PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JP Takedown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valko Hai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takedown
vs
Hai

188 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
29
163 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JP Takedown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valko Hai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai thuds his right hand into Takedown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takedown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takedown walks into a left hand.
Hai scores with a jab to the head.
Takedown misses with a takedown attempt
and Hai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takedown looks to land a combination but Hai avoids it well.
Hai works the jab nicely.

Hai gets a takedown into half guard.

Takedown is rocked!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takedown is refusing to be controlled, as Hai sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takedown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takedown tries to get to full guard but Hai has control of the leg.
Hai controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Valko Hai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Takedown gets a double leg takedown into Hai's guard.
Takedown would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takedown trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takedown wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Takedown passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takedown is keen to just control but Hai is a slippery customer.

Hai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takedown is trying to control the action in half guard but Hai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hai controlling the position.
Hai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takedown is one step ahead there.
Takedown wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Takedown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

JP Takedown has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hai misses with a straight left.
Hai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hai throws a combination that misses
and Takedown counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Takedown dives in and scores a takedown into Hai's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hai managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valko Hai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Takedown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hai.
Hai scores with a sloppy right hand. Takedown should have avoided that one.
Takedown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takedown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takedown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hai lands an overhand right.
Hai misses with a hook. Takedown ducked under it nicely.
Hai stuffs the takedown.
Hai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takedown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Takedown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takedown sprawls well initially but Hai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hai wants to pass the guard but Takedown is defending well.
Hai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takedown tries to hold on but Hai postures up.
Takedown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takedown tries to hold on but Hai postures up.
Takedown is squirming around, avoiding Hai's attempts to control the action.
Takedown wants to hold on but Hai pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takedown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takedown tries to hold on but Hai pushes him away.
Takedown taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hai looking to control but Takedown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takedown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hai lands a nice shot to the head.
Hai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Takedown regains half guard.
Takedown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takedown is working hard here to advance position.
Hai drops an elbow to the side of Takedown's head.
Takedown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hai's back!
Takedown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Takedown has the hooks in. Hai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Takedown is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hai for a finish.

Hai fending off the submission attempt from Takedown.
Takedown has the hooks in. Hai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Takedown is persistently looking for the submission but Hai is defending it well.

Takedown looking for the choke but no joy.
Hai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai can't escape the position.
Hai wants to control but Takedown is having none of it.
Hai tries to reverse the position but Takedown maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valko Hai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Takedown moves in looking to clinch but Hai pushes him off.
Hai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Hai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hai. Takedown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takedown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hai throws out the jab.
Takedown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takedown is defended easily by Hai.
JP Takedown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Hai misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai lands a nice shot to the body.
Hai cracks Takedown with a good jab.
Hai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takedown at a distance.
Valko Hai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takedown.
Hai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takedown tries for a takedown but Hai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Takedown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takedown momentarily.
Valko Hai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takedown misses with a takedown attempt
and Hai counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hai misses the target.
Valko Hai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai lands a nice shot that snaps Takedown's head back.
Takedown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hai circles away.
Takedown fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hai stuffs the takedown.
Hai cracks a nice hook into Takedown's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takedown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hai pinned against the cage. Hai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai controls the position.
Takedown taking a bit of punishment here - Hai scoring with strikes.
Takedown is looking for a sweep.
Takedown is trying to control Hai's posture but Hai avoids it.
Takedown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Hai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hai wants to control but Takedown is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takedown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hai working the head and body with strikes.
Takedown wants to get back to his feet but Hai drags him back down.
Hai taking a breather here.
Takedown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takedown dodges the ground and pound from Hai.
JP Takedown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takedown gets back to half guard.
Hai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valko Hai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valko Hai!
Valko Hai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.