PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Nyysonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uneksija comes into the arena with Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Uneksija
vs
Nyysonen

180 cm
24
172 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paljas Uneksija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Nyysonen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyysonen slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
Nyysonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nyysonen checks a low kick from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uneksija scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uneksija throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Uneksija's head coaches at Barbell Brigade that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Uneksija misses.
Uneksija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nyysonen walks into a stiff left hand from Uneksija.
Uneksija stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uneksija wants it to stay on the feet.
Nyysonen fails to land the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Uneksija there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uneksija lunges at Nyysonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nyysonen's hand.
Nyysonen shoots in for a takedown but Uneksija shows good takedown defense.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Nyysonen.
Uneksija tries to bum rush Nyysonen with a series of wild strikes but Nyysonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyysonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nyysonen shoots in and drives through. Uneksija sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Uneksija finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyysonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uneksija connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Uneksija.
Uneksija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uneksija listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Uneksija.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyysonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uneksija circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Nyysonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uneksija, as that shot connected.
Uneksija throws a chopping leg kick but Nyysonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uneksija throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nyysonen on the side of the head.
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!
Nyysonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uneksija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nyysonen at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyysonen is defended easily by Uneksija.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nyysonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uneksija lunges at Nyysonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nyysonen's hand.
Uneksija throws a right hand that Nyysonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyysonen also avoids with ease.
Nyysonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uneksija smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uneksija shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Uneksija works the jab nicely.
Uneksija is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uneksija tries to land a leg kick but Nyysonen saw it coming and moves away.
Uneksija lands an overhand right.
Uneksija blocks a head kick by Nyysonen.
Uneksija is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uneksija tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nyysonen is able to avoid easily.
Nyysonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uneksija defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Nyysonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uneksija scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija slips a jab from Nyysonen.
Uneksija digs a good hook to Nyysonen's body.
Nyysonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uneksija to score with a decent uppercut.
Nyysonen wants to clinch.
Uneksija lands with a good body shot.

Nyysonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Uneksija breaks from the clinch.

Nyysonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Uneksija on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Uneksija tries to get out of the position.
Uneksija blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nyysonen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija wants to get back to his feet.
Nyysonen trying to control the action but Uneksija is working from the bottom.
Nyysonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nyysonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uneksija does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uneksija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nyysonen.
Nyysonen prevents Uneksija from standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nyysonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nyysonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyysonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uneksija finds it's way round the side to connect with Nyysonen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
That's time! Uneksija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nyysonen tries to clinch but Uneksija is having none of it.
Nyysonen walks into a stiff left hand from Uneksija.
A left and a right from Uneksija both land. Nice combination.
Nyysonen shoots in but Uneksija avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uneksija scores with a one two! Nyysonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uneksija scores with a hook.
Nyysonen fails with the takedown.
Uneksija lands a nice shot that snaps Nyysonen's head back.
A jab from Uneksija does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyysonen wants to clinch up but Uneksija keeps it at a distance.
Uneksija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uneksija cracks Nyysonen with a good jab.
No luck for Nyysonen with that takedown attempt.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Nyysonen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyysonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uneksija avoids it really well and circles away.
Uneksija lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uneksija throws a series of punches but Nyysonen avoids them all with ease.
Nyysonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uneksija scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Uneksija.
Nyysonen shoots in for a double leg but Uneksija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nyysonen is breathing heavily.
Uneksija digs a good body shot into Nyysonen's ribs.
Nyysonen tries to clinch but Uneksija is having none of it.
Uneksija lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uneksija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nyysonen can do to turn this around?
Uneksija throws a one two combo.
Paljas Uneksija is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uneksija throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nyysonen on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyysonen takes one to the side of the head.
Uneksija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nyysonen takes one on the button.
Nyysonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nyysonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uneksija as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Nyysonen with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Uneksija coming out on top.
Uneksija cracks Nyysonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uneksija.
Uneksija jabs at Nyysonen's body.
Uneksija connects with a right hand. Nyysonen shakes it off.
Nyysonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nyysonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija connects with a nice looking jab.
Nyysonen walks into a straight right hand from Uneksija.
Uneksija lands a glancing blow to the side of Nyysonen's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uneksija.
Uneksija lands with an overhand left.
Uneksija lands a nice shot that snaps Nyysonen's head back.
Nyysonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uneksija stuffs the takedown attempt from Nyysonen. Nyysonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyysonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nyysonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Uneksija - just one landing.
Uneksija punishes Nyysonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nyysonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Uneksija. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Uneksija as he connects with a hook.
Nyysonen walks into a straight right hand from Uneksija.
Nyysonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nyysonen wants to clinch up but Uneksija keeps it at a distance.
Uneksija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uneksija lands a nice looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Uneksija.
Uneksija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uneksija lands a jab.
Nyysonen walks into a jab.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyysonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Uneksija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nyysonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uneksija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uneksija lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyysonen is defended easily by Uneksija.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksija dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Uneksija cracks Nyysonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uneksija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uneksija swings widly with a right hand

and Nyysonen counters with a single leg into guard. Uneksija didn't expect that.

Uneksija has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nyysonen is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Nyysonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Uneksija to keep the fight standing.
Nyysonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nyysonen tries for a takedown but Uneksija manages to get underhooks.

Uneksija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyysonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uneksija avoids it really well and circles away.
Uneksija throws a big counter combination but Nyysonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Nyysonen.
Uneksija throws a series of strikes that have Nyysonen backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nyysonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nyysonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uneksija connects with the punch.
Uneksija throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nyysonen.
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Nyysonen moved away.
Uneksija digs a good body shot into Nyysonen's ribs.
Uneksija scores with a leg kick.
Nyysonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nyysonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uneksija but Uneksija pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uneksija scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nyysonen in his tracks.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyysonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Uneksija getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyysonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uneksija connects with a body shot.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyysonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uneksija tests Nyysonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uneksija lands a lovely overhand right.
Uneksija connects with a looping right hand.
Uneksija lands with a nice combination. Nyysonen backs away looking to recover.
Uneksija scores with a leg kick.
Uneksija lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Uneksija.
Uneksija connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyysonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nyysonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uneksija scores with a sloppy right hand. Nyysonen should have avoided that one.
Uneksija lands a lovely overhand right.
Nyysonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Uneksija.
Nyysonen walks into a stiff left hand from Uneksija.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nyysonen.
Nyysonen ducks right into an uppercut from Uneksija.
Nyysonen misses with a head kick.
Uneksija looks to land a combination. Nyysonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Uneksija does it's job there.
Uneksija misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija connects with a body shot that sends Nyysonen's belly button to the back.
Paljas Uneksija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nyysonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uneksija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nyysonen at a distance.
Uneksija throws out a powerful jab.
Uneksija scores with a jab. Nyysonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uneksija lands a head shot.
Uneksija bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uneksija punishes Nyysonen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyysonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uneksija lands a jab to the nose.
Uneksija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Niklas Nyysonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nyysonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paljas Uneksija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uneksija, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paljas Uneksija!
Paljas Uneksija decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.