PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Likienstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Likienstine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hatton
vs
Likienstine

185 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Likienstine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Likienstine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.
Likienstine controlling the action here for a moment.
Hatton is trying to drag Likienstine to the mat but Likienstine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Likienstine 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.
Likienstine lands an elbow inside.
Hatton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hatton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatton avoids the damage to the body.
Hatton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hatton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatton.
Hatton wants to stall.
Hatton is trying to push Likienstine away but Likienstine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Likienstine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatton blocks it with crossed arms.
Hatton looking to slow down the pace here.
Hatton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Likienstine walks away with a smile on his face. Hatton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Likienstine moves away from the strike by Hatton.
A big left from Hatton misses.

Likienstine clinches up with Hatton and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine lands a good knee to the midsection. Hatton won't want to take too many of those.
Hatton avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hatton avoids it.
Hatton is looking to break free of the clinch but Likienstine has double underhooks.
Likienstine is pressed up against the cage. Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Likienstine down to the mat. Likienstine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Likienstine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Likienstine.
Hatton missing with a left hand there. Likienstine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Likienstine dodges the punch combination from Hatton.
Likienstine tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Likienstine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but Hatton blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.

It looks like Billy Hatton has been cut.
Hatton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Hatton 's eye.
Hatton looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Likienstine.
Likienstine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Likienstine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Likienstine looking to throw knees to the head but Hatton is blocking nicely.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Likienstine misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Likienstine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hatton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hatton swats away the attempt to clinch by Likienstine.
Hatton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatton misses with a looping left.
Likienstine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Likienstine.
Hatton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatton looks to throw the jab but Likienstine is out of range.
Hatton sizes up Likienstine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Alexander Likienstine has been cut.
Hatton throws a hook to the side of Likienstine's head but Likienstine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Likienstine wants to clinch.
Hatton looks to land a right hand but Likienstine moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Likienstine clinches up against the cage.
Hatton fails to pull guard.
Hatton avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine stops a takedown attempt from Hatton.
Likienstine crunches a lovely knee into Hatton's ribcage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Likienstine has eaten all the pies!
Hatton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton takes an elbow to the temple.
Likienstine with a knee to the head.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatton.
Hatton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Likienstine walks away with a smile on his face. Hatton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hatton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hatton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Likienstine drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
Likienstine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatton trying to control the position but instead, Likienstine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatton into the cage.
Hatton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Likienstine lands an elbow inside that Hatton shrugs off.
Likienstine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hatton managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hatton's face.
Likienstine is stalling here.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatton.
Likienstine taking a breather.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Hatton fails to pull guard.
Hatton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Likienstine fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatton misses the target.
Likienstine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Likienstine pushes Hatton up against the cage in a clinch.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hatton is defending well for now.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Hatton 's eye.
Hatton is trying to stall.
Likienstine has Hatton pressed against the cage, preventing Hatton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Likienstine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Likienstine clinches up with Hatton and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Likienstine.
Likienstine lands an elbow inside that Hatton shrugs off.
Likienstine keeps control of Hatton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Likienstine.
Hatton tries a body shot but Likienstine blocks it.
Nice elbow from Likienstine.

Billy Hatton's cut is getting worse.
Alexander Likienstine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Hatton 's eye.
Hatton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hatton jumps guard but Likienstine stands there with Hatton around his waist. Hatton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hatton tries to score a body lock takedown but Likienstine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likienstine is struggling to control the position.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Hatton avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.

Billy Hatton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Likienstine lands an elbow that stopped Hatton in his tracks for a moment.
Likienstine missing with knees to the body.
Hatton wants to get back to striking at distance but Likienstine won't allow it.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatton.

Likienstine drops Hatton with a big knee straight up the middle! Hatton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Hatton is rocked!

Jeez, Billy Hatton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Hatton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Likienstine!