PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artho Pekkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artho Pekkanen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pekkanen
vs
Spencer

188 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artho Pekkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer throws a right hand that Pekkanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekkanen also avoids with ease.
Spencer swinging wildly here.

Spencer clinches with his opponent.
Pekkanen is looking for a takedown.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pekkanen avoids it.

Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkanen shoots and misses
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Pekkanen walks into a left hand.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Pekkanen dodges the punch combination from Spencer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekkanen tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spencer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer with a jab.

Spencer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekkanen, pushing him back against the cage.

Spencer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkanen wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkanen trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Artho Pekkanen.
Pekkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekkanen slips a jab from Spencer.

Spencer has managed to clinch.
Spencer presses Pekkanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Spencer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkanen tries for a takedown but Spencer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artho Pekkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Spencer.
Spencer slows down the pace here.

Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Spencer moves into the clinch successfully.
Spencer pushes Pekkanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spencer counters with a two punch combo.
Spencer stalks Pekkanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pekkanen's face. Pekkanen staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Spencer.
Pekkanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Pekkanen is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Pekkanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Spencer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Spencer there.
Pekkanen seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer misses with a hook. Pekkanen ducked under it nicely.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spencer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pekkanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkanen.
Pekkanen moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Pekkanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer sizes up Pekkanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer lands a jab.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer misses with a low kick as Pekkanen jumps back.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkanen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer works Pekkanen's body with a nice hook.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spencer connects with a right hand. Pekkanen shakes it off.
Spencer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Pekkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekkanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spencer.
Spencer cracks Pekkanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekkanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spencer.

Spencer closes the distance and clinches.

Spencer breaks the clinch.
Pekkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Pekkanen dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Spencer throws a body punch but Pekkanen moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artho Pekkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pekkanen ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pekkanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spencer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer throws a shot to the body.
Pekkanen tries to clinch up

and Spencer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spencer scores with a nice strike.
Spencer lunges at Pekkanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkanen's hand.
Pekkanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer connects with a single shot there.
Pekkanen with a poor takedown
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkanen has his takedown stuffed

and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pekkanen! Spencer lets Pekkanen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer finds Pekkanen's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Pekkanen flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Spencer lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Pekkanen will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Spencer!
A relieved looking Joe Spencer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.