PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the EXPENDIBLE comes to the ring accompanied by Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark. Kunnas has chosen Jumal x10 Lavis - Jeesus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

the EXPENDIBLE
vs
Kunnas

193 cm
25
275 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

205 cm
33
277 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

World class MT
Insanely flexible

Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauri Kunnas!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the EXPENDIBLE tries to clinch
and Kunnas counters with a good, hard body kick but the EXPENDIBLE shrugs it off.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

the EXPENDIBLE tries to keep at a distance but Kunnas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kunnas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a series of wild punches.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from the EXPENDIBLE misses.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a half hearted mid kick.
the EXPENDIBLE scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Kunnas as he checks the leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE is looking to clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kunnas throws a chopping leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
the EXPENDIBLE wants to clinch up but Kunnas keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - the EXPENDIBLE looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a head kick.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a sloppy head kick
and Kunnas counters with a nice body kick.
the EXPENDIBLE connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Kunnas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kunnas blocks an elbow strike from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kunnas takes an elbow to the temple.
Kunnas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the EXPENDIBLE.
Kunnas scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunnas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE is breathing heavily.
Kunnas lands a shot to the body.
Kunnas looking to throw knees to the head but the EXPENDIBLE is blocking nicely.

Kunnas manages to break the clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE wants to clinch
and Kunnas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
the EXPENDIBLE is looking to clinch but Kunnas is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a head kick but it misses.
the EXPENDIBLE pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from the EXPENDIBLE lands but Kunnas takes it in his stride.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kunnas.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunnas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a double jab
and Kunnas counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a push kick but Kunnas slaps the foot to one side.
the EXPENDIBLE on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
the EXPENDIBLE avoids the head kick by Kunnas.
Kunnas avoids the head kick by the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kunnas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kunnas can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunnas avoids the head kick by the EXPENDIBLE.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the EXPENDIBLE throws a right hand that Kunnas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kunnas also avoids with ease.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a predictable looking body shot

and Kunnas moves into the clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kunnas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kunnas tries a knee to the head but the EXPENDIBLE blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauri Kunnas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE'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 EXPENDIBLE tries to land a leg kick but Kunnas saw it coming and moves away.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the EXPENDIBLE pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Kunnas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kunnas thumps the EXPENDIBLE with a low kick.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kunnas avoids the head kick by the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE wants to clinch but Kunnas slips to the side
and Kunnas counters with an inside leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE looks to clinch
and Kunnas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to clinch but Kunnas moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas looks to score with a jab to the body but the EXPENDIBLE is just out of range.
Kunnas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from the EXPENDIBLE. Those never looked like landing.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kunnas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Kunnas - just one landing.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kunnas to counter with a crisp jab.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick but Kunnas moves out of range.
Kunnas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kunnas counters with an outside leg kick.
Kunnas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kunnas throws a head kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the EXPENDIBLE misses the shot to the body.
the EXPENDIBLE moves in looking to clinch but Kunnas pushes him off.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a sloppy head kick
and Kunnas counters with a nice uppercut.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a looping overhand right but Kunnas ducks down to avoid it.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the EXPENDIBLE jabbing away but nothing is landing.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a sloppy head kick and Kunnas moves out of range easily.
Kunnas avoids the head kick by the EXPENDIBLE.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas digs a good body shot into the EXPENDIBLE's ribs.
Kunnas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from the EXPENDIBLE. Those never looked like landing.
the EXPENDIBLE checks the leg kick nicely there.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a head kick but it misses.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kunnas finds it's way through the EXPENDIBLE's defenses.
Kunnas blocks a low kick nicely.
the EXPENDIBLE digs a good hook to Kunnas's body.
the EXPENDIBLE doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunnas circles away.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kunnas was well out of range. Poor timing from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kunnas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kunnas connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses.

the EXPENDIBLE tries to keep at a distance but Kunnas has taken the fight into the clinch.
the EXPENDIBLE working aggressively here.
A short left from Kunnas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunnas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kunnas stalling.

Kunnas breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - the EXPENDIBLE looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kunnas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the EXPENDIBLE loads up on a big right hand but Kunnas slips the punch.
Kunnas takes a swing at the EXPENDIBLE's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauri Kunnas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kunnas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kunnas counters with a nice low kick that buckles the EXPENDIBLE's knee momentarily.
the EXPENDIBLE swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kunnas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kunnas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kunnas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before the EXPENDIBLE can pounce on him.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kunnas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kunnas wants to land a leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE is out of range.
Kunnas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
the EXPENDIBLE throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for the EXPENDIBLE, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Kunnas.
the EXPENDIBLE checks a leg kick nicely.
Kunnas throws a leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE checks it.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a jab when Kunnas was well out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
the EXPENDIBLE is looking to land body kicks.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a leg kick but Kunnas checks it.
the EXPENDIBLE is looking to clinch but Kunnas is avoiding it.
the EXPENDIBLE feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kunnas's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a body shot.
the EXPENDIBLE wants to clinch but Kunnas slips to the side
and Kunnas counters with a low kick, right behind the EXPENDIBLE 's knee.
the EXPENDIBLE is looking to clinch but Kunnas is avoiding it.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a right hand that Kunnas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kunnas also avoids with ease.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kunnas slips a straight right by the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunnas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a lazy head kick

and Kunnas counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas scores with a shot to the side of the EXPENDIBLE's head.
Kunnas pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kunnas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kunnas lands with a left to the head.
Kunnas with a knee to the head.

the EXPENDIBLE is rocked!
Kunnas breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks the EXPENDIBLE with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! the EXPENDIBLE looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. the EXPENDIBLE get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mauri Kunnas!