PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Palowakski
vs
Boulwiha

191 cm
32
204 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

185 cm
30
275 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Vikai Gear
Mohito Fightwear

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Palowakski !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha tries for a takedown but Palowakski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palowakski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulwiha's calf.
A head kick misses from Palowakski .
Boulwiha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Palowakski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boulwiha somewhat.
Boulwiha walks into a straight right hand from Palowakski .

Palowakski has managed to clinch.
Palowakski gets underhooks to prevent Boulwiha's takedown attempt.
Fred Palowakski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuba Boulwiha.
Palowakski scores with a shoulder strike.
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but Palowakski won't allow it.
Palowakski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulwiha fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palowakski .
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palowakski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boulwiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palowakski .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palowakski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boulwiha jumps guard but Palowakski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski lands with a left to the head.
Palowakski pushes Boulwiha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boulwiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palowakski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palowakski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palowakski lands with a short shot to the head.
Palowakski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boulwiha looks winded!
Palowakski lands an uppercut.
Boulwiha jumps guard but Palowakski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Palowakski works on Boulwiha's body with a couple of short punches.
Palowakski pushes Boulwiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Palowakski .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulwiha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palowakski lands a right hand.
Palowakski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palowakski lands a right hand.
Palowakski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boulwiha backwards.
Palowakski works on Boulwiha's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palowakski .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palowakski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palowakski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palowakski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Palowakski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Palowakski clinches.
Boulwiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but Palowakski holds him up against the cage and eventually Boulwiha drops back down to his feet.
Boulwiha tries to pull guard but Palowakski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Palowakski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palowakski .
A short uppercut from Palowakski .
Palowakski lands with a short shot to the head.
Palowakski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boulwiha backwards.
Palowakski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulwiha backwards.

Palowakski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palowakski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boulwiha on the side of the head.
Palowakski keeps Boulwiha at a distance using the push kick.
Palowakski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boulwiha shoots in and drives through. Palowakski sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha walks forward, straight into a front kick from Palowakski .
Palowakski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boulwiha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boulwiha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Palowakski .
Boulwiha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boulwiha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boulwiha's coach down at The Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boulwiha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Palowakski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palowakski lands with a slapping head kick.
Boulwiha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palowakski . Palowakski obviously looking to wear him down.
Boulwiha dives in for a single leg takedown but Palowakski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palowakski throwing a counter right hand but Boulwiha manages to avoid it.
Palowakski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boulwiha avoids the head kick by Palowakski .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulwiha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palowakski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulwiha's calf.
Boulwiha shoots in looking for a takedown. Palowakski tries to sprawl out of it but Boulwiha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palowakski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palowakski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palowakski .
Palowakski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palowakski defending well as Boulwiha loads up on a big left hand.
Palowakski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Palowakski slams his shin into Boulwiha's torso.
Palowakski lands with a nice combination. Boulwiha backs away looking to recover.
Boulwiha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Palowakski throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palowakski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palowakski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick from Palowakski lands but Boulwiha takes it in his stride.
Palowakski jabs Boulwiha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boulwiha shoots in and drives through. Palowakski sprawls well.
It appears Palowakski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Palowakski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Palowakski closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Palowakski .
Boulwiha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palowakski to keep the fight standing.
Palowakski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palowakski lands with a right to the head.
Palowakski digs a right hand into Boulwiha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boulwiha's gas tank.
Palowakski 's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Boulwiha is trying to pull guard but Palowakski has him pressed against the cage.
Fred Palowakski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuba Boulwiha.
Palowakski lands a nice uppercut.
Palowakski lands with a short shot to the head.
Palowakski scores with a shot to the side of Boulwiha's head.
Boulwiha jumps guard but Palowakski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Palowakski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boulwiha backwards.
Fred Palowakski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palowakski lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Palowakski breaks from the clinch.
Palowakski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulwiha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boulwiha fails to land the takedown.
Boulwiha is breathing heavily.
Palowakski 's corner calls for a 1-2. Palowakski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palowakski .
Fred Palowakski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palowakski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Palowakski connects with an inside leg kick.
Palowakski lands a jab to the nose.
Palowakski connects with a crisp jab.
Boulwiha shoots in and drives through. Palowakski sprawls well.
Palowakski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boulwiha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palowakski .
Palowakski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Palowakski connects with an inside leg kick.
Palowakski works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Palowakski .
Palowakski lands a glancing blow to the side of Boulwiha's head.
Palowakski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boulwiha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Palowakski .
Boulwiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palowakski avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Palowakski clinches.
Palowakski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulwiha can do to turn this around?
Palowakski lands a right hand.
Boulwiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boulwiha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palowakski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Palowakski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boulwiha takes a shot to the head.
Boulwiha jumps guard but Palowakski stands there with Boulwiha around his waist. Boulwiha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palowakski scores with a shoulder strike.
Palowakski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Palowakski .
Palowakski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palowakski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Palowakski gets through Boulwiha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palowakski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boulwihas head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Palowakski .
Palowakski lands with a right to the head.

Boulwiha is rocked!
Palowakski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Boulwiha! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Palowakski is unloading with more strikes now! Boulwiha drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Palowakski !
Fred Palowakski retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Fred Palowakski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Yuba Boulwiha stepped up to the mic, saying 'I smell TRT here...'.