PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Sup (ranked 2167 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 250 p4p, 213 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sup
vs
KillsInWater

198 cm
28
235
12 - 13 - 0

210 cm
36
238
28 - 10 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HELLS BALLS RECOVERY

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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater stuns Sup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Sup misses.
Despite the aggression on KillsInWater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

KillsInWater rushes Sup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as Sup controls his hands.
Sup blocks an uppercut.
KillsInWater stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
KillsInWater connects with a single shot there.
KillsInWater slips under a jab.
KillsInWater throws out a counter right but Sup avoids it with no problem.
KillsInWater throws out a powerful jab.
Sup 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.
KillsInWater is looking to clinch.
KillsInWater lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KillsInWater circles away quickly and effectively.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
KillsInWater throws a big counter head kick but Sup avoids it with no problem.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
Sup ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
Sup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KillsInWater was well out of range. Poor timing from Sup.
KillsInWater defending well as Sup loads up on a big left hand.
KillsInWater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
KillsInWater looks to land a right hand but Sup moved out of range.
Sup appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Sup moves out of range.
Sup is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from KillsInWater does no damage.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
Sup throwing a counter right hand but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater slips a straight right by Sup.
KillsInWater misses with a looping left.
Sup throwing a counter right hand but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from KillsInWater lands but Sup takes it in his stride.
Sup misses with a looping left.
Sup takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sup throws a big shot that misses.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sup momentarily.
KillsInWater misses with a hook. Sup ducked under it nicely.
Sup throwing a counter right hand but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater staying out of range there.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from KillsInWater misses the target.
Nice cross by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Sup is having none of it.
KillsInWater cracks Sup with a good jab.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch but Sup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sup blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Sup connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sup is really struggling to find his range with his punches. KillsInWater's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sup connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sup misses with a double jab.
KillsInWater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sup in his tracks.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
Sup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sup.
KillsInWater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sup.
KillsInWater lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses

and Sup counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
KillsInWater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater blocking some punches.

KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sup throws a big shot that misses.
Sup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.

KillsInWater clinches.

KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KillsInWater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Sup scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
Sup throws a hook but KillsInWater blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Sup moves out of range.

Sup closes the distance and clinches.
Sup wants a takedown but no success here.

KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
Sup is looking to clinch.
KillsInWater throws a fast counter high kick but Sup manages to duck under it in time.
KillsInWater is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sup had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
KillsInWater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Sup feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
KillsInWater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

KillsInWater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sup lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater trying to keep a closed guard but Sup is proving a slippery customer.
Sup content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sup slips a jab and a cross from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater keeps the fight on the outside.
Sup misses with an uppercut. KillsInWater saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but Sup avoids them all with ease.
Sup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KillsInWater.
Sup looks to score with a jab to the body but KillsInWater is just out of range.
A combination from Sup does no damage.
Sup throws a body shot but no joy.

KillsInWater rushes Sup and presses him up against the cage.
Sup lands a left hand.

Sup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater throws a one two combo.
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body shot.
Sup scores with a body shot.
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!
Sup swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Sup misses.
Sup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KillsInWater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sup fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Sup blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a nice looking combination but Sup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sup pushes KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.
Sup is trying to force a seperation but KillsInWater has the dominant position.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Sup avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the cage.
I was talking to Sup's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
KillsInWater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
KillsInWater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KillsInWater can't break the clinch.

Sup breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sup.
A little jabbing left from KillsInWater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sup throws a hook but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sup to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from KillsInWater lands but Sup takes it in his stride.
Sup takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Sup moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sup misses the target.
Sup avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sup.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sup throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
KillsInWater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Sup misses.
Sup throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sup.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sup moves away.
A quick step to the side and Sup tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KillsInWater circles away quickly and effectively.
KillsInWater throws a counter combo.

Sup moves into range and clinches up with KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the side of the head.
KillsInWater throws a punch but it's blocked by Sup.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
Sup misses with a few strikes there.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Sup.
As Sup backs off KillsInWater throws a huge counter combo but Sup manages to avoid it all.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
KillsInWater moves out of range as Sup strikes.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sup.
Danga de danga de dang - KillsInWater scores with a four punch combination!
Sup throws a right hand that KillsInWater ducks under and follows up with a left that KillsInWater also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from KillsInWater misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sup misses the target.
KillsInWater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sup slips a straight right by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater is trying to get back to half guard.
Sup working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Sup's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
KillsInWater tries to bench press Sup off him but Sup keeps the position.
Sup in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
KillsInWater is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sup connects with a decent elbow.
KillsInWater tries to improve position but can't.
KillsInWater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sup off and has taken his back!
KillsInWater keeps control of the position as Sup tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sup, as that shot connected.
Sup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater.
Sup goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sup getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
KillsInWater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sup throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
Sup tries to clinch but KillsInWater moves away
and KillsInWater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater misses with a looping left.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
KillsInWater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sup backs up against the cage.
Sup scores with a decent looking hook.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt
and KillsInWater counters with a head kick. That will keep Sup thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup misses with a looping left.
KillsInWater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sup is looking to clinch but KillsInWater is avoiding it.
Sup keeps the fight on the outside.
Sup blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater.
Sup uses good head movement to avoid the hook from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a right hand
and Sup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Sup.

Sup has KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.

Sup shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. KillsInWater manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

KillsInWater looking for a guillotine here but Sup defends easily.
Sup distracts KillsInWater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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!

KillsInWater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sup defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

KillsInWater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KillsInWater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sup looking to control.
KillsInWater stopping the sweep attempt from Sup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sup might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sup has his hands on KillsInWater's head, controlling the position.
Sup 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.
Sup looking for a sweep. Not yet Sup, not yet.

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.
Sup has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but KillsInWater has passed into side control.
Sup is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sup is looking for a sweep.
Karel Sup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater wants to control but Sup is keeping him busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karel Sup.
I think KillsInWater 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!