PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bain Sharwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Has (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hakan Has was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sharwin
vs
Has

195 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
226 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bain Sharwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakan Has!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Has.
A big right from Sharwin misses.
Sharwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Has moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Has looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharwin is fending him off so far but Has persists. Nope, Sharwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharwin misses with a combination
and Has counters with a nice body shot.
Sharwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Has sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharwin misses with a hook to the body
and Has counters with a left to the body.
Sharwin is breathing heavily.
Sharwin throws a right and a left that Has avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Has finds it's target.

It looks like Bain Sharwin has been cut.
Has tries to clinch up.

Sharwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Has, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sharwin has a couple of punches blocked by Has.
Has tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharwin tries to work over Has's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharwin tries to work over Has's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Has tries to break the clinch but Sharwin is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Has tries to pull guard but Sharwin holds him up against the cage and eventually Has drops back down to his feet.
Bain Sharwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Has.
Has tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Has can't get the takedown.
Sharwin digs a right hand into Has's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Has's gas tank.
Sharwin scores with a hook to the body.
Sharwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Sharwin.
Sharwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Has or not.
Sharwin presses Has against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sharwin.
Sharwin gets through Has's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sharwin.
Sharwin lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Has tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sharwin misses with a body punch.
Has taking a breather.
Sharwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Has controls his hands.
Sharwin scores with a shot to the side of Has's head.
Has is trying to break free.
Sharwin prevents the takedown attempt.

Sharwin breaks from the clinch.
Has misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharwin misses with an uppercut
and Has counters with a straight right hand.
Sharwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Has counters with a nice body shot.
Sharwin misses with a double jab
and Has connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Has tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Has scores with a hook to the body. Sharwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Has shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharwin sprawls well. Sharwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Has gets slowly back to his feet.
Has shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharwin but Sharwin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Has looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Has circles away quickly and effectively.
Has wants to clinch up but Sharwin keeps it at a distance.
Has fails with the takedown.
Has tries to clinch there but Sharwin circles away.
Bain Sharwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Has misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharwin looks to throw the jab but Has is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sharwin.
Sharwin throws a combination that misses
and Has counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Has shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharwin defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Has shoots for a takedown but Sharwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sharwin throws an off balance right hand
and Has counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown by Has or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharwin which made him look bad.
Sharwin keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Has.
Sharwin misses with a right hand
and Has counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakan Has will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bain Sharwin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Has doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharwin circles away.
Has fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sharwin misses with a hook. Has ducked under it nicely.
Sharwin fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Sharwin both land. Nice combination.
Sharwin throws a right hand that misses
and Has counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Has tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Has closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Has shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Has throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Has shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharwin tries to sprawl out of it but Has keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bain Sharwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Has.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sharwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharwin wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharwin throws a combination that misses
and Has counters with a stiff right hand.
Has throws a body kick that misses.
Has fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakan Has seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Has walks into a jab.
Sharwin throws a right and a left that Has avoids nicely.
Sharwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sharwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Has fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sharwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Has counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bain Sharwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Has fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Has changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharwin tries to avoid it but Has manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharwin to the ground. Sharwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharwin throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Has counter with a right hand.
Has shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharwin sprawls well. He's pushed Has's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sharwin throws a combination that misses
enabling Has to counter with a crisp jab.
Has tries to clinch but Sharwin moves out of range.
Has misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharwin throws a poor cross that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Has counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharwin checks a leg kick nicely.
Has has a takedown stuffed.
Sharwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Has moves away.
Has wants to clinch up but Sharwin keeps it at a distance.
Has misses with a takedown
and Sharwin counters with a series of strikes. Has will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bain Sharwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharwin closes the distance and pushes Has back into the cage.
Has has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Has.
Has is trying to break the clinch but Sharwin has him pressed against the cage.

Sharwin manages to break the clinch.
Has is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Sharwin closes the distance and pushes Has back into the cage.

Sharwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Has tries a head kick but it misses.
Has misses with a two punch combination.
Has shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Has's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Sharwin drives through and clinches with Has against the cage.
Sharwin lands a right hand.
Sharwin lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sharwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Has has a takedown stuffed.
Has fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sharwin misses with a straight right.
Has fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Sharwin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Has moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharwin keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Sharwin does no damage.
Sharwin moves out of range of the body kick from Has.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakan Has will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bain Sharwin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Has tries to clinch there but Sharwin circles away.
Sharwin misses with a left hand
and Has counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Has takes one to the chin there.
Has scores with a hook.
Has avoids a punch combination nicely.
Has avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Has tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Has somewhat.
Sharwin swings widly with a right hand
and Has counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Has tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Has looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharwin is fending him off so far but Has persists. Nope, Sharwin circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Has is defended easily by Sharwin.
Bain Sharwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Has.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Has closes the distance and clinches up with Sharwin, looking for a takedown. Has pushes Sharwin against the cage but Sharwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharwin lands with a nice combination. Has backs away looking to recover.
Sharwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Has.
Sharwin swings widly with a right hand
and Has makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Has wants to clinch.
No luck for Has with that takedown attempt.
Has walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharwin misses with a wild combination.
Has shoots in but Sharwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Has tries to clinch but Sharwin moves out of range.
Sharwin misses with a two punch combination.
Has fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab lands there for Has.
Has closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharwin circles away.
Has has a takedown stuffed.
Sharwin lands a really nice looking cross but Has seems unphased.
Sharwin throws a hook to the side of Has's head but Has sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Has tries for a takedown but Sharwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Has takes a swing at Sharwin's ribcage but misses.
Has shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharwin pinned against the cage. Sharwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Has doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sharwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharwin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharwin counters with a straight right hand.
Bain Sharwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharwin lands the left hand.
Has closes the distance and clinches up with Sharwin, looking for a takedown. Has pushes Sharwin against the cage but Sharwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharwin misses with a combination
and Has counters with a three punch combo that has Sharwin backing up. Sharwin nods at Has to acknowledge the strikes.
Has closes the distance and clinches up with Sharwin, looking for a takedown. Has pushes Sharwin against the cage but Sharwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Has.
Has shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharwin tries to sprawl out of it but Has keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharwin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sharwin as Has shoots in.
Has avoids a punch combination nicely.
Has looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Sharwin coming out on top.
Has tries for a takedown but Sharwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sharwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Has or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharwin which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Has takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakan Has is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Has will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakan Has.
I've got Has 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakan Has!