PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 2444 p4p, 2331 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 322 p4p, 308 weight class). Palmotic has chosen One day I'll be king as his entrance music. Gunnar Gunnarsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gunnarsson
vs
Palmotic

193 cm
21
205
4 - 2 - 0

189 cm
21
205
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

HARDCORE Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic throws a wild body kick that Gunnarsson sees coming a mile off.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Palmotic tests Gunnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmotic drops his hands momentarily and Gunnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palmotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gunnarsson will feel that in the morning.
Palmotic misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunnarsson at a distance.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson jabs Palmotic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmotic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Palmotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic works the jab nicely.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Palmotic.
Palmotic looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palmotic - that will leave a mark!
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmotic is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic motions for Gunnarsson to come forward. Palmotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gunnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palmotic digs a good hook to Gunnarsson's body.
A jab from Palmotic finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palmotic lands a body shot.
Palmotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Palmotic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palmotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Palmotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic cracks a nice hook into Gunnarsson's ribs.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
A head kick from Gunnarsson lands but Palmotic takes it in his stride.
Palmotic lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palmotic connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Gunnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmotic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palmotic.
Palmotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic looks to land a body kick but Gunnarsson moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks.
Palmotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Palmotic with a nice calf kick.
Palmotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palmotic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gunnarsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Palmotic scores with a jab.
Jab, jab by Palmotic - just one landing.
Palmotic throws a low kick but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Palmotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Palmotic looks to move away, Gunnarsson throws a big counter combo but Palmotic just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Palmotic misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Palmotic.
Palmotic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Palmotic looks to throw a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Palmotic delivers a nice body kick.
Palmotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palmotic to score with a decent uppercut.
Palmotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Palmotic feints and then cracks Gunnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunnarsson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the body
and Palmotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that Palmotic ducks under and follows up with a left that Palmotic also avoids with ease.
Palmotic misses with a looping left.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
A big left from Palmotic misses.
Gunnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Palmotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmotic.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Palmotic blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmotic. Palmotic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Palmotic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Palmotic tenderised Gunnarsson's leg. Gunnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palmotic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palmotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is looking for a counter combo.
Palmotic scores with a jab.
Palmotic throws a low kick but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Palmotic takes one to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a looping left.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Palmotic slips under a jab.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Palmotic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Palmotic lands a slapping body shot.
Palmotic missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palmotic lands a leg kick that knocks Gunnarsson off balance momentarily.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Palmotic. Gunnarsson shrugs it off though.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Palmotic moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson moves forwards but Palmotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palmotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Palmotic misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Palmotic connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palmotic, as that shot connected.
Gunnarsson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Palmotic blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gunnarsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Palmotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmotic thinking.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunnarsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
Palmotic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by Palmotic.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunnarsson on the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palmotic.
Palmotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmotic!
Palmotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Palmotic misses.

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!
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Palmotic - the referee stops the clock and Gunnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Palmotic. Gunnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Palmotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Palmotic slams his shin into Gunnarsson's torso.
Palmotic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Palmotic moves out of range easily.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Gunnarsson didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmotic!
Gunnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Palmotic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Palmotic avoids it.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Palmotic moves away and avoids it.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Palmotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Palmotic!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palmotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmotic is looking to slow Gunnarsson down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson cracks Palmotic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Palmotic tries to land a leg kick but Gunnarsson saw it coming and moves away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Palmotic swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmotic misses with a straight left.
Palmotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Palmotic's ribcage but misses.
Palmotic blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson.
Palmotic misses with a body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Palmotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Palmotic should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Palmotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmotic.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Palmotic flicks out a counter leg kick but Gunnarsson steps away.
Hrvoje Palmotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Palmotic.
Palmotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gunnarsson will feel that in the morning.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palmotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Palmotic manages to avoid it.
Palmotic lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Palmotic saw that one coming.
Palmotic misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmotic swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Palmotic lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnarsson's head back.
Palmotic thows a body kick. Gunnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Well,Gunnarsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Palmotic strikes.
And Gunnarsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Palmotic blocks it.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palmotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunnarsson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palmotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palmotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
A punch lands to the side of Gunnarsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunnarsson blocks a head kick by Palmotic.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Palmotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palmotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Palmotic works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmotic. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Palmotic.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmotic. Palmotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palmotic can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hrvoje Palmotic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmotic 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hrvoje Palmotic!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Hrvoje Palmotic!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hrvoje Palmotic!

Hrvoje Palmotic wins by unanimous decision!