PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Astrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Elvis Astrok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Astrok
vs
Kilpi

199 cm
25
235 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Astrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astrok stuffs the takedown.
Astrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astrok is fending him off so far but Kilpi persists. Nope, Astrok circles away and we're back to standing.
Astrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Astrok misses with an uppercut.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Astrok defends it well.
Astrok with a body punch. A glancing blow.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Astrok enables Kilpi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Astrok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kilpi stops Astrok from standing up.

Astrok manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kilpi goes for a takedown attempt but Astrok pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elvis Astrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Kilpi.
Kilpi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi defending well as Astrok loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilpi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astrok is fending him off so far but Kilpi persists. Nope, Astrok circles away and we're back to standing.
Astrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astrok misses with a few strikes there.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astrok misses with a two punch combination.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Astrok but Astrok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elvis Astrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astrok throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Jarkko Kilpi has been cut.
A jab from Astrok finds it's way through Kilpi's defenses.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astrok as he jumps to the side.
Astrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astrok.
Elvis Astrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kilpi momentarily.
Astrok misses the jab.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Astrok defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astrok looks to throw the jab but Kilpi is out of range.
Astrok tries to bum rush Kilpi with a series of wild strikes but Kilpi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astrok is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kilpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Astrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Astrok throws a big shot that misses.
Astrok throws a lazy right hand but Kilpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilpi is defended easily by Astrok.
Kilpi slips under a jab from Astrok.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Astrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilpi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Astrok works Kilpi's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi throws a leg kick but Astrok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Astrok throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpi's shoulder, as Kilpi tries to avoid the shot.
Kilpi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Astrok misses with a double jab.
Kilpi ducks right into an uppercut from Astrok.
Astrok throws out a loose jab but Kilpi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilpi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astrok.
Astrok throws a looping overhand right but Kilpi ducks down to avoid it.
Astrok thuds a left hand into Kilpi's body.
Nice shot lands for Astrok.
Kilpi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That has opened up Jarkko Kilpi's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astrok with a hook.

Kilpi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astrok throws a looping overhand right but Kilpi ducks down to avoid it.
Kilpi avoids the body shot from Astrok.
Astrok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpi manages to avoid it.
Astrok misses with a hook. Kilpi ducked under it nicely.
Kilpi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilpi slips a jab and a cross from Astrok.
Astrok throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Astrok!
Astrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpi.
Kilpi with the counter takedown but Astrok avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Astrok misses its intended target.
Astrok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kilpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Astrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Kilpi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Astrok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astrok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Astrok finish him?
A slow jab from Astrok misses its intended target.
Kilpi seems to have recovered his senses.
Astrok misses with a body shot.
A big right from Astrok misses.
Astrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpi is just out of range.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpi feints the counter takedown.
Kilpi ducks under a wild hook from Astrok.

Astrok lands a left and a right that send Kilpi crashing to the mat, dazed. Astrok thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astrok throws a shot from downtown. Kilpi moves away and avoids it.
Kilpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astrok.

Kilpi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Astrok!

Astrok throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astrok.
Kilpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Astrok defends it well.
Astrok throws a hook but Kilpi blocks it.
And Kilpi tries to counter it with a takedown but Astrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Astrok misses with a straight left.
Astrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpi.
Astrok loads up on a big right hand but Kilpi slips the punch.
And Kilpi tries to counter it with a takedown but Astrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Astrok throws a shot to the body.
Astrok looks to land a left hand but Kilpi moved out of range nicely.
Kilpi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astrok.
And Kilpi tries to counter it with a takedown but Astrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kilpi shoots for a double leg takedown but Astrok sprawls well. He's pushed Kilpi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astrok throws an off balance right hand

and Kilpi counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two 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!
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Astrok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kilpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Astrok is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kilpi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kilpi trying to control the position but Astrok is working away.
Astrok is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kilpi has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kilpi controls the position from side control.
Kilpi wants to control but Astrok is keeping him busy.
Kilpi prevents Astrok from escaping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elvis Astrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as Kilpi stalls from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astrok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Astrok misses the jab.
Kilpi with a poor takedown
and Astrok counters with a stiff right hand.

The cut above Jarkko Kilpi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Astrok scores with a punch to the head.
Astrok looks to land a right hand but Kilpi moved out of range.
Kilpi feints the counter takedown.
Astrok throws a hook but Kilpi avoids it easily.
Kilpi with the counter takedown but Astrok avoids it easily.
Kilpi needs to keep his hands up - Astrok had a free shot at his head there.

Jarkko Kilpi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Astrok fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kilpi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kilpi looks to clinch but Astrok throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kilpi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elvis Astrok!
Elvis Astrok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.