PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Kveldulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ei
vs
Kveldulfson

210 cm
21
281 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

205 cm
21
256 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Heisenberg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Kveldulfson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kveldulfson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ei.
Kveldulfson misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kveldulfson.
Ei looks to land a combination but Kveldulfson avoids it well.
Ei lands a right hook to the body.

Kveldulfson gets the takedown into side control.
Kveldulfson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ei sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kveldulfson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ei is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Kveldulfson crashes against the mat.
Kveldulfson working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kveldulfson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ei's head but Ei avoids it well.
Kveldulfson working the ground and pound but Ei is defending the strikes.
Ei managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kveldulfson.
Ei parries the strikes from Kveldulfson easily there. Kveldulfson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ei to escape.
Kveldulfson just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kveldulfson.

Kveldulfson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kveldulfson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ei's head but Ei avoids it well.
Ei is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kveldulfson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ei tries to buck Kveldulfson off but Kveldulfson is having none of it.
Kveldulfson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kveldulfson crashes against the mat.
Kveldulfson cracks Ei with a big right hand but Ei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kveldulfson grinds an elbow into Ei's temple.
Ei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ei tries to get out of the position.
Kveldulfson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kveldulfson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kveldulfson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ei dodges the ground and pound from Kveldulfson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Kveldulfson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kveldulfson is trying to ground and pound but Ei uses the momentary lack of control by Kveldulfson to regain half guard.
Kveldulfson working Ei over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kveldulfson prevents Ei from improving his position.
Ei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kveldulfson on the ground.
Kveldulfson trying to mount his opponent but Ei defends it.
Kveldulfson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kveldulfson is pressing down on Ei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ei is holding on for now.
Kveldulfson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kveldulfson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kveldulfson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kveldulfson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kveldulfson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ei keeps working.
Kveldulfson stops Ei from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kveldulfson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kveldulfson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ei is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Kveldulfson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kveldulfson has a couple of punches blocked by Ei.
Kveldulfson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ei blocks it with crossed arms.
Ei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kveldulfson can't find room to land a body shot as Ei controls the action.
Kveldulfson pushes Ei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ei lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kveldulfson fails to land.
Kveldulfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ei prevents it.
Kveldulfson tries to break free but Ei pushes him back against the cage.
Kveldulfson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kveldulfson throws an elbow that misses.
Ei scores with a shot to the side of Kveldulfson's head.
Ei tries to land a knee to the head but Kveldulfson blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ei.
Kveldulfson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ei controls his hands.
Ei has Kveldulfson pressed against the cage, preventing Kveldulfson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kveldulfson throws a head punch that misses.
Ei is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ei has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kveldulfson letting Ei take a breather here.
Ei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kveldulfson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei.
Ei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kveldulfson is keeping busy.
Kveldulfson blocks a body shot from Ei.

Kveldulfson breaks from the clinch.

Kveldulfson scores with a takedown into Ei's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kveldulfson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kveldulfson.
Ei keeping moving, preventing Kveldulfson from controlling successfully.
Kveldulfson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kveldulfson throws a strike but Ei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kveldulfson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ei wants to stand and escape but instead Kveldulfson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kveldulfson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kveldulfson.
Kveldulfson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kveldulfson distracts Ei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ei wants to stand and escape but Kveldulfson is having none of it.
Kveldulfson throwing strikes but missing.
Kveldulfson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ei's head.
Kveldulfson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kveldulfson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kveldulfson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kveldulfson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ei wants to stand but Kveldulfson is controlling the position.
Kveldulfson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kveldulfson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ei is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Kveldulfson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ei misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ei. Those never looked like landing.
Kveldulfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ei blocks a jab.
Ei misses with a two punch combination.
Kveldulfson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kveldulfson catches Ei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kveldulfson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ei as he jumps to the side.
Kveldulfson misses with a low kick.
Ei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kveldulfson.
Ei throws a right hand that Kveldulfson ducks under and follows up with a left that Kveldulfson also avoids with ease.
Ragnar Kveldulfson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kveldulfson drives through and clinches with Ei against the cage.
Kveldulfson is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ei.
Kveldulfson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kveldulfson trying to land knees to the body.
Ei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kveldulfson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kveldulfson tries to break free but Ei pushes him back against the cage.
Ei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ei crunches a lovely knee into Kveldulfson's ribcage.
Kveldulfson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ei lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ei.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ei.
Kveldulfson trying to stall but Ei improves his position.
Ei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ei lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Ei.
Kveldulfson is trying to push Ei away but Ei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kveldulfson backwards.

Kveldulfson is rocked!
Ei creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kveldulfson with a big uppercut! Kveldulfson tries to clinch up but Ei pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kveldulfson to the mat! Kveldulfson covers up and Ei unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kylla Ei!
An out of breath Kylla Ei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.