PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urbloks Nokdoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Paukuttaja (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.

Nokdoff
vs
Paukuttaja

183 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Urbloks Nokdoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pate Paukuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokdoff digs a good body shot into Paukuttaja's ribs.
Paukuttaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nokdoff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paukuttaja misses with a shot to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Paukuttaja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nokdoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paukuttaja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Urbloks Nokdoff has been cut.
Nokdoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paukuttaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nokdoff throws out the jab.
Pate Paukuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paukuttaja misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokdoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokdoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot
enabling Nokdoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Paukuttaja looks to land a combination but Nokdoff avoids it well.
A big right from Nokdoff misses.
Nokdoff misses with a hook to the body
and Paukuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nokdoff misses with a lunging right hand
and Paukuttaja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nokdoff thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paukuttaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nokdoff doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja misses with a shot to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Paukuttaja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paukuttaja throws a combination that misses
and Nokdoff counters with a right hand to the body.
Nokdoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paukuttaja pinned against the cage. Paukuttaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paukuttaja avoids the body shot from Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nokdoff rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Paukuttaja.
Nokdoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paukuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Nokdoff should have avoided that one.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot

and Nokdoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paukuttaja's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paukuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokdoff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Nokdoff chips away with some ground and pound.
Nokdoff postures up in Paukuttaja's guard and throws a big left but Paukuttaja blocks it.
Nokdoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paukuttaja's head.
Nokdoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paukuttaja wants to stand and escape but Nokdoff is having none of it.
Nokdoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nokdoff throwing strikes but missing.
Nokdoff throwing strikes but missing.
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Paukuttaja is looking to stand up but Nokdoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Nokdoff trying to control but Paukuttaja is working from the bottom.

Nokdoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paukuttaja dives on top into guard.
Paukuttaja wanted to stand there but Nokdoff had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nokdoff is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paukuttaja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nokdoff is controlling him.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokdoff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nokdoff won't allow Paukuttaja to get back to his feet.

Nokdoff postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Paukuttaja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nokdoff, into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nokdoff holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pate Paukuttaja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Urbloks Nokdoff's cut.
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.

Paukuttaja tries to land a front kick but Nokdoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Nokdoff misses.
Paukuttaja throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nokdoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Nokdoff thows a body shot but no joy.
Paukuttaja misses with a jab to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paukuttaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nokdoff counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Nokdoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook to the body
and Nokdoff counters with a straight right hand.
Nokdoff throws a body punch but Paukuttaja moves out of range.
Nokdoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Paukuttaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paukuttaja misses with an uppercut
and Nokdoff counters with a left to the body.
Paukuttaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nokdoff takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paukuttaja slips a jab from Nokdoff.
Nokdoff throws a nice looking combination but Paukuttaja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paukuttaja lands a slapping body shot.
Paukuttaja misses the body punch
and Nokdoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Paukuttaja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paukuttaja.
Nokdoff misses with a left hand
and Paukuttaja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nokdoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nokdoff counter with a right hand.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja misses with a left hand
and Nokdoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Nokdoff tries to move into range but Paukuttaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paukuttaja swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nokdoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Paukuttaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nokdoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paukuttaja throws a shot to the body.
Nokdoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paukuttaja counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot.
Nokdoff staying out of range there.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Nokdoff counters with a series of strikes. Paukuttaja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nokdoff takes a swing at Paukuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Paukuttaja misses the jab.
Paukuttaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nokdoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paukuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja scores with a shot to the body.
Paukuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nokdoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nokdoff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nokdoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Paukuttaja is just out of range.
Paukuttaja throws a sloppy body shot

and Nokdoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nokdoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paukuttaja taking a breather.
Paukuttaja scores with a shot to the side of Nokdoff's head.
Paukuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Nokdoff controls the action.
Paukuttaja can't find room to land a body shot as Nokdoff controls the action.
Paukuttaja is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nokdoff is keeping busy.

Paukuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paukuttaja throws a predictable looking body shot

and Nokdoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paukuttaja wants to stand but Nokdoff is controlling the position.
Paukuttaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nokdoff.
Paukuttaja wants to stand up but Nokdoff is controlling him.
Nokdoff tries to free his leg and advance position but Paukuttaja is retaining full guard.
Nokdoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nokdoff wants to control from the top but Paukuttaja keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukuttaja wants to stand but Nokdoff is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nokdoff drops back looking for a leg! Paukuttaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paukuttaja manages to kick Nokdoff off! Nokdoff jumps back into Paukuttaja's guard.
Paukuttaja is looking to stand up but Nokdoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Paukuttaja wants to stand but Nokdoff is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nokdoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Paukuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Urbloks Nokdoff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nokdoff lands a jab to Paukuttaja's midsection.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot
and Nokdoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Nokdoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paukuttaja wants to get back to his feet.
Nokdoff throws a strike but Paukuttaja avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nokdoff throwing strikes from guard but Paukuttaja blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nokdoff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nokdoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Nokdoff throwing strikes but missing.
Nokdoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nokdoff postures up in Paukuttaja's guard and throws a big left but Paukuttaja blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokdoff stops Paukuttaja from standing up.
Paukuttaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokdoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokdoff prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
Nokdoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokdoff with a nice head shot there.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokdoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nokdoff landing with the ground and pound.
Nokdoff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paukuttaja's head.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokdoff stops Paukuttaja from standing up.
Nokdoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokdoff prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
Nokdoff looking to pass the guard.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokdoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Nokdoff landing with the ground and pound.
Nokdoff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokdoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Paukuttaja wants to stand up but Nokdoff is controlling him.
Nokdoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokdoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Paukuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pate Paukuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokdoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Paukuttaja keeping moving, preventing Nokdoff from controlling successfully.
Nokdoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Paukuttaja has wrist control.
Nokdoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokdoff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nokdoff prevents Paukuttaja from getting back to his feet.
Paukuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nokdoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokdoff trying to control but Paukuttaja is working from the bottom.
Paukuttaja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokdoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paukuttaja is looking to stand up but Nokdoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokdoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Urbloks Nokdoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nokdoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paukuttaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urbloks Nokdoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paukuttaja has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Paukuttaja!