PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Artelac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kun Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artelac comes to the cage accompanied by Wolfmother - Joker & The Thief. Hank Artelac has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Artelac
vs
Kun Do

225 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

recos laboratory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Artelac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeet Kun Do!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Artelac closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Artelac lands in his opponent's guard.
Artelac trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Do working a defensive guard here.
Artelac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Artelac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artelac prevents Do from getting back to his feet.
Do keeping moving, preventing Artelac from controlling successfully.
Artelac controlling from the top position.
Artelac trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do wants to stand but Artelac is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Do keeping full guard, as Artelac tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Artelac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice combo by Do! Oh, that's hurt him - Artelac falls to the canvas and Do follows him into side control.

Artelac is rocked!

It looks like Hank Artelac has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Artelac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Do is looking to take a break and control but Artelac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Artelac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Do off and has taken his back!
Artelac is looking to control Do but Do is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Artelac missing with strikes.
Artelac struggling to keep hold of the position.
Do controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do just trying to survive but Artelac is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Do turns into Artelac and is now in his guard.
Artelac will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Artelac trying to keep a closed guard but Do is proving a slippery customer.
Artelac with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Do can't handle though.
Artelac is breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Do avoids the body shot from Artelac.
Artelac swings for the body but Do moves out of range.

Artelac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Artelac working away.
Artelac trying to control the action but Do is working from the bottom.
Artelac content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Do taking a bit of punishment here - Artelac scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artelac wants to control but Do is keeping him busy.
Do is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Artelac's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Do is trying is best to control the position here.
Artelac is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Do trying to hold on to Artelac's head to control him but Artelac postures up.
Artelac throwing shots but Do is blocking nicely.
Do is not content to let Artelac control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Do is trying to stand.
Artelac takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Do wants to control but Artelac is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Artelac closes the distance and clinches up with Do, looking for a takedown. Artelac pushes Do against the cage but Do circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artelac is looking to clinch but Do is avoiding it.
Do throws a leg kick which misses Artelac's front leg but catches the back leg as Artelac tries to avoid it.
Do lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Do forces Artelac back against the cage and clinches.
Artelac takes an elbow to the temple.

Do breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Do keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artelac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Do connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Do wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeet Kun Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Artelac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Do tries to clinch there but Artelac circles away.
Artelac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Do but Do pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Artelac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Artelac wants to clinch up but Do keeps it at a distance.
Jeet Kun Do seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Do keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Artelac as Do shoots in.
Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artelac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Do pinned against the cage. Do gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Artelac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Do tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Do moves into range and clinches up with Artelac.
Do lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Do breaks from the clinch.
Artelac keeps the fight on the outside.
Do feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Artelac's calf.
Do scores with a nice strike.
Do moves in looking to clinch but Artelac pushes him off.
Hank Artelac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do is looking to clinch.
Do cracks the inside of Artelac's front leg.
Do drops Artelac with a right and a left! Do comes rushing in but Artelac regains his composure and manages to keep Do in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do trying to stand up but can't free himself from Artelac's guard.
Do sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Artelac controls Do momentarily but Do frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artelac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Do postures up.
Artelac wants to sweep here but Do controlling him for the moment.
Artelac is working hard here to advance position.
Do controlling from the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Artelac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Do as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Do.
Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do scores with a shot to the body.
Do works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Artelac shoots in for a double leg but Do sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Do ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Do doesn't manage to clinch there - Artelac circles away.
Artelac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Do.
Hank Artelac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artelac tries to clinch there but Do circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Artelac.

Do rushes Artelac and presses him up against the cage.
Artelac tries for a takedown. No joy.
Do lands a damaging elbow.

Do breaks from the clinch.
Do tries to clinch up but Artelac circles away and keeps his distance.
Do connects with a good right hand that stumbles Artelac. Artelac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Artelac with that takedown attempt.
Artelac fails with a takedown attempt.
Do throws a leg kick which misses Artelac's front leg but catches the back leg as Artelac tries to avoid it.
Do blocks a jab.
Do wants to clinch.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artelac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artelac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeet Kun Do showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Artelac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Do closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Do wants to clinch up but Artelac keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick from Do.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Do tries to clinch there but Artelac circles away.
Do has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artelac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Do as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Do.
A head kick misses from Do.
Nice sprawl there from Do as Artelac shoots in.
Do throws a series of strikes that have Artelac backpedaling.
Do scores with a leg kick.
Artelac tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Do looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artelac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Artelac. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artelac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Do but Do pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do misses with a few strikes there.

Artelac rushes Do and presses him up against the cage.
Artelac is trying to drag Do to the mat but Do just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Do lands with a left to the head.

Do pulls Artelac into guard.
Do is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Artelac trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artelac stops Do from standing up.
Artelac wants to control from the top but Do keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Artelac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Artelac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Do keeping moving, preventing Artelac from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Do darts in and clinches Artelac up against the cage.
Do unloads a knee to the mid-section. Artelac lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Do lands an elbow that stopped Artelac in his tracks for a moment.
Do is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Do lands a knee to the head.
Do stops a takedown attempt from Artelac.
Artelac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do lands a nice elbow.
Artelac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Do is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Do breaks from the clinch.

Artelac scores a takedown into full mount!
Artelac breaks from Do's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Do is working to get back to half guard.
Artelac controlling his opponent.
Artelac looking to control but Do is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Artelac connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Do in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Artelac working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artelac landing shots from mount.
Do is working to get back to half guard.
Do is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Artelac landing strikes from the mount.
Do is squirming around, avoiding Artelac's attempts to control the action.
Artelac with the ground and pound from mount.
Artelac lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jeet Kun Do is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artelac trying to control but Do is having none of it.
Hank Artelac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artelac has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do holds on, trying desperately to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeet Kun Do comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Do winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeet Kun Do!