PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Killjoy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Killjoy
vs
Jr

165 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orlon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jr moves into the clinch.

Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Killjoy postures up.
Killjoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jr is keeping the position for now.
Killjoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jr wants to control but Killjoy postures up.
Jr gets back to half guard.
Jr is looking to improve his position.
Killjoy is keen to just control but Jr is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killjoy is working away from the top position though.

Killjoy is working for a kimura but Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Killjoy is looking to take a break and control but Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killjoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Killjoy thows a huge punch but Jr dodges it nicely.
Killjoy trying to mount his opponent but Jr defends it.

Killjoy seems to be looking for submissions.
Jr tries to roll over but Killjoy keeps him under control.
Killjoy wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killjoy is keen to just control but Jr is a slippery customer.
Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killjoy is working away from the top position though.

Killjoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jr is just riding it out for now. Killjoy eventually gives up the hold.
Jr is trying to stand up here but Killjoy is controlling him well.
Jr is looking for a sweep. Killjoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jr gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr keeping full guard, as Killjoy tries to pass.
Jr wants to sweep here but Killjoy controlling him for the moment.
Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Killjoy. Those never looked like landing.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leon Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killjoy is breathing heavily.
Jr shoots in for a double leg but Killjoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Killjoy as Jr shoots in.
Killjoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Jr closes the distance and clinches.

Jr drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killjoy looking to pass the guard.
Killjoy trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Killjoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Killjoy won't allow Jr to sweep him here.
Killjoy passes Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jr is staying active underneath Killjoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killjoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 Leon Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killjoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jr.
Killjoy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jr just manages to avoid it.
Orlon Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Jr sprawls well.
Killjoy with a poor takedown
enabling Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killjoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killjoy goes for a double leg but Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jr continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killjoy sprawls well initially but Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jr trying to control the action but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killjoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Killjoy wants to control but Jr is keeping busy.
Killjoy tries to roll over but Jr keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr trying to control the action but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Killjoy gets back to full guard.
Jr trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killjoy keeping full guard, as Jr tries to pass.
Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jr is in close to Killjoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killjoy is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jr misses with a combination

and Killjoy counters with a single leg into guard. Jr didn't expect that.
Jr wants to stand but Killjoy is controlling the position.
Jr trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy looking to pass the guard.
Jr wants to sweep here but Killjoy controlling him for the moment.
Killjoy trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killjoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Killjoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killjoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killjoy postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jr throws a body kick that misses

and Killjoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killjoy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Orlon Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jr moves out of range as Killjoy strikes.
Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Killjoy defends it well.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killjoy as he avoids it easily.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Jr sprawls well.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killjoy as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Killjoy.
A slow jab from Killjoy misses its intended target.
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killjoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Killjoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leon Killjoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlon Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killjoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killjoy goes for a takedown attempt but Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Killjoy gets double underhooks and turns Jr into the cage.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

Killjoy looking to score a takedown here. Jr is defending well but Killjoy drives through and ends up in Jr's guard.
Killjoy wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Killjoy controlling from the top position.
Killjoy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Killjoy trying to control the action but Jr is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jr tries to improve position but can't.

Killjoy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Killjoy tries for a kimura but Jr is defending well.
Jr is trying to control Killjoy's posture but Killjoy avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr wants to get back to his feet but Killjoy drags him back down.
Killjoy in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Killjoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Killjoy misses with the ground and pound.

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.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killjoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jr trying to hold on to Killjoy's head to control him but Killjoy postures up.
Killjoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leon Killjoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killjoy wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Orlon Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Killjoy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killjoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Leon Killjoy!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Leon Killjoy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Leon Killjoy!

Leon Killjoy wins by unanimous decision!