PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjo Hadzija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadzija comes to the cage accompanied by Bos ili Hadžija. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hadzija
vs
Svensson

175 cm
25
148 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

168 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjo Hadzija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadzija cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Hadzija counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadzija swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a left to the body.
Hadzija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Oooooh!!! Hadzija has knocked Svensson down with a huge combo! Hadzija steps away and waves a wobbly Svensson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson checks the leg kick.
Hadzija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Hadzija feints and as Svensson raises his hands in defense, Hadzija changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svensson working a defensive guard but Hadzija passes into half guard.
Hadzija tries to stand but can't do so whilst Svensson controls his leg.

Hadzija decides to return to a standing position.

Hadzija gets tackled into the cage by Svensson. Svensson maintains the clinch.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hadzija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Hadzija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija scores with a decent looking hook.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Hadzija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Hadzija.

Hadzija shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svensson's guard.
Svensson looks gassed!
Svensson is looking to stand back up but Hadzija counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Svensson.
Hadzija tries to stand but can't do so whilst Svensson controls his leg.
Svensson has a hand on Hadzija's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hadzija takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Hadzija stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to clinch but Hadzija slips to the side
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadzija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson shoots and misses
and Hadzija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Hadzija lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hadzija.
Svensson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hadzija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
Svensson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hadzija is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Svensson.
Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hadzija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Hadzija.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Hadzija.
Hadzija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svensson momentarily.
Hadzija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hadzija darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hadzija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Svensson is rocked!

Hadzija looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Svensson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hadzija prevents Svensson from improving his position.

Hadzija stands up out of the half guard.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hadzija.
Dan Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadzija fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looks to clinch
enabling Hadzija to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadzija works the jab nicely.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hadzija closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson wants to get back to full guard but Hadzija has mounted him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You get the feeling that Svensson really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Hadzija is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hadzija connects with a body shot that sends Svensson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Hadzija avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Hadzija avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
Hadzija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hadzija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjo Hadzija dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hadzija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hadzija scores with a punch to the head.
Svensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svensson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hadzija shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svensson pinned against the cage. Svensson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benjo Hadzija is winning the standup battle so far.
Hadzija circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hadzija to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadzija lands a jab.
Hadzija lands a jab to the nose.
Hadzija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Svensson's head backwards.
Hadzija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svensson circles away.
Svensson shoots and misses
and Hadzija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadzija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.

Hadzija scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hadzija escapes and gets back to his feet.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick from Hadzija.
Hadzija scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hadzija lands a nice shot that snaps Svensson's head back.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Hadzija.

Hadzija bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hadzija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Svensson is looking for a sweep.
Svensson is trying to control Hadzija's posture but Hadzija avoids it.

Hadzija stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Hadzija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Svensson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Svensson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hadzija is now in half guard.
Hadzija passes into side control, despite Svensson's attempt to control the position.

Hadzija decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Hadzija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hadzija lands a nice hook to Svensson's body. Svensson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hadzija thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Hadzija throws a good cross that connects.
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Hadzija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.

Hadzija stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hadzija counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hadzija stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadzija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dan Svensson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hadzija darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hadzija stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hadzija fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Hadzija circles away easily
and Hadzija counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hadzija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hadzija throws a one two combo.
Hadzija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjo Hadzija dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Svensson tries to clinch up.
Hadzija throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Svensson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hadzija stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hadzija is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hadzija lands a head kick. Svensson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hadzija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Hadzija throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.

Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Svensson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Hadzija bucks up and throws Svensson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hadzija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hadzija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hadzija is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Hadzija circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hadzija.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadzija counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson walks into a stiff left hand from Hadzija.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hadzija circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hadzija counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hadzija counter with a right hand.
Benjo Hadzija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Svensson.
Hadzija scores with a kick to the midsection.

Hadzija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.

Hadzija stands up and waves to Svensson to follow him.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Hadzija circles away easily
and Hadzija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Hadzija.
Benjo Hadzija is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadzija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hadzija counters with a nice body shot.

Hadzija scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Svensson is trying to improve his position.
Svensson wants to control but Hadzija postures up.
Svensson looking for a sweep but Hadzija has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hadzija manages to capitalize on a mistake by Svensson to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hadzija has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadzija counters with a nice uppercut.
Hadzija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svensson's hands.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hadzija scores with a nice head shot.
Hadzija lands a really nice looking cross but Svensson seems unphased.
Svensson takes one to the side of the head.
Svensson fails with the takedown
and Hadzija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
Hadzija lands a glancing blow to the side of Svensson's head.
Hadzija scores with a shot to the body.
Hadzija lands with a good body shot.
Svensson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hadzija lands with an overhand left.
Hadzija scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson tries to move into range but Hadzija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hadzija.
Hadzija connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hadzija sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dan Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hadzija.
Hadzija lands with a shot to the body.
Hadzija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Svensson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hadzija counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hadzija throws out a powerful jab.
Svensson drops his hands momentarily and Hadzija takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Svensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Hadzija.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadzija lands a nice shot that snaps Svensson's head back.
Hadzija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hadzija catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson throws a lazy head kick

and Hadzija counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjo Hadzija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hadzija, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjo Hadzija!