PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Deco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimanjaro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jäähyväiset konalalle. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Deco
vs
Kilimanjaro

173 cm
19
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Deco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilimanjaro fails to land the takedown.

Deco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kilimanjaro wants a takedown.
Deco tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Kilimanjaro blocks an uppercut.
Kilimanjaro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kilimanjaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deco slows down the pace here.
Kilimanjaro tries to score a body lock takedown but Deco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tommy Deco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Deco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kilimanjaro fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilimanjaro has a couple of punches blocked by Deco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deco.
Kilimanjaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deco tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilimanjaro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard but Deco stands there with Kilimanjaro around his waist. Kilimanjaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilimanjaro throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco has a couple of punches blocked by Kilimanjaro.
Deco misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Deco fails to land.
Deco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kilimanjaro is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Deco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kilimanjaro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilimanjaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deco swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deco has Kilimanjaro pushed against the cage.
Kilimanjaro prevents Deco from breaking the clinch.
Deco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilimanjaro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilimanjaro tries a knee to the head but Deco blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kilimanjaro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deco.
Deco has had enough of the clinch but Kilimanjaro keeps him there for the moment.

Deco lands a takedown into guard.
Kilimanjaro pulls Deco in to control the position.
Kilimanjaro has momentary wrist control but Deco slips an elbow through the middle.
Kilimanjaro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deco looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decois looking to pass into half guard but Kilimanjaro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kilimanjaro is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deco wriggles free and stands up.
Deco thuds a left hand into Kilimanjaro's body.
Kilimanjaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deco swivels and escapes.
Deco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deco just misses with a punch to the body.

Kilimanjaro has closed the distance and engaged Deco in a clinch.
Kilimanjaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deco is trying to drag Kilimanjaro to the mat but Kilimanjaro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kilimanjaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilimanjaro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deco pulls his leg out and moves away.

Deco gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deco misses with the head strike.
Deco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deco blocking some punches.
Kilimanjaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deco stops a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Deco tries to throw a body punch but Kilimanjaro avoids it by throwing Deco back against the cage.
Deco tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Kilimanjaro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deco digs a right hand into Kilimanjaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilimanjaro's gas tank.
Kilimanjaro looks gassed!
Kilimanjaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Kilimanjaro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Deco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kilimanjaro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deco has Kilimanjaro in his guard.
Deco working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Deco dominated that round.
That's time! Deco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Deco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilimanjaro tries to bum rush Deco with a series of wild strikes but Deco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kilimanjaro clinches.
Kilimanjaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilimanjaro misses with a knee to the head.
Deco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilimanjaro backwards.
Kilimanjaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kilimanjaro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deco swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilimanjaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilimanjaro's elbow.
Kilimanjaro blocks an elbow strike from Deco.
Kilimanjaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilimanjaro.

Deco wants the takedown. Kilimanjaro is fighting it off but Deco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kilimanjaro's guard against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilimanjaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deco passes into half guard.
Kilimanjaro is breathing heavily.
Deco wants to pass to mount but Kilimanjaro is defending the position.
Kilimanjaro is trying to control but can't.
Deco works his way into full mount!
Deco trying to control but Kilimanjaro is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deco unloads with some shots from mount but Kilimanjaro bucks and avoids them well.
Deco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Deco misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Deco swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilimanjaro is now in Deco's guard. A big mistake from Deco there, giving up the dominant position!
Deco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilimanjaro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deco holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kilimanjaro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kilimanjaro misses with a body kick.

Deco gets a takedown into half guard.
Kilimanjaro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deco.
Deco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kilimanjaro tries to hold on but Deco pushes him away.
Deco is landing with some decent strikes but Kilimanjaro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Deco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deco sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Deco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kilimanjaro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kilimanjaro!
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilimanjaro lands a couple of elbows.

Kilimanjaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kilimanjaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilimanjaro looking to sit in guard and control but Deco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deco throws and elbow that misses. Kilimanjaro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deco's guard. Nice move by Kilimanjaro!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Deco dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kilimanjaro clinches up against the cage.
Deco gets underhooks to prevent Kilimanjaro's takedown attempt.
Deco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilimanjaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Deco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Deco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Deco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deco looks to land a strike but Kilimanjaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deco wants to control from the top but Kilimanjaro keeps moving.
Deco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco cracks Kilimanjaro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kilimanjaro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Deco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kilimanjaro tries to buck Deco off but Deco is having none of it.

Deco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilimanjaro manages to get back to half guard.
Kilimanjaro is positioning himself well to prevent Deco advancing to mount.
Deco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deco looks to land a strike but Kilimanjaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco preventing the sweep.
Deco trying to control but Kilimanjaro is working from the bottom.
Kilimanjaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Deco's guard.
Tommy Deco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deco working a defensive guard here.
Kilimanjaro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kilimanjaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Deco has wrist control.

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.
Kilimanjaro preventing the sweep.
Deco keeping moving, preventing Kilimanjaro from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kilimanjaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deco tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Deco prevents the takedown attempt.
Deco effectively controlling the action here.
Deco is leaning against Kilimanjaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deco prevents a body shot from Kilimanjaro.
Deco wants a takedown but no success here.
Hector Kilimanjaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilimanjaro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kilimanjaro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Deco.
Well Deco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Deco!