PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiranuka Stakanu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Doe
vs
Stakanu

191 cm
40
288 lbs
27 - 16 - 2

184 cm
43
280 lbs
41 - 26 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe dives in for a single leg takedown but Stakanu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doe.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doe but Doe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Doe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Doe gets the takedown into side control.
Stakanu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stakanu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stakanu tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stakanu is not content to let Doe control the position.
Stakanu is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu keeps trying to improve his position.
Doe landing strikes.
Stakanu gets back to half guard.
Doe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stakanu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doe trying to control from half guard but Stakanu is working away.
Stakanu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doe postures up and lands a big shot to Stakanu's brow.
Doe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stakanu keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Stakanu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.

Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stakanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Stakanu's legs - danger averted.
Doe wants to control from the top but Stakanu keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Stakanu, not yet.
Stakanu is still trying to improve position.

Stakanu is looking for a triangle here but Doe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stakanu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doe working Stakanu over with strikes.
Stakanu is staying active underneath Doe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stakanu wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doe connects with a nice short shot to Stakanu's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stakanu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Stakanu is keeping the position.
Doe preventing the sweep.

Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stakanu's head.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stakanu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stakanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doe stands and throws Stakanu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stakanu tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
Stakanu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stakanu keeps working.
Doe happy to just control the position for now.
Stakanu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Doe trying to control the action but Stakanu is working from the bottom.
Stakanu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe working over Stakanu with some ground and pound. Stakanu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Stakanu defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doe connects with a nice short shot to Stakanu's temple.
Stakanu landing strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doe lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stakanu is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Doe 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.
Doe wants to take a breather but Stakanu is having none of it.
Doe passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Stakanu does no damage.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Doe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stakanu sprawls well initially but Doe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stakanu is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stakanu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stakanu taking some punishment here, with Doe in his half guard.
Stakanu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stakanu keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Stakanu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stakanu keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stakanu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakanu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe passes Stakanu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
John Doe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Doe.
Doe lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe working over Stakanu with some ground and pound. Stakanu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stakanu wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Doe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Doe prevents Stakanu from improving his position.
Doe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stakanu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stakanu.
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stakanu tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Doe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doe working over Stakanu with some ground and pound. Stakanu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stakanu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Stakanu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stakanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Stakanu's legs - danger averted.
Doe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Stakanu is looking for a triangle but Doe pushes his legs off easily.
Doe forces his way into half guard.
Doe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doe is trying to control. Stakanu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stakanu wants to get back to full guard.
Doe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stakanu taking some punishment here, with Doe in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doe moves into full mount! Stakanu won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe with shots to the head and body - Stakanu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe wants to control the pace but Stakanu is squirming around nicely.
Stakanu is trying desperately to improve position.

Doe wants to finish this one by submission but Stakanu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doe.
Doe prevents Stakanu from getting the reversal.
Doe dominating with strikes here.
Doe lands a nice shot to the head.

Doe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Doe prevents Stakanu from getting the reversal.
Doe with good strikes from the mount here!
Stakanu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doe lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stakanu is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Doe connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Stakanu is rocked!
Doe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stakanu is still in real trouble! Can Doe finish him?
Stakanu regains half guard.
Stakanu is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stakanu seems to have recovered his senses.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Stakanu is defending the position.
Doe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stakanu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doe moves into full mount! Stakanu won't be happy about that!

Doe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stakanu is surviving well by controlling Doe's body position as best he can.
Stakanu is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Doe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stakanu wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Doe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Doe!
John Doe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Holy shit, 2 fights in a row with a game-plan and 2 wins.. Guess this is what I'm best at..'.