PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tank Abrahms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Abrahms
vs
Painija

183 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

160 cm
20
176 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tank Abrahms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauli Painija!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abrahms creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Painija's defenses.

It looks like Pauli Painija has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abrahms as Painija tries to tie him up.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrahms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrahms is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Painija is defending well for now.
Painija lands a knee to the body.
Painija can't get the takedown.
A short right from Painija.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrahms just misses with a elbow thrown towards Painija's brow.
Abrahms missing with knees to the body.
Painija landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Painija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abrahms misses with a knee strike.
Painija drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abrahms gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abrahms tries to land knees in the clinch but Painija avoids the damage to the body.
Painija avoiding damage as Abrahms throws knees to the body.
Abrahms tries to land knees in the clinch but Painija avoids the damage to the body.
Painija lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Tank Abrahms has been cut.
Painija is working for takedown but Abrahms is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tank Abrahms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Painija.
Abrahms misses with a knee to the head.
Abrahms lands a nice knee to the body.
Abrahms takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abrahms throws an elbow but it misses.
Painija lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abrahms looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrahms.
Abrahms lands an elbow inside.
Painija dodges an elbow strike from Abrahms.
Nice elbow from Painija.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrahms misses with an elbow strike.
Painija is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abrahms gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Abrahms with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abrahms is breathing heavily.
Painija avoids the elbow strike from Abrahms, against the cage.

Painija has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Abrahms is trying to keep an underhook but Painija manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Abrahms avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
Abrahms blocking the ground and pound attempt from Painija.
Painija missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Painija controlling the action here.
Painija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Abrahms kicks Painija off and gets back to his feet.
Painija changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Painija.
Painija throws a series of punches but Abrahms moves out of range.

Painija closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abrahms did well to prevent Painija getting side control.
Painija is pressing down on Abrahms's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abrahms is holding on for now.
Painija is controlling the pace.
Painija wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abrahms keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Painija throwing shots but Abrahms is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Painija is keen to just control but Abrahms is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Painija not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Painija wants to free his trapped foot but Abrahms is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Painija missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Painija not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Painija is looking to take a break and control but Abrahms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Painija throwing shots but Abrahms is blocking nicely.
Painija throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Painija is trying to control the action in half guard but Abrahms is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Painija is nestled in close to Abrahms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abrahms avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abrahms taking some punishment here, with Painija in his half guard.
Painija has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Abrahms has one foot on Painija's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Painija lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abrahms.

Painija clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauli Painija dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Painija gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Painija is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Painija scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abrahms throws an elbow but misses.
Painija lands a body punch in the clinch.

Painija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Abrahms. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abrahms.
Painija sizes up Abrahms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Painija throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abrahms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Painija circles away quickly and effectively.
Painija with a hook.
Abrahms has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abrahms there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abrahms tries to clinch but Painija moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Painija.
Abrahms checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Painija.
Painija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abrahms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Painija lands a slapping body shot.
Tank Abrahms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Painija closes the distance and pushes Abrahms back into the cage.
Painija wants a takedown.
Abrahms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tank Abrahms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Painija.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Painija has Abrahms pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Painija pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Abrahms tumbling to the mat - Painija dives into Abrahms's guard.
Abrahms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija cracks Abrahms with a solid left hand.
Painija controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Painija accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Painija throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abrahms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Painija postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two 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.
Painija won't allow Abrahms to get back to his feet.
Abrahms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Painija with a nice head shot there.
Painija stops Abrahms from standing up.
Abrahms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Painija.
Painija throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abrahms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Painija wants to pass the guard but Abrahms is keeping the position.
Painija trying to control but Abrahms is working from the bottom.
Painija loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija throwing strikes from guard but Abrahms blocks nicely.
Painija prevents Abrahms from getting back to his feet.
Painija postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Painija in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Painija trying to control but Abrahms is working from the bottom.
Abrahms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Painija with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.
Abrahms keeping moving, preventing Painija from controlling successfully.
Abrahms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Painija stays in close to Abrahms's body and controls the position.
Abrahms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Painija postures up in Abrahms's guard and throws a big left but Abrahms blocks it.
Painija working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Painija throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abrahms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abrahms keeping moving, preventing Painija from controlling successfully.
Painija loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauli Painija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Painija lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abrahms doesn't seem phased though.
Painija fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Painija circles away from the clinch attempt.
Painija scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Painija lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Painija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Painija thowing shots but they're missing.
Painija lands a big shot there that rocks Abrahms but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Painija throwing strikes here but Abrahms is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Abrahms wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Painija sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Painija with a couple of short strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Painija lands a nice shot to the head.
Painija dominating with strikes here.
Painija sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Abrahms avoids a series of strikes thrown by Painija.
Abrahms is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Abrahms manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Abrahms, under a barage of strikes from Painija.
Painija missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija throwing shots but Abrahms is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Painija.
Abrahms on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abrahms tries to get out of the position.
Painija is looking to take a break and control but Abrahms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Painija not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Painija takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Painija throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Painija controlling the pace.
Abrahms on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrahms keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Painija winds up and cracks Abrahms with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Painija looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Painija performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Painija stalling away here and it's allowed Abrahms to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pauli Painija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Painija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija looking to sit in guard and control but Abrahms gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Painija wants to stand up but Abrahms is controlling him.

Painija wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abrahms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Painija swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Abrahms or perhaps it was just good defense by Painija which made him look bad.
Tank Abrahms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Painija.
Abrahms tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauli Painija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Painija 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauli Painija!