PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilkki comes to the cage accompanied by Fintelligens - Sori. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nilkki
vs
Hound

154 cm
32
146 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

172 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hound.
Hound has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nilkki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hound.

It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Hound tries to bum rush Nilkki with a series of wild strikes but Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut. Hound saw that one coming.
Nilkki slips a jab and a cross from Hound.
Hound takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Hound misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilkki has time to react.
Hound shoots in but no luck this time.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Hound tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Hound tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.

It looks like The Hound has been cut.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.

Hound is trying to trip Nilkki. He has hold of a leg but Nilkki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hound persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nilkki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hound scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hound's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nilkki is on top in guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nilkki being controlled here momentarily.
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki content to stall in guard here.
Nilkki continues to stall.
Nilkki stopping the sweep attempt from Hound.

Hound is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilkki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hound manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hound sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nilkki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hound postures up.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.
Nilkki pulls Hound in close to his closed guard and prevents Hound from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nilkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hound dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hound's corner calls for a 1-2. Hound obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hound is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hound on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki looks to land a body kick but Hound moved away.
Hound feints a jab promting Nilkki to slip. Hound then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nilkki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hound shoots in and drives through. Nilkki sprawls well.
Nilkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Hound is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hound to score with a decent uppercut.
Nilkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Hound's front leg but catches the back leg as Hound tries to avoid it.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Nilkki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hound was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Hound misses its intended target.
Hound has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot.

Hound closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nilkki to the mat! Nilkki manages to get full guard.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Hound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hound postures up.
Nilkki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound trying to control but Nilkki is working from the bottom.
Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilkki has control of Hound's left arm, preventing Hound from doing any damage.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nilkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hound manages to get himself to full guard.

Hound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilkki is one step ahead there.

Hound is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilkki defends well.
Hound not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nilkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki wants to stand but Hound is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki passes Hound's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hound trying to hold on to Nilkki's head to control him but Nilkki postures up.
Hound makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hound.

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.
Hound working a defensive guard here.
Hound avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilkki is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Hound avoids the punch easily.
Hound has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Hound is out of range.

Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Hound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Hound closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilkki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Nilkki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilkki working a defensive guard here.
Nilkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hound drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hound jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Hound trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilkki is trying to control the position but Hound postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki controlling the position.
Hound looking to pass the guard.
Nilkki being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hound lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hound throws out the jab.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hound's sensitive parts.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hound sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound moves out of range of the strikes.
Hound scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks.
Hound misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilkki throws a right hand that Hound ducks under and follows up with a left that Hound also avoids with ease.
Nilkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki connects with a single shot there.
Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hound lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Hound.
A left lands for Hound.
Nilkki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hound's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Nilkki drives through and clinches with Hound against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
Hound misses with some punches.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Hound controls the action.
Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Hound pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nilkki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hound lands with a short shot to the head.
Hound is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nilkki to keep the fight standing.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
Hound tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Hound takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilkki lands with a left to the head.
Hound lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pikku Nilkki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Nilkki tries to land a body kick
and Hound counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hound misses with a hook.
Nilkki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nilkki throws a front kick aimed at Hound's knee but Hound avoids it well.
Hound throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Hound tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nilkki misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound looks to land a right hand but Nilkki moved out of range.
Nilkki takes one to the chin there.
Hound falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nilkki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nilkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Nilkki is looking to counter the offense by Hound and move into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hound.
Nilkki misses with a lunging right hand
and Hound counters with a series of strikes. Nilkki will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Hound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hound throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Nilkki defending well as Hound loads up on a big left hand.
The Hound seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hound misses the body punch
and Nilkki counters with an outside leg kick.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hound throws a lazy right hand but Nilkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilkki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hound defending well as Nilkki loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound with a hook.
Hound scores with a jab. Nilkki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hound's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki dodges the punch combination from Hound.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Nilkki catches Hound right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Hound, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Hound checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hound takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
Hound throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilkki counters with a leg kick.
Nilkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hound moves away.
Hound scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilkki.
Hound swinging wildly here.
Nilkki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Hound blocks the leg kick.
Hound misses with a right hand

and Nilkki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nilkki.
Hound blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki presses Hound against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hound is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki is working Hound over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hound fails to pull guard.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Nilkki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hound misses with some punches.
Hound's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
Hound jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nilkki walks away with a smile on his face. Hound gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.

Nilkki darts in and clinches Hound up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki had his way with The Hound in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Nilkki misses.
Hound misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hound throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hound.
Hound throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Hound manages to avoid it.
Hound connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Hound is out of range.
Hound looks to land a left hand but Nilkki moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a two punch combination.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Hound manages to avoid it.
Hound throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to slow Hound down with leg kicks.

Hound changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nilkki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nilkki struggling a bit here.
Nilkki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nilkki trying to control but Hound postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hound working the head and body with strikes.
Hound thows a huge punch but Nilkki dodges it nicely.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Hound has control of the leg.
Hound thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nilkki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Hound thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nilkki's head.
Nilkki keeping control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hound is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hound with the ground and pound but Nilkki uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound won't allow Nilkki to sweep him here.
Hound wants to control from the top but Nilkki keeps moving.
Hound throwing strikes from guard but Nilkki blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.
Hound not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hound throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hound jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hound looks to land a combination but Nilkki avoids it well.
Hound throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick and Hound moves out of range easily.
Hound is looking for the big counter here.
Nilkki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hound tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Hound.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Hound controls the action.
Hound is trying to drag Nilkki to the mat but Nilkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hound's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Hound.
I think Hound has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Hound!
During a confident post fight interview, The Hound thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.