PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paljas Uneksia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Ocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uneksia comes to the cage accompanied by Coming Home. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ocha's choice of entrance music: Everything in its right place. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lord Ocha was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Uneksia
vs
Ocha

190 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
201 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paljas Uneksia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Ocha!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocha has his takedown stuffed
and Uneksia counters with a straight right hand.
Ocha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uneksia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ocha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ocha ducks under a wild hook from Uneksia.
Uneksia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ocha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uneksia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uneksia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ocha with a poor takedown
and Uneksia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paljas Uneksia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Ocha.
Uneksia with a nice cross.
Ocha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uneksia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uneksia scores with a nice head shot.
Ocha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Uneksia counters with a right hand to the body.
Uneksia swinging wildly here.
Ocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uneksia counters with a nice leg kick.
Uneksia scores with a body shot.
Uneksia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uneksia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Uneksia tests Ocha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uneksia lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uneksia takes a swing at Ocha's ribcage but misses.
Ocha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uneksia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uneksia misses with a looping right.
Uneksia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uneksia throws a lazy right hand but Ocha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord Ocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Uneksia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uneksia jabs Ocha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ocha misses with a takedown attempt
and Uneksia counters with a left and a right that stings Ocha.
Ocha is trying desperately to land a takedown but Uneksia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ocha.
Uneksia lands with a nice body punch.
Ocha looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uneksia with a hook.
Ocha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uneksia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uneksia lands with a cross.
Ocha tries for a takedown but Uneksia circles away easily
and Uneksia counters with a right hand to the body.

Uneksia takes the fight into the clinch.
Uneksia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ocha avoids it.
Uneksia pushes Ocha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uneksia lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uneksia.
Uneksia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Uneksia.
A body shot lands from Uneksia.
Nice body punch from Uneksia - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Uneksia.
Uneksia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uneksia lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Uneksia.
A right hook to the body lands for Uneksia.
Uneksia lands a body shot.
Ocha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Uneksia.
Ocha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uneksia smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Ocha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ocha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ocha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Uneksia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uneksia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ocha. Ocha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uneksia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uneksia connects with a body shot that sends Ocha's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Uneksia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ocha is breathing heavily.
Ocha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uneksia can pounce on him.
Uneksia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uneksia lands a nice shot that snaps Ocha's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocha throws a poor cross that misses
and Uneksia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ocha walks into a stiff left hand from Uneksia.
A punch lands to the side of Ocha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paljas Uneksia is winning the standup battle so far.
Uneksia lands a jab to Ocha's midsection.
Uneksia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ocha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uneksia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ocha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uneksia tries to bum rush Ocha with a series of wild strikes but Ocha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ocha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Ocha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocha shoots and misses
and Uneksia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uneksia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ocha misses with a hook
and Uneksia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ocha shoots and misses
and Uneksia counters with a stiff right hand.
Paljas Uneksia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Ocha.
Jab from Uneksia.
Uneksia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ocha on the side of the head.
Ocha throws a right hand that misses
and Uneksia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uneksia thumps Ocha with a low kick.
Ocha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uneksia throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ocha's head backwards.

Ocha gets tackled into the cage by Uneksia. Uneksia maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Uneksia.
A short body shot lands from Uneksia as the two fighters clinch.
Uneksia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uneksia lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uneksia lands a body punch.
A short right from Uneksia.
Uneksia scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Uneksia.
Uneksia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Uneksia.
Uneksia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uneksia works on Ocha's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Uneksia.
A body shot lands from Uneksia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uneksia is leaning against Ocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uneksia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ocha or not.
Uneksia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uneksia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ocha backwards.
Uneksia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uneksia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ocha blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Uneksia.
A hook to the body from Uneksia.
Uneksia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uneksia lands a nice shot to the body.
Uneksia pushes Ocha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Uneksia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uneksia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ocha or not.
Uneksia digs a right hand into Ocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ocha's gas tank.
Good body shot from Uneksia.
Ocha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uneksia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ocha or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ocha needs to keep his hands up - Uneksia had a free shot at his head there.
Uneksia lands a jab.
Uneksia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ocha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uneksia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ocha misses with a right hand
and Uneksia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uneksia.
Ocha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ocha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uneksia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksia with a hook.
Ocha blocks a leg kick.
Uneksia lands a nice shot to the body.
Uneksia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ocha checks a leg kick.
Uneksia tests Ocha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ocha misses with a left hand
and Uneksia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ocha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Uneksia cracks Ocha with a good jab.
Ocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lord Ocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Uneksia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uneksia.
Uneksia tries to clinch up.
Uneksia throws a lazy right hand but Ocha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uneksia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uneksia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ocha with a poor takedown
and Uneksia counters with a nice uppercut.
Paljas Uneksia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Ocha.
Uneksia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ocha has time to react.
Uneksia connects with the punch.
Uneksia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paljas Uneksia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uneksia throws a leg kick which misses Ocha's front leg but catches the back leg as Ocha tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocha keeps the fight on the outside.
Paljas Uneksia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ocha throws a right hand that misses
and Uneksia counters with a stiff right hand.
Uneksia clobbers Ocha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ocha throws a lazy uppercut
and Uneksia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uneksia lands an overhand right.
Ocha swings widly with a right hand
and Uneksia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ocha with a poor takedown
and Uneksia counters with a nice uppercut.
Ocha misses with a takedown attempt
and Uneksia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uneksia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uneksia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Uneksia does it's job there.
Ocha throws an off balance right hand
and Uneksia counters with a straight right hand.

Uneksia instigates a clinch.
Uneksia trying to land knees to the body.
Uneksia lands a body punch.
Uneksia is leaning against Ocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uneksia.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paljas Uneksia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uneksia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paljas Uneksia!