PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persvako comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Crawl through knives. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Persvako
vs
Paul Whoddanikabollokoff

170 cm
28
181 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

178 cm
24
183 lbs
9 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekko Persvako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Persvako there.

It looks like Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff has been cut.
Persvako is looking to clinch but Whoddanikabollokoff is avoiding it.
Whoddanikabollokoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persvako counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Persvako enables Whoddanikabollokoff to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Persvako manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Persvako is on top in guard.
Persvako postures up in Whoddanikabollokoff's guard and throws a big left but Whoddanikabollokoff blocks it.
Persvako with a nice head shot there.
Persvako throws a strike but Whoddanikabollokoff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whoddanikabollokoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Persvako has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Persvako has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whoddanikabollokoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Persvako has wrist control.
Whoddanikabollokoff throws a strike but Persvako rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Persvako tries to free his leg and advance position but Whoddanikabollokoff is retaining full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff has his hands on Persvako's head, controlling the position.
Persvako missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Persvako in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Persvako tries to free his leg and advance position but Whoddanikabollokoff is retaining full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Persvako looking to sit in guard and control but Whoddanikabollokoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persvako is trying to keep Whoddanikabollokoff in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persvako utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Persvako manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whoddanikabollokoff manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Persvako throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whoddanikabollokoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Persvako trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whoddanikabollokoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Persvako throws a big right hand that misses.
Persvako is looking to work some ground and pound but Whoddanikabollokoff has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Persvako in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Persvako in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Persvako tries to free his leg and advance position but Whoddanikabollokoff is retaining full guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to stand and escape but Persvako is having none of it.
Whoddanikabollokoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Whoddanikabollokoff, not yet.
Whoddanikabollokoff keeping moving, preventing Persvako from controlling successfully.
Whoddanikabollokoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekko Persvako dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Whoddanikabollokoff doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Persvako counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Whoddanikabollokoff's guard now.
Whoddanikabollokoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Persvako postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whoddanikabollokoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Persvako is controlling him.
Persvako connects with a couple of short punches.
Persvako postures up in Whoddanikabollokoff's guard and throws a big left but Whoddanikabollokoff blocks it.
Persvako trying to control but Whoddanikabollokoff is working from the bottom.
Whoddanikabollokoff keeping full guard, as Persvako tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to stand but Persvako is controlling the position.
Persvako 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Persvako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Persvako postures up and lands a big shot to Whoddanikabollokoff's brow.
Persvako stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whoddanikabollokoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Persvako in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whoddanikabollokoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Persvako makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Whoddanikabollokoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Persvako is one step ahead there.
Whoddanikabollokoff is breathing heavily.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Whoddanikabollokoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff is trying to get back to his feet.
Persvako working the ground and pound.
Persvako creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whoddanikabollokoff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Persvako throws a strike aimed at the side of Whoddanikabollokoff's head but Whoddanikabollokoff avoids it well.
Persvako landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Persvako trying to control the position but Whoddanikabollokoff is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pekko Persvako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Persvako trying to control the action but Whoddanikabollokoff is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persvako throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whoddanikabollokoff is not content to let Persvako control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekko Persvako dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Paul Whoddanikabollokoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Whoddanikabollokoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Whoddanikabollokoff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Persvako was covering up waiting for the punch and Whoddanikabollokoff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whoddanikabollokoff looking to pass the guard.
Persvako is trying to keep Whoddanikabollokoff in close.
Whoddanikabollokoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Persvako's head.
Whoddanikabollokoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Persvako manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whoddanikabollokoff manages to get himself to full guard.

Persvako is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Whoddanikabollokoff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Whoddanikabollokoff has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whoddanikabollokoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whoddanikabollokoff wants to control from the top but Persvako keeps moving.
Whoddanikabollokoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Whoddanikabollokoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Whoddanikabollokoff stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Persvako has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Whoddanikabollokoff manages to get his head free but now Persvako has transitioned to an armbar! Whoddanikabollokoff grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Persvako! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pekko Persvako!