PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 1958 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Karel Sup (ranked 240 p4p, 269 weight class). Tor KillsInWater has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

KillsInWater
vs
Sup

210 cm
36
238
28 - 10 - 3

198 cm
28
235
12 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

New Standard

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 28 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sup shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. KillsInWater manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

KillsInWater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sup is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KillsInWater keeping moving, preventing Sup from controlling successfully.
Sup lands a couple of digs.
KillsInWater trying to keep a closed guard but Sup is proving a slippery customer.
KillsInWater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sup's guard.

Sup trying to control the position here.
KillsInWater won't allow Sup to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup is still trying to improve position.
Sup keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup keeping moving, preventing KillsInWater from controlling successfully.
Sup controlling the position.
KillsInWater's corner is telling him to maintain position.
KillsInWater trying to control but Sup is working from the bottom.
Sup looking to hit a scissor sweep but KillsInWater is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sup throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
KillsInWater lands with a right hand.
Sup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sup.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater connects with the punch.
Sup throws a hook but KillsInWater avoids it easily.
KillsInWater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
KillsInWater misses with the combination.
KillsInWater moves away from the strike by Sup.
KillsInWater takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
Sup throws a lazy right hand but KillsInWater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for KillsInWater.
Sup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
Sup is trying to drag KillsInWater to the mat but KillsInWater just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a few strikes there.
KillsInWater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sup's head.
Sup throws out a loose jab but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
KillsInWater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sup moves out of range as KillsInWater strikes.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
KillsInWater plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from KillsInWater.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

KillsInWater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KillsInWater blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from KillsInWater.
Sup with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on KillsInWater's face as he tries to break the clinch.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sup throws a jab but it's blocked by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater slips a straight right by Sup.
Sup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands with an overhand left.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup throws a body punch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
KillsInWater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a sloppy head kick and Sup moves out of range easily.
KillsInWater lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sup swings for the body but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

A momentary lapse in concentration from KillsInWater enables Sup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KillsInWater manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
KillsInWater managing to control the position.
Sup connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sup throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sup slips a jab from KillsInWater.

Sup tries to keep at a distance but KillsInWater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sup presses KillsInWater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sup misses with a short punch on the inside.

KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sup lands with a straight right. KillsInWater didn't see that one coming.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
KillsInWater ducks right into an uppercut from Sup.
Sup uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but Sup moves out of range.
KillsInWater dips to his left and cracks Sup with an uppercut!
Sup throws a right and a left that both miss.
KillsInWater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sup at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KillsInWater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Sup circles away.
Sup feints the counter takedown.
Sup connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KillsInWater momentarily.
KillsInWater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sup throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup throws out a loose jab but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
Sup lands a nice shot to the body.
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from KillsInWater.
Tor KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
Sup misses with a body shot.
Sup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KillsInWater.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by KillsInWater as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Sup.
Sup scores with a hook to the body. KillsInWater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sup misses with a wild body shot.
Sup shoots for a double leg takedown but KillsInWater sprawls well. He's pushed Sup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KillsInWater throws a right hand that Sup ducks under and follows up with a left that Sup also avoids with ease.
A head kick by KillsInWater misses
and Sup counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Sup swings for the body but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Sup tries for a takedown but KillsInWater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but Sup moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater lands a head kick. Sup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
KillsInWater lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
KillsInWater with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Sup.
KillsInWater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sup.
Sup misses the jab.
KillsInWater seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sup with a nice cross.
Sup avoids a punch combination nicely.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Sup moves out of range.
Sup scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but Sup circles away.
Sup on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by KillsInWater.
Sup throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater blocks a jab.
Sup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tor KillsInWater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Sup.
Sup throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from KillsInWater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sup with a jab.
KillsInWater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
KillsInWater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater misses with a combination
and Sup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sup takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but Sup circles away.
Sup misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sup looks to land a combination but KillsInWater avoids it well.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.

KillsInWater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KillsInWater prevents a body shot from Sup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KillsInWater can't find room to land a body shot as Sup controls the action.
KillsInWater has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
KillsInWater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KillsInWater blocking some punches.
KillsInWater is looking to break free of the clinch but Sup has double underhooks.
KillsInWater blocking some punches.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater lands with a slapping head kick.
Sup swings widly with a right hand
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Sup is just out of range.
Sup looks to throw the jab but KillsInWater is out of range.
A combination from KillsInWater does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod.
That's time! KillsInWater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

KillsInWater tries to sprawl but Sup drives through with a takedown into half guard.
KillsInWater has hold of Sup's hands but Sup slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sup pulls his head out easily.
Sup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sup working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
KillsInWater is trying to control but can't.
KillsInWater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
KillsInWater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Sup there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sup looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
KillsInWater on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to get to full guard but Sup has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sup lands a nice short elbow.
Sup content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
KillsInWater wants to control but Sup is keeping busy.
Sup trying to control from half guard but KillsInWater is working away.
Sup lands strikes from half guard.
KillsInWater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sup is in close to KillsInWater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sup cracks KillsInWater with a solid left hand.
Sup postures up.
Sup wants to control from the top but KillsInWater keeps moving.
Sup chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sup's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sup with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sup stands up over KillsInWater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
KillsInWater is trying to control the position but Sup postures up.
Sup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
KillsInWater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sup is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sup works over KillsInWater with some ground and pound from guard.
Karel Sup has got the better of the ground game so far.

KillsInWater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sup distracts KillsInWater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
KillsInWater trying to keep a closed guard but Sup is proving a slippery customer.
Sup trying to control the position from guard on top but KillsInWater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater.
Sup ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sup.
Sup fails to land with a series of punches.
Sup takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sup keeps the fight on the outside.
KillsInWater connects with a body shot that sends Sup's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for KillsInWater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KillsInWater avoids the body shot from Sup.
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but Sup circles away.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sup throws an uppercut from half a mile away. KillsInWater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KillsInWater throwing a counter right hand but Sup manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater fails with an attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the nose.
KillsInWater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
KillsInWater moves forwards but Sup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Sup coming out on top.
Sup scores with a decent looking hook.
KillsInWater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sup.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karel Sup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KillsInWater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karel Sup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think KillsInWater 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!
A relieved looking Tor KillsInWater thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.