PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between thisismecaring aboutthename (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Kivikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raimo Kivikorva looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

aboutthename
vs
Kivikorva

196 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

S.W.A.T.

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, thisismecaring aboutthename!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimo Kivikorva!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

aboutthename has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kivikorva connects with a nasty looking knee right to aboutthename's face.
Kivikorva wants to stall.

Kivikorva manages to break the clinch.
aboutthename fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kivikorva.
Kivikorva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says aboutthename as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kivikorva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
aboutthename tries to clinch up but Kivikorva circles away and keeps his distance.

aboutthename fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kivikorva sprawls well initially but aboutthename persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
aboutthename trying to control from half guard but Kivikorva is working away.
Kivikorva tries to get to full guard but aboutthename has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. aboutthename lands a nice short elbow.
Kivikorva is refusing to be controlled, as aboutthename sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from aboutthename.

aboutthename stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kivikorva to get to his feet.
Kivikorva looks gassed!
aboutthename fails with an attempt to clinch.
aboutthename chopping away at his opponent's legs.
aboutthename lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kivikorva's sensitive parts.
aboutthename is looking to clinch.
aboutthename fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kivikorva checks it well.
aboutthename throws a jab but it's blocked by Kivikorva.
aboutthename with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
aboutthename with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kivikorva counters with a shoot takedown. aboutthename fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

aboutthename has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kivikorva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kivikorva has gone for a leg lock! aboutthename slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kivikorva's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
aboutthename won't allow Kivikorva to sweep him here.

Kivikorva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead aboutthename passes into half guard.
Kivikorva wants to get back to full guard.

aboutthename moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kivikorva.
Kivikorva stops aboutthename from passing to mount.
aboutthename tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kivikorva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kivikorva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
aboutthename thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kivikorva's head.
aboutthename is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kivikorva is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for aboutthename.
aboutthename misses with a low kick.
aboutthename throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kivikorva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kivikorva checks a leg kick.

aboutthename scores a takedown into full mount!
Kivikorva is looking to get to half guard.
Kivikorva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivikorva gets back to half guard.
Kivikorva gets back to full guard.

Kivikorva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but aboutthename can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

thisismecaring aboutthename dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

aboutthename tries to clinch up.
aboutthename tries to clinch up but Kivikorva circles away and keeps his distance.
Kivikorva checks a leg kick nicely.
aboutthename buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
aboutthename jabs at Kivikorva's body.
aboutthename wants to clinch up but Kivikorva keeps it at a distance.
Raimo Kivikorva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
aboutthename is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
aboutthename gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kivikorva counters with a nice double leg into side control. aboutthename won't be happy with that.
Kivikorva working away.
Kivikorva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
aboutthename is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivikorva working away.

Kivikorva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kivikorva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kivikorva is looking to take a break and control but aboutthename is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kivikorva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kivikorva is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kivikorva circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
aboutthename tries to clinch but Kivikorva is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from aboutthename.
aboutthename misses with a wild body shot.
Kivikorva checks the leg kick nicely there.
aboutthename wants to clinch

so Kivikorva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

aboutthename looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kivikorva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and aboutthename dives on top into guard.
Kivikorva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kivikorva trying to keep a closed guard but aboutthename is proving a slippery customer.
aboutthename trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kivikorva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but aboutthename can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivikorva controls aboutthename momentarily but aboutthename frees himself.

Kivikorva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kivikorva has an active guard here but aboutthename has managed to pass into half guard.
Kivikorva is staying active underneath aboutthename, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kivikorva looking for submissions off his back.

aboutthename stands up and beckons Kivikorva to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
aboutthename tries to clinch there but Kivikorva circles away.
aboutthename with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kivikorva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in aboutthename's guard.

aboutthename manages to escape and get back to his feet.
aboutthename tries to clinch but Kivikorva is having none of it.

aboutthename drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kivikorva is trying to get back to half guard.
Kivikorva looks to move to half guard but instead aboutthename has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kivikorva is looking to get to half guard.
Kivikorva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimo Kivikorva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kivikorva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has aboutthename pinned against the cage. aboutthename gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kivikorva blocks the body kick.
Kivikorva tries for a takedown but aboutthename circles away easily
and aboutthename counters with a thumping low kick.
aboutthename buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by aboutthename.
Horrible takedown by Kivikorva or perhaps it was just good defense by aboutthename which made him look bad.
thisismecaring aboutthename has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Kivikorva.
aboutthename misses with a takedown

and Kivikorva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kivikorva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. aboutthename defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
aboutthename is staying active underneath Kivikorva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
aboutthename has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kivikorva is working away from the top position though.
aboutthename is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivikorva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for aboutthename!

Kivikorva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
aboutthename is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Kivikorva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and aboutthename is now in Kivikorva's guard. A big mistake from Kivikorva there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

aboutthename avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
aboutthename wants to control from the top but Kivikorva keeps moving.
aboutthename has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
aboutthename makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivikorva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kivikorva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. aboutthename is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kivikorva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take aboutthename's back instead.
aboutthename breaks Kivikorva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Raimo Kivikorva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kivikorva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kivikorva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in aboutthename's guard.
Kivikorva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kivikorva is looking to take a break and control but aboutthename is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
aboutthename struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivikorva wants to control but aboutthename is keeping him busy.

Kivikorva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kivikorva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but aboutthename is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kivikorva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. aboutthename knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
aboutthename manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kivikorva prevents aboutthename from improving his position.
Kivikorva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but aboutthename does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
aboutthename wants to control but Kivikorva is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kivikorva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, aboutthename has managed to free his arm - good work.
aboutthename tries to kick Kivikorva off but Kivikorva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kivikorva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
aboutthename is pressing down on Kivikorva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
aboutthename lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kivikorva!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raimo Kivikorva.
I think Kivikorva 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Kivikorva!