PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bosse Hakansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samko Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BHF. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hakansson
vs
Kahric

182 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
201 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bosse Hakansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samko Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hakansson fails to land the takedown.
Kahric slaps away a takedown attempt from Hakansson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kahric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kahric decides to pull guard.
Hakansson wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson is really struggling to control Kahric but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kahric is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hakansson trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Hakansson is breathing heavily.
Kahric tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hakansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kahric closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hakansson to the mat! Hakansson manages to get full guard.

Kahric gets to his feet. Hakansson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kahric scores a takedown into full mount!
Hakansson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hakansson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hakansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahric is working away from the top position though.
Hakansson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric tries to stand but Hakansson is controlling from the bottom.
Hakansson is trying to keep Kahric in close.
Kahric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakansson is keeping the position for now.

Hakansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahric must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hakansson wants to control the position but Kahric says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

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.
Hakansson wants to control but Kahric is keeping busy.
Hakansson wants to improve his position but Kahric is controlling well.
Kahric wants to stand up but Hakansson is controlling the position.

Kahric is looking for a kimura here.

Kahric is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samko Kahric dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kahric shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hakansson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hakansson tries to lock up and control but Kahric gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hakansson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kahric is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hakansson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson wants to control but Kahric is having none of it.
Kahric wants to get back to his feet but Hakansson is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Kahric had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hakansson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kahric Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hakansson's back instead.

Hakansson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two 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 wants to control his opponent's hands but Kahric gets his hands free.

Kahric patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hakansson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hakansson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kahric doesn't have the hooks in and Hakansson manages to turn into his guard.
Hakansson looking to sit in guard and control but Kahric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hakansson looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hakansson 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.
Kahric postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hakansson controls Kahric momentarily but Kahric frees himself.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bosse Hakansson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kahric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kahric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakansson as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samko Kahric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hakansson shoots and misses

and Kahric counters with a takedown into side control.
Hakansson is looking to regain half guard here but Kahric keeps moving and retains side control.
Hakansson is working hard here to advance position.

Kahric decides to stand back up.
Hakansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bosse Hakansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahric tries to clinch but Hakansson is having none of it.
Hakansson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kahric counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson wants to control but Kahric postures up.

Kahric stands up.

Hakansson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kahric to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hakansson wants to sweep here but Kahric controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hakansson trying to control the position.
Hakansson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hakansson pulls Kahric in close to prevent any damage.
Hakansson working a defensive guard here.

Kahric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hakansson shoots and misses

and Kahric counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bosse Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakansson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hakansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahric is working away from the top position though.
Hakansson wants to get back to full guard but Kahric has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson has given up his back here.

Kahric is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kahric gets his hands free as Hakansson looks to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahric keeps control of the position as Hakansson tries to break free.
Bosse Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samko Kahric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samko Kahric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahric has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samko Kahric!