PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raivo Kull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Shore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raivo Kull's chin.

Kull
vs
Shore

177 cm
27
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raivo Kull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Shore!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shore shoots in looking for a takedown but Kull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kull has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Migraine in the buildup to the fight.
Kull slips a jab and a cross from Shore.
Shore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kull.

Shore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kull, pushing him back against the cage.
Kull is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kull lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shore backwards.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shore backwards.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Shore is trying to break free.
Kull crunches a lovely knee into Shore's ribcage.
Kull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shore's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull lands a knee to the body.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kull pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shore tries to break free but Kull pushes him back against the cage.
Kull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kull taking a breather.
Kull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shore's efforts to push away.
Shore blocks a body shot from Kull.
Kull just leaning against Shore, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Kull.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore has Kull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raivo Kull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Shore.
A knee to the head by Kull.
Kull has Shore pressed against the cage, preventing Shore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kull is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Kull.
Kull connects with a knee to the head.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shore's face.
Kull missing with knees to the body.
Kull landing knees to the body.
Shore prevents a body shot from Kull.
A short uppercut from Kull.
Kull cracks Shore with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kull crunches a lovely knee into Shore's ribcage.
Kull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shore.
Shore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shore takes a shot to the head.
Kull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kull with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kull lands an elbow that stopped Shore in his tracks for a moment.
Kull misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Kull.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kull prevents Shore from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shore's face.
Kull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shore blocks it with crossed arms.
Kull slows down the pace here.
Shore managing to block the knees to the body from Kull.
Kull tries to work over Shore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Kull.
Kull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Kull.
Kull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kull walks away with a smile on his face. Shore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raivo Kull 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.

Kull tries to clinch up but Shore circles away and keeps his distance.
Shore throws a series of punches but Kull moves out of range.

Shore has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kull - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Kull.
A short left from Kull.
Kull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Kull lands with a light punch inside.
Kull utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kull.
Shore takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kull obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shore blocking some punches.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Kull scores with a knee to the head.
Shore has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kull seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shore can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shores head.
A frustrated look appears on Shore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kull lands a nice knee to the body.
Kull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shore can do to turn this around?
Kull gets through Shore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shore blocks a body shot from Kull.
Kull throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kull missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore is trying to break the clinch but Kull has him pressed against the cage.
Kull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shore's elbow.
Kull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shore or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shore is looking to break free of the clinch but Kull has double underhooks.
Raivo Kull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Kull with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Shore gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kull is pressing down on Shore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kull is looking for a triangle but Shore pushes his legs off easily.
Shore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shore chips away with some ground and pound.
Shore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shore defends well.

Shore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shore under the eye.
Kull shoots in for a takedown but Shore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Shore clinches up with Kull and pushes him back against the cage.
Shore avoiding damage as Kull throws knees to the body.
Kull lands a good knee to the midsection. Shore won't want to take too many of those.
Shore tries to pull guard but Kull holds him up against the cage and eventually Shore drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kull.
Shore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kull walks away with a smile on his face. Shore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shore.
Kull is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shore.
Raivo Kull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Shore.
Shore is breathing heavily.
Kull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kull. Kull obviously looking to wear him down.
Shore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kull misses with a two punch combination.

Shore closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kull just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shore jumps guard but Kull turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kull misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shore avoiding damage as Kull throws knees to the body.
Kull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shore avoids it.
Kull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raivo Kull dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Shore tries to land a leg kick but Kull saw it coming and moves away.
Kull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Kull.
Shore misses with a leg kick.
Kull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kull defends well and Shore ends up having to push Kull into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shore looks to land a combination but Kull avoids it well.
Shore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kull. Kull obviously looking to wear him down.
Raivo Kull is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kull finds it's way through Shore's defenses.
Shore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kull checks a low kick from Shore.
Kull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shore.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kull lands a good knee to the midsection. Shore won't want to take too many of those.
Shore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kull lands a right hand.
Kull can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
Shore tries to pull guard but Kull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kull obliges.
Kull unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kull lands an elbow just above Shore 's eye.
Shore letting Kull take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kull.
Shore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kull lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kull landing knees to the body.
Kull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kull.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kull.
Kull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kull lands a nice uppercut.
Kull with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shore tries to pull guard but Kull holds him up against the cage and eventually Shore drops back down to his feet.
Raivo Kull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Shore.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kull throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shore is defending well for now.
Kull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kull.
Kull utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shore's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Kull.
Shore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kull after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Kull.
Raivo Kull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kull walks away with a smile on his face. Shore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore wants to slow Kull down by chopping away at his legs.

Shore moves into the clinch.
Kull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shore is trying to pull guard but Kull turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shore fails to pull guard.
Kull struggles to land a body shot inside as Shore controls his hands.
Kull pushes Shore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shore takes an elbow to the temple.
Kull can't find room to land a body shot as Shore controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kull lands with a left to the head.
Kull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rick Shore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kull lands an elbow that stopped Shore in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raivo Kull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kull, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raivo Kull!