PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 5733 p4p, 455 weight class) and Boom Laka (ranked 5589 p4p, 449 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Peter Baxxter
vs
Laka

180 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boom Laka!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laka lands a jab to Baxxter's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Baxxter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxxter throws a jab when Laka was well out of range.
Baxxter tries to clinch but Laka is having none of it.
Laka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Baxxter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laka misses the shot to the body.
Laka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.

Baxxter rushes Laka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laka throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Laka.
A short right from Baxxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laka avoids it.
Laka blocks a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baxxter is keeping busy.
Baxxter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laka blocks it with crossed arms.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with a knee to the head.
Baxxter pushes Laka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with the head strike.
Baxxter misses with some punches.
Laka stalling in the clinch but Baxxter improves position.
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Baxxter avoids the elbow strike from Laka, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Baxxter.
Baxxter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.

Laka wants the takedown. Baxxter is fighting it off but Laka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baxxter's guard against the cage.
Baxxter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Laka manages to pass to side control.

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!
Baxxter won't allow Laka to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laka prevents Baxxter from standing back up.
Laka is trying to control. Baxxter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Baxxter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laka is on him like a limpet, forcing Baxxter back against the cage.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
A short left from Baxxter.
Baxxter managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
A shot in the inside from Baxxter.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
Laka is stalling here.
Laka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baxxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laka.
Baxxter has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Baxxter throws a head punch that misses.
Laka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baxxter or not.
A nice left hand lands by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxxter avoids it.
Baxxter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baxxter as Laka tries to tie him up.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Laka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Laka digs a right hand underneath Baxxter's ribcage. Baxxter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baxxter tries to work over Laka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laka has Baxxter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baxxter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Laka avoids the damage to the body.
Laka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baxxter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka is trying to drag Baxxter to the mat but Baxxter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Laka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baxxter regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxxter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laka is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hans Peter Baxxter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Baxxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laka.
Laka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laka moves away.
Baxxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laka momentarily.
Baxxter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Baxxter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baxxter.
Baxxter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Baxxter forces Laka back against the cage and clinches.
Baxxter throws an elbow that misses.
Baxxter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baxxter prevents a body shot from Laka.
Laka controlling the action here for a moment.
Laka tries a body shot but Baxxter blocks it.
Laka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baxxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxxter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Laka blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
Baxxter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka struggles to land a body shot inside as Baxxter controls his hands.
Laka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baxxter prevents it.
Baxxter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baxxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka is looking to control Baxxter's arms but Baxxter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laka has his back to the cage.
Laka trying to control the position but instead, Baxxter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Laka into the cage.
Baxxter cracks Laka with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Baxxter fails to land.
Baxxter works on Laka's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Laka.
Baxxter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxxter blocks a body shot from Laka.
Laka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baxxter is defending well.
Laka misses with the head strike.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baxxter throws an elbow but misses.
Baxxter blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laka is leaning against Baxxter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
Hans Peter Baxxter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laka misses with some punches.
Baxxter lands with a light punch inside.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baxxter lands a shoulder strike.
Laka is trying to maintain a safe position but Baxxter gets an underhook and turns Laka into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Laka.
Laka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baxxter avoids it.
Laka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter lands a hook that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Baxxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laka is defending well for now.
Baxxter lands with a left to the head.
Baxxter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laka lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxxter.
Baxxter has a couple of punches blocked by Laka.
Laka works on Baxxter's body with a couple of short punches.
Laka lands with a light punch inside.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Laka blocks an elbow strike from Baxxter.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Baxxter lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baxxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter misses with a body punch.
Baxxter can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Baxxter misses with the head strike.
Baxxter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laka avoids it.
Laka can't get the takedown.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka prevents a body shot from Baxxter.
Laka misses with the head strike.
Baxxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baxxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Laka lands with a short shot to the head.
Laka avoiding damage as Baxxter throws knees to the body.
Baxxter lands with a right to the head.
Laka blocks an uppercut.
Laka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baxxter managing to block the knees to the body from Laka.
Baxxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Baxxter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laka can't find room to land a body shot as Baxxter controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Baxxter keeps the fight on the outside.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxxter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laka can do to turn this around?
Baxxter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laka drops his hands momentarily and Baxxter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxxter lands with a good body shot.
Baxxter throws a push kick but Laka slaps the foot to one side.
Laka misses with a hook.
Baxxter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laka to score with a decent uppercut.

Baxxter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baxxter avoiding damage as Laka throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Laka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baxxter backwards.
Baxxter misses with a punch to the body.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxxter with a knee to the head.
Baxxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laka can't find room to land a body shot as Baxxter controls the action.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
Laka tries to work over Baxxter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baxxter is keeping busy.
Baxxter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Laka throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxxter lands a right hand.
Laka missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laka misses with some punches.
Baxxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laka.
Laka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baxxter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Laka.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baxxter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Baxxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxxter with a jab.
Baxxter tries to land a front kick but Laka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baxxter stuns Laka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxxter throws a sloppy head kick and Laka moves out of range easily.
Laka misses with a straight right.
Laka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Laka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baxxter doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laka misses the shot to the body.
Baxxter loads up on a big right hand but Laka slips the punch.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxxter is looking to counter the offense by Laka and move into the clinch.

Baxxter gets a clinch.
Baxxter scores with a shot to the side of Laka's head.
Laka wants to take the fight to the mat but Baxxter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baxxter prevents a body shot from Laka.
Baxxter misses with a body punch.
Boom Laka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laka looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baxxter.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laka looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Baxxter.
Baxxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laka backwards.
Baxxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Laka controls his hands.
Baxxter can't find room to land a body shot as Laka controls the action.
Baxxter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laka is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laka.
Laka tries to land knees in the clinch but Baxxter avoids the damage to the body.
Baxxter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Baxxter.
Laka lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxxter tries to throw a body punch but Laka avoids it by throwing Baxxter back against the cage.
Laka missing with knees to the body.
Laka managing to block the knees to the body from Baxxter.
Laka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baxxter's elbow.
Laka looking to slow down the pace here.
Laka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baxxter is defending well for now.
Baxxter lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baxxter - that landed with a thud.
Baxxter pushes off an throws an elbow but Laka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baxxter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxxter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baxxter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hans Peter Baxxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baxxter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baxxter, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
Hans Peter Baxxter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.