PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo I Eat Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kiikuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Eat Iron's entrance music is Black Sabbath - Ironman. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

I Eat Iron
vs
Kiikuli

188 cm
22
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo I Eat Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalle Kiikuli!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

I Eat Iron rushes Kiikuli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiikuli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kiikuli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. I Eat Iron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kiikuli fails to pull guard.
Kiikuli is working for takedown but I Eat Iron is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timo I Eat Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kiikuli.
Kiikuli goes for a takedown in the clinch but I Eat Iron prevents it.
I Eat Iron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I Eat Iron wants to break free but Kiikuli has control.

I Eat Iron drags the fight down to the ground.
I Eat Iron is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Kiikuli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
I Eat Iron pulls Kiikuli in close to prevent any damage.
I Eat Iron is trying to control the position but Kiikuli postures up.
I Eat Iron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiikuli stopping the sweep attempt from I Eat Iron.
I Eat Iron is trying to keep Kiikuli in close.
I Eat Iron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
I Eat Iron wants to get back to his feet but Kiikuli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
I Eat Iron managing to control the position.
I Eat Iron throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiikuli tries to free his leg and advance position but I Eat Iron is retaining full guard.
Kiikuli won't allow I Eat Iron to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kiikuli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kiikuli there as he acknowledges the shot.

I Eat Iron rushes Kiikuli and presses him up against the cage.
I Eat Iron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiikuli just stands there and leans against the cage.
I Eat Iron lands a body punch.
Kiikuli goes for a takedown in the clinch but I Eat Iron prevents it.
I Eat Iron has had enough of the clinch but Kiikuli keeps him there for the moment.
I Eat Iron wants to break free but Kiikuli has control.

Kiikuli pulls guard effortlessly.

I Eat Iron stands and steps away. Kiikuli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
I Eat Iron tries to bum rush Kiikuli with a series of wild strikes but Kiikuli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
I Eat Iron lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kiikuli will feel that in the morning.
I Eat Iron cracks Kiikuli with an open hand slap.
I Eat Iron tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Eat Iron scores with a jab. Kiikuli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Kiikuli is rocked!

I Eat Iron changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiikuli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kiikuli is still in real trouble! Can I Eat Iron finish him?
I Eat Iron has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

I Eat Iron is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kiikuli has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, I Eat Iron cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kiikuli tries to lock up and control but I Eat Iron gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
I Eat Iron with the ground and pound from mount.
I Eat Iron sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kiikuli takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Eat Iron lands a heavy elbow.
Kiikuli can't escape the position.
I Eat Iron controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Eat Iron working the ground and pound effectively.
I Eat Iron punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kiikuli is wriggling around trying to escape.
I Eat Iron trying to control but Kiikuli is having none of it.
Kiikuli seems to have recovered his senses.
Kiikuli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timo I Eat Iron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kiikuli dodges the punch combination from I Eat Iron.
I Eat Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kiikuli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kiikuli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. I Eat Iron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kiikuli wants to stand but I Eat Iron has his arm trapped.
I Eat Iron wants to get back to his feet.

Kiikuli decides to stand up, so the ref orders I Eat Iron to his feet.
Timo I Eat Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
I Eat Iron misses with a takedown

and Kiikuli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
I Eat Iron keeping full guard, as Kiikuli tries to pass.
I Eat Iron trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiikuli works over I Eat Iron with some ground and pound from guard.
Kiikuli is breathing heavily.
I Eat Iron will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
I Eat Iron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiikuli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kiikuli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalle Kiikuli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiikuli trying to control but I Eat Iron is working from the bottom.
I Eat Iron trying to keep a closed guard but Kiikuli is proving a slippery customer.

That's two 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.
I Eat Iron is pulling down on Kiikuli's head to control his posture.

I Eat Iron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I Eat Iron is trying to hold Kiikuli in close to prevent damage but Kiikuli has managed to pass into half guard.

