PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dre Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalju Kulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Still
vs
Kulli

182 cm
29
183 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
185 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Still!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalju Kulli!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Still lands a two punch combo.
Still throws a hook to the side of Kulli's head but Kulli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulli throws a leg kick but Still sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kulli tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Still misses the target.
Kulli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kulli just misses with a punch to the body.
Still attempts a counter takedown but Kulli avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulli.
Still falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kulli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulli defending well as Still loads up on a big left hand.
Kulli just misses with a punch to the body.
Still was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Still moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulli scores with a jab to the head.
Kulli is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Still on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli throws a combination. Still tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Still throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulli throws a lazy head kick
and Still counters with a left to the body.
Kulli connects with a single shot there.
Kulli throws a lazy right hand but Still sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Still.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Still checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kulli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulli duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulli tries to clinch there but Still circles away.
Kulli checks a low kick from Still.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli throws a sloppy body shot
and Still counters with a two punch combo.
Kulli lands with an uppercut that bounces Still off the cage and back into range.

Kulli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Still sprawls well initially but Kulli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulli prevents Still from standing back up.
Still is pressing down on Kulli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Still is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Still controlling the position.
Kulli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still is trying to keep Kulli in close.
Kulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Still swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Still holds on and takes a little breather.
Still keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
Kulli stopping the sweep attempt from Still.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Still is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Still trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalju Kulli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Still misses with a two punch combination.
Kulli fails with a takedown attempt.
Dre Still has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalju Kulli.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Still takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Still jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Still fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulli manages to avoid it.
Kulli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Still rather than just go for the knockout.
Kulli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Still's head.
Kulli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Kulli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Still looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Still's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kulli trying to control the action but Still is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalju Kulli 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.

A swing and a miss from Kulli.
Kalju Kulli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulli. Still does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulli lands a nice hook to Still's body. Still takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kulli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Still misses with a low kick as Kulli jumps back.
Kulli lands a nice shot that snaps Still's head back.
Kulli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulli lands a leg kick that knocks Still off balance momentarily.
Kulli throws a head kick that Still semi-blocks.
Kulli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Still paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Still misses the target.
Still avoids the head kick by Kulli.
Kulli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulli moves away.
Kulli thows a leg kick but Still checks it
and Still counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Still blocks the body kick.
Still was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulli throws the kick towards the body but Still avoids it.
Kulli throws a head kick that half lands.

Kulli clinches up with Still and pushes him back against the cage.
Still misses with a punch to the body.
Still gets underhooks to prevent Kulli's takedown attempt.
Kulli misses with a punch on the inside.
Still tries to throw a body punch but Kulli avoids it by throwing Still back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kulli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Still's brow.
Still doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Still breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulli avoids the body shot from Still.
Still slips a straight right by Kulli.
Still misses with an uppercut. Kulli saw that one coming.
Kulli pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli shoots in for a double leg but Still sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulli throws a push kick but Still slaps the foot to one side.
Still was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Kulli closes the distance and pushes Still back into the cage.
Still tries to work over Kulli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dre Still has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalju Kulli.
Still tries a body shot but Kulli blocks it.
Kulli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Still is trying to drag Kulli to the mat but Kulli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kulli tries a body shot but Still blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulli.
Still can't find room to land a body shot as Kulli controls the action.
Kulli goes for a takedown attempt but Still pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kulli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Still's sensitive parts.
Kulli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Still, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kulli.
Still misses with a straight right.
Kulli tests Still's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulli looks to score with a jab to the body but Still is just out of range.
Kalju Kulli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Still staying out of range there.
Kulli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Still throws a hook to the side of Kulli's head but Kulli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulli scores with a nice strike.

Kulli gets the takedown into side control.

Still throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulli throws a sloppy head kick

and Still counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Still won't allow Kulli to sweep him here.
Still definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Still trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulli has Still pulled in close to control his posture.
Still trying to control but Kulli is working from the bottom.
Dre Still overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalju Kulli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

An inside leg kick from Kulli misses.
Still waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulli.
Kulli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Kulli.
Kulli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kulli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kulli delivers a nice body kick.
Still loads up on a big right hand but Kulli slips the punch.
Kulli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Still lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulli avoids the body shot from Still.
Kulli takes a swing at Still's ribcage but misses.
Kulli scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulli misses with a body shot.
Kulli tries to bum rush Still with a series of wild strikes but Still uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulli looks to score with a jab to the body but Still is just out of range.
Kulli misses with a wild body shot.
Still throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulli.
Kulli tries to clinch but Still moves away
and Still counters with a straight right hand.
Still shoots in for a takedown but Kulli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Still throws a looping overhand right but Kulli ducks down to avoid it.
Kulli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulli connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Still misses.
Kulli looks to score with a jab to the body but Still is just out of range.
It looked like Still wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses.
Still seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulli tries to clinch there but Still circles away.

Kulli moves into the clinch.
Still throws a punch but it's blocked by Kulli.
Still blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulli lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kulli pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kulli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Still will feel that in the morning.
Still slips a jab from Kulli.
Still swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Still misses with a body shot.
Kulli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Still was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulli tries to clinch but Still moves out of range.
Still changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kulli misses with a wild body shot.
Kulli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Still shoots in looking for a takedown. Kulli tries to sprawl out of it but Still keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kulli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dre Still. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulli throws a lazy head kick
and Still connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kulli pushes Still up against the cage in a clinch.
Still is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kulli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Still.
Still misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Kulli manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Still takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kulli!
Kulli misses with a few strikes there.
Still is looking to counter punch.
Kulli misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kulli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Still is trying to defend but Kulli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kulli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kulli wants to take a breather but Still is having none of it.

Kulli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dre Still has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalju Kulli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kulli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalju Kulli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kulli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalju Kulli!