PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kellerman's choice of entrance music: When Darkness Falls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlyle
vs
Kellerman

185 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

180 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grayson Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Kellerman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kellerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlyle, pushing him back against the cage.
Carlyle blocks a body shot from Kellerman.
Kellerman throws a head punch that misses.
Carlyle can't get the takedown.
Carlyle is working for takedown but Kellerman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carlyle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kellerman after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kellerman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kellerman stalls.

Carlyle has Kellerman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlyle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kellerman tumbling to the mat - Carlyle dives into Kellerman's guard.
Kellerman trying to keep a closed guard but Carlyle is proving a slippery customer.
Carlyle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

We're going to have a standup here because Grayson Carlyle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kellerman throws a head kick that misses.
Kellerman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Kellerman.
Grayson Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carlyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Kellerman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kellerman clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kellerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carlyle backwards.
Carlyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kellerman tries to break the clinch but Carlyle is controlling the position.
Kellerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kellerman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carlyle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kellerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carlyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kellerman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kellerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kellerman scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman misses with a double jab.
Carlyle blocks a low kick nicely.
Jakob Kellerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kellerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Carlyle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlyle uses his free foot to push down on Kellerman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kellerman.
Kellerman can't escape the position.
Kellerman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kellerman is looking to improve his position.

Carlyle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman wants to improve his position but Carlyle is controlling well.
Carlyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kellerman wants to get back to his feet.
Kellerman trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Carlyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman wants to control but Carlyle is keeping busy.
Kellerman wants to improve his position but Carlyle is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Kellerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kellerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carlyle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kellerman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kellerman tries a knee to the head but Carlyle blocks it.
Carlyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kellerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kellerman tries to break free but Carlyle pushes him back against the cage.
Kellerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kellerman's efforts to push away.
Carlyle goes for a takedown attempt but Kellerman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlyle checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman works the jab nicely.

Kellerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlyle, pushing him back against the cage.
Carlyle can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlyle.
Kellerman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kellerman can't find room to land a body shot as Carlyle controls the action.

Carlyle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Carlyle controlling the pace.
Kellerman trying to control but Carlyle postures up.
Carlyle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is thwarting Kellerman's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kellerman tries to kick Carlyle off but Carlyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kellerman wants to improve his position but Carlyle is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kellerman lands a body shot.

Carlyle clinches.
Kellerman tries to work over Carlyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kellerman misses with a punch to the body.
Kellerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kellerman can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kellerman tries to break the clinch but Carlyle is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlyle as Kellerman tries to tie him up.
Kellerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlyle controls his hands.
Carlyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kellerman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carlyle prevents Kellerman from breaking the clinch.

Kellerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kellerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlyle fails to land the takedown.
Carlyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kellerman counters with an outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kellerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kellerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Carlyle feints and as Kellerman raises his hands in defense, Carlyle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kellerman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kellerman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Carlyle is on top in 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!
Kellerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlyle's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlyle managing to control the position.
Kellerman is looking to pass into half guard but Carlyle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carlyle is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Kellerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Carlyle blocks a leg kick.

Kellerman has closed the distance and engaged Carlyle in a clinch.
Kellerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlyle.
Kellerman tries a body shot but Carlyle blocks it.
Carlyle is trying to drag Kellerman to the mat but Kellerman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carlyle goes for a takedown attempt but Kellerman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Kellerman. Those never looked like landing.
Kellerman scores with a three punch combo!
A swing and a miss from Kellerman.
Carlyle blocks a head kick by Kellerman.

Kellerman instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman misses with a punch to the body.
Carlyle blocks a body shot from Kellerman.
Carlyle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Carlyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlyle is trying to drag Kellerman to the mat but Kellerman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kellerman misses with a body punch.
Kellerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kellerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlyle controls his hands.
Grayson Carlyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle has Kellerman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kellerman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kellerman prevents the takedown attempt.
Kellerman is pressed up against the cage. Carlyle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kellerman down to the mat. Kellerman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carlyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kellerman moves into the clinch.
Kellerman has had enough of the clinch but Carlyle keeps him there for the moment.
Kellerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlyle or not.
Kellerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kellerman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kellerman is pressed up against the cage. Carlyle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kellerman down to the mat. Kellerman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Kellerman finds it's way through Carlyle's defenses.
Jakob Kellerman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman scores with a head kick.

Carlyle tries to keep at a distance but Kellerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kellerman scores with a nice hook to the head.

Kellerman breaks the clinch.

Kellerman closes the distance and clinches.
Kellerman lands with a right to the head.
Kellerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Carlyle won't allow it.
Carlyle looking for a takedown.
Kellerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Carlyle won't allow it.
Carlyle wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kellerman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kellerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jakob Kellerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlyle has a takedown stuffed.
Kellerman throws a head kick that misses.
Kellerman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kellerman sizes up Carlyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kellerman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlyle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kellerman lands a leg kick that knocks Carlyle off balance momentarily.
Kellerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Carlyle tries to keep at a distance but Kellerman has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob Kellerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kellerman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Kellerman!
Jakob Kellerman thanked the fans post fight for their support.