PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Hakkarainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Oodi kansanedustaja Hakkaraiselle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adams
vs
Hakkarainen

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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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 Helsinki, Rob Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Hakkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Hakkarainen as Adams shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakkarainen works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Hakkarainen lands a two punch combo.
Hakkarainen scores with a push kick.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hakkarainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hakkarainen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams is fighting to break Hakkarainen's control of his arms but Hakkarainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakkarainen is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen advances to half guard.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Hakkarainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adams is in trouble now - Hakkarainen has advanced to mount!
Hakkarainen controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hakkarainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hakkarainen punching from mount but Adams doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Teuvo Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen scores with a body shot.
Hakkarainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams takes one on the button.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakkarainen scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hakkarainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Hakkarainen. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Hakkarainen lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hakkarainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adams's calf.
Hakkarainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakkarainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakkarainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakkarainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hakkarainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Hakkarainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hakkarainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hakkarainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hakkarainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hakkarainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adams tries for a takedown but Hakkarainen circles away easily
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakkarainen lands a slapping body shot.
Adams dives in and grabs Hakkarainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hakkarainen pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakkarainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Hakkarainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakkarainen as he avoids it easily.
Hakkarainen scores with a leg kick.
Hakkarainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Hakkarainen feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Hakkarainen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hakkarainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakkarainen lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch lands to the side of Adams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hakkarainen sizes up Adams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakkarainen connects with the punch.
Hakkarainen scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Hakkarainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakkarainen leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakkarainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Hakkarainen coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Hakkarainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hakkarainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hakkarainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakkarainen lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily.
Teuvo Hakkarainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakkarainen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Hakkarainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

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Adams walks into a left hand.
Hakkarainen works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Hakkarainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakkarainen scores with a body shot.
Adams moves forwards but Hakkarainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hakkarainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakkarainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakkarainen connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Hakkarainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakkarainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hakkarainen throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.

Adams is rocked!
Hakkarainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hakkarainen lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Hakkarainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakkarainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakkarainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Hakkarainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakkarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakkarainen which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Hakkarainen. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen lands a front kick.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Rob Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakkarainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Hakkarainen tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hakkarainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakkarainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Rob Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakkarainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakkarainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Hakkarainen scores with a hook.
Teuvo Hakkarainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, jab by Hakkarainen - just one landing.
Hakkarainen lands a slapping body shot.
Hakkarainen lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Hakkarainen both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams looks for a takedown but Hakkarainen sprawls well.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hakkarainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Hakkarainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakkarainen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Hakkarainen!
A victorious Teuvo Hakkarainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.