PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik has chosen Machine Civilization as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spencer
vs
Palahnuik

192 cm
44
169 lbs
36 - 28 - 1

184 cm
39
181 lbs
29 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Spartan Nutrition

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 36 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Palahnuik ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Palahnuik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spencer doesn't seem phased though.
Shawn Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palahnuik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer slips under a jab from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Palahnuik avoids them all with ease.
Palahnuik scores with a leg kick.
Spencer cracks Palahnuik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palahnuik throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Palahnuik.
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!
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Palahnuik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer throws a shot to the body.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palahnuik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palahnuik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Palahnuik is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palahnuik! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palahnuik.
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer lands with a straight right. Palahnuik didn't see that one coming.
Palahnuik misses with an uppercut.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palahnuik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Palahnuik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spencer dips to his left and cracks Palahnuik with an uppercut!
Spencer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palahnuik counters with a straight right hand.
Palahnuik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spencer misses with a left hand
and Palahnuik counters with a thumping low kick.
Spencer lands a jab.
Palahnuik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spencer checks it well.
Spencer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer misses with a lunging right hand
and Palahnuik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Palahnuik throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palahnuik throws a low kick but Spencer avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination!
Palahnuik misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Palahnuik
and Spencer counters with a three punch combo that has Palahnuik backing up. Palahnuik nods at Spencer to acknowledge the strikes.
Spencer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palahnuik throws a front kick aimed at Spencer's knee but Spencer avoids it well.
Palahnuik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palahnuik has time to react.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palahnuik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spencer's calf.
Jab by Spencer.
A shot to the liver by Spencer. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palahnuik.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Spencer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palahnuik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palahnuik! But no joy.
Palahnuik stuns Spencer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik moves out of range of the strikes.
Palahnuik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spencer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
A jab from Palahnuik does it's job there.
Spencer misses with a double jab
and Palahnuik counters with a nice body shot.
Spencer cracks Palahnuik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Palahnuik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palahnuik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palahnuik connects with a jab.
Spencer lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spencer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
Spencer throws a hook but Palahnuik blocks it.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Palahnuik's shoulder, as Palahnuik tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palahnuik swinging wildly here.
Spencer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palahnuik.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Palahnuik.
Spencer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Palahnuik throws a good cross that connects.
Palahnuik swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Palahnuik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Palahnuik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palahnuik tries a quick counter leg kick but Spencer is wise to it.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Palahnuik scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Spencer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Spencer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spencer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palahnuik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spencer's knee momentarily.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palahnuik lands a nice shot to the body.
Palahnuik is looking to score with low kicks.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
A leg kick checked by Spencer.
Shawn Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Palahnuik motions for Spencer to come forward. Palahnuik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palahnuik jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Spencer slips under a jab from Palahnuik.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik is trying to counter with his kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spencer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spencer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palahnuik was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Palahnuik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palahnuik in his tracks.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spencer's head backwards.
Spencer misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Palahnuik. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Palahnuik cracks Spencer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palahnuik sizes up Spencer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Palahnuik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Palahnuik moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Palahnuik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Palahnuik.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Palahnuik manages to avoid it.
A big right from Palahnuik misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palahnuik misses with a looping right.
Spencer throws a big counter combination but Palahnuik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands a slapping body shot.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Palahnuik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Palahnuik misses.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palahnuik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Spencer.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Palahnuik's shoulder, as Palahnuik tries to avoid the shot.
Palahnuik with a nice cross.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Palahnuik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer digs a good body shot into Palahnuik's ribs.
Palahnuik throws out a leg kick but Spencer moves out of range and Palahnuik only half commits.
Palahnuik looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Spencer scores with a nice head shot.
Spencer checks a low kick from Palahnuik.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spencer misses.
Spencer swings for the body but Palahnuik moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Palahnuik scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palahnuik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Palahnuik looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer throws a jab when Palahnuik was well out of range.
Spencer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palahnuik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spencer tests Palahnuik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palahnuik moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Palahnuik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Palahnuik scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Palahnuik saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Palahnuik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer stalks Palahnuik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Palahnuik's face. Palahnuik staggers backwards, shaken.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palahnuik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Palahnuik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer throws a series of strikes that have Palahnuik backpedaling.
Spencer throws a right hand that Palahnuik ducks under and follows up with a left that Palahnuik also avoids with ease.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Spencer misses the body punch
and Palahnuik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palahnuik moves out of range of the strikes.
Palahnuik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pete Palahnuik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spencer moves out of range of the leg kick from Palahnuik.
Spencer lands a really nice looking cross but Palahnuik seems unphased.
Palahnuik tries to score with a low kick but Spencer moves his leg out of the way.
Spencer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Palahnuik misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Palahnuik moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Palahnuik's shoulder, as Palahnuik tries to avoid the shot.
Palahnuik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palahnuik.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Palahnuik slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throws a hook but Palahnuik avoids it easily.
Palahnuik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick which misses Spencer's front leg but catches the back leg as Spencer tries to avoid it.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palahnuik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palahnuik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Palahnuik counters with a nice body shot.
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palahnuik lands a glancing blow to the side of Spencer's head.
Palahnuik moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palahnuik moves away.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Palahnuik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palahnuik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palahnuik lands with a nice body kick.
Palahnuik is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
Palahnuik swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Palahnuik's shoulder, as Palahnuik tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Spencer as he connects with a hook.
Palahnuik defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Palahnuik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palahnuik throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palahnuik connects with a single shot there.
Palahnuik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Palahnuik slips the punch.
Palahnuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Palahnuik.
Spencer scores with a jab.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Palahnuik saw that one coming.
Palahnuik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Palahnuik counters with a stiff right hand.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palahnuik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spencer's hands.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palahnuik.
Palahnuik takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Palahnuik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Palahnuik counters with a stiff right hand.
Palahnuik misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely.
Spencer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palahnuik walks into a stiff left hand from Spencer.
Palahnuik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spencer works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Palahnuik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spencer.
Palahnuik avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Palahnuik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palahnuik misses with a straight right.
Palahnuik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spencer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palahnuik counters with a left to the body.
Spencer takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palahnuik slips under a jab from Spencer.
Palahnuik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palahnuik staying out of range there.
Palahnuik misses with a two punch combination.
Palahnuik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palahnuik backs up against the cage.
Spencer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer lunges at Palahnuik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palahnuik's hand.
Palahnuik throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Palahnuik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spencer at a distance.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palahnuik scores with a shot to the body.
Spencer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palahnuik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Palahnuik.
Well Palahnuik 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Palahnuik!
Post fight, Pete Palahnuik stared into the camera and said 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.