PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Paz (ranked 4329 p4p, 4313 weight class) and Dallas Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Paz
vs
Palmer

177 cm
19
145
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Paz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dallas Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paz shoots for a takedown but Palmer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paz shoots and misses
and Palmer counters with a three punch combo that has Paz backing up. Paz nods at Palmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Paz shoots for a double leg takedown but Palmer sprawls well. He's pushed Paz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palmer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Paz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Paz misses with a takedown
and Palmer counters with a big head kick but Paz shrugs it off.
Paz moves to clinch but Palmer breaks away
and Palmer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Paz is rocked!
Palmer stuffs the takedown.
Paz is breathing heavily.
Paz tries to clinch up.
Paz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Palmer counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Paz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paz seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a kick to the ribs.

Palmer lands a big head kick that sends Paz tumbling to the mat! Palmer takes a step backwards and waves Paz back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Palmer instigates a clinch.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paz with a poor takedown

and Palmer moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmer.
A shot in the inside from Palmer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Palmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Palmer.
Palmer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paz tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paz is trying to pull guard but Palmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Palmer cracks a nice hook into Paz's ribs.

Palmer clinches.

Palmer successfully pulls guard.

Palmer kicks Paz off and gets to his feet.
Palmer lands a head kick!
Paz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Palmer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palmer drives through and clinches with Paz against the cage.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.

Palmer pushes Paz up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.
Paz is looking to clinch but Palmer is avoiding it.

Palmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmer.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmer prevents Paz from breaking the clinch.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer avoiding damage.

Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paz throws a leg kick but Palmer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paz with a poor takedown
and Palmer counters with a one-two to the body.
Paz has his takedown stuffed

and Palmer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Palmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paz backwards.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Paz takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Palmer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paz was covering up waiting for the punch and Palmer finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Paz looking for subs off his back but Palmer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paz won't allow Palmer to pass to mount.

Paz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paz's head.
Palmer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Palmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paz punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Palmer seems content to control.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer stalling.
Paz won't allow Palmer to pass to mount.
Palmer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paz!
Palmer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Palmer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paz has worked his arm free - good work by Paz!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to control but Paz is keeping him busy.
Paz is looking to regain half guard here but Palmer keeps moving and retains side control.
Palmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palmer's best efforts.

Paz actively working from the bottom here.
Paz is trying to maintain the position but Palmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Paz punching from the bottom.
Paz is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer passes into side control, despite Paz's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
An elbow from Palmer crashes against the mat.
Paz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paz is trying to work for a sweep but Palmer has mounted him!
Palmer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palmer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Palmer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer controlling from the full mount.
Paz is working to get back to half guard.
Paz wants to hold on but Palmer pushes him away.
Paz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paz wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palmer passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Paz'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!

Paz has a takedown stuffed.
Paz tries to clinch but Palmer is having none of it.
Palmer throws a counter combo.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer pushes Paz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Palmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paz misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Paz letting Palmer take a breather here.
Dallas Palmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Palmer clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer controlling the action here for a moment.

Palmer breaks the clinch.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Paz takes a shot to the head.
Paz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Palmer jumps into guard, dragging Paz to the mat.

Paz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Palmer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Palmer has escaped and now he's on top!

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Paz looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
Palmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paz's guard.
Paz keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Paz wants to sweep here but Palmer controlling him for the moment.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Paz blocks nicely.
Palmer won't allow Paz to sweep him here.

Paz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Paz is keeping the position.
Palmer 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.

Paz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas Palmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palmer controls from within his opponent's guard.

Paz looking for subs off his back but Palmer has passed one foot through into half guard.

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.
Palmer is taking a breather. Paz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Paz looking for submissions off his back.
Palmer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paz tries to improve his position but instead Palmer has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Palmer!