PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Timmyyyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolehmainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roy Jone Jr. - Can't Be Touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kolehmainen
vs
Timmyyyy

175 cm
23
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Timmyyyy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Timmyyyy forces Kolehmainen back against the cage and clinches.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee strike.
Timmyyyy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kolehmainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow inside.
Kolehmainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmyyyy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timmyyyy taking a breather.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolehmainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmyyyy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolehmainen blocks the elbow strike.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy lands a damaging elbow.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy landing knees to the head.
Timmyyyy stalls.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy looks gassed!
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmyyyy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kolehmainen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmyyyy gets underhooks to prevent Kolehmainen's takedown attempt.

That's two 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.
Timmyyyy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kolehmainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kolehmainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmyyyy smiles and moves away.
Timmyyyy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kolehmainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmyyyy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolehmainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmyyyy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kolehmainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timmyyyy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolehmainen.
Timmyyyy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolehmainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolehmainen swinging wildly here.
Kolehmainen needs to keep his hands up - Timmyyyy had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Timmyyyy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kolehmainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timmyyyy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick from Timmyyyy lands but Kolehmainen takes it in his stride.
Timmyyyy ducks under a wild hook from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, jab by Timmyyyy - just one landing.
Timmy Timmyyyy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolehmainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Timmyyyy counter with a right hand.

Timmyyyy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolehmainen goes for a takedown attempt but Timmyyyy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kolehmainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy just misses with a punch to the body.

Timmyyyy drives through and clinches with Kolehmainen against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmyyyy stalling.
Timmyyyy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kolehmainen's face.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks it.
Timmyyyy has Kolehmainen pressed against the cage.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmyyyy has Kolehmainen pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timmyyyy lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow just above Kolehmainen 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Timmyyyy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Timmyyyy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kolehmainen cracks the inside of Timmyyyy's front leg.
Kolehmainen slips under a jab.

Timmyyyy has managed to clinch.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy throws an elbow that misses.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.

Kolehmainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kolehmainen wants to stand but Timmyyyy is controlling the position.
Kolehmainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kolehmainen tries to get out of the position.
Timmyyyy wants to stand and escape but instead Kolehmainen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kolehmainen stands up from Timmyyyy's guard - Kolehmainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kolehmainen misses with a double jab
and Timmyyyy counters with a one-two to the body.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolehmainen circles away.
Kolehmainen misses with a few strikes there.

Timmyyyy moves into range and clinches up with Kolehmainen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timmyyyy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Timmyyyy slows down the pace here.

Kolehmainen breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kolehmainen misses.
Timmyyyy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timmyyyy counters with a nice leg kick.

Timmyyyy closes the distance and clinches.
Timmyyyy landing knees to the head.
Timmyyyy stalling.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Timmyyyy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timmyyyy misses with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmyyyy is breathing heavily.
Timmyyyy looking to throw knees to the head but Kolehmainen is blocking nicely.
Timmyyyy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns Timmyyyy into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kolehmainen wants to break free but Timmyyyy has control.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kolehmainen jumps into guard, dragging Timmyyyy to the mat.
Kolehmainen is looking to stand up but Timmyyyy isn't so interested in that idea.

Kolehmainen kicks Timmyyyy off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timmy Timmyyyy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Kolehmainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Timmyyyy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Timmyyyy stalling in the clinch.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmyyyy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Timmyyyy is looking to control Kolehmainen's arms but Kolehmainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmyyyy has his back to the cage.
Timmyyyy prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmyyyy controlling the action here for a moment.
Kolehmainen can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen tries to break free but Timmyyyy pushes him back against the cage.
Timmyyyy is pushing Kolehmainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head.
Kolehmainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmyyyy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Kolehmainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Timmyyyy coming out on top.
Timmyyyy throws a right hand that Kolehmainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolehmainen also avoids with ease.
Timmyyyy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kolehmainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Timmyyyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolehmainen circles away.
Timmyyyy is looking to clinch.
Ville Kolehmainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmyyyy misses with a hook.

Timmyyyy instigates a clinch.
Timmyyyy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolehmainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kolehmainen as Timmyyyy tries to tie him up.
Timmyyyy lands a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmyyyy prevents Kolehmainen from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kolehmainen as Timmyyyy tries to tie him up.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolehmainen blocks an elbow strike from Timmyyyy.
Kolehmainen is working for takedown but Timmyyyy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timmyyyy with a knee to the head.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow just above Kolehmainen 's eye.
Kolehmainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmyyyy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timmyyyy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timmyyyy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kolehmainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kolehmainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmyyyy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks with his arms.
Timmyyyy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kolehmainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Timmyyyy prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmyyyy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Timmyyyy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Timmyyyy keeps control of Kolehmainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmyyyy taking a breather.
Timmyyyy tries to land a knee to the head but Kolehmainen blocks with his arms.
Timmyyyy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kolehmainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmyyyy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timmyyyy leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timmy Timmyyyy.
Timmyyyy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kolehmainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmyyyy counters with a left and a right that stings Kolehmainen.

Timmyyyy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timmyyyy throws an elbow that misses.
Ville Kolehmainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolehmainen jumps guard but Timmyyyy stands there with Kolehmainen around his waist. Kolehmainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timmyyyy lands a damaging elbow.
Timmyyyy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Timmyyyy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Timmyyyy lands an elbow inside that Kolehmainen shrugs off.
Kolehmainen can't get the takedown.
Kolehmainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmyyyy smiles and moves away.
Kolehmainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Timmyyyy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Timmyyyy.
Timmy Timmyyyy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolehmainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Timmyyyy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timmyyyy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Timmyyyy!