PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholi Papalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pterradactlson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holiday Rap. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Papalov
vs
Pterradactlson

186 cm
22
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholi Papalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pterradactlson swinging wilding here.
Papalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pterradactlson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pterradactlson is looking to clinch.
Papalov scores with a hook to the body. Pterradactlson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Pterradactlson.
Papalov tries to land a leg kick but Pterradactlson saw it coming and moves away.
Pterradactlson scores with a body shot.
Papalov misses the jab.
Pterradactlson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papalov throws a head kick but Pterradactlson moves out of range.

Papalov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Papalov tries to get to his feet but Pterradactlson is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Papalov in his guard.
Pterradactlson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pterradactlson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papalov's guard.
Papalov wants to stand but Pterradactlson is controlling the position.
Pterradactlson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Papalov.

Pterradactlson decides to stand and escape the position.
Papalov drops Pterradactlson with a left right combo! Papalov follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papalov trying to control the position but Pterradactlson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pterradactlson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Papalov stands up.
Pterradactlson misses with a wild combination.
Papalov closes the distance but Pterradactlson moves to the side
and Pterradactlson counters with a right hand to the body.
Pterradactlson throws a right hand that Papalov ducks under and follows up with a left that Papalov also avoids with ease.
Pterradactlson misses with a takedown

and Papalov counters with a single leg into guard. Pterradactlson didn't expect that.
Pterradactlson looks gassed!
Pterradactlson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papalov cracks Pterradactlson with a solid left hand.
Papalov preventing the sweep.
Papalov wants to stand but Pterradactlson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papalov wants to control from the top but Pterradactlson keeps moving.

Pterradactlson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papalov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papalov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.

Papalov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Papalov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pterradactlson doesn't seem bothered though.
Papalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pterradactlson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Pterradactlson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pterradactlson.

Papalov moves into the clinch.
Papalov wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Papalov.
A body shot lands from Pterradactlson.
Pterradactlson keeps control of Papalov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholi Papalov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pterradactlson fails with the takedown

and Papalov moves into the clinch.

Papalov breaks the clinch.
Pterradactlson shoots in but no luck this time.

Pterradactlson gets a clinch.
Papalov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pterradactlson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papalov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pterradactlson has him pressed against the cage.
Papalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pterradactlson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papalov keeps control of Pterradactlson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pterradactlson backwards.
Papalov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pterradactlson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papalov throws a head punch that misses.
Papalov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papalov is trying to break the clinch but Pterradactlson has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papalov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Papalov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pterradactlson won't allow it.
Papalov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pterradactlson has him pressed against the cage.
Papalov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pterradactlson.
Papalov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pterradactlson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicholi Papalov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson.
Pterradactlson is pressed up against the cage. Papalov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pterradactlson down to the mat. Pterradactlson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papalov throws a series of strikes that have Pterradactlson backpedaling.
Nicholi Papalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Pterradactlson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Papalov clinches with his opponent.
Pterradactlson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pterradactlson lands a body punch.

Pterradactlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pterradactlson tries to close the distance and clinch but Papalov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pterradactlson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papalov moves away.
Papalov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pterradactlson moves into the clinch.

Pterradactlson breaks from the clinch.
Papalov shoots in and drives through. Pterradactlson sprawls well.
Pterradactlson moves out of range of the body kick from Papalov.

Pterradactlson has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pterradactlson slows down the pace here.

Pterradactlson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pterradactlson tries to bum rush Papalov with a series of wild strikes but Papalov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pterradactlson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pterradactlson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pterradactlson is breathing heavily.
Pterradactlson wants to clinch up but Papalov keeps it at a distance.

Pterradactlson has Papalov up against the cage in a clinch.

Pterradactlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papalov is looking to clinch.
Papalov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Papalov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Papalov misses.

Pterradactlson clinches up against the cage.
Pterradactlson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papalov backwards.
Papalov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Papalov tries to land a knee to the head but Pterradactlson blocks with his arms.

Pterradactlson breaks the clinch.
Papalov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pterradactlson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papalov takes a swing at Pterradactlson's ribcage but misses.
Papalov tries to clinch
and Pterradactlson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papalov shoots in for a takedown but Pterradactlson shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Pterradactlson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That has opened up Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papalov misses with the combination.
Papalov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pterradactlson tries to clinch
and Papalov counters with a nice uppercut.
Papalov shoots in and drives through. Pterradactlson sprawls well.
Pterradactlson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pterradactlson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicholi Papalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pterradactlson tries to clinch but Papalov moves out of range.
Pterradactlson misses with a wild body shot.
Pterradactlson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nicholi Papalov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Papalov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pterradactlson has closed the distance and engaged Papalov in a clinch.
Papalov wants a takedown.
Pterradactlson lands an uppercut.
Papalov jumps guard but Pterradactlson stands there with Papalov around his waist. Papalov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pterradactlson working aggressively here.
Pterradactlson keeps control of Papalov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Papalov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pterradactlson 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 Nicholi Papalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pterradactlson blocking some punches.
Pterradactlson jumps guard but Papalov stands there with Pterradactlson around his waist. Pterradactlson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Papalov has had enough of the clinch but Pterradactlson keeps him there for the moment.
Pterradactlson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papalov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pterradactlson.
Papalov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pterradactlson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pterradactlson keeps control of Papalov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pterradactlson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pterradactlson.

Papalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pterradactlson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Papalov as he jumps to the side.
Pterradactlson clinches but Papalov breaks the clinch
and Papalov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pterradactlson tries to clinch there but Papalov circles away.
Papalov is looking to wear down Pterradactlson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pterradactlson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papalov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Papalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pterradactlson looks to land a left hand but Papalov moved out of range nicely.
Papalov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pterradactlson.
A punch combination from Pterradactlson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papalov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, jab by Pterradactlson - just one landing.
Papalov swings for the body but Pterradactlson moves out of range.
No luck for Papalov with that takedown attempt.
Papalov tries to score with a low kick but Pterradactlson moves his leg out of the way.
Papalov shoots for a takedown but Pterradactlson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pterradactlson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pterradactlson is looking to clinch.
Pterradactlson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pterradactlson misses with a combination

and Papalov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pterradactlson won't be happy with that.
Pterradactlson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Papalov is nestled in close to Pterradactlson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papalov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Pterradactlson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Pterradactlson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nicholi Papalov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papalov wants to control from the top but Pterradactlson keeps moving.

Papalov stands and steps away. Pterradactlson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pterradactlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papalov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pterradactlson is fending him off so far but Papalov persists. Nope, Pterradactlson circles away and we're back to standing.
Papalov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pterradactlson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Papalov is fending him off so far but Pterradactlson persists. Nope, Papalov circles away and we're back to standing.
Pterradactlson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papalov.

The cut above Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pterradactlson doesn't manage to clinch there - Papalov circles away.
Papalov misses with a takedown attempt - Pterradactlson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Papalov clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pterradactlson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pterradactlson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chunkknuckle Pterradactlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pterradactlson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papalovs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicholi Papalov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Papalov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholi Papalov!