PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Karchinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daichi Killimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Karchinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daichi Killimo's chin.

Karchinski
vs
Killimo

210 cm
19
271 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Karchinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daichi Killimo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killimo shoots in but no luck this time.

Karchinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karchinski is pressed up against the cage. Killimo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karchinski down to the mat. Karchinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karchinski jabs at Killimo's body.
Killimo looks gassed!

Karchinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karchinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Karchinski.
Karchinski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karchinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karchinski breaks from Killimo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Killimo is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karchinski is looking to stand but Karchinski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Karchinski wants to control the pace but Killimo is squirming around nicely.
Killimo tries to reverse the position but Karchinski maintains control.
Karchinski looking to control but Killimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killimo is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two 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.
Karchinski wants to control the pace but Killimo is squirming around nicely.
Killimo is looking to get to half guard.
Karchinski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Killimo hang on?
Killimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karchinski looking to control but Killimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karchinski looking to control but Killimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killimo working to try and regain half guard.
Karchinski controlling from mount.
Killimo is looking to improve his position but Karchinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Karchinski landing shots from mount.
Karchinski landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karchinski trying to control but Killimo is having none of it.
Killimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karchinski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Killimo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Killimo is squirming around, avoiding Karchinski's attempts to control the action.
Karchinski is looking to stand but Karchinski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killimo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Karchinski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Killimo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karchinski.
Killimo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karchinski counters with a right hand to the body.
Karchinski takes a swing at Killimo's ribcage but misses.
Daichi Killimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killimo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Karchinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karchinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killimo backwards.
Killimo takes a shot to the head.
Karchinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karchinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Karchinski.
A short right from Karchinski on the inside.
Karchinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karchinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Karchinski.
Karchinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karchinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killimo.
Karchinski with a knee to the head.

Karchinski has hold of one of Killimo's legs. Killimo is fighting the takedown attempt but Karchinski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Karchinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karchinski wants to stand but Killimo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Karchinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karchinski lands a couple of digs.

Killimo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Killimo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killimo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Killimo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karchinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killimo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karchinski is one step ahead there.
Killimo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Killimo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Karchinski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Killimo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Karchinski's back instead.
Karchinski trying to get back to his feet but Killimo is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karchinski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Killimo gets his way!
Karchinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killimo on the ground.
Karchinski is trying to get back to his feet but Killimo has full control of the position and if anything, Karchinski has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Killimo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Karchinski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Killimo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karchinski showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Karchinski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Killimo.

Killimo is looking for the choke from the back position but Karchinski is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Killimo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karchinski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Killimo looking to break Karchinski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karchinski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Killimo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Karchinski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Killimo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karchinski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karchinski cracks a nice hook into Killimo's ribs.
Karchinski lands a with a good body shot.
Killimo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karchinski scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Karchinski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killimo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killimo is looking for a sweep.
Karchinski is looking to take a break and control but Killimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karchinski wants to stand but Killimo is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Killimo wants to get back to full guard.

Killimo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karchinski prevents Killimo from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karchinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killimo tries for a takedown but Karchinski circles away easily

and Karchinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two 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.
Killimo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karchinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ken Karchinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Killimo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karchinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karchinski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Killimo up against the cage.
Karchinski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Killimo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karchinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Karchinski.
A short right from Karchinski on the inside.
Karchinski lands a nice elbow.
Killimo takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karchinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killimo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karchinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killimo has had enough of the clinch but Karchinski keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Karchinski.
Killimo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karchinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killimo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Karchinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Karchinski takes a swing at Killimo's ribcage but misses.
Daichi Killimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Karchinski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ken Karchinski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Killimo is looking for a triangle here but Karchinski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Killimo wants to control but Karchinski postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killimo tries to improve position but can't.
Killimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Karchinski lands a slapping body shot.

Killimo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Killimo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ken Karchinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karchinski tries to buck Killimo off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Karchinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karchinski 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Karchinski!