PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Ano Aukanaii has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Artist
vs
Aukanaii

190 cm
26
198 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

182 cm
29
198 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Legion of Pain Nutrition

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 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ano Aukanaii!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukanaii avoids the head kick by Artist.

Artist has Aukanaii up against the cage in a clinch.
Aukanaii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Artist has him pressed against the cage.
Artist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artist scores with a shoulder strike.
Artist throws a punch but it's blocked by Aukanaii.
Aukanaii wants to break free but Artist has control.
Artist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aukanaii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Artist throws a punch but it's blocked by Aukanaii.
Aukanaii blocks an uppercut.
Aukanaii is looking to break free of the clinch but Artist has double underhooks.
Artist lands a shoulder strike.

Aukanaii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Artist can't fight it off and eventually Aukanaii manages to take the fight to the floor. Artist looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aukanaii landing some decent shots from guard.
Aukanaii is in close to Artist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aukanaii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Artist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Aukanaii from controlling successfully.
Aukanaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artist looking to control.
Artist has a closed guard, preventing Aukanaii from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aukanaii is one step ahead there.
Artist has momentary wrist control but Aukanaii slips an elbow through the middle.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aukanaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Artist is controlling Aukanaii's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aukanaii postures up in Artist's guard and throws a big left but Artist blocks it.
Aukanaii stands up over Artist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aukanaii postures up in Artist's guard and throws a big left but Artist blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Aukanaii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Artist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aukanaii has managed to get both his arms back between Artist's legs - danger averted.
Aukanaii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aukanaii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aukanaii distracts Artist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artist pulls Aukanaii in close to his closed guard and prevents Aukanaii from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artist looking to control.
Aukanaii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aukanaii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aukanaii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii tries to free his leg and advance position but Artist is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aukanaii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aukanaii postures up in Artist's guard and throws a big left but Artist blocks it.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Aukanaii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Aukanaii from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aukanaii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Artist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ano Aukanaii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aukanaii throws a looping overhand right but Artist ducks down to avoid it.
Artist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aukanaii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Artist tries to clinch up but Aukanaii circles away and keeps his distance.
Aukanaii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aukanaii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artist tries to clinch up but Aukanaii circles away and keeps his distance.
Aukanaii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Artist defends it nicely.
Artist leaves Aukanaii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aukanaii throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aukanaii.
Aukanaii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aukanaii has time to react.

Aukanaii gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist wants to improve his position but Aukanaii is controlling well.
Aukanaii not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Aukanaii is working for an americana but Artist has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aukanaii was thinking about the submission.
Aukanaii distracts Artist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Artist working a defensive guard here.
Artist managing to control the position.
Artist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aukanaii!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii is working to get back to half guard.
Aukanaii trying desperately to get to his feet.
Aukanaii throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aukanaii throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aukanaii working to try and regain half guard.
Aukanaii has given up his back here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii trying to control the action but Artist just sinks the hooks in.
Aukanaii tries to escape but Artist has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aukanaii rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aukanaii is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Artist in particular looking to stall.

Artist 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.
Aukanaii is trying to control but Artist passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii struggling a bit here.

Artist decides to stand up, so the ref orders Aukanaii to his feet.
Artist lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Artist. That snapped Aukanaii's head back.
Aukanaii misses with a head kick.
Artist misses with a low kick.
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 Unkind Artist will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aukanaii misses with a straight left.
Artist throws a right hand that Aukanaii ducks under and follows up with a left that Aukanaii also avoids with ease.

Aukanaii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Artist to the mat! Artist manages to get full guard.
Aukanaii postures up in Artist's guard and throws a big left but Artist blocks it.
Artist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Artist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aukanaii is looking to work some ground and pound but Artist has wrist control.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Artist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii is looking to work some ground and pound but Artist has wrist control.
Aukanaii throwing strikes but missing.
Ano Aukanaii has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii wants to control from the top but Artist keeps moving.
Aukanaii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aukanaii throwing strikes from guard but Artist blocks nicely.

Artist has his foot on Aukanaii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aukanaii works his way back into a safe position though.
Aukanaii stands up over Artist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aukanaii chips away with some ground and pound.
Aukanaii landing with the ground and pound.
Aukanaii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artist swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii scoring with some ground and pound.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Artist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Artist stands up from Aukanaii's guard - Artist perhaps looking for a knockout.
Unkind Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aukanaii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aukanaii throws a head kick that misses.
Artist looks to score with a jab to the body but Aukanaii is just out of range.
Artist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aukanaii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Artist swivels and escapes.
Aukanaii cracks a nice hook into Artist's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Artist.
Aukanaii moves out of range of the body kick from Artist.
Aukanaii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Artist connects with a high kick.
Artist wants to slow Aukanaii down by chopping away at his legs.
Artist throws a low kick but Aukanaii moves out of range easily.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist blocks a head kick by Aukanaii.
Artist cracks Aukanaii with a good jab.
Aukanaii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unkind Artist is winning the standup battle so far.
Artist throws a chopping leg kick but Aukanaii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aukanaii connects with a jab.
Aukanaii shoots in looking for a takedown but Artist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aukanaii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Artist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artist thows a body shot but no joy.
Aukanaii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aukanaii misses with a hook. Artist ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Aukanaii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist avoids the head kick by Aukanaii.
Nice body punch from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Artist.
Aukanaii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artist counters with a nice leg kick.
Artist lunges at Aukanaii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aukanaii's hand.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Aukanaii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Artist is trying to defend but Aukanaii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Aukanaii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Artist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aukanaii.
Aukanaii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ano Aukanaii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aukanaii 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ano Aukanaii!