PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Haikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Kullervo Haikas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Artist
vs
Haikas

190 cm
23
198 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

180 cm
24
198 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Unkind Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Haikas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haikas throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Artist misses with the body kick
and Haikas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Artist's knee momentarily.

Artist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
Artist misses with some punches.
Artist stalls.
Artist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Artist has Haikas pressed against the cage.
Artist cracks Haikas with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Artist.
A right hand to the body from Artist.
Haikas can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Artist - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Artist for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Artist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haikas is trying to push Artist away but Artist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Artist lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haikas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Artist misses with a punch on the inside.
Artist lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Haikas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Artist working aggressively here.
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 working aggressively here.
Artist throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haikas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Artist's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haikas's efforts to push away.
Artist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artist pushes Haikas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Artist to work.
Artist misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haikas up against the cage.
Artist seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Haikas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Artist won't allow it.
Artist lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Artist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haikas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haikas working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unkind Artist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Haikas connects with a leg kick. Artist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kullervo Haikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haikas fails to land with a series of punches.
Artist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Haikas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Artist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haikas is able to avoid easily.
Artist lands with a straight right. Haikas didn't see that one coming.
Haikas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artist.
Artist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haikas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Artist feints and then cracks Haikas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haikas down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist throws a jab when Haikas was well out of range.
Artist misses with a body kick.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick
and Haikas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Artist throws a leg kick but Haikas moved away.
Artist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haikas is out of range and Artist settles back down.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Haikas.
Artist looks for the body kick but Haikas saw that one coming.
Haikas moves out of range of the body kick.
Artist lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haikas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Artist tries to score with a low kick but Haikas moves his leg out of the way.
Artist misses with a body kick.
Haikas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artist.
Haikas checks a leg kick nicely.
Artist tries to clinch up but Haikas circles away and keeps his distance.
Haikas throws a lazy uppercut
and Artist counters with a nice uppercut.
Artist digs a good hook to Haikas's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haikas defending well as Artist loads up on a big left hand.
Artist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist lands with a hook. Haikas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artist connects with a body shot that sends Haikas's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Artist.
Haikas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haikas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Artist missing with a left hand there. Haikas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artist scores with a shot to the body.
Haikas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Artist.
Haikas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haikas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artist moves away.
Haikas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haikas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haikas duly obliges.

It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Artist - that will leave a mark!
Haikas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artist.
Haikas checks a leg kick.
Artist lands a head kick. Haikas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haikas checks the leg kick.
Artist wants to land a leg kick but Haikas is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unkind Artist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Haikas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Artist throws a front kick that sends Haikas stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artist.
Haikas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Artist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haikas. Haikas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Artist throws a hook to the side of Haikas's head but Haikas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haikas throws an overhand right that lands on Artist's shoulder, as Artist tries to avoid the shot.
Artist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Artist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haikas is able to avoid easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haikas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Artist - the referee stops the clock and Haikas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Artist. Haikas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haikas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Artist. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Artist.
Haikas moves out of range of the body kick.
Haikas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Artist can pounce on him.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a solid leg kick but Haikas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Artist.
Artist is looking to land body kicks.
Artist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haikas can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Artist.
Unkind Artist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Artist throws a poor cross that misses
and Haikas counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Artist there.
Artist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Artist scores with a head kick.
Haikas slips a straight right by Artist.
Haikas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Artist.
Haikas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Artist swinging wildly here.
Artist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist misses with a straight right.
Haikas keeps the fight on the outside.
Haikas staying out of range there.
Unkind Artist is winning the standup battle so far.
Haikas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haikas dodges the punch combination from Artist.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haikas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artist misses with a straight right.
Artist misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Artist is predictable there
and Haikas counters with a straight right hand.
Artist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haikas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Artist misses with a hook.
Artist lands a nice looking body kick.
Haikas defending well as Artist loads up on a big left hand.
Haikas lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artist works the jab nicely.
Artist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unkind Artist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Artist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unkind Artist!