Wells's temple.
Kiviranta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kiviranta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wells really is a fat lump.
Kiviranta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to get back to full guard.
Wells blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiviranta.
Kiviranta is looking to advance position but Wells won't allow it.

Kiviranta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wells defends it well.
Kiviranta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wells defending well though.
Wells is looking to escape.
Kiviranta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiviranta thows a huge punch but Wells dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kiviranta is thwarting Wells's attempts to control the position.
Wells tries to get to full guard but Kiviranta has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kiviranta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wells won't allow Kiviranta to pass to mount.
Wells wants to improve his position but Kiviranta is controlling well.
Kiviranta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiviranta controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kiviranta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kiviranta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kiviranta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wells keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markus Kiviranta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiviranta is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kiviranta seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiviranta wants to take a breather but Wells is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells is trying to stand.
Wells keeping hold of Kiviranta's head, controlling as best he can.
Kiviranta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kiviranta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wells sees it coming and defends easily.
Wells controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Kiviranta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wells sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiviranta is stalling here. Wells is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kiviranta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wells has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiviranta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kiviranta is not content to let Wells control the position.
Kiviranta is looking for a sweep.
Wells happy to just control the position for now.
Wells working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiviranta looks to move to half guard but instead Wells has passed into mount! Damn!
Kiviranta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kiviranta is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiviranta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wells controlling the position easily from mount.
Wells wants to control but Kiviranta has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kiviranta trying to control but Wells postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kiviranta looking for submissions off his back.

Kiviranta actively working from the bottom here.
Kiviranta is breathing heavily.
Wells perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kiviranta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiviranta is looking for a sweep. Wells is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiviranta is staying active underneath Wells, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wells is thwarting Kiviranta's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Markus Kiviranta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Kiviranta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wells manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiviranta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wells avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kiviranta.

Kiviranta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiviranta lands a nice forearm strike.
Wells tries to buck Kiviranta off but Kiviranta is having none of it.
Wells regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kiviranta's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells tries to kick Kiviranta off but Kiviranta keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wells has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiviranta is working away from the top position though.
Kiviranta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kiviranta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kiviranta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wells sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiviranta with the ground and pound but Wells uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wells looking to control.
Kiviranta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiviranta postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wells covers up, he's hurt! Kiviranta keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kiviranta and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kiviranta can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Kiviranta!