PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Haffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haffa's entrance music is Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Haffa
vs
Bear

200 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
27
214 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Haffa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Bear!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bear gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haffa.
Haffa jabs Bear right on the nose. Bear blinks but takes it well.
Haffa throws a head kick that Bear semi-blocks.

Bear moves into the clinch successfully.
Haffa blocks the elbow strike.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
Bear lands an elbow just above Haffa 's eye.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
Haffa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Haffa - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Haffa.
Haffa lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Bob Bear has been cut.
Haffa avoids a wild elbow strike from Bear.
Haffa lands a nice elbow.
Haffa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haffa.
Haffa pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear pushes off an throws an elbow but Haffa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haffa lands with a short shot to the head.
Bear throws an elbow but it misses.
Haffa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Nice body punch from Haffa - that landed with a thud.
Haffa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haffa.
Bear looks gassed!
A nice left hand lands by Haffa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haffa.
Haffa scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Haffa managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haffa avoids it.
Haffa lands a left hand.
Haffa slowing the pace effectively.
Haffa scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Haffa.
Haffa lands a nice uppercut.
Haffa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
Haffa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bear is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Haffa.
Bear throws a head punch that misses.
Haffa scores with a shoulder strike.
Haffa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Haffa scores with a shoulder strike.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
Bear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haffa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haffa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Haffa digs a right hand into Bear's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bear's gas tank.
Haffa scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffa scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Haffa.
Bear looking to slow down the pace here.
Bear seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Haffa lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Haffa.

Haffa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear looking to slow down the pace here.
Bear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haffa.
Haffa lands with a left to the head.
Haffa lands a nice shot to the body.
Haffa lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Bear creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Haffa.
Nice body punch from Haffa - that landed with a thud.

Haffa breaks from the clinch.
Haffa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bear.
Nice jab there from Haffa.
Bear has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haffa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bear's head.
Bear tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haffa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haffa jabs Bear right on the nose. