PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big comes into the arena with Judas Priest - You've got another thing coming blaring out of the sound system. Peterwhacker has chosen Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Peterwhacker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Big
vs
Peterwhacker

177 cm
27
275 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
259 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Peterwhacker!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterwhacker works Big's body with a nice hook.
Peterwhacker dodges the punch combination from Big.
Big ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterwhacker moves away.
Peterwhacker looks to land a combination. Big sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Big scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterwhacker wants to clinch.
Big gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peterwhacker lands a jab to Big's midsection.

Peterwhacker darts in and clinches Big up against the cage.
Peterwhacker looking to slow down the pace here.

Peterwhacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker misses with a combination
and Big counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterwhacker thinking.
Peterwhacker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Big is breathing heavily.

Peterwhacker moves into the clinch successfully.

Peterwhacker breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch up
and Big counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterwhacker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterwhacker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peterwhacker cracks a nice hook into Big's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Peterwhacker moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Peterwhacker.
Nice body punch from Peterwhacker.
Big keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peterwhacker's efforts to push away.

Peterwhacker breaks the clinch.
Peterwhacker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Peterwhacker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterwhacker avoids the elbow strike from Big, against the cage.
Big throws a head punch that misses.

Peterwhacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker lands with a nice body kick.
Peterwhacker lands a jab-cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterwhacker.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker pushing down on Big's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Big won't allow Peterwhacker to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterwhacker working Big over with strikes.
Big avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker prevents Big from improving his position.

Peterwhacker seems to be working for a kimura but Big defends the submission attempt.
Peterwhacker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peterwhacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big wants to control but Peterwhacker is keeping busy.
Peterwhacker prevents Big from improving his position.
Big has hold of Peterwhacker's hands but Peterwhacker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Big wants to control but Peterwhacker is keeping busy.
Peterwhacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterwhacker wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.
Peterwhacker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Big controls his leg.
Big is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big wants to control but Peterwhacker passes into side.
Big is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterwhacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peterwhacker is keen to just control but Big is a slippery customer.
Big gets full guard.
Big keeping full guard, as Peterwhacker tries to pass.
Peterwhacker passes Big's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big moves into full guard.
Big wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Peterwhacker 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.

Peterwhacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Big throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Big.
Big throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Big misses.
Peterwhacker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Big.
Peterwhacker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Nice combo by Peterwhacker! Oh, that's hurt him - Big falls to the canvas and Peterwhacker follows him into side control.

Big is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Big is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterwhacker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Peterwhacker crashes against the mat.
Big seems to have got his legs back now.
Big defending against the ground and pound.
Peterwhacker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Big down.

Peterwhacker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Big has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peterwhacker but great work by Big.
Sloppy strikes there by Big.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looks up at the clock and then as Peterwhacker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Big smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Big working away.
Big throws an elbow but Peterwhacker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peterwhacker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Big's best efforts.
Big seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peterwhacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Big trying to control but Peterwhacker is working from the bottom.
Peterwhacker trying to control the position.
Big stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterwhacker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Big in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Big wants to pass the guard but Peterwhacker is keeping the position.
Big trying to control but Peterwhacker is working from the bottom.
Peterwhacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterwhacker, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peterwhacker cracks Big with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peterwhacker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peterwhacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big throws a hook but Peterwhacker blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Big.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Peterwhacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterwhacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Peterwhacker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Big misses with a series of wild punches.
Big with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterwhacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterwhacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peterwhacker scores with a head kick.
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!
Peterwhacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

Peterwhacker tries to keep at a distance but Big has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peterwhacker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterwhacker tries to break the clinch but Big is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big blocking some punches.
Peterwhacker lands with a right to the head.

Peterwhacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big is having none of it.
Peterwhacker throws a combination. Big tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peterwhacker works Big's body with a nice hook.
Big avoids the head kick by Peterwhacker.

Peterwhacker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Big!
Peterwhacker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Big?

Peterwhacker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Big is surviving well by controlling Peterwhacker's body position as best he can.
Peterwhacker unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Big tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Peterwhacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Peterwhacker throws a head kick but Big moves out of range.
Peterwhacker stuns Big with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterwhacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Big at a distance.
Peterwhacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Big rather than just go for the knockout.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big is having none of it.

Peterwhacker darts in and clinches Big up against the cage.
Big tries a body shot but Peterwhacker blocks it.
Peterwhacker scores with a nice hook to the head.

Big has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Peterwhacker is trying to keep an underhook but Big manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Big not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peterwhacker trying to hold on to Big's head to control him but Big postures up.

Peterwhacker kicks off Big and gets to his feet.

Peterwhacker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Big's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big is looking to control Peterwhacker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Big avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterwhacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peterwhacker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Peterwhacker moves into the clinch.
Peterwhacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterwhacker stops a takedown attempt from Big.
Big throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterwhacker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterwhacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Big doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big prevents Peterwhacker from breaking the clinch.

Peterwhacker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterwhacker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterwhacker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterwhacker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Big.
Peterwhacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterwhacker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peterwhacker duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterwhacker as he connects with a hook.
Big misses with a body punch
and Peterwhacker counters with a left to the body.
Big throws a hook but Peterwhacker blocks it.
Big takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Big takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Big slips a jab and a cross from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peterwhacker misses with a few strikes there.
Peterwhacker digs a good body shot into Big's ribs.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Big moves out of range.
Peterwhacker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Big throws a combination that misses
and Peterwhacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Peterwhacker connects with a jab.

Peterwhacker closes the distance and pushes Big back into the cage.
Big misses with a hook from the clinch.

Peterwhacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Big throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterwhacker clinches with his opponent.

Peterwhacker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Big or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterwhacker which made him look bad.

Peterwhacker has closed the distance and engaged Big in a clinch.

Peterwhacker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Peterwhacker gets the takedown into side control.
Peterwhacker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peterwhacker throws a strike aimed at the side of Big's head but Big avoids it well.

Peterwhacker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peterwhacker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Peterwhacker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Big is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big is trying to control Peterwhacker's posture but Peterwhacker avoids it.
Big is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peterwhacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peterwhacker trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
Peterwhacker tries to pass to full mount but Big defends it.
Peter Big has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterwhacker cracks Big with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Peterwhacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Peterwhacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterwhacker 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Peterwhacker!