PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kilmster
vs
Clausen

175 cm
42
195 lbs
31 - 28 - 1

189 cm
34
195 lbs
23 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 31 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claus Clausen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clausen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmster.
Kilmster throws a right hand that Clausen ducks under and follows up with a left that Clausen also avoids with ease.
Claus Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clausen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilmster scores with a body shot.
Clausen scores with a punch to the head.
Kilmster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clausen moves away.
Kilmster looks to land a combination but Clausen avoids it well.
Clausen missing with a left hand there. Kilmster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilmster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clausen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clausen misses with a double jab
and Kilmster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
Clausen ducks under a wild hook from Kilmster.
Kilmster scores with a sloppy right hand. Clausen should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen throws the left hand but Kilmster avoids the punch easily.
Kilmster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilmster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilmster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clausen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clausen misses with a looping left.
Clausen misses the shot to the body.
Clausen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilmster's hands.
Kilmster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Kilmster misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Clausen.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.
Claus Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clausen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clausen lands a nice hook to Kilmster's body. Kilmster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kilmster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clausen's waist but Clausen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilmster off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clausen thuds a left hand into Kilmster's body.
Kilmster misses the shot to the body.
Clausen swings for the body but Kilmster moves out of range.
Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmster moves away.
Kilmster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clausen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilmster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilmster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clausen takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
Kilmster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clausen lands a jab to Kilmster's midsection.
Kilmster throws a body shot but no joy.
Clausen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilmster on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clausen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clausen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilmster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clausen on the side of the head.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clausen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clausen needs to keep his hands up - Kilmster had a free shot at his head there.
Kilmster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clausen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clausen connects with a right hand. Kilmster shakes it off.
Clausen cracks the inside of Kilmster's front leg.
Clausen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilmster connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilmster avoids a kick to the body.
Kilmster attempts a counter takedown but Clausen avoids it well and moves away.
Clausen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilmster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kilmster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clausen is out of range and Kilmster settles back down.
Clausen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilmster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmster is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kilmster.
Clausen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilmster has time to react.
Clausen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clausen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilmster misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Clausen.
Kilmster misses with a combination
letting Clausen counter with a right hand.
Clausen misses the body punch
and Clausen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilmster looks to score with a jab to the body but Clausen is just out of range.
Kilmster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clausen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claus Clausen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Clausen connects with a body shot that sends Kilmster's belly button to the back.
Clausen throws a solid leg kick but Kilmster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clausen.
Claus Clausen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clausen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilmster was well out of range. Poor timing from Clausen.
Clausen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clausen misses with a wild body shot.
Clausen throws a low kick, looking for Kilmster's leg but Kilmster calmly moves out of range.
Clausen misses the shot to the body.
Clausen lands a slapping body shot.
Kilmster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clausen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clausen thumps Kilmster with a low kick.
Clausen misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kilmster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clausen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kilmster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clausen to the ground. Kilmster is now in Clausen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmster throws a strike but Clausen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kilmster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kilmster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kilmster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clausen wants to stand and escape but instead Kilmster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Clausen wants to stand but Kilmster is controlling the position.
Kilmster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clausen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmster tries to free his leg and advance position but Clausen is retaining full guard.
Clausen keeping moving, preventing Kilmster from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilmster throws a big elbow that misses.
Kilmster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilmster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilmster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilmster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clausen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kilmster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kilmster lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen has momentary wrist control but Kilmster slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilmster cracks Clausen with a solid left hand.
Kilmster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kilmster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster misses with a combination
and Clausen counters with a good low kick that Kilmster was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilmster moves out of range of the strikes.
Clausen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilmster misses with a two punch combination.
Clausen throws an overhand right that lands on Kilmster's shoulder, as Kilmster tries to avoid the shot.
Clausen throws a looping overhand right but Kilmster ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Kilmster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clausen lands a jab to the head.
Clausen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clausen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Clausen coming out on top.
Clausen looks to land a right hand but Kilmster moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clausen manages to avoid it.
Kilmster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Kilmster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Clausen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kilmster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Clausen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clausen digs a good hook to Kilmster's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clausen. Kilmster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilmster missing with a left hand there. Clausen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilmster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clausen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilmster counters with a straight right hand.
Clausen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clausen cracks Kilmster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clausen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilmster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clausen throws out the jab.
Kilmster is looking for a counter combo.
Clausen slips a jab and a cross from Kilmster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmster lands a jab to the nose.
Kilmster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kilmster misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clausen catches Kilmster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clausen lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kilmster.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clausen.
Clausen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilmster on the side of the head.
Clausen connects with a body shot that sends Kilmster's belly button to the back.
Clausen lands a jab to the nose.
Clausen thuds a left hand into Kilmster's body.
Kilmster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clausen moves out of range as Kilmster strikes.
Clausen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clausen connects with a crisp jab.
Kilmster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clausen scores with a hook.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clausen takes a swing at Kilmster's ribcage but misses.
Clausen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilmster.
Clausen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilmster.
Clausen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Kilmster.
Clausen slips a jab and a cross from Kilmster.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clausen misses the body punch
and Kilmster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilmster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clausen 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.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.
Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilmster manages to avoid it.
Clausen lands a nice hook to Kilmster's body. Kilmster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Clausen.
Kilmster drops his hands momentarily and Clausen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jake Kilmster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Kilmster. Those never looked like landing.
Clausen moves into range and connects with a jab.

Kilmster is rocked!
Clausen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Kilmster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilmster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilmster seems to have got his legs back now.
Kilmster throws a series of punches but Clausen avoids them all with ease.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilmster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clausen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilmster counters with a stiff right hand.
Clausen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilmster throws a sloppy head kick and Clausen moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Clausen.
Clausen works Kilmster's body with a nice hook.
Kilmster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clausen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clausen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilmster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clausen connects with a looping right hand.
Clausen thows a body kick. Kilmster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Claus Clausen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kilmster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clausen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clausen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilmster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claus Clausen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clausen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Clausen!