PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Taikuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taikuri comes to the ring accompanied by MC Kalle H. rap. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Taikuri
vs
Wilson

212 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

201 cm
21
299 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Taikuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taikuri lands with a slapping head kick.
Taikuri knocks Wilson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Wilson is rocked!

It looks like Nick Wilson has been cut.
Taikuri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.

Taikuri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Taikuri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Taikuri tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taikuri is putting a hurting on Wilson here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Wilson wants to control but Taikuri postures up.

Taikuri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taikuri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taikuri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taikuri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson stops Taikuri from passing to mount.
Taikuri tries to get to his feet but Wilson is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Taikuri in his guard.
Taikuri trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Taikuri wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.

Wilson stands up and waves to Taikuri to follow him.
Taikuri lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taikuri is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taikuri.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taikuri lands a high kick!
Taikuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taikuri tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Taikuri didn't expect that.
Wilson trying to control but Taikuri is working from the bottom.

Taikuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Taikuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taikuri is breathing heavily.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taikuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Taikuri looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Taikuri wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Taikuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taikuri throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taikuri lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Taikuri avoids nicely.

Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taikuri is trying to work for a sweep but Wilson has mounted him!
Taikuri is looking to get to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taikuri is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.
Taikuri can't escape the position.
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Taikuri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson scoring with strikes but Taikuri is staying in there.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taikuri's face.
Taikuri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taikuri taking shots to the head.
Taikuri is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taikuri swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Taikuri gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taikuri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taikuri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wilson regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taikuri is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.

Taikuri wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taikuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taikuri prevents Wilson from standing back up.
Wilson trying to control but Taikuri postures up.
Taikuri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's eight 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.
Wilson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Taikuri is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Taikuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taikuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Taikuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taikuri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taikuri looking for a sweep but Wilson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Taikuri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taikuri wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taikuri wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Taikuri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taikuri trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Taikuriis looking to pass into half guard but Wilson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wilson is in guard.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Taikuri.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Taikuri keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Timo Taikuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Taikuri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taikuri misses with a head kick.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Taikuri connects with a high kick.
Taikuri wants to clinch.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taikuri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taikuri misses with a head kick.
Taikuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taikuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Taikuri wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Taikuri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taikuri is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Taikuri is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Taikuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taikuri is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Taikuri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taikuri wants to get back to full guard but Wilson has passed into side control.

That's two 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.
Taikuri tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Wilson wants to control the pace but Taikuri is squirming around nicely.
Taikuri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson controlling from mount.
Wilson trying to control but Taikuri is having none of it.
Taikuri is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling his opponent.
Nick Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taikuri is working to get back to half guard.
Wilson wants to control the pace but Taikuri is squirming around nicely.
Taikuri tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Taikuri is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taikuri tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Taikuri tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.
Taikuri is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.

Wilson wants to finish this one by submission but Taikuri is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wilson.
Taikuri is trying desperately to improve position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taikuri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taikuri is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Taikuri has managed to sneak the leg through.

Taikuri is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Taikuri is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Taikuri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Taikuri.
Taikuri wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.

Taikuri is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Taikuri seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson is staying active underneath Taikuri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wilson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilson is in trouble now - Taikuri has advanced to mount!
Wilson wants to hold on but Taikuri pushes him away.

Taikuri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wilson is surviving well by controlling Taikuri's body position as best he can.

Taikuri working for a submission but Wilson is keeping him at bay.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taikuri working Wilson over with strikes here.
Wilson wants to hold on but Taikuri pushes him away.

Taikuri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wilson is now in Taikuri's guard. A big mistake from Taikuri there, giving up the dominant position!
Taikuri trying to control the position.
Taikuri wants to improve his position but instead Wilson has moved into half guard.
Taikuri is not content to let Wilson control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Taikuri controls his leg.
Taikuri has a hand on Wilson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wilson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Taikuri is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Wilson.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Timo Taikuri!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Timo Taikuri!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Nick Wilson!

Timo Taikuri wins by split decision!