PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spete Pasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pasanen's choice of entrance music: Rolling Stones - Paint it black. James Mcpeeny has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mcpeeny
vs
Pasanen

186 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

204 cm
21
244 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spete Pasanen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcpeeny's waist but Mcpeeny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pasanen off to one side.
Mcpeeny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pasanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pasanen wants to clinch.
Pasanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcpeeny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasanen fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spete Pasanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasanen tests Mcpeeny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James Mcpeeny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pasanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcpeeny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pasanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcpeeny stuffs the takedown.
James Mcpeeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spete Pasanen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pasanen is defended easily by Mcpeeny.
Nice takedown defense from Mcpeeny. No joy for Pasanen on that attempt.
Pasanen ducks under a wild hook from Mcpeeny.
Good work by Pasanen as he checks the leg kick.
Pasanen tries to clinch there but Mcpeeny circles away.
Mcpeeny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pasanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pasanen shoots in and bounces Mcpeeny off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcpeeny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pasanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcpeeny keeping moving, preventing Pasanen from controlling successfully.
Pasanen wants to pass the guard but Mcpeeny is keeping the position.
Mcpeeny wants to stand up but Pasanen is controlling him.

Pasanen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcpeeny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen dives in and grabs Mcpeeny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcpeeny pushes down on Pasanen's head and hops out.
Mcpeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasanen tries to clinch but Mcpeeny is having none of it.
A big left from Pasanen misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pasanen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pasanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 James Mcpeeny will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pasanen tries to clinch up.

Pasanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pasanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcpeeny wants to stand and escape but Pasanen is having none of it.
Pasanen slips nicely into half guard.
Mcpeeny looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcpeeny is refusing to be controlled, as Pasanen sits in half guard.

Pasanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcpeeny is trying to stand back up but Pasanen is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pasanen moves nicely into side control.
Mcpeeny wants to get back to his feet but Pasanen drags him back down.

Pasanen stands up and beckons Mcpeeny to his feet.
Pasanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two 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.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcpeeny as he avoids it easily.
Pasanen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Pasanen.
Pasanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcpeeny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pasanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pasanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcpeeny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcpeeny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcpeeny but Mcpeeny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Mcpeeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spete Pasanen.
Pasanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcpeeny as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pasanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcpeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Mcpeeny as Pasanen shoots in.
Mcpeeny tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spete Pasanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Pasanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcpeeny which made him look bad.
Pasanen has a takedown stuffed.
Pasanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcpeeny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasanen somewhat.
James Mcpeeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spete Pasanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcpeeny tries to avoid it but Pasanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcpeeny to the ground. Mcpeeny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny throws a leg kick but Pasanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pasanen tries to clinch but Mcpeeny is having none of it.
Pasanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcpeeny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasanen somewhat.
Mcpeeny keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pasanen shoots for a takedown but Mcpeeny saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcpeeny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pasanen.
Pasanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcpeeny is looking to slow Pasanen down with leg kicks.
Pasanen slips a jab from Mcpeeny.
Pasanen blocks a head kick by Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny misses with a head kick.
James Mcpeeny is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mcpeeny. No joy for Pasanen on that attempt.
Pasanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcpeeny misses with a straight right.
Mcpeeny connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Pasanen to the floor! Mcpeeny dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like Spete Pasanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcpeeny wants to stand up but Pasanen has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasanen gets back to full guard.

Mcpeeny stands up and waves to Pasanen to follow him.
Pasanen wants to clinch up but Mcpeeny keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Mcpeeny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcpeeny has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for James Mcpeeny!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for James Mcpeeny!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for James Mcpeeny!

James Mcpeeny wins by unanimous decision!