PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zangief Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakkarainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HellYeah. Zangief Hakkarainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Comte Jr's chin.

Hakkarainen
vs
Comte Jr

185 cm
31
201 lbs
14 - 4 - 2

189 cm
27
211 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Zangief Hakkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Comte Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comte Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen moves out of range as Comte Jr strikes.
Comte Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen misses with a wild body shot.
Comte Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Comte Jr. That snapped Hakkarainen's head back.
Comte Jr misses with a hook. Hakkarainen ducked under it nicely.
Comte Jr misses the shot to the body.
Comte Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakkarainen tries to clinch but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Hakkarainen ducks under a wild hook from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.
Hakkarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Comte Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakkarainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Comte Jr counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr looks to land a left hand but Hakkarainen moved out of range nicely.
Hakkarainen misses the jab.
Hakkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Comte Jr is just out of range.
Hakkarainen blocks a jab.
Comte Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hakkarainen momentarily.
Comte Jr moves away from the strike by Hakkarainen.
Comte Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Comte Jr misses with a looping right.
Hakkarainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hakkarainen throws a solid leg kick but Comte Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakkarainen.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakkarainen.
Comte Jr dips to his left and cracks Hakkarainen with an uppercut!
Hakkarainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakkarainen avoids the body shot from Comte Jr.
Hakkarainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Comte Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hakkarainen moves away and avoids it.
Comte Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakkarainen throws a right and a left that Comte Jr avoids nicely.
Comte Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hakkarainen throws a body punch but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Comte Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte Jr stuns Hakkarainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Comte Jr throws a body punch but Hakkarainen moves out of range.
Hakkarainen throws a hook but Comte Jr avoids it easily.
Hakkarainen throws a lazy right hand but Comte Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Comte Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakkarainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Comte Jr misses.
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakkarainen manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Comte Jr.
Comte Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hakkarainen ducks down to avoid it.
Hakkarainen misses with a low kick.
Hakkarainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakkarainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Comte Jr scores with the left hand. Hakkarainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Comte Jr stuns Hakkarainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Comte Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Comte Jr lands a jab to Hakkarainen's midsection.
Hakkarainen is breathing heavily.
Comte Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakkarainen at a distance.
Hakkarainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Comte Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Comte Jr connects with a body shot that sends Hakkarainen's belly button to the back.
Hakkarainen slips a straight right by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Comte Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakkarainen counters with a nice body shot.
Comte Jr looks to land a right hand but Hakkarainen moved out of range.
Comte Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Comte Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hakkarainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Comte Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakkarainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakkarainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakkarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Comte Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen throws a sloppy head kick and Comte Jr moves out of range easily.
Comte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakkarainen moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Comte Jr.
Comte Jr punishes Hakkarainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakkarainen 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.

Brandon Comte Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Hakkarainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hakkarainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon Comte Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakkarainen is looking to clinch.
Comte Jr avoids the body shot from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakkarainen slips a straight right by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakkarainen.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Comte Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hakkarainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakkarainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Comte Jr. Hakkarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakkarainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakkarainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakkarainen manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Hakkarainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Comte Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Hakkarainen moves out of range as Comte Jr strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen misses with a jab to the body
and Comte Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakkarainen tries to clinch there but Comte Jr circles away.
Comte Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakkarainen.
Comte Jr swings for the body but Hakkarainen moves out of range.
Comte Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Comte Jr throws the left hand but Hakkarainen avoids the punch easily.
Comte Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakkarainen is looking to clinch.
Hakkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Comte Jr is just out of range.
Comte Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Comte Jr misses the jab.
Comte Jr sizes up Hakkarainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Comte Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Comte Jr throws a hook but Hakkarainen blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakkarainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Comte Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakkarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Comte Jr.
Hakkarainen slips a straight right by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Brandon Comte Jr has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Hakkarainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Comte Jr scores with a body shot.
Comte Jr stuns Hakkarainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hakkarainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Comte Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Comte Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Comte Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hakkarainen slips under a jab from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr cracks a nice hook into Hakkarainen's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hakkarainen ducks under a wild hook from Comte Jr.
Hakkarainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Comte Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Hakkarainen - just one landing.
Comte Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Comte Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakkarainen throws a jab when Comte Jr was well out of range.
Comte Jr missing with a left hand there. Hakkarainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakkarainen is looking to wear down Comte Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Comte Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hakkarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Comte Jr misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Comte Jr. That snapped Hakkarainen's head back.
Comte Jr connects with the punch.
Comte Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakkarainen moves away.
Hakkarainen throws an overhand right that lands on Comte Jr's shoulder, as Comte Jr tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comte Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakkarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Comte Jr.
Comte Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Comte Jr scores with a jab.
Comte Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakkarainen at a distance.
Comte Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comte Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakkarainen.
Comte Jr works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Comte Jr, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Comte Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Comte Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hakkarainen closes the distance and clinches.
Hakkarainen keeps control of Comte Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Comte Jr is trying to break free.
Comte Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Comte Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hakkarainen tries to work over Comte Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Comte Jr prevents a body shot from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen prevents Comte Jr from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hakkarainen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Comte Jr's elbow.
Comte Jr is trying to force a seperation but Hakkarainen has the dominant position.
Hakkarainen misses with a body punch.
Hakkarainen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hakkarainen is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Hakkarainen.

Comte Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Comte Jr.
Hakkarainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakkarainen connects with a body shot.
Comte Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hakkarainen throws a body punch but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Hakkarainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakkarainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakkarainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Comte Jr thuds his right hand into Hakkarainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Comte Jr throws a jab when Hakkarainen was well out of range.
A slow jab from Comte Jr misses its intended target.
Hakkarainen swings for the body but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Comte Jr cracks Hakkarainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Comte Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte Jr.
Zangief Hakkarainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen connects with a jab.
Hakkarainen scores with a jab to the body.
Comte Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comte Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakkarainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comte Jr manages to avoid it.
Comte Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Comte Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Comte Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Comte Jr throws a jab when Hakkarainen was well out of range.
Comte Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakkarainen wants to clinch.
Hakkarainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakkarainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Comte Jr moves away.
Hakkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Comte Jr is just out of range.
Hakkarainen misses with a body shot.
Hakkarainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakkarainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakkarainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hakkarainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Comte Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakkarainen's head.
Comte Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Comte Jr cracks Hakkarainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Comte Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakkarainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen walks into a stiff left hand from Comte Jr.
Hakkarainen throws a lazy right hand but Comte Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakkarainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Comte Jr looks to land a right hand but Hakkarainen moved out of range.
Hakkarainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakkarainen takes one to the side of the head.
Comte Jr lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Comte Jr finds it's target.
Comte Jr looks to land a left hand but Hakkarainen moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakkarainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Comte Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hakkarainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandon Comte Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Comte Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Comte Jr swings for the body but Hakkarainen moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Comte Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Comte Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Comte Jr!