PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hazni Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Hartikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazni Ali has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ali
vs
Hartikainen

190 cm
34
245 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

192 cm
25
274 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hazni Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Hartikainen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Hartikainen.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Hartikainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Hartikainen throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
Hartikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hartikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartikainen looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Hartikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartikainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ali, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hazni Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali defending well as Hartikainen loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartikainen throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali throws a series of punches but Hartikainen avoids them all with ease.
Hartikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartikainen dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Hartikainen lands a head shot.
Hartikainen missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartikainen misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Hartikainen misses.
Hartikainen lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
Hartikainen thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Hartikainen throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartikainen misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartikainen somewhat.

Ali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hartikainen is trying to defend but Ali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartikainen defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartikainen tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Ali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hartikainen is trying to control but can't.

Ali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartikainen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ali manages to pass to mount!
Hartikainen tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hartikainen wants to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
Ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hartikainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ali controlling from mount.
Hartikainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartikainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartikainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hartikainen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ali breaks from Hartikainen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hartikainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ali landing strikes from the mount and Hartikainen is in trouble!
Ali landing strikes from the mount and Hartikainen is in trouble!
Ali lands a couple of good shots and Hartikainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Hartikainen is rocked!
Ali lands a shot to the body.
Hartikainen is still in real trouble! Can Ali finish him?
Hartikainen is keeping busy.
Ali lands a good shot there. Hartikainen covers up! Ali smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Hartikainen to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Ali jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hazni Ali!
Hazni Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.