The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kerr (ranked 587 p4p, 763 weight class) and Jorlan Vieira (ranked 87 p4p, 103 weight class). Jorlan Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kerr
vs
Vieira

190 cm
27
280
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
275
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorlan Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr slips a jab from Vieira.
Vieira slips a straight right by Kerr.
Kerr closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kerr looks for a takedown but Vieira sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Kerr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws the left hand but Kerr avoids the punch easily.

Kerr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kerr showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerr is taking a breather. Vieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kerr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
Kerr working Vieira over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kerr there.
Kerr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kerr 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.
Kerr winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Kerr is controlling well.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr wants to pass to mount but Vieira is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kerr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerr working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerr slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kerr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira tries to roll over but Kerr keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vieira wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy.
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Kerr lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerr working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Kerr has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerr lands a nice short elbow.
Kerr creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Vieira is out cold and this one is all over! Kerr climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 205 p4p, 537 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 33 p4p, 79 weight class). Rashid Elkhan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kawiwasulu
vs
Elkhan

185 cm
27
272
10 - 3 - 0

193 cm
27
267
9 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkhan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawiwasulu moves away from the strike by Elkhan.
We've been informed that Elkhan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Elkhan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawiwasulu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkhan lands a body shot.
Elkhan works the jab nicely.
Kawiwasulu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Elkhan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkhan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawiwasulu's head.
Elkhan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elkhan cracks Kawiwasulu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawiwasulu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Elkhan finish him?

Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Elkhan lands a jab to Kawiwasulu's midsection.
Elkhan cracks a nice hook into Kawiwasulu's ribs.

Elkhan cracks Kawiwasulu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elkhan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kawiwasulu to stand back up!
Oh Kawiwasulu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawiwasulu tries to get into range but Elkhan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kawiwasulu! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Elkhan scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
A very excited looking Rashid Elkhan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 238 p4p, 846 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 37 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jani Honkanen enters the cage!

Vasiliev
vs
Honkanen

185 cm
27
289
11 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
280
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honkanen misses with a straight right.
Honkanen throws out a loose jab but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Honkanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vasiliev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Honkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasiliev but Vasiliev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Honkanen is defended easily by Vasiliev.
Honkanen misses with a looping right.
Vasiliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasiliev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasiliev misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Honkanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Vasiliev is keeping the position.
Honkanen is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honkanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasiliev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Honkanen trying to control here.
Honkanen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Honkanen wants to improve his position but Vasiliev is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Honkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Honkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasiliev pulls his head out easily.
Honkanen wants to control but Vasiliev is keeping busy.
Honkanen manages to get to full guard.
Honkanen keeping moving, preventing Vasiliev from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Honkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasiliev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasiliev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honkanen keeping moving, preventing Vasiliev from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Honkanen is on top in guard.

Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honkanen won't allow Vasiliev to sweep him here.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Honkanen on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen forces his way into half guard.

Honkanen is trying to work for a kimura but Vasiliev is defending well.
Vasiliev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Honkanen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Honkanen is trying for a kimura here. Vasiliev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Honkanen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jani Honkanen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rav Kapur (ranked 615 p4p, 355 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 90 p4p, 50 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kapur
vs
Trollslayer

225 cm
27
265
8 - 5 - 0

150 cm
27
265
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rav Kapur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trollslayer as he jumps to the side.
Kapur dives in for a single leg takedown but Trollslayer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Trollslayer has Kapur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trollslayer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kapur tumbling to the mat - Trollslayer dives into Kapur's guard.
Kapur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kapur is adopting a defensive guard.
Trollslayer is working Kapur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer is fighting to break Kapur's control of his arms but Kapur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trollslayer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kapur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kapur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kapur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Kapur.
Trollslayer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kapur throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trollslayer escapes and throws Kapur's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kapur is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Kapur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapur is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trollslayer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kapur is looking to reverse the position.
Kapur is working hard here to advance position.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is looking to take a break and control but Kapur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kapur manages to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kapur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kapur wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kapur is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trollslayer trying to control from half guard but Kapur is working away.

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.
Trollslayer is taking a breather. Kapur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kapur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kapur.
Trollslayer is fighting to break Kapur's control of his arms but Kapur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trollslayer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kapur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trollslayer is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that 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.

Trollslayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kapur is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kapur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trollslayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trollslayer's back!
Trollslayer trying to control the position but Kapur manages to sink in the hooks.

Kapur is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Trollslayer is defending well though. Kapur let's go of the attempt for now.

Kapur looking to break Trollslayer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trollslayer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kapur will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer wants to control his opponent's hands but Kapur gets his hands free.
Trollslayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balin Trollslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur is trying to stick to Trollslayer's back but Trollslayer is turning into Kapur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kapur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kapur looking to control.
Kapur keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully.
Trollslayer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Kapur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trollslayer defends it easily.
Kapur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer is looking to improve his position.

Kapur is looking for a kimura here.

Kapur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kapur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trollslayer is just riding it out for now. Kapur eventually gives up the hold.
Trollslayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trollslayer gets back to full guard.
Trollslayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kapur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kapur has Trollslayer in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kapur has wrist control.
Trollslayer distracts Kapur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kapur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trollslayer defends well.
Kapur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kapur, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer stands and throws Kapur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Trollslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kapur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trollslayer defends it nicely.
Kapur shoots in for a double leg but Trollslayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balin Trollslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trollslayer gets the takedown into side control.
Trollslayer lands some shots froms side control.
Trollslayer working away.
Kapur is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kapur down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer staying calm.
Trollslayer scoring with punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur tries to improve position but can't.
Trollslayer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kapur some visible discomfort.
Kapur is trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Kapur is trying to improve his position.
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but Kapur is working away.
Trollslayer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kapur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapur tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Trollslayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Trollslayer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trollslayer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kapur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trollslayer breaks from Kapur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trollslayer controlling from the full mount.
Trollslayer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kapur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer raining down shots from the mount!
Trollslayer lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trollslayer lands with some strikes.
Trollslayer avoids the attempt from Kapur to control.
Trollslayer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balin Trollslayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trollslayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Balin Trollslayer!

Balin Trollslayer wins by unanimous decision!
Balin Trollslayer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.