PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavosen Heska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jedi Mind Tricks / Heavy Metal Kings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Speed
vs
Heska

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kane Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavosen Heska!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed scores with a head kick.
Heska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Speed walks into a straight right hand from Heska.
Speed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heska.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heska.
Heska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Heska.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed throws a leg kick but Heska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Speed.
A head kick misses from Speed.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Heska's knee but Heska avoids it well.
Pavosen Heska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Speed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Speed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Speed slips a straight right by Heska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heska takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heska moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Heska misses the shot to the body.
Heska steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Speed. That one must have hurt.
Speed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heska. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Heska misses the target.
Heska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speed throws a lazy head kick
and Heska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heska wants to slow Speed down by chopping away at his legs.
Heska loads up on a big right hand but Speed slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heska misses with a hook. Speed ducked under it nicely.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heska just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Heska.
A cross from Heska lands.
Heska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Speed checks a low kick from Heska.
Heska misses the jab.
Speed scores with a nice body kick.
Speed tries to land a front kick but Heska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heska blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heska misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Heska.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heska throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Heska thows a body shot but no joy.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed pushes Heska away with a front kick.
Speed looks to land a body kick but Heska moved away.
Speed fakes the leg kick and cracks Heska in the body.
Speed is looking to score with low kicks.
Heska has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Speed.
A jab from Heska misses.
Speed misses with a low kick.
Speed moves away from the strike by Heska.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heska connects with a body shot.
Speed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Speed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Heska misses.
Speed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Speed misses with a low kick as Heska jumps back.
Speed throws a head kick but Heska moves out of range.
Heska throws an overhand right that lands on Speed's shoulder, as Speed tries to avoid the shot.
Speed staying out of range there.
Speed slips a jab from Heska.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Heska.
Heska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Heska misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speed. That's going to slow Heska down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavosen Heska will probably get the nod.
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.

Heska throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Heska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Speed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid body kick from Speed.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Heska moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Speed.
Speed throws the kick towards the body but Heska avoids it.
Heska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heska loads up on a big right hand but Speed slips the punch.
Heska throws a right hand that Speed ducks under and follows up with a left that Speed also avoids with ease.
Heska walks forward, straight into a front kick from Speed.
Heska misses with a straight left.
Heska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heska throws a hook but Speed blocks it.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed pushes Heska away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Heska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Speed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Speed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heska is out of range and Speed settles back down.
Speed is looking to slow Heska down with leg kicks.
Speed scores with a nice body kick.
Heska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speed loads up on a big right hand but Heska slips the punch.
Speed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Heska.
Speed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heska avoids a kick to the body.
Speed fakes the leg kick and cracks Heska in the body.
A slow jab from Heska misses its intended target.
Speed lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Speed backs up against the cage.
Heska is breathing heavily.
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Heska as he checks the leg kick.
Speed tries to work over Heska's front leg with a kick but Heska checks it.
Heska throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heska throws a nice looking combination but Speed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Speed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heska looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range.
Speed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Speed.
Speed connects with an inside leg kick.
Heska moves out of range of the body kick from Speed.
Kane Speed is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Heska misses.
Heska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Speed tenderised Heska's leg. Heska is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Speed.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heska shoots in and drives through. Speed sprawls well.
Speed pushes Heska away with a front kick.
Speed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Speed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heska.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
Heska looks to throw the jab but Speed is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Heska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heska throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heska throws out the jab.
Speed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Speed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Speed throws a leg kick but Heska checks it.
Heska is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Speed throws a leg kick but Heska checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Heska misses.
Heska misses with a hook
and Speed makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heska really felt that one!
A telegraphed right hand from Heska misses the target.
Speed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Speed dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Heska throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heska looks to land a left hand but Speed moved out of range nicely.
Speed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Speed connects with a high kick.
Speed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speed misses with a leg kick
and Heska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heska throws out a loose jab but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Speed misses with a body kick.
Speed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speed slips a straight right by Heska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed tries to land a front kick but Heska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Speed wants to land a leg kick but Heska is out of range.
Heska moves out of range as Speed throws a body kick.
Speed slips under a jab from Heska.
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heska.
Heska misses with a straight right.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Heska throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heska looks to land a left hand but Speed moved out of range nicely.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Heska moves out of range easily.
Speed blocks a jab.
Heska misses with an uppercut
and Speed counters with a body kick that stops Heska in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Speed.
Heska misses with a hook. Speed ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heska checks a leg kick.
Heska throws a series of strikes that have Speed backpedaling.
Heska misses with an uppercut.
Speed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Speed moves away from the strike by Heska.
Heska takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heska misses with a straight left.
Speed is looking to land body kicks.
Speed throws a head kick that half lands.
Heska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Speed tries to work over Heska's front leg with a kick but Heska checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed slips a jab from Heska.
Speed wants to land a leg kick but Heska is out of range.
Speed moves away from the strike by Heska.
Heska throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Heska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Speed throws a wild body kick that Heska sees coming a mile off.
Speed throws a sloppy head kick and Heska moves out of range easily.
Heska misses with a lunging right hand
and Speed counters with an outside leg kick.
Speed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heska checks it well.
Speed is looking to slow Heska down with leg kicks.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heska if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heska blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed tries a low kick but Heska avoids it.
Speed misses with a body kick.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Heska misses.
Heska missing with a left hand there. Speed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heska throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed pushes Heska away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speed.
Heska throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speed lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Speed 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Speed!
An out of breath Kane Speed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.