PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Com (ranked 320 p4p, 41 weight class) and Pekka Pera (ranked 422 p4p, 68 weight class). Com comes into the arena with Bombs Away blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Com
vs
Pera

178 cm
27
175 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

150 cm
24
178 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Com throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pera.
A solid leg kick lands there for Com.
Com throws a series of punches but Pera avoids them all with ease.
Pera checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Com moved out of range.
Com feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Com fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Com's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Com scrambles back to his feet.
Com pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pera is out of range and Com settles back down.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Com's hands.
Com misses with a low kick.
Pera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Com throws a low kick but Pera moves out of range easily.
Com swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Com's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Com takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Pera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera tries to clinch up.
Com is looking to chop away at Pera's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pera misses
and Com counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Com misses with an uppercut
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Com throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Pera tries to clinch but Com is having none of it.
Pera is looking to clinch but Com is avoiding it.

Pera instigates a clinch.
Com lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Com blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Com.
Com misses with a short punch on the inside.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera pushes Com back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Com tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Com doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Com's head.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera wants to stall.
Pera tries to work over Com's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Com is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Com to the mat. Com regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
Com is trying to keep Pera in close.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Com is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Com had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera trying to control but Com is working from the bottom.
Com will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pera works over Com with some ground and pound from guard.
Com tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pera throwing strikes from guard but Com blocks nicely.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Com rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Com cracks Pera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Com has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Com lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Com misses
and Com takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Com.
Good leg kick by Com there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice takedown defense from Com. No joy for Pera on that attempt.
Pera is looking to score with low kicks.
Com throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Com getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Com stalks Pera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pera's face. Pera staggers backwards, shaken.
Pera looks to land a right hand but Com moved out of range.
Com cracks Pera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Com throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pera.
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 Bomb Com will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Com checks a leg kick.
Pera motions for Com to come forward. Pera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Com swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Com throws a shot to the body.
Com swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Com misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Com is looking to slow Pera down with leg kicks.
A big right from Com misses.
Pera tries to work over Com's front leg with a kick but Com checks it.
Com dips to his left and cracks Pera with an uppercut!
Com throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pera feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Com steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Com is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Com. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Com stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pera.
Com with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Com checks a leg kick.
Com feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Com throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bomb Com is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pera is looking to chop away at Com's legs.
Com throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Com.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Com does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pera can do to turn this around?
Com throws a low kick but Pera avoids it.
Pera throws the left hand but Com avoids the punch easily.
Com avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Com defending well as Pera loads up on a big left hand.
Com with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Com down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Com.
Com misses with a low kick.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Com looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Com.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Com throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Com throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Com throws a good cross that connects.
Com lands a head kick!
Com takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Com with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Com cracks Pera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Com is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pera works Com's body with a nice hook.
Pera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera checks a leg kick.
Pera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Com ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
Com connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Com throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Com throws a shot from downtown. Pera moves away and avoids it.
Com throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Com takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Com misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Pera misses.
A low kick from Com misses
and Pera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Com throws a leg kick but Pera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Com lands with an uppercut that bounces Pera off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Com bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Com misses with a shot to the body
and Pera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Com missing with a left hand there. Pera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pera wants to counter with a clinch but Com pushes him away.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Com uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pera.
Com throws a low kick, looking for Pera's leg but Pera calmly moves out of range.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Com down.
Pera darts in looking for a takedown but Com gets double underhooks and turns Pera into the cage.
Com throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pera.
Pera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Pera closes the distance and pushes Com back into the cage.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera working aggressively here.
Pera has Com pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Com manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Com dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Com's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Pera.
Pera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Com sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pera somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Com as he connects with a hook.
Com stuffs the takedown.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Com cracks the inside of Pera's front leg.
Pera misses with an uppercut.
Pera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Com wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Com misses with a looping left.
Com throws a nice outside leg kick.
Com wants to land a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera avoids the body shot from Com.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera scores with a jab to the body.
Pera is looking to score with low kicks.
Com throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Com.
Pera ducks right into an uppercut from Com.
Com ducks under a wild hook from Pera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Com. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pera fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Pera backs away, Com returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Com misses with a straight right.
Com throws a series of punches but Pera avoids them all with ease.
Com attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pera blocks a head kick by Com.
Com takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Com feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pera's calf.
Com is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Com is looking to slow Pera down with leg kicks.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pera tries to clinch but Com moves out of range.
Pera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Com checks a low kick from Pera.
Com tries a low kick but Pera avoids it.
Com tries to score with a low kick but Pera moves his leg out of the way.
Pera swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
Pera connects with an inside leg kick.
Pera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Com throws a big shot that misses.
Com tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Pera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pera throws a looping overhand right but Com ducks down to avoid it.
Com drops his hands momentarily and Pera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera avoids the head kick by Com.
Pera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Pera.
Good leg kick by Com there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Com scores with a punch to the head.
Com misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Pera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Pera blocks the leg kick.
Com misses with a low kick.
Com sets himself, and Pera steps forward looking for the clinch! Com avoids it this time.
Pera scores with a kick to the body.
Good work by Pera as he checks the leg kick.
Pera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pera throws a combination. Com tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Com lands with a kick to the temple. Pera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Com connects with a single shot there.
Com checks a leg kick.
Pera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Pera wants to clinch up but Com keeps it at a distance.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Com does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Com.
Pera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Com tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Com.
Pera misses with a low kick as Com jumps back.
Com misses with an uppercut
enabling Pera to counter with a crisp jab.
Pera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Com swivels and escapes.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Pera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pera takes one to the side of the head.
Com tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pera is able to avoid easily.
Com throws a head kick but Pera moves out of range.
Pera checks a low kick from Com.
Com tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pera throws out a counter right but Com avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bomb Com showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Com, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com!
Bomb Com decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.