PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Haimakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suck wingy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jani Haimakainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haimakainen
vs
wingy

194 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jani Haimakainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Suck wingy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haimakainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haimakainen throws a big shot that misses.
Haimakainen missing with a left hand there. wingy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haimakainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but wingy was well out of range. Poor timing from Haimakainen.
wingy tries to clinch but Haimakainen is having none of it.
wingy scores with a jab to the body.
Haimakainen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
wingy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haimakainen but Haimakainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
wingy moves in looking to clinch but Haimakainen pushes him off.
wingy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

wingy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haimakainen to the mat! Haimakainen manages to get full guard.
wingy wants to stand but Haimakainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as wingy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
wingy trying to control the position from guard on top but Haimakainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wingy wants to stand but Haimakainen is controlling his posture from full guard.

wingy drops back looking for a leg! Haimakainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haimakainen manages to kick wingy off! wingy jumps back into Haimakainen's guard.
wingy tries to free his leg and advance position but Haimakainen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
wingy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
wingy wants to stand but Haimakainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
wingy fails with a takedown attempt.
Haimakainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and wingy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
wingy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jani Haimakainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suck wingy.
wingy tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wingy is looking to clinch.
wingy dips to his left and cracks Haimakainen with an uppercut!

It looks like Jani Haimakainen has been cut.
wingy fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by wingy or perhaps it was just good defense by Haimakainen which made him look bad.
No luck for wingy with that takedown attempt.
wingy shoots in but Haimakainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haimakainen misses the jab.

wingy gets a clinch.

wingy breaks from the clinch.
wingy fails with a takedown attempt.

Haimakainen clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haimakainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haimakainen wants to get back to striking at distance but wingy won't allow it.

wingy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
wingy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haimakainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
wingy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haimakainen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
wingy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Haimakainen as wingy shoots in.
Haimakainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and wingy counters with a three punch combo that has Haimakainen backing up. Haimakainen nods at wingy to acknowledge the strikes.
Haimakainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wingy staying out of range there.
wingy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by wingy or perhaps it was just good defense by Haimakainen which made him look bad.

Haimakainen closes the distance and pushes wingy back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suck wingy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jani Haimakainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Haimakainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Suck wingy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
wingy shoots in but no luck this time.
Haimakainen tries to clinch there but wingy circles away.
wingy wants to clinch up but Haimakainen keeps it at a distance.

Haimakainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haimakainen is trying to break free.
Haimakainen tries to break the clinch but wingy is controlling the position.
Haimakainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but wingy has him pressed against the cage.
wingy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haimakainen wants to get back to striking at distance but wingy won't allow it.

wingy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
wingy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for wingy with that takedown attempt.
Jani Haimakainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suck wingy.
wingy wants to clinch up but Haimakainen keeps it at a distance.
wingy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haimakainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wingy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
wingy staying out of range there.
wingy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
wingy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
wingy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haimakainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Haimakainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haimakainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
wingy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haimakainen is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wingy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
wingy 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.
wingy is trying to keep Haimakainen in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wingy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haimakainen is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
wingy connects with a high kick.
wingy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haimakainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
wingy fails with an attempt to clinch.
wingy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and wingy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
wingy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by wingy or perhaps it was just good defense by Haimakainen which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Suck wingy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jani Haimakainen's cut.
That's time! Haimakainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

wingy looks for a takedown but Haimakainen sprawls well.
A head kick misses from wingy.
Haimakainen doesn't manage to clinch there - wingy circles away.
wingy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haimakainen as he avoids it easily.
wingy tries for a takedown but Haimakainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jani Haimakainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suck wingy.
Nice takedown defense from Haimakainen. No joy for wingy on that attempt.

Haimakainen darts in and clinches wingy up against the cage.
Haimakainen wants to get back to striking at distance but wingy won't allow it.
wingy keeps control of Haimakainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
wingy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haimakainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haimakainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but wingy has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haimakainen can't break the clinch.
wingy keeps control of Haimakainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haimakainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but wingy has him pressed against the cage.
wingy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haimakainen just stands there and leans against the cage.

wingy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
wingy fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haimakainen has closed the distance and engaged wingy in a clinch.
wingy tries to pull guard but Haimakainen holds him up against the cage and eventually wingy drops back down to his feet.
wingy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haimakainen prevents it.

Haimakainen breaks from the clinch.
Haimakainen keeps the fight on the outside.
wingy closes the distance and clinches up with Haimakainen, looking for a takedown. wingy pushes Haimakainen against the cage but Haimakainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haimakainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Haimakainen avoids the head kick by wingy.

Haimakainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
wingy wants to control but Haimakainen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haimakainen controlling the pace for now.
wingy is trying desperately to improve position.
Haimakainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haimakainen wants to control the pace but wingy is squirming around nicely.
wingy is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
wingy tries to lock up and control but Haimakainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haimakainen wants to control the pace but wingy is squirming around nicely.
wingy is working to get back to half guard.
Haimakainen looking to control but wingy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Haimakainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think wingy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suck wingy!