PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hermiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Kiviluola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermiston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rusty Cage. Marko Kiviluola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hermiston
vs
Kiviluola

180 cm
20
152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

177 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Hermiston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marko Kiviluola!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermiston throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Kiviluola misses.
Kiviluola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hermiston tries to clinch there but Kiviluola circles away.

Kiviluola has managed to clinch.
Hermiston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiviluola fails to pull guard.
Kiviluola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hermiston lands a shoulder strike.

Hermiston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermiston moves in looking to clinch but Kiviluola pushes him off.
Hermiston doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiviluola circles away.
Hermiston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kiviluola connects with a nice looking jab.
Hermiston throws a big shot that misses.
Kiviluola wants to clinch
and Hermiston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hermiston darts in trying to clinch
and Kiviluola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermiston dodges the punch combination from Kiviluola.
Kiviluola misses with a head kick.

Hermiston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiviluola jumps guard but Hermiston stands there with Kiviluola around his waist. Kiviluola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiviluola gets underhooks to prevent Hermiston's takedown attempt.
Kiviluola prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hermiston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermiston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermiston.
Hermiston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiviluola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermiston has him pressed against the cage.

Kiviluola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Kiviluola lands but Hermiston takes it in his stride.

It looks like Andrew Hermiston has been cut.
Kiviluola tries to clinch there but Hermiston circles away.
Kiviluola lands with a nice combination. Hermiston backs away looking to recover.

Hermiston clinches up with Kiviluola and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermiston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiviluola's defenses.
Hermiston lands a nice elbow.
Kiviluola tries to circle away but Hermiston has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hermiston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kiviluola's brow.

Hermiston manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermiston fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hermiston closes the distance and clinches.
Kiviluola tries to circle away but Hermiston has him pinned against the cage.
Kiviluola can't break the clinch.
Hermiston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Hermiston tightens his grip and picks Kiviluola up, before dumping him to the ground. Kiviluola manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiviluola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiviluola wants to stand but Hermiston is controlling the position.
Kiviluola is trying to control the position but Hermiston postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiviluola is looking to stand up but Hermiston isn't so interested in that idea.

Hermiston stands up from Kiviluola's guard - Hermiston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hermiston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiviluola tries to land a body kick

and Hermiston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hermiston blocks the elbow strike.
Hermiston lands with a right to the head.
Hermiston tries to pull guard but Kiviluola won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Hermiston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiviluola can't break the clinch.
Hermiston stalls.
Hermiston lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermiston as Kiviluola tries to tie him up.
Kiviluola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hermiston misses with an elbow over the top.
Hermiston lands an elbow inside that Kiviluola shrugs off.
Hermiston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kiviluola takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermiston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Hermiston breaks the clinch.
Hermiston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermiston tries to clinch but Kiviluola moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hermiston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Hermiston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kiviluola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hermiston is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Hermiston.
Hermiston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiviluola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hermiston counters by clinching up.
Kiviluola looking to stall.
Hermiston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Hermiston breaks the clinch.
Andrew Hermiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hermiston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiviluola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermiston has him pressed against the cage.
Kiviluola blocks the elbow strike.
Kiviluola dodges an elbow strike from Hermiston.

Hermiston breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermiston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Hermiston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hermiston.
Hermiston fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hermiston breaks the clinch.

Hermiston clinches with his opponent.
Kiviluola is trying to break the clinch but Hermiston has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermiston tries to stall but Kiviluola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermiston lands a body punch.
Hermiston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hermiston lands an elbow inside.
Kiviluola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiviluola is breathing heavily.

Hermiston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermiston looks to land a combination. Kiviluola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hermiston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiviluola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermiston wants to clinch up but Kiviluola keeps it at a distance.
Hermiston avoids the head kick by Kiviluola.

Hermiston gets a clinch.
Hermiston dodges an elbow strike from Kiviluola.
Hermiston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiviluola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiviluola lands a left hand.

Hermiston lands a takedown into guard.
Kiviluola working a defensive guard here.
Kiviluola working a defensive guard but Hermiston passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermiston prevents Kiviluola from improving his position.
Hermiston works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Hermiston decides to stand back up.
Hermiston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kiviluola counters with a two punch combo.
Kiviluola tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiviluola shoots and misses

and Hermiston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hermiston.
Kiviluola tries to pull guard but Hermiston won't allow it.
Andrew Hermiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Kiviluola.
Hermiston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiviluola's defenses.

Hermiston jumps into guard, dragging Kiviluola to the mat.
Hermiston controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermiston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kiviluola!
Kiviluola wants to control but Hermiston is having none of it.
Hermiston controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hermiston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Hermiston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kiviluola misses with a two punch combination.

Hermiston clinches with his opponent.
Hermiston lands a shoulder strike.
Hermiston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiviluola tries to circle away but Hermiston has him pinned against the cage.
Kiviluola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hermiston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kiviluola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermiston lands an elbow inside that Kiviluola shrugs off.
Hermiston with a knee to the head.
Hermiston wants a takedown but no success here.
Kiviluola is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kiviluola can't break the clinch.

Kiviluola manages to break the clinch.
Kiviluola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Kiviluola.
Hermiston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kiviluola moves into range and connects with a jab.

Hermiston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiviluola, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiviluola wants to get back to striking at distance but Hermiston won't allow it.

Kiviluola is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hermiston is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kiviluola to the mat. Kiviluola regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hermiston thows a big elbow that misses.

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.
Kiviluola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermiston is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiviluola has wrist control.
Hermiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hermiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kiviluola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hermiston is controlling him.
Hermiston works over Kiviluola with some ground and pound from guard.
Andrew Hermiston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.

Kiviluola is working an open guard so Hermiston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kiviluola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiviluola has a takedown stuffed.
Marko Kiviluola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hermiston rushes Kiviluola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiviluola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiviluola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiviluola tries to pull guard but Hermiston won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Hermiston.
Hermiston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiviluola takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Hermiston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermiston, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Hermiston!