PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Unkind Artist enters the cage!

Palahnuik
vs
Artist

184 cm
23
189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Palahnuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Unkind Artist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahnuik throws a leg kick that misses.
Artist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palahnuik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Artist.
Palahnuik staying out of range there.
Artist lands a right hook to the body.
Artist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Palahnuik throws a poor cross that misses
and Artist counters with a body kick that stops Palahnuik in his tracks momentarily.
Artist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palahnuik is out of range.
Palahnuik shoots in for a takedown but Artist shows good takedown defense.
Palahnuik lands with a straight right. Artist didn't see that one coming.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palahnuik misses with a leg kick

and Artist counters by moving into 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!
Artist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palahnuik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Artist has had enough of the clinch but Palahnuik keeps him there for the moment.
Palahnuik tries to throw a body punch but Artist avoids it by throwing Palahnuik back against the cage.
Palahnuik has a couple of punches blocked by Artist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist scores with a nice hook to the head.

Palahnuik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artist scores with a kick to the body.
Palahnuik throws out a leg kick but Artist moves out of range and Palahnuik only half commits.
Palahnuik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Artist finds it's target.
Artist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Artist.
Palahnuik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palahnuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artist was well out of range. Poor timing from Palahnuik.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palahnuik stuns Artist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Palahnuik avoids a kick to the body.
Artist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unkind Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Artist closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palahnuik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palahnuik working aggressively here.
Artist tries a body shot but Palahnuik blocks it.
Palahnuik scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Palahnuik swings wildly with an uppercut but Artist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artist misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Artist.

Palahnuik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Artist.
Palahnuik wants to land a leg kick but Artist is out of range.
Palahnuik fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palahnuik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Artist tests Palahnuik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artist throws a series of punches but Palahnuik avoids them all with ease.
Artist tries to land a front kick but Palahnuik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Artist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
Artist keeps Palahnuik at a distance using the push kick.

Artist gets a clinch.
Palahnuik tries a body shot but Artist blocks it.
Artist misses with a punch to the body.
Artist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Palahnuik wants to break free but Artist has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palahnuik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Artist tests Palahnuik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Artist throws a leg kick which misses Palahnuik's front leg but catches the back leg as Palahnuik tries to avoid it.
Palahnuik throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palahnuik wants to clinch.
Artist lands a jab to the nose.
Palahnuik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Palahnuik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artist. Palahnuik does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Palahnuik. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artist manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unkind Artist dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Palahnuik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Palahnuik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Palahnuik has taken the fight to the clinch.

Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palahnuik lands with a straight right. Artist didn't see that one coming.
Artist tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palahnuik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Artist misses with a straight left.
Palahnuik moves out of range of the body kick.
Artist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palahnuik throws a head kick that misses.
Palahnuik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unkind Artist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Palahnuik misses its intended target.
Palahnuik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palahnuik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Artist thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Palahnuik.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palahnuik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palahnuik throws a nice looking combination but Artist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Palahnuik circles away.
Palahnuik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artist.
Palahnuik misses with a series of wild punches.
Palahnuik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palahnuik scores with a body shot.
Artist blocks a head kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palahnuik avoids the body shot from Artist.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palahnuik moves out of range of the body kick from Artist.
Artist looks to throw the jab but Palahnuik is out of range.
Palahnuik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Artist is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artist throws a chopping leg kick but Palahnuik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Artist misses with a low kick.
Artist throws a jab when Palahnuik was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artist avoids the head kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palahnuik avoids a kick to the body.
Palahnuik lands a really nice looking cross but Artist seems unphased.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a good cross that connects.

Artist gets caught napping as Palahnuik dives in and scores a takedown. Artist manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palahnuik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palahnuik prevents Artist from getting back to his feet.
Palahnuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik sitting in guard here, content to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Pete Palahnuik wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Palahnuik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palahnuik's sensitive parts.
Palahnuik throws a sloppy head kick and Artist moves out of range easily.
Palahnuik throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Artist.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artist.
Palahnuik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but Artist moves out of range.
Artist feints a jab promting Palahnuik to slip. Artist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palahnuik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Palahnuik is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Palahnuik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Artist to the mat! Artist manages to get full guard.
Oh Palahnuik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palahnuik seems to have got his legs back now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Artist manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Artist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palahnuik dives in and grabs Artist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes down on Palahnuik's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik doesn't manage to clinch there - Artist circles away.
Palahnuik scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Palahnuik will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Artist wants to clinch.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but Artist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artist manages to avoid it.
Palahnuik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Artist pinned against the cage. Artist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Palahnuik is looking to wear down Artist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palahnuik dives in and grabs Artist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes down on Palahnuik's head and hops out.
Palahnuik throws a right and a left that Artist avoids nicely.
Palahnuik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Artist takes the fight into the clinch.
Artist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palahnuik blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palahnuik.
A short right from Artist.
Palahnuik tries to work over Artist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palahnuik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artist's elbow.
Palahnuik tries to work over Artist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palahnuik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artist lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik working hard to break the clinch.
Artist tries to work over Palahnuik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palahnuik.
Artist has a couple of punches blocked by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Artist or not.
Artist wants to get back to striking at distance but Palahnuik won't allow it.

Palahnuik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palahnuik throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Artist throws out a leg kick but Palahnuik moves out of range and Artist only half commits.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Artist has time to react.
Artist stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Artist wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Palahnuik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from Artist.
Artist connects with a high kick.
Artist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palahnuik.
Artist swings for the body but Palahnuik moves out of range.
Palahnuik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Artist doesn't seem bothered though.
Artist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Artist throws a push kick but Palahnuik slaps the foot to one side.
Artist looks to clinch
and Palahnuik counters with a good low kick that Artist was not able to check.
Palahnuik fakes the leg kick and cracks Artist in the body.
Artist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artist gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Palahnuik counters with a stiff right hand.
Palahnuik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artist lands a jab to Palahnuik's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik misses with a few strikes there.
Palahnuik lands with a hook. Artist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artist scores with a hook.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artist takes a kick to the side of the head.

Artist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palahnuik working aggressively here.
Palahnuik avoiding damage.
Artist has a couple of punches blocked by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik digs a right hand into Artist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Artist's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artist.
Palahnuik missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Palahnuik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artist as Palahnuik tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Artist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palahnuik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palahnuik tries a body shot but Artist blocks it.
Artist is trying to force a seperation but Palahnuik has the dominant position.

Palahnuik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Artist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Palahnuik, pushing him back against the cage.
Palahnuik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palahnuik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Artist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palahnuik can't find room to land a body shot as Artist controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pete Palahnuik.
I think Palahnuik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pete Palahnuik!