PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Psychonaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psychonaut has chosen Genki Sudo - World Order as his entrance music. Jake Psychonaut is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Box
vs
Psychonaut

193 cm
18
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Psychonaut!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Psychonaut slaps away a takedown attempt from Box, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Psychonaut connects with a single shot there.
Box throws out a loose jab but Psychonaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Psychonaut slips under a jab.
Psychonaut misses with an uppercut.
Box walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Box misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Psychonaut.
Box misses with a straight right.
Psychonaut throws a series of punches but Box moves out of range.
Psychonaut misses with an uppercut.

Box scores with a takedown into Psychonaut's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psychonaut wants to get back to his feet but Box is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Box postures up in Psychonaut's guard and throws a big left but Psychonaut blocks it.
Psychonaut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Psychonaut is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Box missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Box thows a big elbow that misses.
Psychonaut keeping moving, preventing Box from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Psychonaut misses.
Psychonaut blocks a jab.
Psychonaut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Box momentarily.

That's two 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.
Box uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Psychonaut.
Box keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Psychonaut.
Box shoots in for a takedown but Psychonaut shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Box throws a right and a left that both miss.
Psychonaut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Box.
Box misses with a straight left.
Box throws an overhand right that lands on Psychonaut's shoulder, as Psychonaut tries to avoid the shot.
Psychonaut throws a one two combo.
A slow jab from Psychonaut misses its intended target.
Psychonaut lands a jab.
Psychonaut throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Box on the side of the head.
Box shoots in but Psychonaut avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Psychonaut throws out the jab.
Psychonaut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Psychonaut.
Psychonaut scores with a shot to the body.
Psychonaut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Box.
Psychonaut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Box.
Box missing with a left hand there. Psychonaut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Psychonaut looks to score with a jab to the body but Box is just out of range.

Box closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Psychonaut tries to escape but Box is in control.
Box working away.
Psychonaut regains half guard.
Psychonaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Box.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box lands strikes from half guard.
Psychonaut wants to get back to his feet.
Box sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Psychonaut defending well though.
Psychonaut wants to get back to his feet.
Psychonaut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Box.
Box not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Box lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Box thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Psychonaut taking some punishment here, with Box in his half guard.
Box is looking to take a break and control but Psychonaut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Psychonaut looks like he's trying to stand up.
Box lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Psychonaut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Box throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Psychonaut's waist but Psychonaut gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Box off to one side.

Box closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Psychonaut to the mat! Psychonaut manages to get full guard.
Box working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Psychonaut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Box's guard.
Psychonaut trying to stand up but can't free himself from Box's guard.

Psychonaut gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Psychonaut throws a hook but Box avoids it easily.
Psychonaut falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Box to counter with a crisp jab.
Box fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Box fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psychonaut lands with a hook. Box tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Psychonaut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Box.
Psychonaut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.
Jake Psychonaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Box shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Psychonaut is trying to stand back up but Box is controlling him
Box missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Box not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Box not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Psychonaut is looking to escape.
Box not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Psychonaut is not content to let Box control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Psychonaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Psychonaut lands with a shot to the body.
Box falls off balance throwing a combination
and Psychonaut counters with a series of strikes. Box will be more careful next time no doubt.
Psychonaut throws a nice looking combination but Box bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roland Box is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Box avoids a punch combination nicely.
Box has his takedown stuffed
and Psychonaut counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Psychonaut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jake Psychonaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box moves out of range as Psychonaut strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Psychonaut misses the target.
Psychonaut misses with a two punch combination.
Box throws a left and a right that both miss
and Psychonaut counters with a nice body shot.
Box shoots and misses
enabling Psychonaut to counter with a crisp jab.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt
and Box takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Box blocks a jab.
Box walks into a straight right hand from Psychonaut.
Psychonaut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.
Danga de danga de dang - Psychonaut scores with a four punch combination!
A cross from Psychonaut lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Psychonaut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psychonaut with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Box 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Box with a poor takedown
and Psychonaut counters with a three punch combo that has Box backing up. Box nods at Psychonaut to acknowledge the strikes.
Box is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Psychonaut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Box looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psychonaut connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Psychonaut lands a two punch combo.
Psychonaut dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Box takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Box is rocked!
Jake Psychonaut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Psychonaut connects with the punch.
Oh Box is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Psychonaut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Box doesn't seem bothered though.
Box seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Box drops his hands momentarily and Psychonaut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Box tries to move into range but Psychonaut moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Psychonaut misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Psychonaut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Psychonaut lands a slapping body shot.
Psychonaut misses the shot to the body.
Psychonaut throws a series of punches but Box moves out of range.
Psychonaut lands with a shot to the body.
Box takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Psychonaut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Box thinking.
Psychonaut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Psychonaut closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Psychonaut works Box's body with a nice hook.
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!
Psychonaut throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Psychonaut misses with a wild combination.
Psychonaut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psychonaut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Psychonaut misses with an uppercut.
Psychonaut fails to land with a series of punches.
Box on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Psychonaut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Box avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Psychonaut.
Psychonaut tests Box's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Psychonaut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roland Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box misses with a two punch combination.
Psychonaut throws a series of punches but Box avoids them all with ease.
Psychonaut lands a head shot.
Psychonaut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Psychonaut slips under a jab from Box.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Box.
Box falls off balance throwing a combination
and Psychonaut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Box.
Box throws a combination that misses
and Psychonaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Psychonaut throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Box stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Psychonaut throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Box takes a swing at Psychonaut's ribcage but misses.
Box keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Psychonaut.
Psychonaut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Psychonaut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Box looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Psychonaut misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Psychonaut. Box does a little dance to reset his feet.
Box misses with a combination
and Psychonaut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Box takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Psychonaut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Box swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Psychonaut misses the body punch
and Box counters with a three punch combo that has Psychonaut backing up. Psychonaut nods at Box to acknowledge the strikes.
Box throws a hook but Psychonaut blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Psychonaut falls off balance throwing a combination
and Box counters with a nice uppercut.
Jake Psychonaut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Psychonaut lands a really nice looking cross but Box seems unphased.
Psychonaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Box falls off balance throwing a combination
and Psychonaut counters with a nice body shot.
Psychonaut lands a lovely overhand right.
Psychonaut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Psychonaut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Box circles away quickly and effectively.
Box moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Box takes a jab right on the kisser.
Psychonaut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Box throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Psychonaut counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Psychonaut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Psychonaut winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Psychonaut!