PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hairy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billington comes into the arena with Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur... blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kane's choice of entrance music: Saigon - Bring Me Down . 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.

Billington
vs
Kane

190 cm
30
194 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

190 cm
25
201 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Billington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hairy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billington just misses with a punch to the body.
Billington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Billington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Billington.
Billington lands a jab to the nose.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billington connects with a looping right hand.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billington.
Billington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Billington somewhat.
Billington leaves Kane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kane tries to clinch there but Billington circles away.
Billington throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Billington off balance momentarily.
Kane misses with a hook
and Billington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington throws a nice looking combination but Kane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
Billington moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Billington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane misses with a leg kick.
Billington misses with a wild body shot.
Billington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kane doesn't seem bothered though.
Billington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane moves away from the strike by Billington.
Billington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kane back to the cage. Billington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Billington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hairy Kane.
Kane misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington scores with a hook to the body. Kane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Billington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Billington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Billington clobbers Kane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billington thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane shoots for a double leg takedown but Billington sprawls well. He's pushed Kane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Billington fails with the takedown.
Billington blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Billington blocks the leg kick.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Billington ducks down to avoid it.
Billington tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Billington misses.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Billington is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kane.
A bone on bone clash there as Billington blocks the leg kick.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Billington blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane lands a front kick.
Kane tries to clinch up
and Billington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
Hairy Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Billington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billington tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
Billington throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Billington looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane throws out a leg kick but Billington moves out of range and Kane only half commits.

Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billington wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Billington is controlling Kane's trapped leg to prevent Kane from advancing to side control.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billington is trying to control but can't.
Billington is concentrating on defense, preventing Kane from advancing position.
Billington is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Billington 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.

Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Billington checks a leg kick.
Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billington checks it well.
Billington throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Billington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billington motions for Kane to come forward. Billington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane wants to slow Billington down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Billington does no damage.
Billington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Billington's head but Billington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Billington is defending the position.
Billington moves into full guard.
Billington is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture.
Billington keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Billington is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Billington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kane tries to reverse the position but Billington maintains control.
Billington with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billington cracks Kane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kane is trying desperately to improve position.
Billington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Billington landing punches.
Billington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape.
Kane is trying desperately to improve position.
Billington lands a heavy elbow.
Billington is landing with some decent strikes but Kane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kane can't escape the position.
Billington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is looking to improve his position but Billington isn't that keen on the idea.
Billington wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Billington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Billington with shots to the head and body - Kane looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billington landing shots from mount.

Billington jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kane is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kane and Billington has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Billington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billington throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Billington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Billington keeps moving and retains side control.
Billington throws a strike aimed at the side of Kane's head but Kane avoids it well.
Kane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Billington keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billington tries to advance to mount but can't.
Billington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kane to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Billington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kane defending against the ground and pound.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane is not content to let Billington control the position.
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Billington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kane's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is not content to let Billington control the position.
Billington 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.
Kane tries to bench press Billington off him but Billington keeps the position.
Kane struggling a bit here.
Billington lands a few punches from side control.
Billington cracks Kane with a big elbow.
Billington wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Billington scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control but Billington postures up.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Billington trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Thomas Billington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billington in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hairy Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kane tries to buck Billington off but Billington is having none of it.
Billington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Billington is staying tight to Kane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kane taking a bit of punishment here - Billington scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane is letting Billington control him for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Billington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Billington!
Thomas Billington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.