PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Timberloke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Bleidelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Timberloke
vs
Bleidelis

188 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
202 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Timberloke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kostas Bleidelis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timberloke catches Bleidelis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bleidelis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Timberloke throws a right and a left that Bleidelis avoids nicely.
Timberloke misses with an uppercut.
Timberloke misses with a double jab.
Bleidelis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Timberloke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timberloke wants it to stay on the feet.
Timberloke checks the leg kick.
Timberloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bleidelis slips a jab and a cross from Timberloke.
Timberloke throws a right hand that Bleidelis ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleidelis also avoids with ease.
Bleidelis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Timberloke needs to keep his hands up - Bleidelis had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bleidelis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Bleidelis breaks from the clinch.
Timberloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleidelis manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Timberloke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bleidelis tries for a takedown but Timberloke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Timberloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bleidelis misses the jab.
Timberloke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bleidelis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bleidelis is looking to land body kicks.
Timberloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Timberloke looks to land a combination but Bleidelis avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleidelis moves in looking to clinch but Timberloke pushes him off.
Timberloke takes one to the chin there.
Bleidelis moves in looking to clinch but Timberloke pushes him off.
Timberloke misses with a wild combination.
Bleidelis throws out a powerful jab.

Bleidelis closes the distance and pushes Timberloke back into the ropes.
Bleidelis lands a left hand.

Bleidelis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Justin Timberloke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timberloke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Timberloke.

Bleidelis gets a clinch.
Timberloke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bleidelis breaks the clinch.
Timberloke throws a shot to the body.
Bleidelis closes the distance and clinches up with Timberloke, looking for a takedown. Bleidelis pushes Timberloke against the ropes but Timberloke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justin Timberloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Bleidelis.
Timberloke misses with a double jab.
Bleidelis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bleidelis doesn't manage to clinch there - Timberloke circles away.
Timberloke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bleidelis dodges the punch combination from Timberloke.
Timberloke throws a series of punches but Bleidelis avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timberloke scores with a body shot.
Timberloke stuffs the takedown attempt from Bleidelis. Bleidelis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bleidelis looks gassed!
Bleidelis is looking to clinch.

Bleidelis forces Timberloke back against the ropes and clinches.
Timberloke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timberloke can't break the clinch.
Bleidelis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleidelis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Timberloke tries to break free but Bleidelis pushes him back against the ropes.

Bleidelis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bleidelis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timberloke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Timberloke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timberloke misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Timberloke misses.
Bleidelis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timberloke is fending him off so far but Bleidelis persists. Nope, Timberloke circles away and we're back to standing.
Timberloke scores with a three punch combo!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleidelis.
Timberloke looks to land a combination. Bleidelis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Timberloke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Bleidelis with that takedown attempt.
Timberloke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bleidelis doesn't seem bothered though.
Timberloke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Timberloke misses.
Bleidelis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Timberloke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Timberloke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timberloke swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Timberloke.
Bleidelis swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis shoots in but Timberloke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Timberloke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bleidelis doesn't seem phased though.
Timberloke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bleidelis counters with a three punch combo that has Timberloke backing up. Timberloke nods at Bleidelis to acknowledge the strikes.
Timberloke stalks Bleidelis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bleidelis's face. Bleidelis staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timberloke fails to land with a series of punches.
Timberloke swinging wildly here.
Timberloke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timberloke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timberloke tries to bum rush Bleidelis with a series of wild strikes but Bleidelis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timberloke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleidelis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timberloke is fending him off so far but Bleidelis persists. Nope, Timberloke circles away and we're back to standing.
Timberloke thows a body shot but no joy.
Bleidelis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Timberloke throws a combination that misses

and Bleidelis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bleidelis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Timberloke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bleidelis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bleidelis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Timberloke's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bleidelis.
Timberloke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timberloke lands with a nice combination. Bleidelis backs away looking to recover.
Timberloke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bleidelis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Timberloke's guard now.
Bleidelis wants to get up but he can't break Timberloke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Timberloke keeping moving, preventing Bleidelis from controlling successfully.

Bleidelis stands and steps away. Timberloke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleidelis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justin Timberloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Bleidelis.
Timberloke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Timberloke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bleidelis counters with a nice uppercut.
Timberloke tests Bleidelis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justin Timberloke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timberloke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Timberloke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bleidelis defending well as Timberloke loads up on a big left hand.
Bleidelis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bleidelis there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleidelis.
Timberloke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bleidelis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timberloke finds it's way round the side to connect with Bleidelis's head.
Bleidelis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timberloke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bleidelis somewhat.
Bleidelis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timberloke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis slips a jab and a cross from Timberloke.
Timberloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Timberloke.
Bleidelis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bleidelis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Timberloke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleidelis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Timberloke takes a swing at Bleidelis's ribcage but misses.
Bleidelis dodges the punch combination from Timberloke.
Timberloke misses with a double jab
and Bleidelis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bleidelis tries to close the distance and clinch but Timberloke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timberloke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bleidelis moves away from the strike by Timberloke.
Timberloke misses with a double jab

and Bleidelis moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bleidelis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timberloke misses with a wild combination.
Timberloke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Justin Timberloke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bleidelis fails with a takedown attempt.
Timberloke lands a nice shot to the body.
Timberloke works Bleidelis's body with a nice hook.
Timberloke misses with a combination
and Bleidelis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timberloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bleidelis is looking to clinch but Timberloke is avoiding it.
Bleidelis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bleidelis moves forwards but Timberloke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timberloke tries to bum rush Bleidelis with a series of wild strikes but Bleidelis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bleidelis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Justin Timberloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timberloke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Timberloke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleidelis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleidelis avoids a punch combination nicely.

Bleidelis closes the distance and clinches.

Bleidelis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bleidelis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bleidelis throws a leg kick but Timberloke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Timberloke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Timberloke misses.
Bleidelis throws a series of strikes that have Timberloke backpedaling.

Bleidelis clinches up with Timberloke and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bleidelis trying to control the position but instead, Timberloke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bleidelis into the ropes.
Bleidelis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timberloke is trying to break the clinch but Bleidelis is controlling him.
Timberloke tries to break the clinch but Bleidelis is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Timberloke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Timberloke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bleidelis counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bleidelis obliges.

Bleidelis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleidelis.
Timberloke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Timberloke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bleidelis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bleidelis is looking to clinch but Timberloke is avoiding it.
Bleidelis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bleidelis tries to land a front kick but Timberloke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bleidelis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timberloke misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timberloke cracks a nice hook into Bleidelis's ribs.
Timberloke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timberloke throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bleidelis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleidelis is trying to control. Timberloke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleidelis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Timberloke is trying to stand back up but Bleidelis is controlling him
Timberloke wants to stand back up but Bleidelis manages to pass into side control.
Timberloke pushes Bleidelis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bleidelis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Bleidelis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Timberloke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timberloke throws a combination that misses

and Bleidelis counters by clinching up.
Timberloke is looking to break free of the clinch but Bleidelis has double underhooks.
Bleidelis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timberloke prevents it.
Justin Timberloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Bleidelis.
Bleidelis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Timberloke's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bleidelis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bleidelis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Timberloke circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bleidelis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timberloke misses with a combination

and Bleidelis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Timberloke's guard now.
Bleidelis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timberloke is keeping the position for now.
Timberloke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bleidelis is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bleidelis trying to control but Timberloke is working from the bottom.
Bleidelis is standing up over Timberloke. Timberloke looks to escape but Bleidelis dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Bleidelis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timberloke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kostas Bleidelis!