PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Risto Haeyhae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Hispanyola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Haeyhae
vs
Hispanyola

175 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
152 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Polar Bear

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Haeyhae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Hispanyola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haeyhae stuffs the takedown attempt from Hispanyola. Hispanyola gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Hispanyola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haeyhae swats away the attempt to clinch by Hispanyola.
Haeyhae looks to throw the jab but Hispanyola is out of range.
Haeyhae throws out a loose jab but Hispanyola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hispanyola misses with a takedown

and Haeyhae counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hispanyola's guard now.
Hispanyola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haeyhae stopping the sweep attempt from Hispanyola.

Hispanyola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haeyhae slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haeyhae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haeyhae throwing strikes from guard but Hispanyola blocks nicely.
Haeyhae has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Haeyhae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hispanyola working for a triangle but Haeyhae defends it easily.
Haeyhae controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haeyhae throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haeyhae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haeyhae is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Haeyhae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hispanyola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haeyhae is one step ahead there.
Haeyhae has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haeyhae throwing strikes from guard but Hispanyola blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haeyhae got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hispanyola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haeyhae has managed to get both his arms back between Hispanyola's legs - danger averted.
Hispanyola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haeyhae controls the pace.
Haeyhae knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hispanyola on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hispanyola is looking for a triangle but Haeyhae pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hispanyola is looking for a triangle but Haeyhae pushes his legs off easily.
Haeyhae is pushing down on Hispanyola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hispanyola is fighting to maintain full guard but Haeyhae has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haeyhae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Haeyhae.
Haeyhae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Haeyhae is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hispanyola sees it coming and defends easily.
Hispanyola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haeyhae.
Well, if Haeyhae is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hispanyola wants to control but Haeyhae is keeping busy.
Hispanyola tries to kick Haeyhae off but Haeyhae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae is pressing down on Hispanyola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hispanyola is holding on for now.
Haeyhae seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Risto Haeyhae wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haeyhae. Hispanyola does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Haeyhae decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Haeyhae not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Haeyhae seems to be working for a kimura but Hispanyola defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Haeyhae dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from Haeyhae misses.

Haeyhae has closed the distance and engaged Hispanyola in a clinch.
Hispanyola is trying to pull guard but Haeyhae has him pressed against the cage.
Haeyhae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hispanyola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Haeyhae - that landed with a thud.
Haeyhae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haeyhae tries to throw a body punch but Hispanyola avoids it by throwing Haeyhae back against the cage.

Haeyhae has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hispanyola clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hispanyola staying busy and making it hard for Haeyhae to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hispanyola is in bad spot here.
Hispanyola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Haeyhae is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hispanyola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haeyhae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hispanyola is keeping the position for now.
Risto Haeyhae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hispanyola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haeyhae.
Haeyhae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hispanyola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hispanyola wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola keeping moving, preventing Haeyhae from controlling successfully.
Haeyhae is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hispanyola wants to sweep but no luck.
Haeyhae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haeyhae with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haeyhae is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hispanyola wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hispanyola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haeyhae controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Risto Haeyhae wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Haeyhae moves in looking to clinch but Hispanyola pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haeyhae pushes Hispanyola up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Haeyhae.
Hispanyola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haeyhae just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hispanyola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Risto Haeyhae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Hispanyola.
Haeyhae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haeyhae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haeyhae throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hispanyola.
Hispanyola tries to pull guard but Haeyhae forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hispanyola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haeyhae misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hispanyola.

Hispanyola jumps into guard, dragging Haeyhae to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola controls Haeyhae momentarily but Haeyhae frees himself.
Haeyhae wants to pass the guard but Hispanyola is keeping the position.
Haeyhae sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haeyhae looking to pass the guard.

Hispanyola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haeyhae trying to control the position from guard on top but Hispanyola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hispanyola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haeyhae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Risto Haeyhae dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hispanyola enables Haeyhae to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hispanyola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hispanyola throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hispanyola wants to get back to his feet but Haeyhae is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hispanyola working for a triangle but Haeyhae defends it easily.
Hispanyola working a defensive guard here.
Haeyhae wants to control from the top but Hispanyola keeps moving.
Haeyhae is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hispanyola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Hispanyola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haeyhae defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haeyhae slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haeyhae is pushing down on Hispanyola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hispanyola is fighting to maintain full guard but Haeyhae has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hispanyola wants to get back to full guard.
Hispanyola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haeyhae.
Haeyhae passes into side control, despite Hispanyola's attempt to control the position.

Haeyhae looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haeyhae wants to control but Hispanyola is keeping him busy.
Hispanyola is looking to reverse the position.
Hispanyola is trying to control Haeyhae's posture but Haeyhae avoids it.
Haeyhae looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hispanyola is avoiding damage well.
Haeyhae lands some shots froms side control.

Haeyhae is trying to get an arm triangle but Hispanyola is defending well.

Haeyhae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hispanyola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hispanyola struggling a bit here.
Haeyhae taking a break here but Hispanyola is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hispanyola wants to improve his position but Haeyhae is controlling well.
Haeyhae landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haeyhae prevents Hispanyola from improving his position.
Well, if Haeyhae is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Risto Haeyhae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo Hispanyola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haeyhae works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haeyhae looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Haeyhae showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haeyhae has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Haeyhae!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Risto Haeyhae waved his t-shirt featuring Polar Bear's logo in front of the cameras.