PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkerello Punchistan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donkerello Punchistan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Punchistan
vs
Springsteen

195 cm
23
280 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

196 cm
26
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donkerello Punchistan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchistan closes the distance but Springsteen moves to the side

and Springsteen moves into the clinch.
Springsteen looking for a takedown.
Punchistan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punchistan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Punchistan is trying to drag Springsteen to the mat but Springsteen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Punchistan jumps guard and drags Springsteen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Punchistan wants to stand and escape but Springsteen is having none of it.

Punchistan pushes Springsteen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Springsteen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donkerello Punchistan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Springsteen.
Punchistan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Springsteen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Punchistan won't be happy with that.
Punchistan tries to escape but Springsteen is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Springsteen decides to stand back up. Springsteen steps back and let's Punchistan get back to his feet.
Punchistan wants to clinch but Springsteen slips to the side

and Springsteen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Punchistan's guard now.
Springsteen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchistan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Springsteen!
Springsteen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Springsteen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Springsteen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Springsteen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Punchistan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Punchistan 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.
Punchistan punching from mount but Springsteen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Springsteen tries to lock up and control but Punchistan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Punchistan with shots to the head and body - Springsteen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Punchistan thowing shots but they're missing.
Punchistan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Punchistan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Springsteen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Springsteen wants to hold on but Punchistan pushes him away.
Punchistan looking to finish Springsteen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Springsteen!

It looks like Paul Springsteen has been cut.
Springsteen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Punchistan is working for a guillotine from mount but Springsteen frees his head quite easily.
Punchistan looking to finish Springsteen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Springsteen!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchistan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Punchistan landing strikes from the mount and Springsteen is in trouble!
Punchistan thowing shots but they're missing.

Punchistan has control of Springsteen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Springsteen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Springsteen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Punchistan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchistan thowing shots but they're missing.
Punchistan misses with a head shot.
Punchistan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Springsteen can't escape the position.
Springsteen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Punchistan.
Punchistan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punchistan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Punchistan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Springsteen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Springsteen is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donkerello Punchistan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Springsteen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Punchistan wants to clinch but Springsteen slips to the side

and Springsteen moves into the clinch.
Springsteen is pushing Punchistan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springsteen tries to break the clinch but Punchistan is controlling the position.
Springsteen tries to break the clinch but Punchistan is controlling the position.
Springsteen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Punchistan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springsteen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Springsteen tries for a takedown but Punchistan manages to get underhooks.
Springsteen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Punchistan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donkerello Punchistan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Springsteen.
Punchistan misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchistan tries to pull guard but Springsteen won't allow it.
Punchistan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springsteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchistan is trying to maintain a safe position but Springsteen gets an underhook and turns Punchistan into the cage.
Punchistan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Springsteen successfully pulls guard.

Springsteen is working an open guard so Punchistan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Punchistan moves to clinch but Springsteen breaks away

and Springsteen counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchistan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Springsteen controlling the action here for a moment.
Punchistan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchistan being controlled against the cage.
Springsteen blocks an uppercut.
Springsteen tries to pull guard but Punchistan holds him up against the cage and eventually Springsteen drops back down to his feet.
Springsteen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Springsteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donkerello Punchistan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Springsteen has managed to clinch.

Punchistan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punchistan darts in trying to clinch

and Springsteen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Springsteen.
Punchistan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Springsteen just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Punchistan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Punchistan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Punchistan lands a body shot.
Springsteen is breathing heavily.
Punchistan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Punchistan breaks the clinch.
Donkerello Punchistan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Springsteen pushes Punchistan up against the cage in a clinch.
Punchistan tries to circle away but Springsteen has him pinned against the cage.
Springsteen tries to pull guard but Punchistan won't allow it.
Punchistan working aggressively here.
Springsteen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Springsteen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Punchistan lands a right hand.
Punchistan has Springsteen pressed against the cage, preventing Springsteen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punchistan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springsteen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punchistan backwards.
Punchistan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springsteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Punchistan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Punchistan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Springsteen's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchistan swings wildly with an uppercut but Springsteen uses good head movement to avoid it.

