PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannes Haades (ranked 2703 p4p, 372 weight class) and Hector Stefan (ranked 3154 p4p, 415 weight class). Haades comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Head Over Heels. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stefan's choice of entrance music: Onward to Victory. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Haades
vs
Stefan

190 cm
35
210 lbs
20 - 20 - 4

190 cm
33
216 lbs
16 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannes Haades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haades takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Stefan clinches up with Haades and pushes him back against the cage.
Haades pushes Stefan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefan.
Haades misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefan.
Stefan gets underhooks to prevent Haades's takedown attempt.
Haades misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stefan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stefan lands with a right to the head.
Haades holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haades pushes Stefan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefan has Haades pushed against the cage.

Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stefan drives through and clinches with Haades against the cage.
Stefan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haades up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haades blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefan throws an elbow but misses.

Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haades misses with a leg kick.
Stefan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefan throws a big shot that misses.
Stefan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haades counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefan connects with a leg kick. Haades looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stefan throws a hook but Haades blocks it.
Haades misses with the combination.
Haades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Stefan finds it's way through Haades's defenses.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haades misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefan moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Stefan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haades.
Stefan trying to stall but Haades improves his position.

Haades has clasped his hands together around Stefan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Stefan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stefan tries to escape but Haades is in control.
Stefan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haades off and has taken his back!
Haades is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haades trying to get back to his feet but Stefan is in full control for now.
Stefan controlling the position well here. Haades rolled but Stefan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stefan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stefan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefan pushes Haades back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefan pushes off an throws an elbow but Haades leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefan lands with a light punch inside.
Haades throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefan.
Haades gets through Stefan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hector Stefan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haades tries to stall but Stefan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haades blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haades drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefan misses with a knee strike.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haades misses with some punches.
Stefan misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haades stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stefan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haades.
Haades scores with a hook to the body.

Stefan breaks from the clinch.
Haades swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefan.
Haades lands a leg kick that knocks Stefan off balance momentarily.
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stefan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haades, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stefan lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefan lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Hannes Haades has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefan lands a left hand.
Stefan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stefan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Haades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haades works on Stefan's body with a couple of short punches.
Haades cracks Stefan with a nice body shot.
Haades presses Stefan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haades misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefan letting Haades take a breather here.
Stefan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haades tries to throw a body punch but Stefan avoids it by throwing Haades back against the cage.
A short right from Stefan on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haades scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haades effectively controlling the action here.
Stefan lands an uppercut.
Stefan throws a head punch that misses.
Haades keeps control of Stefan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haades blocks a body shot from Stefan.
Stefan working aggressively here.
Haades slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Stefan.
Haades is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haades has Stefan pressed against the cage, preventing Stefan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stefan scores with a shot to the side of Haades's head.
Haades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
Stefan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haades has Stefan pushed against the cage.
Haades has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Haades can't find room to land a body shot as Stefan controls the action.
Haades blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stefan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haades slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Haades.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefan blocks a body shot from Haades.
Haades lands an uppercut.
Stefan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Haades.
Haades lands with a light punch inside.
Haades is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan swats away the attempt to clinch by Haades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannes Haades's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stefan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stefan checks a leg kick.

Haades has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haades avoids the elbow strike from Stefan, against the cage.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
Haades is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefan is defending well.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stefan trying to control the position but instead, Haades has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stefan into the cage.
Stefan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stefan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haades misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haades looking to slow down the pace here.
Stefan stalling in the clinch but Haades improves position.
Haades stalling the fight.
Stefan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Haades is working for takedown but Stefan is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haades creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefan misses with the head strike.
Haades goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stefan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Haades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefan lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haades throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefan.

Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Haades misses.
Haades misses with a hook. Stefan ducked under it nicely.
Stefan flicks out a counter leg kick but Haades steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefan.
Stefan checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haades looking for a takedown.
Stefan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haades pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haades is looking to control Stefan's arms but Stefan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haades has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefan.
Stefan leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stefan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
Haades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefan pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stefan rushes Haades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stefan scores with a shot to the side of Haades's head.
Haades lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefan backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefan as Haades tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hector Stefan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefan.
Stefan lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefan.
Hannes Haades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haades has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
Stefan trying to land knees to the body.
Stefan slows down the pace here.
Haades wants to stall.
Stefan lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stefan stalls.
The crowd are getting on Stefan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Stefan blocking some punches.
Stefan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haades's elbow.
Haades lands a shoulder strike.
Stefan effectively controlling the action here.
Haades throws a head punch that misses.
Haades tries to throw a body punch but Stefan avoids it by throwing Haades back against the cage.
Haades misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haades backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haades has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stefan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Stefan.
Good body shot from Stefan.
Stefan lands with a short shot to the head.
Stefan misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Stefan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan!
An out of breath Hector Stefan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.