PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Chang (ranked 1609 p4p, 191 weight class) and Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 3128 p4p, 329 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kimmo Kehveli was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chang
vs
Kehveli

175 cm
26
167 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

169 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kehveli!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehveli looks to clinch
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Kehveli misses with a straight left.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kehveli keeps it at a distance.
Kehveli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chang misses with a leg kick

and Kehveli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kehveli wants to take the fight to the mat but Chang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kehveli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chang is defending well.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chang to keep the fight standing.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
Chang lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Chang has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang lands an elbow just above Kehveli 's eye.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehveli controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kehveli 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.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.

Kehveli jumps guard.
Chang is looking to stand up but Kehveli won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.

Kehveli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chang has passed into half guard!
Chang wants to stand up but Kehveli is controlling the position.

Chang decides to stand and escape the position.

Kehveli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kehveli wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kehveli is looking for a kimura but Chang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kehveli to get the leverage.
Kehveli content to control rather than advance.
Kehveli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Kehveli wants to free his trapped foot but Chang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kehveli is looking to stall here but Chang recovers full guard.
Kehveli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli content to stall in guard here.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Kehveli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kehveli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chang is trying to defend but Kehveli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chang is looking to control Kehveli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chang avoid being mounted?
Kehveli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kehveli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chang defends it well.
Kehveli wants to pass the guard but Chang is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimmo Kehveli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Chang.
Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kehveli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kehveli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kehveli connects with a crisp jab.
Kehveli misses with a takedown
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Kehveli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kehveli throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehveli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chang is fending him off so far but Kehveli persists. Nope, Chang circles away and we're back to standing.
And Chang counters with a quick kick to the body but Kehveli blocks it.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Kehveli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kehveli shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kehveli.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Kehveli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Kehveli avoided it.
Chang misses with a low kick as Kehveli jumps back.

Kehveli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chang to the ground. Kehveli is now in Chang's guard.
Kehveli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Kehveli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Kehveli is proving a slippery customer.
Kehveli is stalling in the full guard.
Kehveli is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chang pulls Kehveli in to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kehveli. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kehveli looks to move away, Chang throws a big counter combo but Kehveli just gets out of the way.
Kehveli missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang slips under a jab.
Kehveli misses with a right hand
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Kehveli throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Chang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Kehveli moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kehveli.
Chang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kehveli moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Pedro Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Kehveli throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Kehveli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kehveli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kehveli shoots and misses
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kehveli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Kehveli misses.
Chang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chang lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang thuds a left hand into Kehveli's body.
Chang throws a solid leg kick but Kehveli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chang.
That kick from Chang tenderised Kehveli's leg. Kehveli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kehveli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 Pedro Chang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Kehveli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehveli.
Chang lands with a good body shot.
Pedro Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.
Kehveli takes one to the side of the head.
Kehveli throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Kehveli misses with a looping left.
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kehveli on the side of the head.
Kehveli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kehveli. That snapped Chang's head back.
Kehveli misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kehveli.
Chang is looking for a counter combo.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Kehveli was just out of range.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehveli was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Kehveli is out of range.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kehveli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kehveli off to one side.
Chang throws a combination. Kehveli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kehveli misses with a looping left.
Kehveli throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kehveli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Kehveli on that attempt.
Kehveli checks the leg kick.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kehveli wants to clinch up but Chang keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kehveli scores with a four punch combination!
Kehveli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kehveli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chang scrambles back to his feet.
Chang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Chang misses

and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chang!
Chang wants to get back to his feet but Kehveli drags him back down.

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

Kehveli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chang has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli advances to mount.
Chang is squirming around, avoiding Kehveli's attempts to control the action.

Kehveli jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chang and Kehveli has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kehveli wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Chang is trying to buck Kehveli off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimmo Kehveli.
I think Kehveli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kimmo Kehveli!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kehveli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.