Punchistan breaks the clinch.
Punchistan tries to clinch up

and Springsteen counters by clinching up.
A short left from Punchistan.
Springsteen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Punchistan smiles and moves away.
Punchistan darts in trying to clinch

and Springsteen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Springsteen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punchistan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punchistan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Springsteen.
Punchistan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springsteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Punchistan pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Punchistan fails to land.
Springsteen tries to pull guard but Punchistan won't allow it.
Springsteen jumps guard but Punchistan stands there with Springsteen around his waist. Springsteen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Springsteen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punchistan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punchistan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchistan.
Springsteen fails to pull guard.
Springsteen tries to pull guard but Punchistan won't allow it.
Springsteen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Springsteen tries to break the clinch but Punchistan is controlling the position.
Punchistan lands a left hand.
Springsteen scores with a hook to the body.
Punchistan working aggressively here.
Punchistan misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchistan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Springsteen smiles and moves away.
Punchistan closes the distance but Springsteen moves to the side

and Springsteen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Springsteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Springsteen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Springsteen's cut.
That's time! Punchistan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Springsteen gets a clinch.
Punchistan misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Punchistan.
Springsteen looking to slow down the pace here.
Punchistan is trying to push Springsteen away but Springsteen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Punchistan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springsteen wants to get back to striking at distance but Punchistan won't allow it.
Punchistan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springsteen trying to control the position but instead, Punchistan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Springsteen into the cage.
Punchistan misses with a punch on the inside.
Springsteen tries to score a body lock takedown but Punchistan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Punchistan is pressed up against the cage. Springsteen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Punchistan down to the mat. Punchistan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Springsteen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punchistan closes the distance but Springsteen moves to the side
and Springsteen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Punchistan swats away the attempt to clinch by Springsteen.
Punchistan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Springsteen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchistan misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Punchistan.
Springsteen tries to land a knee to the head but Punchistan blocks with his arms.
Punchistan misses with the head strike.

Punchistan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punchistan wants to clinch but Springsteen slips to the side
and Springsteen counters with a three punch combo that has Punchistan backing up. Punchistan nods at Springsteen to acknowledge the strikes.
Punchistan is looking to clinch but Springsteen is avoiding it.
Springsteen swats away the attempt to clinch by Punchistan.
Donkerello Punchistan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springsteen swats away the attempt to clinch by Punchistan.
Punchistan closes the distance looking to clinch

and Springsteen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchistan wants to get back to his feet.
Punchistan gets full guard.

Punchistan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Springsteen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punchistan.
Springsteen tries for a takedown but Punchistan manages to get underhooks.
Donkerello Punchistan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Springsteen.
Stalling in the clinch from Springsteen.
Springsteen tries to circle away but Punchistan has him pinned against the cage.
Punchistan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Springsteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Springsteen fails to pull guard.
Punchistan has had enough of the clinch but Springsteen keeps him there for the moment.
Punchistan misses with some punches.

Springsteen manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen controlling Punchistan's posture.

Punchistan stands and steps away. Springsteen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Springsteen keeps the fight on the outside.

Springsteen has closed the distance and engaged Punchistan in a clinch.
Springsteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Springsteen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Punchistan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Springsteen smiles and moves away.
Punchistan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Springsteen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punchistan closes the distance but Springsteen moves to the side

and Springsteen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Springsteen.

Punchistan wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Springsteen scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Springsteen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Punchistan turns into him and now he's in Springsteen's guard.
Springsteen trying to control the position.

Punchistan stands and steps away. Springsteen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punchistan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Springsteen counters with a two punch combo.
Punchistan tries to clinch but Springsteen moves away

and Springsteen counters by clinching up.
Springsteen tries to pull guard but Punchistan holds him up against the cage and eventually Springsteen drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Springsteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Springsteen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Springsteen!