PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junk Memorex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jukka kaunislahti (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.

Memorex
vs
kaunislahti

190 cm
20
226 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

206 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Memorex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jukka kaunislahti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Memorex throws a sloppy head kick and kaunislahti moves out of range easily.
kaunislahti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
kaunislahti avoids a kick to the body.
Memorex fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Memorex.
Memorex missing with a left hand there. kaunislahti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Memorex. That's going to slow kaunislahti down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Memorex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Memorex connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kaunislahti fails with an attempt to clinch.
kaunislahti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Memorex lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Memorex throws a series of strikes that have kaunislahti backpedaling.
kaunislahti avoids the head kick by Memorex.
Memorex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent kaunislahti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Memorex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
kaunislahti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Memorex throws a one two combo.
Memorex misses with the combination.
kaunislahti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Memorex does it's job there.
Memorex connects with a high kick.
Memorex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memorex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Memorex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Memorex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Memorex lands an overhand right.
Memorex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Memorex!
Memorex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memorex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Memorex tries a head kick but it misses.
Memorex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Memorex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Memorex swinging wilding here.
A head kick from Memorex lands but kaunislahti takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Memorex dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Memorex misses with a few strikes there.
Memorex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
kaunislahti dodges the punch combination from Memorex.
Some wild striking there from Memorex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Memorex lands but kaunislahti takes it in his stride.
Memorex throws a combination. kaunislahti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Memorex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by kaunislahti.
Memorex lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Memorex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kaunislahti moves away.
kaunislahti slips a jab and a cross from Memorex.
Memorex throws a head kick that misses.
kaunislahti tries to clinch there but Memorex circles away.
Memorex is looking to slow kaunislahti down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Memorex lands a glancing blow to the side of kaunislahti's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Memorex.
Memorex swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
kaunislahti blocks a head kick by Memorex.
A combination from Memorex does no damage.
Memorex cracks a nice hook into kaunislahti's ribs.
Junk Memorex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Memorex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memorex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by kaunislahti.
Memorex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Memorex misses with a few strikes there.
Memorex is looking to wear down kaunislahti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Memorex scores with a one two! kaunislahti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Memorex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kaunislahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Memorex tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Memorex connects with a high kick.
kaunislahti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Memorex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Memorex connects with a high kick.
Memorex lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Memorex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from kaunislahti in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Memorex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Memorex dominated that second round.
That's time! Memorex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

kaunislahti dodges the punch combination from Memorex.
kaunislahti tries to close the distance and clinch but Memorex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junk Memorex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Memorex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Memorex misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kaunislahti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Memorex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Memorex throws a sloppy head kick and kaunislahti moves out of range easily.
kaunislahti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Memorex finds it's way round the side to connect with kaunislahti's head.
kaunislahti avoids the head kick by Memorex.
kaunislahti wants to clinch.
Memorex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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.
Memorex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
kaunislahti blocks a head kick by Memorex.
kaunislahti tries to close the distance and clinch but Memorex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
kaunislahti avoids the head kick by Memorex.
Memorex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Memorex is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Memorex tries to bum rush kaunislahti with a series of wild strikes but kaunislahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Memorex throws a right and a left that kaunislahti avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memorex misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Memorex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
kaunislahti dodges the punch combination from Memorex.
A shot to de liver by Memorex. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Memorex.
Memorex tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four 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.
Memorex tries a head kick but it misses.
Memorex tries a head kick but it misses.
kaunislahti tries to clinch up.
kaunislahti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Memorex with a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Memorex works the jab nicely.
jukka kaunislahti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junk Memorex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Memorex keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junk Memorex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Memorex 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junk Memorex!