PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petri Pakkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Grot Myszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pakkanen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ice-T - I Must Stand. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Pakkanen
vs
Grot Myszkowski

174 cm
34
182 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

176 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Petri Pakkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Grot Myszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grot Myszkowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Pakkanen tries for a takedown but Grot Myszkowski circles away easily

and Grot Myszkowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pakkanen's guard now.

Pakkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grot Myszkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grot Myszkowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grot Myszkowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pakkanen is looking to reverse the position.

Grot Myszkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pakkanen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Grot Myszkowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pakkanen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grot Myszkowski but great work by Pakkanen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pakkanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
What's Grot Myszkowski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Grot Myszkowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pakkanen off and has taken his back!
Grot Myszkowski is trying to stick to Pakkanen's back but Pakkanen is turning into Grot Myszkowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grot Myszkowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pakkanen.
Pakkanen tries to stand but Grot Myszkowski is controlling from the bottom.
Pakkanen's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grot Myszkowski is trying to control the position but Pakkanen postures up.
Grot Myszkowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pakkanen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Grot Myszkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grot Myszkowski wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pakkanen stands up and beckons Grot Myszkowski to join him on the feet.

Grot Myszkowski has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski avoiding damage as Pakkanen throws knees to the body.

Grot Myszkowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grot Myszkowski slows the pace down in half guard.

Grot Myszkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pakkanen is just riding it out for now. Grot Myszkowski eventually gives up the hold.

Pakkanen actively working from the bottom here.

Pakkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grot Myszkowski pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski prevents Pakkanen from improving his position.

Pakkanen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Grot Myszkowski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Grot Myszkowski!
Grot Myszkowski is looking to take a break and control but Pakkanen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pakkanen is trying to control Grot Myszkowski's posture but Grot Myszkowski avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakkanen is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Grot Myszkowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grot Myszkowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grot Myszkowski connects with the punch.
Pakkanen is looking to clinch.
Pakkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grot Myszkowski pinned against the cage. Grot Myszkowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pakkanen feints and as Grot Myszkowski raises his hands in defense, Pakkanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pakkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Grot Myszkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grot Myszkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Grot Myszkowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pakkanen pushes down on Grot Myszkowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakkanen thows a huge punch but Grot Myszkowski dodges it nicely.
Pakkanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Pakkanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grot Myszkowski taking shots to the head.

Pakkanen goes for an armbar but Grot Myszkowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grot Myszkowski.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pakkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grot Myszkowski is aware though and is defending well.

Grot Myszkowski drops back looking for a leg! Pakkanen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pakkanen manages to kick Grot Myszkowski off! Grot Myszkowski jumps back into Pakkanen's guard.

Grot Myszkowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pakkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grot Myszkowski has managed to get both his arms back between Pakkanen's legs - danger averted.
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!

Pakkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grot Myszkowski defends well.
Grot Myszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pakkanen working for a triangle but Grot Myszkowski defends it easily.
Grot Myszkowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Pakkanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pakkanen can't keep his opponent in guard - Grot Myszkowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen has hold of Grot Myszkowski's hands but Grot Myszkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grot Myszkowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pakkanen!
Petri Pakkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pakkanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grot Myszkowski controlling the pace for now.

Grot Myszkowski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pakkanen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pakkanen wants to control but Grot Myszkowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petri Pakkanen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Pakkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grot Myszkowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Grot Myszkowski instigates a clinch.
Grot Myszkowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pakkanen.

Grot Myszkowski breaks the clinch.

Pakkanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grot Myszkowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grot Myszkowski struggling a bit here.
Pakkanen wants to control but Grot Myszkowski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grot Myszkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pakkanen working the ground and pound but Grot Myszkowski is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski sneaks back into half guard.
Grot Myszkowski wants to control but Pakkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pakkanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grot Myszkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pakkanen wants to control but Grot Myszkowski is keeping him busy.
Pakkanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grot Myszkowski gets back to full guard.
Pakkanen throws a strike but Grot Myszkowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pakkanen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grot Myszkowski escapes and throws Pakkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pakkanen is looking to reverse the position.
Pakkanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grot Myszkowski's best efforts.
Grot Myszkowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pakkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grot Myszkowski pulls his head out easily.

Pakkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grot Myszkowski pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pakkanen is not content to let Grot Myszkowski control the position.
Grot Myszkowski wants to pass the guard but Pakkanen is defending well.
Grot Myszkowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pakkanen's thigh. Pakkanen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Grot Myszkowski passes Pakkanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Grot Myszkowski wants to pass the guard but Pakkanen is defending well.

Grot Myszkowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pakkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grot Myszkowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Grot Myszkowski.
Well Grot Myszkowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Petri Pakkanen!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Leon Grot Myszkowski!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Leon Grot Myszkowski!

Leon Grot Myszkowski wins by split decision!
After the big win, Leon Grot Myszkowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.