I Eat Iron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
I Eat Iron lands a jab to Kiikuli's midsection.
I Eat Iron tries to clinch there but Kiikuli circles away.
Kiikuli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
I Eat Iron tries to clinch up.
Kiikuli keeps the fight on the outside.
I Eat Iron throws a one two combo.
Kiikuli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. I Eat Iron tries to avoid it but Kiikuli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag I Eat Iron to the ground. I Eat Iron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for I Eat Iron. That snapped Kiikuli's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiikuli tries to clinch but I Eat Iron moves out of range.
I Eat Iron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
I Eat Iron has a takedown stuffed.
Jab by I Eat Iron.
Kiikuli wants to clinch up but I Eat Iron keeps it at a distance.
I Eat Iron has his takedown stuffed
and Kiikuli counters with a good low kick that I Eat Iron was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo I Eat Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kiikuli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
I Eat Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

I Eat Iron pushes Kiikuli off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
I Eat Iron wants to clinch but Kiikuli slips to the side

so Kiikuli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiikuli stops I Eat Iron from standing up.
Kiikuli preventing the sweep.
I Eat Iron is trying to keep Kiikuli in close.

Kiikuli stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Eat Iron throws a right and a left that both miss.

I Eat Iron clinches up against the cage.
I Eat Iron can't break the clinch.

I Eat Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
I Eat Iron shoots for a takedown but Kiikuli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
I Eat Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left lands for I Eat Iron.

I Eat Iron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
I Eat Iron lands strikes from half guard.
Kiikuli trying to control from the bottom.
Kiikuli is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but I Eat Iron is staying active.
Kiikuli manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiikuli striking from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kiikuli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kiikuli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
I Eat Iron misses with a two punch combination.
I Eat Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiikuli swivels and escapes.

Kiikuli darts in and clinches I Eat Iron up against the cage.
I Eat Iron wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiikuli won't allow it.
Kiikuli is working for takedown but I Eat Iron is calmly controlling the position for now.

I Eat Iron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

I Eat Iron moves into the clinch successfully.
I Eat Iron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I Eat Iron tries to pull guard but Kiikuli holds him up against the cage and eventually I Eat Iron drops back down to his feet.
Kiikuli tries to pull guard but I Eat Iron holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiikuli drops back down to his feet.
Kiikuli has I Eat Iron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. I Eat Iron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Timo I Eat Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kiikuli.

Kiikuli has hold of one of I Eat Iron's legs. I Eat Iron is fighting the takedown attempt but Kiikuli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kiikuli preventing the sweep.
Kiikuli trying to control the position from guard on top but I Eat Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I Eat Iron can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiikuli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiikuli moves into full mount! I Eat Iron won't be happy about that!
I Eat Iron regains half guard.
I Eat Iron is pressing down on Kiikuli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiikuli throws a strike but I Eat Iron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kiikuli working for a triangle but I Eat Iron defends it easily.

Kiikuli working for submissions but it's allowed I Eat Iron to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Eat Iron trying to control from half guard but Kiikuli is working away.
Kiikuli is pressing down on I Eat Iron's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiikuli looking to control.
Kiikuli wants to stand and escape but I Eat Iron is having none of it.
I Eat Iron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kiikuli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiikuli trying to control from half guard but I Eat Iron is working away.
Kiikuli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control I Eat Iron kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Eat Iron wants to control but Kiikuli is keeping busy.
Kiikuli wants to lay and pray for a moment but I Eat Iron keeps working.
I Eat Iron trying to hold on to Kiikuli's head to control him but Kiikuli postures up.
Kiikuli prevents I Eat Iron from standing back up.
I Eat Iron moves into full guard.

I Eat Iron has his feet on Kiikuli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
I Eat Iron moves out of range as Kiikuli strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I Eat Iron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kiikuli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from I Eat Iron misses.
I Eat Iron misses with the combination.
I Eat Iron misses with a takedown
and Kiikuli counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - I Eat Iron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiikuli shoots in and drives through. I Eat Iron sprawls well.
I Eat Iron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Eat Iron scores with a three punch combo!
I Eat Iron wants to clinch.
Kiikuli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? I Eat Iron is fending him off so far but Kiikuli persists. Nope, I Eat Iron circles away and we're back to standing.
I Eat Iron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiikuli paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo I Eat Iron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think I Eat Iron 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo I Eat Iron!