PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kile Jr V (ranked 5487 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Graham (ranked 5160 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jr V
vs
Graham

172 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kile Jr V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lonnie Graham!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham fails to land the takedown.
Jr V fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr V, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr V, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jr V.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kile Jr V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jr V defends it well.
Jr V dives in and grabs Graham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Jr V's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jr V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Graham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jr V defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham misses with a combination
and Jr V counters with a series of strikes. Graham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jr V tries to bum rush Graham with a series of wild strikes but Graham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jr V shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed Jr V's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Jr V looks to land a combination. Graham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jr V shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jr V fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jr V shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr V throws a combination. Graham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Graham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jr V is looking to get back to is feet but Graham passes into side control.

Graham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Graham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Graham looks winded!
Graham trying to control the action but Jr V is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr V is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graham has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Graham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jr V is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jr V is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Graham is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham trying to control the action but Jr V is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jr V is trying to get back to his feet.
Graham throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jr V is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Graham asserts his dominance and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jr V on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jr V tries to get out of the position.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Jr V is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Jr V moves out of range easily.
Jr V fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr V shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graham as he avoids it easily.
Graham tries to counter with a clinch but Jr V shakes him off and moves away.
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 Kile Jr V will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jr V pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Graham back to the cage. Jr V follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kile Jr V is winning the standup battle so far.
Jr V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graham steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jr V.
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
Jr V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Jr V closes the distance and clinches.
Jr V is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jr V has Graham pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr V lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is trying to drag Jr V to the mat but Jr V just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graham fails to pull guard.
Graham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jr V pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kile Jr V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Graham.
Jr V shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jr V shoots in but no luck this time.
Jr V tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graham defends well and Jr V ends up having to push Graham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jr V is looking for a counter combo.
Graham is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham shoots in but Jr V avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jr V fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jr V!
Graham stuffs the takedown.
Jr V fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jr V throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Graham dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Jr V sets himself, and Graham steps forward looking for the clinch! Jr V avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kile Jr V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr V throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graham on the side of the head.
Jr V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Jr V shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr V lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Jr V. That snapped Graham's head back.
Jr V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graham.
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jr V.
Nice shot by Jr V.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr V misses with a double jab.
Jr V shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graham defends it nicely.
Jr V lands a nice looking body shot.
Jr V scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jr V shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
Graham feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kile Jr V dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jr V punishes Graham's body with a nice straight punch.
Graham dodges the punch combination from Jr V.
Jr V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr V.
Jr V looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr V fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kile Jr V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham shoots in and drives through. Jr V sprawls well.
Kile Jr V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr V shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from Jr V.

Jr V moves into the clinch.
Jr V slowing the pace effectively.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jr V prevents it.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jr V smiles and moves away.
Jr V shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr V swinging wildly here.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jr V as he jumps to the side.

Jr V gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graham can't get the takedown.
Lonnie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Jr V.
A short uppercut from Jr V.
Jr V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jr V to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jr V.
Jr V just leaning against Graham, taking a breather.
Graham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Jr V.
Jr V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Graham.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jr V - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jr V lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr V just leaning against Graham, taking a breather.
Graham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jr V is defending well for now.
Jr V dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jr V.
Jr V presses Graham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jr V.
Jr V leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jr V lands a body punch.
Kile Jr V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr V lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kile Jr V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jr V, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kile Jr V!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kile Jr V!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Kile Jr V!

Kile Jr V wins by unanimous decision!