PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Percival Pacaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorin Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pacaldo
vs
Ragnarsson

185 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 2

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Percival Pacaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Thorin Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pacaldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pacaldo is thwarting Ragnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Pacaldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pacaldo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacaldo is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacaldo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to his feet.
Pacaldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsson on the ground.

Ragnarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pacaldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pacaldo not doing much here.

Ragnarsson actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarsson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Ragnarsson scores with a takedown into Pacaldo's guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacaldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacaldo pushes Ragnarsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Pacaldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ragnarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ragnarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Pacaldo with a nice head shot there.
Pacaldo chips away with some ground and pound.
Pacaldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pacaldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pacaldo postures up in Ragnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Pacaldo sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacaldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacaldo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Pacaldo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ragnarsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ragnarsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Ragnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Pacaldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacaldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Pacaldo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pacaldo looks to land a body kick but Ragnarsson moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Ragnarsson. No joy for Pacaldo on that attempt.

Ragnarsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pacaldo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pacaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?

Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Pacaldo's legs - danger averted.
Pacaldo wants to stand but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Pacaldo is looking for a triangle here but Ragnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Pacaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pacaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pacaldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pacaldo tries to get out of the position.
Pacaldo throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Pacaldo wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Pacaldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ragnarsson moves into full mount!
Ragnarsson blocks Pacaldo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Ragnarsson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pacaldo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ragnarsson works to advance to full mount. Pacaldo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pacaldo looks very frustrated and is flailing away with strikes from the bottom. His corner are telling him to stay calm.
Ragnarsson landing shots from mount.
Ragnarsson prevents Pacaldo from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacaldo tries to lock up and control but Ragnarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pacaldo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ragnarsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Pacaldo is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ragnarsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pacaldo is trying to escape the mount.
Pacaldo tries to hold on but Ragnarsson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to control but Pacaldo wriggling away.
Pacaldo wants to control but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Thorin Ragnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacaldo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pacaldo taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacaldo tries to hold on but Ragnarsson postures up.
Pacaldo is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorin Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pacaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pacaldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.

Pacaldo scores with a takedown into Ragnarsson's guard.
Pacaldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ragnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacaldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacaldo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacaldo landing some decent shots from guard.
Pacaldo throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacaldo looking to pass the guard.
Ragnarsson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Pacaldo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacaldo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ragnarsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Pacaldo's guard.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of digs.
Pacaldo controlling the position.
Ragnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnarsson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Pacaldo.
Pacaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Pacaldo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ragnarsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacaldo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pacaldo wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Pacaldo wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Pacaldo trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pacaldo is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Pacaldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Ragnarsson's guard.
Ragnarsson has momentary wrist control but Pacaldo slips an elbow through the middle.

Ragnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacaldo defends well.
Pacaldo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacaldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Percival Pacaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pacaldo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Pacaldo!
A very excited looking Percival Pacaldo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.