PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Lahmov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hacker comes to the cage accompanied by We Takin Over. Gerald Hacker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hacker
vs
Lahmov

194 cm
25
255 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

184 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $25!)

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simeon Lahmov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hacker tries to clinch up but Lahmov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hacker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Lahmov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Lahmov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hacker sees it coming and defends easily.
Lahmov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hacker looking for submissions off his back.
Hacker tries to roll over but Lahmov keeps him under control.
Lahmov wants to control but Hacker is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lahmov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lahmov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hacker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lahmov is looking to take a break and control but Hacker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lahmov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hacker defending well though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lahmov shoots in for a takedown but Hacker shows good takedown defense.
Lahmov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Hacker as Lahmov shoots in.
Gerald Hacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahmov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lahmov fails with the takedown.
Gerald Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simeon Lahmov.
Lahmov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hacker as he avoids it easily.
Hacker lands a head kick. Lahmov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hacker throws a head kick but Lahmov moves out of range.
Hacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lahmov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerald Hacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lahmov.
Lahmov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hacker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hacker moves into the clinch.
Hacker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hacker lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lahmov goes for a takedown attempt but Hacker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hacker leaves Lahmov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hacker takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hacker.
Hacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hacker prevents the takedown attempt.
Lahmov is looking to break free of the clinch but Hacker has double underhooks.
Hacker stalling in the clinch.

Hacker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lahmov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lahmov is trying to break free.
Hacker throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lahmov!
Lahmov trying to control the hands but Hacker won't let him.
I really don't envy Lahmov right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hacker avoiding Lahmov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hacker has the hooks in. Lahmov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lahmov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hacker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Hacker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lahmov trying to control but not successfully.
Hacker has the hooks in. Lahmov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Hacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lahmov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hacker circles away.
Lahmov shoots for a takedown but Hacker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahmov shoots in for a takedown but Hacker shows good takedown defense.
Gerald Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simeon Lahmov.
Hacker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lahmov.

Hacker clinches.
Hacker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahmov's face.
Hacker looking to throw knees to the head but Lahmov is blocking nicely.
Hacker prevents a body shot from Lahmov.
Hacker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lahmov up against the cage.
Hacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lahmov fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lahmov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lahmov is trying to break the clinch but Hacker has him pressed against the cage.
Hacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lahmov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hacker misses with a knee strike.

Hacker has picked Lahmov up - he's going for a ride! Hacker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lahmov wants to get back to full guard.
Lahmov is trying to maintain the position but Hacker is very close to passing his half guard.
Hacker is trying to control. Lahmov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hacker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hacker wants to work for an arm triangle but Lahmov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hacker lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hacker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lahmov sees it coming and defends easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Lahmov does no damage.

Hacker closes the distance and clinches.
Hacker prevents the takedown attempt.
Lahmov jumps guard but Hacker stands there with Lahmov around his waist. Lahmov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hacker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lahmov.
A knee to the head by Hacker.
Lahmov wants to break free but Hacker has control.
Lahmov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hacker has him pressed against the cage.
Hacker lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahmov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hacker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lahmov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hacker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hacker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lahmov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lahmov blocks an elbow strike.
Hacker misses with a knee to the head.
Hacker wants a takedown but no success here.
Lahmov tries to pull guard but Hacker won't allow it.
Lahmov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lahmov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lahmov tries to break free but Hacker pushes him back against the cage.
Hacker has a couple of punches blocked by Lahmov.
Lahmov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hacker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hacker lands a knee to the head.
Hacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hacker looking to throw knees to the head but Lahmov is blocking nicely.

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.
Lahmov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hacker walks away with a smile on his face. Lahmov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lahmov tries for a takedown but Hacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lahmov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hacker as he avoids it easily.
Lahmov throws a series of punches but Hacker avoids them all with ease.
Lahmov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lahmov blocks a head kick by Hacker.
Lahmov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lahmov has a takedown stuffed.
Hacker stuffs the takedown.
Hacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lahmov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

Gerald Hacker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lahmov misses with a takedown attempt - Hacker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lahmov scores with a one two! Hacker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lahmov wants to clinch up but Hacker keeps it at a distance.
Hacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahmov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hacker avoids it really well and circles away.
Lahmov fails with the takedown

and Hacker counters by moving into the clinch.
Gerald Hacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simeon Lahmov.
Lahmov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lahmov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Hacker.
Hacker has Lahmov pushed against the cage.
Hacker scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lahmov is trying to break the clinch but Hacker has him pressed against the cage.
Lahmov tries to pull guard but Hacker holds him up against the cage and eventually Lahmov drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hacker scores with a knee to the head.
Lahmov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hacker walks away with a smile on his face. Lahmov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hacker clinches up against the cage.
Lahmov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Hacker.
A head punch on the inside from Hacker fails to land.
Lahmov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hacker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hacker scores with a knee to the head.
Lahmov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hacker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lahmov.
Hacker misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahmov throws a front kick aimed at Hacker's knee but Hacker avoids it well.
Lahmov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lahmov throws a head kick that misses.
Lahmov closes the distance and clinches up with Hacker, looking for a takedown. Lahmov pushes Hacker against the cage but Hacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lahmov tries to clinch

and Hacker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lahmov wants a takedown but no success here.
Hacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lahmov blocks it with crossed arms.
Hacker tries a knee to the head but Lahmov blocks it.
Lahmov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hacker lands an elbow that stopped Lahmov in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Hacker.
Lahmov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hacker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hacker wants a takedown.
Lahmov tries to pull guard but Hacker holds him up against the cage and eventually Lahmov drops back down to his feet.
Lahmov tries to work over Hacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hacker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lahmov's defenses.
Hacker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lahmov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hacker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hacker lands a good knee to the midsection. Lahmov won't want to take too many of those.
Lahmov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lahmov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Hacker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lahmov misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Hacker.
Hacker misses with a knee strike.
Lahmov prevents the takedown attempt.
Lahmov is looking to control Hacker's arms but Hacker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lahmov has his back to the cage.

Hacker wants the takedown. Lahmov is fighting it off but Hacker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lahmov's guard against the cage.
Hacker wants to control from the top but Lahmov keeps moving.
Hacker throwing strikes from guard but Lahmov blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahmov controls Hacker momentarily but Hacker frees himself.
Hacker wants to control from the top but Lahmov keeps moving.
Hacker preventing the sweep.
Lahmov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hacker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lahmov closes the distance but Hacker moves to the side
letting Hacker counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Hacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hacker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Hacker!