PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alain Aspect (ranked 1358 p4p, 1302 weight class) and Jack Hakansson (ranked 187 p4p, 176 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aspect
vs
Hakansson

174 cm
28
174
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
180
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakansson jabs Aspect to the body, keeping him at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Hakansson tightens his grip and picks Aspect up, before dumping him to the ground. Aspect manages to land in guard.
Aspect wants to stand up but Hakansson is controlling him.
Aspect on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aspect tries to get out of the position.
Hakansson wants to pass the guard but Aspect is keeping the position.
Aspect keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspect is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hakansson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakansson trying to control but Aspect is working from the bottom.
Aspect wants to stand but Hakansson is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakansson connects with a jab.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hakansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aspect's waist but Aspect gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakansson off to one side.
Hakansson lands a jab to the head.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Aspect instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shot to the side of Hakansson's head.
Aspect is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hakansson is trying to trip Aspect. He has hold of a leg but Aspect is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hakansson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aspect knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakansson on the ground.
Hakansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakansson advances position into side control!
Hakansson advances to full mount.

Hakansson is working for a guillotine from mount but Aspect frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect prevents Hakansson from taking his back.

Hakansson working for a submission but Aspect is keeping him at bay.

Hakansson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aspect to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aspect shrugs it off.
Hakansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aspect is looking to escape.
Aspect is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hakansson has control of Aspect's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aspect regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hakansson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hakansson won't let Aspect get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson is looking to work his way around to Aspect's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Hakansson has control of Aspect's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aspect regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aspect is trying to stand but he's just given Hakansson his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hakansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakansson fails with the takedown.
Hakansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aspect gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Aspect lands a left hand.
Hakansson is working for takedown but Aspect is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Hakansson is trying to drag Aspect to the mat but Aspect just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakansson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aspect gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Hakansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aspect pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Aspect prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hakansson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hakansson wants to free his trapped foot but Aspect is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hakansson trying to control the pace.

Hakansson wants to work for an arm triangle but Aspect is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hakansson throwing shots but Aspect is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspect looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hakansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakansson not doing much here.
Hakansson trying to control from half guard but Aspect is working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakansson swings for the body but Aspect moves out of range.

Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Hakansson.
Hakansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aspect fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Hakansson keeps it at a distance.
Hakansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Hakansson circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Aspect clinches.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aspect after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakansson.
Aspect is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hakansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.

Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspect pushes Hakansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hakansson wants a takedown.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Alain Aspect has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hakansson looking for a takedown.
Hakansson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hakansson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aspect fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hakansson is breathing heavily.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakansson misses with a double jab.
Hakansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alain Aspect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Hakansson pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alain Aspect dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Despite the aggression on Hakansson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hakansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aspect is just out of range.

Hakansson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hakansson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hakansson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hakansson is working for a kimura but Aspect is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hakansson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hakansson throwing shots but Aspect is blocking nicely.
Hakansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakansson wants to pass the guard but Aspect is defending well.
Aspect is trying to stand.
Hakansson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aspect is refusing to be controlled, as Hakansson sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hakansson trying to control the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but Hakansson moves out of range.
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Hakansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Aspect clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect gets underhooks to prevent Hakansson's takedown attempt.
Hakansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakansson.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aspect is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Aspect is pressed up against the cage. Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aspect down to the mat. Aspect avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hakansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Hakansson in a clinch.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakansson blocking some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hakanssons head.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Aspect manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson goes for a takedown attempt but Aspect pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Alain Aspect is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Hakansson circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Hakansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Hakansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aspect sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aspect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakansson.

Aspect rushes Hakansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakansson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson looking for a takedown.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Hakansson tries for a takedown. No joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alain Aspect showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aspect has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alain Aspect!
During a confident post fight interview, Alain Aspect thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.