PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heismann Haa (ranked 132 p4p, 524 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 7 p4p, 39 weight class). Haa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Her kommer Heismann Hå. Brendon Carrillo-Moreno told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Haa
vs
Carrillo-Moreno

170 cm
33
140
17 - 9 - 0

170 cm
27
142
12 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haa loads up on a big right hand but Carrillo-Moreno slips the punch.
Carrillo-Moreno looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Haa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carrillo-Moreno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haa - the referee stops the clock and Carrillo-Moreno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haa. Carrillo-Moreno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haa slips a jab from Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Carrillo-Moreno misses its intended target.
Haa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Carrillo-Moreno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in and grabs Haa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haa pushes down on Carrillo-Moreno's head and hops out.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haa defends it nicely.
Haa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haa misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haa sprawls well. Haa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo-Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haa counters with a thumping low kick.
Haa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carrillo-Moreno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Carrillo-Moreno as he checks the leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno with the counter takedown but Haa avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrillo-Moreno off to one side.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carrillo-Moreno fails with the takedown
and Haa counters with a body kick that stops Carrillo-Moreno in his tracks momentarily.
Carrillo-Moreno looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carrillo-Moreno's sensitive parts.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Haa tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haa defends well and Carrillo-Moreno ends up having to push Haa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haa with a nice cross.
Haa is looking to slow Carrillo-Moreno down with leg kicks.
Carrillo-Moreno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Haa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno just manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Carrillo-Moreno tries for a kimura but Haa is defending well.
Haa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Haa is defending it quite comfortably.
Haa gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haa is on top in guard.

Carrillo-Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Haa defends easily.
Haa stays in close to Carrillo-Moreno's body and controls the position.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to keep Haa in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that 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.

Carrillo-Moreno missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Carrillo-Moreno swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrillo-Moreno's guard.
Haa stopping the sweep attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa wants to pass the guard but Carrillo-Moreno is keeping the position.

Carrillo-Moreno working for a triangle but Haa defends it easily.
Haa forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control here.

Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a sweep. Haa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrillo-Moreno manages to get to full guard.
Haa controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position but Haa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haa's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Carrillo-Moreno throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Haa escapes and throws Carrillo-Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but Haa postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Haa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
Haa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haa looks to throw the jab but Carrillo-Moreno is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno with the counter takedown but Haa avoids it easily.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Carrillo-Moreno's leg but Carrillo-Moreno calmly moves out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Carrillo-Moreno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno lands a head shot.
Carrillo-Moreno sizes up Haa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Carrillo-Moreno moved out of range nicely.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carrillo-Moreno moves away.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Haa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haa scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Haa. No joy for Carrillo-Moreno on that attempt.
Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Carrillo-Moreno avoided it.
Haa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carrillo-Moreno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carrillo-Moreno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Carrillo-Moreno misses with an uppercut.
Haa throwing a counter right hand but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
Carrillo-Moreno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown attempt
and Haa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a hook but Haa avoids it easily.
As Carrillo-Moreno backs away, Haa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Carrillo-Moreno misses its intended target.
Haa with a hook.
Haa tests Carrillo-Moreno's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Haa slips under a jab.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Haa finish him?
Carrillo-Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It appears Haa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haa slips under a jab.
Haa throws a leg kick which misses Carrillo-Moreno's front leg but catches the back leg as Carrillo-Moreno tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haa throws a body punch but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haa.
Carrillo-Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Haa gets double underhooks and turns Carrillo-Moreno into the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haa drops Carrillo-Moreno with a straight right hand, right on the button! Haa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A very excited looking Heismann Haa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.