PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unski Hallavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saint Roc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock superstar. Hallavaara has chosen 50 Cent - What up gangsta as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saint Roc
vs
Hallavaara

189 cm
29
221 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

188 cm
36
218 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pierre Saint Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Unski Hallavaara!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallavaara wants to clinch but Saint Roc slips to the side
and Saint Roc counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallavaara slips a jab from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hallavaara checks it well.

Hallavaara drives through and clinches with Saint Roc against the cage.
Hallavaara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hallavaara is stalling here.
Saint Roc lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint Roc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallavaara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint Roc.
Hallavaara tries a body shot but Saint Roc blocks it.
Saint Roc is trying to force a seperation but Hallavaara has the dominant position.
Saint Roc lands a good knee to the midsection. Hallavaara won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Saint Roc fails to land.
Saint Roc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Saint Roc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hallavaara uses from the top position.
Hallavaara wants to get up but he can't break Saint Roc's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallavaara wants to stand and escape but instead Saint Roc has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saint Roc lands a couple of digs.
Saint Roc lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallavaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint Roc trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallavaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Roc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Saint Roc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Saint Roc drops back looking for a leg! Hallavaara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hallavaara manages to kick Saint Roc off! Saint Roc jumps back into Hallavaara's guard.
Saint Roc throwing strikes from guard but Hallavaara blocks nicely.
Saint Roc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc wants to pass the guard but Hallavaara is keeping the position.
Hallavaara is trying to keep Saint Roc in close.

Hallavaara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hallavaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint Roc scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallavaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallavaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Roc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallavaara backwards.
Hallavaara misses with the head strike.
Saint Roc digs a right hand into Hallavaara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallavaara's gas tank.
Hallavaara tries to stall but Saint Roc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Hallavaara fails to land.
Saint Roc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint Roc lands an uppercut.
Saint Roc tries to pull guard but Hallavaara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saint Roc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saint Roc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saint Roc swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallavaara misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Hallavaara.
A short right from Hallavaara on the inside.
Saint Roc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallavaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallavaara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hallavaara throws a head punch that misses.
Hallavaara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saint Roc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallavaara misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint Roc.
Hallavaara takes a shot to the head.
Saint Roc misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallavaara.
A head punch on the inside from Saint Roc fails to land.
Hallavaara tries a knee to the head but Saint Roc blocks it.
Hallavaara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Saint Roc.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint Roc lands a shot to the body.
Hallavaara looks winded!
Saint Roc misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Roc is working Hallavaara over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saint Roc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saint Roc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint Roc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hallavaara walks away with a smile on his face. Saint Roc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Saint Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Roc throws out a powerful jab.
Hallavaara tries to clinch up
and Saint Roc counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Saint Roc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Saint Roc throws a low kick but Hallavaara avoids it.
Saint Roc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallavaara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint Roc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint Roc connects with a solid leg kick.
Hallavaara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Saint Roc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallavaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint Roc scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hallavaara.
Hallavaara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Saint Roc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hallavaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saint Roc misses with a hook. Hallavaara ducked under it nicely.
Hallavaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint Roc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallavaara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Unski Hallavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Roc tries to clinch but Hallavaara is having none of it.
Hallavaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saint Roc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallavaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hallavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Roc.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Roc jabs Hallavaara right on the nose. Hallavaara blinks but takes it well.
Saint Roc throws a solid leg kick but Hallavaara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Roc.
Saint Roc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallavaara tries to clinch up.
Hallavaara moves in looking to clinch but Saint Roc pushes him off.
Saint Roc punishes Hallavaara's body with a nice straight punch.
Unski Hallavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Roc misses the jab.
Unski Hallavaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint Roc cracks Hallavaara with a good jab.
Hallavaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint Roc circles away.
Hallavaara tries to clinch but Saint Roc moves out of range.
Saint Roc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallavaara moves in looking to clinch but Saint Roc pushes him off.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saint Roc has time to react.

Hallavaara moves into range and clinches up with Saint Roc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Roc working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint Roc.
Hallavaara is breathing heavily.
Hallavaara is trying to maintain a safe position but Saint Roc gets an underhook and turns Hallavaara into the cage.
Saint Roc tries to work over Hallavaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallavaara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Saint Roc blocks an uppercut.

Saint Roc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallavaara tries to clinch up.
Saint Roc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallavaara's head.
Hallavaara misses with an uppercut. Saint Roc saw that one coming.
Hallavaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint Roc.
Hallavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc throws a right hand that Hallavaara ducks under and follows up with a left that Hallavaara also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallavaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Roc moves away.
Saint Roc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallavaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallavaara throws a leg kick but Saint Roc checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallavaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallavaara tries to clinch but Saint Roc moves out of range.
Hallavaara wants to clinch but Saint Roc slips to the side
and Saint Roc counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallavaara lands with a straight right. Saint Roc didn't see that one coming.
Saint Roc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hallavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saint Roc throws a jab when Hallavaara was well out of range.
Hallavaara wants to clinch up but Saint Roc keeps it at a distance.
Hallavaara checks a leg kick.
Saint Roc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint Roc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre Saint Roc is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint Roc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint Roc throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saint Roc scores with a jab. Hallavaara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saint Roc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallavaara tries to clinch there but Saint Roc circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallavaara tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Roc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hallavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallavaara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc tried to score with a low kick but Hallavaara checks it.
Hallavaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallavaara tries to clinch up but Saint Roc circles away and keeps his distance.

Oooooh!!! Saint Roc has knocked Hallavaara down with a huge combo! Saint Roc steps away and waves a wobbly Hallavaara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Hallavaara is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Saint Roc! Hallavaara is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Saint Roc!
Our winner, Pierre Saint Roc, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.