PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Hokkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flaldgrd Pnltzn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hokkanen
vs
Pnltzn

155 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikko Hokkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flaldgrd Pnltzn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pnltzn is looking to clinch but Hokkanen is avoiding it.
Pnltzn wants to clinch up but Hokkanen keeps it at a distance.
Pnltzn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hokkanen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pnltzn's guard.
Hokkanen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hokkanen won't allow Pnltzn to get back to his feet.
Hokkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hokkanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hokkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hokkanen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pnltzn's guard.
Hokkanen stops Pnltzn from getting back to his feet.
Pnltzn trying to control from the bottom.
Pnltzn won't allow Hokkanen to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pnltzn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hokkanen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hokkanen's back!
A lull in the action here.
Hokkanen can't escape the position.
Hokkanen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hokkanen breaks Pnltzn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pnltzn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hokkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hokkanen throws an elbow that misses. Pnltzn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hokkanen's guard. Nice move by Pnltzn!
Hokkanen keeping moving, preventing Pnltzn from controlling successfully.
Hokkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokkanen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pnltzn!
Hokkanen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Hokkanen goes for an armbar but Pnltzn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pnltzn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hokkanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pnltzn stopping the sweep attempt from Hokkanen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pnltzn postures up in Hokkanen's guard and throws a big left but Hokkanen blocks it.
Pnltzn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hokkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pnltzn preventing the sweep.

Flaldgrd Pnltzn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pnltzn doesn't manage to clinch there - Hokkanen circles away.
Hokkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pnltzn tries to clinch but Hokkanen is having none of it.
Hokkanen misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hokkanen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pnltzn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hokkanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pnltzn has wrist control.
Pnltzn working a defensive guard here.
Hokkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pnltzn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pnltzn controls Hokkanen momentarily but Hokkanen frees himself.
Hokkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Pnltzn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokkanen looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Hokkanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pnltzn doesn't manage to clinch there - Hokkanen circles away.
Pnltzn scores with a head kick. Hokkanen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Pnltzn moves into range and clinches up with Hokkanen.
Hokkanen is trying to pull guard but Pnltzn has him pressed against the cage.
Hokkanen is looking for a takedown.
Pnltzn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pnltzn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hokkanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pnltzn gets an underhook and turns Hokkanen into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokkanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pnltzn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Hokkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pnltzn slowing the pace effectively.
Pnltzn connects with a knee to the head.
Pnltzn has Hokkanen pressed against the cage, preventing Hokkanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hokkanen jumps guard but Pnltzn stands there with Hokkanen around his waist. Hokkanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pnltzn prevents a body shot from Hokkanen.
Pnltzn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hokkanen misses with some punches.
Pnltzn landing knees to the head.
Pnltzn slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokkanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Pnltzn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pnltzn taking a breather.
Hokkanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pnltzn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hokkanen wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Pnltzn.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pnltzn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flaldgrd Pnltzn.
Pnltzn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hokkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pnltzn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hokkanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pnltzn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pnltzn wants to clinch

and Hokkanen counters with a shoot takedown. Pnltzn fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pnltzn is pulling down on Hokkanen's head to control his posture.
Hokkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pnltzn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hokkanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pnltzn dives on top into guard.
Pnltzn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hokkanen wants to sweep here but Pnltzn controlling him for the moment.
Hokkanen keeping moving, preventing Pnltzn from controlling successfully.
Pnltzn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hokkanen's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokkanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pnltzn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pnltzn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hokkanen tries for a takedown but Pnltzn manages to get underhooks.
Hokkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hokkanen is trying to pull guard but Pnltzn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hokkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pnltzn lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flaldgrd Pnltzn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Pnltzn forces Hokkanen back against the cage and clinches.
Pnltzn lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pnltzn slows down the pace here.
Hokkanen is trying to break the clinch but Pnltzn is controlling him.
Pnltzn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hokkanen tries to pull guard but Pnltzn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hokkanen is trying to drag Pnltzn to the mat but Pnltzn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hokkanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pnltzn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Hokkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pnltzn scores with a knee to the head.
Pnltzn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hokkanen tries for a takedown but Pnltzn manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pnltzn stalling against the cage.
Pnltzn digs a right hand into Hokkanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hokkanen's gas tank.
Pnltzn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hokkanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pnltzn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pnltzn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hokkanen or not.
Pnltzn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hokkanen backwards.
Hokkanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pnltzn is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Pnltzn.
Pnltzn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pnltzn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Pnltzn on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pnltzn lands with a right to the head.

Hokkanen is rocked!
Pnltzn slows down the pace here.
Oh Hokkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pnltzn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hokkanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pnltzn has Hokkanen pushed against the cage.
Pnltzn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pnltzn lands a big knee! That's hurt Hokkanen! Oh, he's all over the place! Pnltzn lands another knee that sends Hokkanen to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flaldgrd Pnltzn!
After the fight, Flaldgrd Pnltzn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.