PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between aTtaaas Lao Liikta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lao Liikta
vs
Hopo

178 cm
26
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

191 cm
26
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lao Liikta, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lao Liikta has Hopo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown attempt but Hopo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lao Liikta forces Hopo back against the cage and clinches.
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lao Liikta up against the cage.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lao Liikta.
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao Liikta letting Hopo take a breather here.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Hopo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hopo gets a clinch.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Lao Liikta to work.
Hopo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopo lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is pushing Lao Liikta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lao Liikta slows down the pace here.
Hopo lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopo.
Lao Liikta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hopo has closed the distance and engaged Lao Liikta in a clinch.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao Liikta or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lao Liikta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Lao Liikta is breathing heavily.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo cracks Lao Liikta with a nice body shot.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Hopo lands a shot to the body.
Lao Liikta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Hopo as the two fighters clinch.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
Hopo lands a right hand.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hopo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao Liikta takes one on the button.
Lao Liikta shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Hopo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lao Liikta's hands.

Lao Liikta is rocked!

Hopo rushes Lao Liikta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
Oh Lao Liikta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hopo drops Lao Liikta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lao Liikta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta seems to have got his legs back now.
Lao Liikta taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo is leaning against Lao Liikta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Hopo to work.
Lao Liikta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopo lands with a straight right. Lao Liikta didn't see that one coming.
Hopo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Hopo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lao Liikta sprawling to the canvas! Lao Liikta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hopo finish him?!
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!
Lao Liikta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hopo points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lao Liikta wakes up just in time to hear Hopo thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hessu Hopo!