PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between German Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heeraz Kildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that German Stevenson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily German Stevenson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Stevenson
vs
Kildor

164 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

199 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, German Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heeraz Kildor!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Kildor responds with a good body kick, but Stevenson manages to step out the way in time.

Kildor moves into range and clinches up with Stevenson.

Kildor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stevenson regains guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Kildor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kildor on the ground.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kildor wants to stand but Stevenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kildor is one step ahead there.
Stevenson looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Kildor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kildor.

Kildor jumps guard and drags Stevenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kildor has Stevenson pulled in close to control his posture.
Kildor wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kildor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kildor has control of Stevenson's left arm, preventing Stevenson from doing any damage.

Kildor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kildor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kildor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stevenson is defending well. Kildor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stevenson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kildor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heeraz Kildor!