PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kiviluola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slum Goodlum (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.

Kiviluola
vs
Goodlum

177 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marko Kiviluola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slum Goodlum!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodlum tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiviluola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodlum throws a head kick that half lands.
Goodlum misses with a takedown attempt - Kiviluola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goodlum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiviluola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodlum misses with a body kick.
Goodlum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goodlum scores with a head kick.
A left and a right from Goodlum both land. Nice combination.
No luck for Goodlum with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodlum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiviluola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodlum counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodlum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiviluola circles away.
Marko Kiviluola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slum Goodlum.
Kiviluola throws a head kick but Goodlum moves out of range.
Kiviluola is looking to clinch but Goodlum is avoiding it.
Kiviluola closes the distance and clinches up with Goodlum, looking for a takedown. Kiviluola pushes Goodlum against the cage but Goodlum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goodlum looks for the body kick but Kiviluola saw that one coming.

Kiviluola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiviluola managing to block the knees to the body from Goodlum.
Kiviluola misses with an elbow over the top.

Kiviluola breaks the clinch.
Kiviluola fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodlum.
Kiviluola fails with the takedown.
Goodlum wants to clinch
and Kiviluola counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodlum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiviluola tries to avoid it but Goodlum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiviluola to the ground. Kiviluola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiviluola throws a series of punches but Goodlum avoids them all with ease.
Kiviluola fails with the takedown.
Goodlum throws a series of strikes that have Kiviluola backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodlum throws a nice head kick!
Kiviluola looks to land a left hand but Goodlum moved out of range nicely.
Kiviluola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiviluola is breathing heavily.
Kiviluola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodlum.
Goodlum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiviluola is just out of range.
A head kick by Kiviluola misses
and Goodlum counters with a head kick. That will keep Kiviluola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goodlum moves in looking to clinch but Kiviluola pushes him off.
Goodlum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goodlum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiviluola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goodlum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiviluola is just out of range.
Kiviluola has a takedown stuffed.
Kiviluola looks for a takedown but Goodlum sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slum Goodlum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Goodlum misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodlum fails with the takedown
and Kiviluola counters with a series of strikes. Goodlum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kiviluola.
Goodlum tries to clinch
and Kiviluola counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kiviluola finds it's way through Goodlum's defenses.
Kiviluola shoots in but no luck this time.
Goodlum tries to clinch but Kiviluola moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodlum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Goodlum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodlum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiviluola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marko Kiviluola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slum Goodlum.

Goodlum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kiviluola closes the distance and clinches.
Kiviluola fails to pull guard.
Goodlum tries to pull guard but Kiviluola won't allow it.
Goodlum wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiviluola won't allow it.

Kiviluola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marko Kiviluola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiviluola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goodlum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiviluola throws a head kick but Goodlum moves out of range.

Goodlum takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiviluola wants to break free but Goodlum has control.

Goodlum successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiviluola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodlum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kiviluola being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiviluola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodlum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiviluola wants to stand but Goodlum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goodlum pulls Kiviluola in to control the position.
Kiviluola is looking to stand up but Goodlum won't let him.
Kiviluola trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodlum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Marko Kiviluola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Goodlum lands a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Goodlum.
Goodlum throws a head kick that misses.
Kiviluola tries to clinch but Goodlum is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Kiviluola. No joy for Goodlum on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiviluola tries to clinch but Goodlum is having none of it.
Kiviluola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Goodlum counters with a shoot takedown. Kiviluola fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiviluola keeping moving, preventing Goodlum from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodlum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiviluola swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kiviluola has his foot on Goodlum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodlum works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiviluola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodlum controls the pace.
Goodlum looking to sit in guard and control but Kiviluola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Goodlum is looking for a triangle but Kiviluola pushes his legs off easily.

Kiviluola stands up from Goodlum's guard - Kiviluola perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiviluola throws a sloppy head kick
and Goodlum counters with a nice body shot.
Goodlum throws a lazy head kick
and Kiviluola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodlum lands a head kick. Kiviluola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Goodlum moves into the clinch successfully.

Goodlum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodlum wants to clinch up but Kiviluola keeps it at a distance.
Goodlum lands with a nice combination. Kiviluola backs away looking to recover.
A nice combination there by Kiviluola.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goodlum - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodlum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kiviluola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slum Goodlum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiviluola misses with a double jab
and Goodlum counters with a solid body kick.
Goodlum shoots in and drives through. Kiviluola sprawls well.
Kiviluola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Goodlum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodlum.

Kiviluola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Goodlum gets caught flat footed, as Kiviluola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodlum has a closed guard, preventing Kiviluola from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slum Goodlum.
I think Goodlum 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slum Goodlum!