PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belsebub Pungpadung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Haskil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Pungpadung
vs
Haskil

192 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belsebub Pungpadung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Haskil!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pungpadung throws out a loose jab but Haskil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Haskil. No joy for Pungpadung on that attempt.
Pungpadung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haskil slips a straight right by Pungpadung.
Pungpadung looks to land a left hand but Haskil moved out of range nicely.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskil as he avoids it easily.
Haskil stuffs the takedown attempt from Pungpadung. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belsebub Pungpadung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskil is looking to clinch but Pungpadung is avoiding it.
Pungpadung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haskil sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Haskil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskil wants to stand but Pungpadung is controlling the position.
Pungpadung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pungpadung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pungpadung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haskil controlling Pungpadung's posture.
Haskil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pungpadung.
Pungpadung with a flurry of punches that miss.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pungpadung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haskil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Pungpadung goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haskil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pungpadung's guard! Nice work there by Haskil!

Pungpadung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haskil tries to free his leg and advance position but Pungpadung is retaining full guard.
Pungpadung 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 three minutes gone in the round.

Pungpadung looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haskil has picked Pungpadung up and slammed him! Pungpadung can't keep hold of the triangle and Haskil manages to pass to side control!
Pungpadung is trying to work for a sweep but Haskil has mounted him!
Haskil prevents Pungpadung from getting the reversal.
Haskil controlling the position easily from mount.
Pungpadung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haskil controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belsebub Pungpadung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pungpadung fails to land the takedown.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskil leaves Pungpadung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belsebub Pungpadung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pungpadung lands the left hand.
Haskil slaps away a takedown attempt from Pungpadung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown but Haskil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Haskil has managed to clinch.
Pungpadung jumps guard but Haskil stands there with Pungpadung around his waist. Pungpadung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haskil lands an elbow inside that Pungpadung shrugs off.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pungpadung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haskil walks away with a smile on his face. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haskil stuffs the takedown attempt from Pungpadung. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet.
Pungpadung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haskil is fending him off so far but Pungpadung persists. Nope, Haskil circles away and we're back to standing.

Haskil clinches.
Pungpadung jumps guard but Haskil stands there with Pungpadung around his waist. Pungpadung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haskil leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Haskil.

It looks like Belsebub Pungpadung has been cut.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Pungpadung jumps guard but Haskil stands there with Pungpadung around his waist. Pungpadung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haskil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haskil lands an elbow inside that Pungpadung shrugs off.
Haskil trying to control the position but instead, Pungpadung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haskil into the cage.
Haskil is pressed up against the cage. Pungpadung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haskil down to the mat. Haskil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pungpadung.

Haskil moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pungpadung fails to pull guard.
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pungpadung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haskil smiles and moves away.
Haskil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pungpadung swinging wildly here.
Haskil loads up on a big right hand but Pungpadung slips the punch.
Pungpadung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haskil swivels and escapes.
Pungpadung throws a hook but Haskil blocks it.
Haskil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pungpadung throws out the jab.
No luck for Pungpadung with that takedown attempt.
Pungpadung misses with a looping left.
Pungpadung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haskil throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pungpadung with that takedown attempt.
Belsebub Pungpadung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskil slips under a jab from Pungpadung.

Pungpadung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haskil is trying to defend but Pungpadung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pungpadung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haskil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pungpadung thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haskil to regain full guard.
Haskil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pungpadung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haskil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haskil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pungpadung with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haskil holds on and takes a little breather.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pungpadung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haskil tries to avoid it but Pungpadung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haskil to the ground. Haskil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haskil slips under a jab.
Haskil defending well as Pungpadung loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pungpadung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pungpadung shoots in and drives through. Haskil sprawls well.
Pungpadung misses with a hook.
Haskil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pungpadung.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haskil sprawls well. Haskil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet.
Pungpadung looks to land a left hand but Haskil moved out of range nicely.
Haskil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Haskil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Belsebub Pungpadung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Haskil stuffs the takedown.
Haskil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haskil throws a jab when Pungpadung was well out of range.

Haskil moves into the clinch.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Pungpadung fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belsebub Pungpadung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskil lands a nice elbow.
Haskil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the temple.
Haskil lands an elbow inside that Pungpadung shrugs off.
Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Pungpadung is rocked!
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oh Pungpadung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pungpadung seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are getting on Haskil's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.

Belsebub Pungpadung's cut is getting worse.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.
Pungpadung tries to score a body lock takedown but Haskil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil holds him up against the cage and eventually Pungpadung drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Haskil.
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haskil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Haskil lands an elbow inside.
Haskil is pushing Pungpadung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eddie Haskil.
No luck for Pungpadung with that takedown attempt.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskil as he avoids it easily.
Haskil tries to close the distance and clinch but Pungpadung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haskil ducks under a wild hook from Pungpadung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pungpadung looks for a takedown but Haskil sprawls well.
Pungpadung misses with an uppercut.
Pungpadung looks to land a right hand but Haskil moved out of range.
Haskil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pungpadung.
Haskil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eddie Haskil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pungpadung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haskil avoids it really well and circles away.
Pungpadung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haskil defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Haskil closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskil lands a damaging elbow.
Haskil gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pungpadung.
Haskil stalling in the clinch but Pungpadung improves position.
Haskil lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pungpadung tries to score a body lock takedown but Haskil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pungpadung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haskil walks away with a smile on his face. Pungpadung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pungpadung lands a lovely overhand right.
Haskil moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pungpadung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haskil misses with a hook. Pungpadung ducked under it nicely.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskil as he avoids it easily.
Pungpadung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haskil tries to clinch there but Pungpadung circles away.
Pungpadung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haskil as he jumps to the side.

Haskil rushes Pungpadung and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskil slowing the pace effectively.
Pungpadung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pungpadung letting Haskil take a breather here.
Haskil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Belsebub Pungpadung's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Pungpadung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haskil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haskil is struggling to control the position.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.
Pungpadung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pungpadung tries for a takedown but Haskil manages to get underhooks.
Pungpadung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haskil lands an elbow just above Pungpadung 's eye.
Haskil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Haskil lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Belsebub Pungpadung's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Haskil stalling against the cage.
Pungpadung throws a punch but it's blocked by Haskil.
Pungpadung tries to pull guard but Haskil won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Haskil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haskil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Haskil!