PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. Easterlund is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harbinger of Sorrow. Werkka Easterlund told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kilmster
vs
Easterlund

175 cm
39
195 lbs
26 - 23 - 1

188 cm
28
196 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werkka Easterlund!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterlund lands a really nice looking cross but Kilmster seems unphased.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Kilmster throws a head kick but Easterlund moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Easterlund. Those never looked like landing.
Kilmster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterlund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kilmster if he has to take too many more of those.
Easterlund misses with a takedown attempt - Kilmster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilmster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Easterlund.
Easterlund is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Easterlund. Those never looked like landing.
Easterlund moves to clinch but Kilmster breaks away
and Kilmster counters with a straight right hand.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster throws a nice looking combination but Easterlund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Easterlund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Kilmster.
Kilmster looks to land a right hand but Easterlund moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterlund looks for a takedown but Kilmster sprawls well.
Easterlund misses with a wild combination.
Kilmster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Easterlund lands with a kick to the temple. Kilmster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Easterlund drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilmster is on top in guard.

Easterlund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilmster wants to pass the guard but Easterlund is keeping the position.
Easterlund wants to stand up but Kilmster is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster is working Easterlund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Easterlund looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilmster has picked Easterlund up and slammed him! Easterlund can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilmster manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterlund is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kilmster is controlling him well.
Easterlund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kilmster is trying to get back to full guard.

Easterlund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kilmster is just riding it out for now. Easterlund eventually gives up the hold.
Easterlund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund prevents Kilmster from improving his position.
Kilmster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Easterlund is going to stand back up.

Easterlund seems to be working for a kimura but Kilmster defends the submission attempt.

Kilmster actively working from the bottom here.
Easterlund throwing shots but Kilmster is blocking nicely.
Easterlund tries to stand and escape but Kilmster is controlling the position.
Easterlund prevents Kilmster from improving his position.

Easterlund wants to work for an arm triangle but Kilmster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Easterlund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilmster tries to get to full guard but Easterlund has control of the leg.
Easterlund wants to stand up but Kilmster is controlling the position.
Kilmster is looking to improve his position.

Easterlund is working for a kimura but Kilmster is defending it quite comfortably.

Easterlund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmster is trying to maintain the position but Easterlund is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Werkka Easterlund dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
Werkka Easterlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterlund scores with a head kick.
Kilmster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Kilmster. Beautiful body shot.
Easterlund scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Easterlund - that will leave a mark!
Easterlund throws a front kick that sends Kilmster stumbling back into the cage.
Easterlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilmster avoids the body shot from Easterlund.
Easterlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilmster throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterlund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kilmster throws a body punch but Easterlund moves out of range.
Easterlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Easterlund goes for a double leg but Kilmster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kilmster continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Easterlund pulls guard successfully.
Easterlund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Kilmster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilmster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easterlund is keeping the position for now.
Kilmster lands a couple of digs.

Easterlund working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kilmster has passed into half guard!

Easterlund kicks Kilmster off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund slips under a jab from Kilmster.
Some wild striking there from Kilmster.

Easterlund shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Easterlund is working for a kimura but Kilmster is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Kilmster wants to control but Easterlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Easterlund passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Easterlund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Easterlund thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Easterlund is chipping away with strikes.
Easterlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Easterlund has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Easterlund tries to clinch there but Kilmster circles away.
Easterlund with a hook.
Easterlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmster was well out of range. Poor timing from Easterlund.
Kilmster fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Easterlund moves away.

Easterlund lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kilmster sprawling to the canvas. Easterlund follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kilmster hang on?

Kilmster is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Easterlund not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Easterlund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilmster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kilmster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Easterlund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Easterlund's back!

Kilmster working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Easterlund is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kilmster has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Easterlund taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Kilmster!
Jake Kilmster thanked the fans post fight for their support.