PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kiviluola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franck Jeremaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kiviluola
vs
Jeremaya

177 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Attliction

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marko Kiviluola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Jeremaya!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiviluola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeremaya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiviluola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiviluola misses with a low kick.
Jeremaya slow jab from Kiviluola misses its intended target.
Jeremaya blocks a head kick by Kiviluola.
Jeremaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Kiviluola is rocked!
Jeremaya throws a left that rocks Kiviluola and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jeremaya dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kiviluola regain composure!
Oh Kiviluola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeremaya controls the position.
Kiviluola stops Jeremaya from passing to mount.
Jeremaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiviluola trying to remain calm as Jeremaya controls from the top position.
Jeremaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiviluola keeps working.
Kiviluola seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremaya wants to take a breather but Kiviluola manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jeremaya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiviluola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremaya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiviluola kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeremaya preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jeremaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiviluola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiviluola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiviluola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeremaya.
Kiviluola is breathing heavily.
Jeremaya waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kiviluola.
Jeremaya slow jab from Kiviluola misses its intended target.
Jeremaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeremaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiviluola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeremaya as he avoids it easily.
Kiviluola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiviluola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jeremaya misses with a takedown

and Kiviluola moves into the clinch.
Jeremaya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiviluola.
Jeremaya wants a takedown.

Kiviluola breaks the clinch.
Kiviluola throws a nice outside leg kick.

Kiviluola gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kiviluola breaks from the clinch.
Kiviluola blocks a jab.
Kiviluola avoids the body shot from Jeremaya.
Kiviluola stuffs the takedown.
Marko Kiviluola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Jeremaya.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kiviluola breaks from the clinch.

Kiviluola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jeremaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiviluola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jeremaya throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Jeremaya misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremaya tries to clinch up
and Kiviluola counters with a body kick.

Kiviluola has managed to clinch.
Kiviluola stops a takedown attempt from Jeremaya.

Kiviluola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kiviluola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jeremaya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiviluola fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kiviluola scores with a takedown into Jeremaya's guard.
Kiviluola 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.
Jeremaya has control of Kiviluola's left arm, preventing Kiviluola from doing any damage.
Jeremaya trying to keep a closed guard but Kiviluola is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremaya pulls Kiviluola in close to prevent any damage.
Kiviluola looking to pass the guard.
Kiviluola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jeremaya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kiviluola is controlling him.
Jeremaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jeremaya pushes Kiviluola off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jeremaya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiviluola's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremaya steps into range and cracks Kiviluola with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kiviluola flops backwards and Jeremaya dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jeremaya sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Marko Kiviluola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jeremaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiviluola counters with a good low kick that Jeremaya was not able to check.
Jeremaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiviluola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremaya misses with an uppercut. Kiviluola saw that one coming.
Kiviluola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeremaya as he avoids it easily.
Jeremaya misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiviluola counters with an inside leg kick.
Jeremaya tries to clinch up
and Kiviluola counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeremaya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jeremaya misses with a hook
and Kiviluola counters with a big head kick but Jeremaya shrugs it off.
Kiviluola throws a shot from downtown. Jeremaya moves away and avoids it.
Jeremaya with a poor takedown
and Kiviluola counters with an outside leg kick.

Jeremaya tries to keep at a distance but Kiviluola has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jeremaya jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jeremaya is trying to keep Kiviluola in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremaya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jeremaya is trying to keep Kiviluola in close.
Jeremaya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kiviluola!
Jeremaya trying to control but Kiviluola is having none of it.
Kiviluola is working to get back to half guard.
Jeremaya controlling the pace for now.

That's two 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.
Jeremaya looking to control but Kiviluola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Despite being in the dominant position, Franck Jeremaya just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiviluola throws a one two combo.

Kiviluola moves into the clinch.

Kiviluola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeremaya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kiviluola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jeremaya is working an open guard so Kiviluola takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jeremaya throws a poor cross that misses

and Kiviluola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiviluola.
Jeremaya controls Kiviluola momentarily but Kiviluola frees himself.
Jeremaya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiviluola stops Jeremaya from standing up.
Kiviluola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiviluola looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiviluola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jeremaya wants to sweep here but Kiviluola controlling him for the moment.
Kiviluola wants to stand but Jeremaya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Jeremaya working for a triangle but Kiviluola defends it easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kiviluola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jeremaya tries to get to full guard but Kiviluola has control of the leg.

Kiviluola is working for a kimura but Jeremaya is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremaya gets full guard.
Kiviluola postures up.
Jeremaya wants to sweep but no luck.

Jeremaya has his foot on Kiviluola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiviluola works his way back into a safe position though.
Jeremaya controls Kiviluola momentarily but Kiviluola frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kiviluola tries to clinch up but Jeremaya circles away and keeps his distance.

Kiviluola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jeremaya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Kiviluola dominated that second round.
That's time! Kiviluola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jeremaya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiviluola tries to avoid it but Jeremaya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiviluola to the ground. Kiviluola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kiviluola scores with a takedown into Jeremaya's guard.
Kiviluola postures up.
Kiviluola preventing the sweep.
Jeremaya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jeremaya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiviluola manages to get himself to full guard.
Jeremaya passes Kiviluola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jeremaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremaya stops Kiviluola from getting back to his feet.
Kiviluola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jeremaya wants to control but Kiviluola is keeping him busy.
Kiviluola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jeremaya wants to control but Kiviluola is keeping him busy.

Despite being in the dominant position, Franck Jeremaya just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kiviluola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jeremaya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jeremaya throws a right hand that misses

and Kiviluola counters by clinching up.
Jeremaya has Kiviluola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiviluola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremaya tries for a takedown but Kiviluola manages to get underhooks.
Marko Kiviluola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Jeremaya.
Kiviluola looking to stall.
Jeremaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiviluola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiviluola stops a takedown attempt from Jeremaya.
Kiviluola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jeremaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeremaya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jeremaya pulls guard.
Kiviluola wanted to stand there but Jeremaya had control of the position.
Jeremaya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiviluola is looking to stand up but Jeremaya won't let him.
Jeremaya trying to control the position.
Jeremaya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kiviluola works over Jeremaya with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremaya is trying to control the position but Kiviluola postures up.
Jeremaya wants to stand up but Kiviluola is controlling him.
Kiviluola is looking to stand up but Jeremaya won't let him.
Jeremaya keeping moving, preventing Kiviluola from controlling successfully.
Jeremaya wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Jeremaya as Kiviluola shoots in.
Jeremaya shoots and misses

so Kiviluola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jeremaya is trying to control the position but Kiviluola postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko Kiviluola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiviluola wants to control from the top but Jeremaya keeps moving.
Jeremaya trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jeremaya lands a jab-cross combination.
Jeremaya lands a nice looking body shot.
Franck Jeremaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremaya misses with a combination
and Kiviluola counters with a low kick, right behind Jeremaya 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kiviluola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiviluola 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kiviluola!