PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hakansson (ranked 5324 p4p, 5951 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 558 p4p, 590 weight class). Masvidal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prayer. Jorge Masvidal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hakansson
vs
Masvidal

180 cm
19
180
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Heavy Metal Drugs
Â© Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakansson as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masvidal somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Hakansson. No joy for Masvidal on that attempt.
Hakansson throwing a counter right hand but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Nice takedown defense from Hakansson. No joy for Masvidal on that attempt.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Hakansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masvidal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masvidal swivels and escapes.
Masvidal fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal shoots and misses
and Hakansson counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Hakansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masvidal looks winded!
Hakansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal shoots in looking for a takedown. Hakansson tries to sprawl out of it but Masvidal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hakansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakansson tries to bum rush Masvidal with a series of wild strikes but Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Hakansson as Masvidal shoots in.
Hakansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hakansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Hakansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hakansson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Masvidal is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakansson finish him?
No joy there for Hakansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Hakansson sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson scores with a jab to the head.

Hakansson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Masvidal did well to prevent Hakansson getting side control.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
Hakansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hakansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hakansson wants to stand up but Masvidal has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hakansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masvidal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hakansson.
It looks like Hakansson is going to stand back up.

Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hakansson is going to stand back up.
Hakansson slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Hakansson content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hakansson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Masvidal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Masvidal has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Masvidal working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Masvidal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakansson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masvidal prevents Hakansson from escaping the position.

Masvidal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hakansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masvidal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hakansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hakansson tries to get out of the position.
Hakansson gets back to half guard.
Hakansson is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hakansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Hakansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Masvidal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Hakansson.
Masvidal fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Hakansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hakansson misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal moves forwards but Hakansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hakansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Hakansson.
Hakansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Hakansson.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hakansson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but Hakansson shows good takedown defense.
Masvidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Hakansson misses with the combination.

Hakansson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Masvidal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hakansson controlling the action here.
Hakansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Masvidal controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakansson is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hakansson 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.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Hakansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hakansson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hakansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hakansson connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hakansson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hakansson tries to stand but Masvidal is controlling his head.
Hakansson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Masvidal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hakansson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hakansson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hakansson grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.

Hakansson decides to stand back up.
Hakansson lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover.
Masvidal walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakansson sprawls well. Hakansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hakansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Masvidal shoots for a takedown but Hakansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Hakansson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
Hakansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masvidal is proving hard to escape from.
Jack Hakansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hakansson postures up and lands a big shot to Masvidal's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Masvidal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakansson circles away.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Hakansson.
Masvidal with the counter takedown but Hakansson avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land the takedown.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakansson swivels and escapes.
Masvidal looks for a takedown but Hakansson sprawls well.
Hakansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson scores with the left hand. Masvidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hakansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Hakansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Hakansson does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Hakansson has knocked Masvidal down with a huge combo! Hakansson steps away and waves a wobbly Masvidal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Jorge Masvidal has been cut.
Hakansson drops Masvidal with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Masvidal! Hakansson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hakansson!
Jorge Masvidal was interviewed post fight and said 'I got taught respect because if not, somebody's gonna make you respect them'.