PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kullervo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kullervo Entrance Theme. Evil Kullervo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kullervo
vs
Dearborn

186 cm
33
176 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

182 cm
37
175 lbs
30 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo throws a right hand that misses
and Dearborn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dearborn thows a leg kick but Kullervo checks it
and Dearborn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kullervo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kullervo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dearborn doesn't seem bothered though.
Dearborn clobbers Kullervo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dearborn wants to slow Kullervo down by chopping away at his legs.
Dearborn lands a jab-cross combination.
Dearborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Kullervo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dearborn wants to land a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range.
Dearborn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kullervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dearborn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dearborn tries to clinch there but Kullervo circles away.
Dearborn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kullervo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kullervo throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dearborn tries to counter with a clinch but Kullervo shakes him off and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Dearborn.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.

Kullervo closes the distance and pushes Dearborn back into the cage.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
Kullervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn misses with a body punch.
Dearborn blocking some punches.
Dearborn is leaning against Kullervo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Dearborn.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
A short right from Dearborn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kullervo avoids it.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dearborn - that landed with a thud.
Dearborn lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Dearborn working aggressively here.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kullervo fails to land.
Kullervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dearborn misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kullervo as Dearborn tries to tie him up.
Kullervo tries to work over Dearborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dearborn taking a breather.
Dearborn misses with the head strike.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dearborn lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullervo backwards.
Dearborn working hard to break the clinch.
Kullervo misses with some punches.
Dearborn has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Dearborn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
Dearborn lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dearborn.
Dearborn cracks Kullervo with a nice body shot.
Dearborn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dearborn trying to control the position but instead, Kullervo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dearborn into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dearborn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kullervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Dearborn blocks it.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Dearborn.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
Dearborn throws a head punch that misses.
Dearborn misses with a punch to the body.
Dearborn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dearborn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kullervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kullervo avoids the elbow strike from Dearborn, against the cage.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Dearborn tries to work over Kullervo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kullervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Dearborn dominated that round.
That's time! Kullervo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kullervo blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
Kullervo throws a quick counter head kick but Dearborn was just out of range.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
Dearborn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a jab.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kullervo counter with a right hand.
Kullervo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dearborn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Dearborn misses.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses
and Dearborn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Will Dearborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Kullervo there.

Dearborn is rocked!
Kullervo throws a hook to the side of Dearborn's head but Dearborn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses.
Evil Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dearborn misses with a double jab.
Kullervo with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo wants to clinch up but Dearborn keeps it at a distance.
Kullervo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kullervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kullervo with a nice cross.
Dearborn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Kullervo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dearborn's head backwards.
Dearborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kullervo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A lazy left from Kullervo finds it's target.
Dearborn takes a swing at Kullervo's ribcage but misses.
Dearborn throws a lazy head kick
and Kullervo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dearborn throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
Kullervo throws a lazy right hand but Dearborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Dearborn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo tests Dearborn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dearborn is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dearborn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dearborn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dearborn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dearborn moves out of range as Kullervo strikes.
Dearborn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kullervo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kullervo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dearborn.
Dearborn seems to have recovered his senses.
Will Dearborn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dearborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Kullervo has a couple of punches blocked by Dearborn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dearborn tries to throw a body punch but Kullervo avoids it by throwing Dearborn back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dearborn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dearborn has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dearborn has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Dearborn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dearborn.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dearborn prevents a body shot from Kullervo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kullervo.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dearborn.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dearborn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kullervo is keeping busy.
Kullervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dearborn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kullervo up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kullervo fails to land.
Dearborn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Kullervo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dearborn slips a straight right by Kullervo.
Dearborn throws out a counter right but Kullervo avoids it with no problem.
Dearborn thumps Kullervo with a low kick.
Kullervo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dearborn.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Dearborn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut. Dearborn saw that one coming.
Dearborn throws a fast counter high kick but Kullervo manages to duck under it in time.
Kullervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dearborn has time to react.
Kullervo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kullervo lands a really nice looking cross but Dearborn seems unphased.
Dearborn avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDearborn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dearborn at a distance.
Dearborn ducks under a wild hook from Kullervo.
Dearborn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo misses with a straight right.
Kullervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Dearborn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dearborn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dearborn throws a nice inside leg kick.

Dearborn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dearborn throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Dearborn controls the action.
Dearborn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kullervo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kullervo is working Dearborn over against the cage.
Dearborn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dearborn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dearborn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kullervo up against the cage.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dearborn tries to throw a body punch but Kullervo avoids it by throwing Dearborn back against the cage.
Dearborn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kullervo backwards.
Dearborn effectively controlling the action here.
Kullervo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dearborn controls his hands.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dearborn - that landed with a thud.
Dearborn lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dearborn backwards.
Dearborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kullervo has a couple of punches blocked by Dearborn.
Kullervo working aggressively here.
Dearborn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kullervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dearborn.
Kullervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dearborn tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Dearborn blocks an uppercut.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
Kullervo misses with the head strike.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo has a couple of punches blocked by Dearborn.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Dearborn blocks it.
Dearborn lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dearborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dearborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dearborn misses with a body punch.
Kullervo is working Dearborn over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo lands with a left to the head.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kullervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kullervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dearborn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Kullervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kullervo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Kullervo!
A victorious Evil Kullervo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.