PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timi Kahuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kin Olplitzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olplitzik has chosen Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Road To The Riches as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Timi Kahuna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kahuna
vs
Olplitzik

190 cm
26
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

166 cm
26
264 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timi Kahuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kin Olplitzik!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olplitzik missing with a left hand there. Kahuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahuna shoots in and drives through. Olplitzik sprawls well.
Kahuna dives in for a single leg takedown but Olplitzik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olplitzik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timi Kahuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olplitzik's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Olplitzik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olplitzik tries to circle away but Kahuna has him pinned against the cage.
Kahuna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olplitzik has had enough of the clinch but Kahuna keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Kahuna has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Kahuna gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Olplitzik regains guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Olplitzik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kahuna defends it easily.
Olplitzik can't keep his opponent in guard - Kahuna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olplitzik is refusing to be controlled, as Kahuna sits in half guard.
Olplitzik is trying to stand up here but Kahuna is controlling him well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Olplitzik has eaten all the pies!
Kahuna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kahuna trying to pass the guard but Olplitzik defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna controlling the pace.
Olplitzik is trying to stand back up but Kahuna is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Timi Kahuna.

Olplitzik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olplitzik wants to stand but Kahuna is controlling his arm.
Olplitzik trying to control the action but Kahuna is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Olplitzik tries for a kimura but Kahuna is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna isn't going anywhere.

Olplitzik swings around for an armbar but Kahuna sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Olplitzik's guard.
Olplitzik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kahuna is controlling him.
Kahuna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kahuna drops back looking for a leg! Olplitzik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olplitzik manages to kick Kahuna off! Kahuna jumps back into Olplitzik's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Olplitzik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kahuna passes into half guard.
Kahuna not doing much here.
Olplitzik tries to kick Kahuna off but Kahuna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Timi Kahuna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Olplitzik throws a looping overhand right but Kahuna ducks down to avoid it.

Olplitzik clinches with his opponent.
Olplitzik has had enough of the clinch but Kahuna keeps him there for the moment.
Kahuna has Olplitzik pressed against the cage, preventing Olplitzik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kahuna tries for a takedown but Olplitzik manages to get underhooks.
Kahuna can't get the takedown.
Kahuna prevents Olplitzik from breaking the clinch.
Kahuna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olplitzik to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timi Kahuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kahuna jumps guard and drags Olplitzik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Olplitzik wants to stand but Kahuna has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Olplitzik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kahuna dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olplitzik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kahuna wants to control from the top but Olplitzik keeps moving.

Olplitzik looking for a guillotine here but Kahuna defends easily.
Olplitzik is looking to stand up but Kahuna isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Olplitzik keeping full guard, as Kahuna tries to pass.
Olplitzik trying to keep a closed guard but Kahuna is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahuna wants to control from the top but Olplitzik keeps moving.
Kahuna stays in close to Olplitzik's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Timi Kahuna wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kahuna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olplitzik was covering up waiting for the punch and Kahuna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Timi Kahuna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olplitzik keeping moving, preventing Kahuna from controlling successfully.
Olplitzik controls Kahuna momentarily but Kahuna frees himself.
Kahuna looking to pass the guard.
Kahuna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kahuna trying to control but Olplitzik is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Timi Kahuna just wasn't active enough.
Olplitzik connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna closes the distance and clinches up with Olplitzik, looking for a takedown. Kahuna pushes Olplitzik against the cage but Olplitzik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahuna is defended easily by Olplitzik.
Kahuna doesn't manage to clinch there - Olplitzik circles away.
Olplitzik misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahuna wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timi Kahuna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Olplitzik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Timi Kahuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahuna slips under a jab.

Kahuna drives through and clinches with Olplitzik against the cage.
Kahuna is trying to drag Olplitzik to the mat but Olplitzik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Olplitzik is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Kahuna tightens his grip and picks Olplitzik up, before dumping him to the ground. Olplitzik manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olplitzik wants to stand and escape but Kahuna is having none of it.
Kahuna tries to free his leg and advance position but Olplitzik is retaining full guard.
Kahuna content to stall in guard here.
Olplitzik is trying to keep Kahuna in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olplitzik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kahuna doesn't manage to clinch there - Olplitzik circles away.

Olplitzik darts in and clinches Kahuna up against the cage.

Kahuna drags the fight down to the ground.
Olplitzik wants to stand and escape but instead Kahuna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kahuna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kahuna won't allow Olplitzik to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna is stalling in the full guard.
Kahuna passes Olplitzik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Olplitzik wants to improve his position but Kahuna is controlling well.

Kahuna is looking for a kimura here.
Kahuna not doing much here.
Kahuna is pressing down on Olplitzik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olplitzik is holding on for now.
Kin Olplitzik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Olplitzik's thigh. Olplitzik counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Olplitzik has his foot on Kahuna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kahuna works his way back into a safe position though.

Olplitzik has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kahuna is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kahuna can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timi Kahuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahuna tries to pull guard but Olplitzik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kahuna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Olplitzik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timi Kahuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kahuna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timi Kahuna!
A victorious Timi Kahuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kin Olplitzik stepped up to the mic, saying 'Timi Kahuna is a tough fighter. He's the former champion, and I respect that. I wanted to get the biggest win of my career for that title shot. Just got to get back in the gym.'.