PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 2632 p4p, 2354 weight class) and Simo Hayha (ranked 296 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Simo Hayha enters the cage!

TheNoseBleeds
vs
Hayha

179 cm
30
193
8 - 9 - 0

184 cm
22
197
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Hayha!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha throws a body shot but no joy.
TheNoseBleeds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big right from Hayha misses.
TheNoseBleeds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hayha.
Hayha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
TheNoseBleeds avoids the body shot from Hayha.
Hayha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayha blocks a jab.
TheNoseBleeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for TheNoseBleeds with that takedown attempt.
Hayha throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook to the side of Hayha's head but Hayha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TheNoseBleeds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayha.
TheNoseBleeds tries to counter with a takedown but Hayha is quick to defend against it.
TheNoseBleeds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hayha looks to land a combination but TheNoseBleeds avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by TheNoseBleeds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha throws a shot from downtown. TheNoseBleeds moves away and avoids it.
TheNoseBleeds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hayha sprawls and moves away.
TheNoseBleeds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayha swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayha ducks under a wild hook from TheNoseBleeds.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayha counters with a nice body shot.
Hayha's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Hayha blocks it.
Hayha throws out a counter right but TheNoseBleeds avoids it with no problem.
TheNoseBleeds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Hayha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
TheNoseBleeds blocking some punches.
Hayha misses with a punch to the body.
Hayha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hayha.
Hayha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayha works on TheNoseBleeds's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayha can't find room to land a body shot as TheNoseBleeds controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayha tries to throw a body punch but TheNoseBleeds avoids it by throwing Hayha back against the cage.
TheNoseBleeds blocks a body shot from Hayha.
TheNoseBleeds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hayha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hayha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simo Hayha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheNoseBleeds misses with a right hand
and Hayha counters with a nice uppercut.
TheNoseBleeds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayha defends well and TheNoseBleeds ends up having to push Hayha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayha lands with a light punch inside.
TheNoseBleeds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayha misses with a body punch.
TheNoseBleeds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayha swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hayha struggles to land a body shot inside as TheNoseBleeds controls his hands.

TheNoseBleeds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hayha is trying to keep an underhook but TheNoseBleeds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hayha is trying to maintain the position but TheNoseBleeds is very close to passing his half guard.
TheNoseBleeds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNoseBleeds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hayha is looking for a sweep. TheNoseBleeds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to take a break and control but Hayha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TheNoseBleeds sitting and controlling from the half guard.
TheNoseBleeds thows a huge punch but Hayha dodges it nicely.
TheNoseBleeds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayha blocking the ground and pound attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
Hayha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TheNoseBleeds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayha trying to hold on to TheNoseBleeds's head to control him but TheNoseBleeds postures up.
Hayha tries to roll over but TheNoseBleeds keeps him under control.
Hayha wants to control but TheNoseBleeds is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
TheNoseBleeds trying to pass the guard but Hayha defending well.
TheNoseBleeds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Hayha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

TheNoseBleeds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hayha is trying to defend but TheNoseBleeds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hayha tries to roll over but TheNoseBleeds keeps him under control.
TheNoseBleeds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayha's head.
Hayha trying to control but TheNoseBleeds postures up.
TheNoseBleeds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayha defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha trying to control from the bottom.
Hayha tries to roll over but TheNoseBleeds keeps him under control.

TheNoseBleeds is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hayha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TheNoseBleeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TheNoseBleeds's back!
Hayha keeps control of the position as TheNoseBleeds tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha is trying to stand.
TheNoseBleeds turns into Hayha and is now in his guard.
Hayha working a defensive guard but TheNoseBleeds manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hayha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on TheNoseBleeds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
TheNoseBleeds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayha wants to get back to full guard.
Hayha is holding on to half guard well.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
TheNoseBleeds lands with a punch from half guard.
TheNoseBleeds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds prevents Hayha from improving his position.
TheNoseBleeds thows a huge punch but Hayha dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hayha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. TheNoseBleeds is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of nice shots.
TheNoseBleeds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hayha is refusing to be controlled, as TheNoseBleeds sits in half guard.
Hayha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from TheNoseBleeds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TheNoseBleeds winds up and cracks Hayha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hayha trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hayha misses with a looping right.
TheNoseBleeds swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hayha counter with a right hand.
TheNoseBleeds swings for the body but Hayha moves out of range.
Hayha misses with a wild combination.
TheNoseBleeds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayha manages to avoid it.
TheNoseBleeds goes for a double leg but Hayha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayha continues to drive forward.
TheNoseBleeds blocks a body shot from Hayha.
TheNoseBleeds tries to score a body lock takedown but Hayha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
TheNoseBleeds wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TheNoseBleeds's elbow.
Hayha gets underhooks to prevent TheNoseBleeds's takedown attempt.
Hayha tries to work over TheNoseBleeds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of TheNoseBleeds backwards.
Hayha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayha tries to work over TheNoseBleeds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayha works on TheNoseBleeds's body with a couple of short punches.
Hayha lands an uppercut.
Hayha lands a nice uppercut.
TheNoseBleeds wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Hayha scores with a nice short uppercut.
TheNoseBleeds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hayha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TheNoseBleeds blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hayha breaks from the clinch.
Simo Hayha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
TheNoseBleeds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

TheNoseBleeds is rocked!
TheNoseBleeds switches off momentarily and Hayha cracks him with a monster right hand! TheNoseBleeds topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hayha dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hayha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simo Hayha!
Simo Hayha very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.