PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilkuttaja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Julma-Henri & Syrjäytyneet: 091006 m.Kemikaali-Keijo . Bako King will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Vilkuttaja
vs
King

189 cm
23
279 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

225 cm
28
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vilkuttaja to the mat! Vilkuttaja manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King postures up.
Vilkuttaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilkuttaja, not yet.
Vilkuttaja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vilkuttaja tries to control but King wriggling away.
King is working to get back to half guard.

Vilkuttaja is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King!
Vilkuttaja pulls King in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King passes Vilkuttaja's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vilkuttaja gets full guard.
Vilkuttaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King trying to control but Vilkuttaja is working from the bottom.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingis looking to pass into half guard but Vilkuttaja pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vilkuttaja is in guard.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilkuttaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vilkuttaja tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Vilkuttaja wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Vilkuttaja tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Murheellinen Vilkuttaja wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vilkuttaja works King's body with a nice hook.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkuttaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
Vilkuttaja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and King counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vilkuttaja's guard now.
Vilkuttaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King throwing strikes from guard but Vilkuttaja blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Murheellinen Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilkuttaja shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Vilkuttaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Vilkuttaja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King working a defensive guard here.
Vilkuttaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
Vilkuttaja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vilkuttaja landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bako King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vilkuttaja throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja with a poor takedown

and King counters with a shoot takedown. Vilkuttaja fights it but they end up in guard.
Vilkuttaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilkuttaja, not yet.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilkuttaja is keeping the position for now.
Vilkuttaja has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Vilkuttaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King keeping moving, preventing Vilkuttaja from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vilkuttaja throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Vilkuttaja gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
Vilkuttaja throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vilkuttaja's guard. Nice move by King!
King postures up.
Vilkuttaja lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for King!
Vilkuttaja fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
King wants to pass the guard but Vilkuttaja is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Bako King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King wants to control from the top but Vilkuttaja keeps moving.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vilkuttaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Murheellinen Vilkuttaja wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vilkuttaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Vilkuttaja. No joy for King on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vilkuttaja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Vilkuttaja lands the left hand.
Vilkuttaja throws a combination that misses

and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
Vilkuttaja pulls King in to control the position.
King postures up.
Vilkuttaja looking to control but King passes into half guard.
Vilkuttaja trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vilkuttaja is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws some wild stikes that Vilkuttaja manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bako King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vilkuttaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vilkuttaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilkuttaja fails with the takedown
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
Vilkuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vilkuttaja misses with a body punch
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vilkuttaja as he avoids it easily.

Vilkuttaja throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vilkuttaja is in King's guard.
Vilkuttaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King keeping moving, preventing Vilkuttaja from controlling successfully.
Vilkuttaja preventing the sweep.
Vilkuttaja throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is looking to stand up but King won't let him.
Vilkuttaja throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vilkuttaja has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vilkuttaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vilkuttaja seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead King has recovered full guard.
Bako King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vilkuttaja stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Vilkuttaja looking to pass the guard.
Vilkuttaja preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Vilkuttaja is proving a slippery customer.
Vilkuttaja chips away with some ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Vilkuttaja tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Vilkuttaja is really struggling to find his range with his punches. King's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vilkuttaja throws a right hand that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Bako King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilkuttaja misses with a left hand

and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vilkuttaja tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Vilkuttaja trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but King manages to pass to mount!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King avoids the attempt from Vilkuttaja to control.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vilkuttaja is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bako King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bako King!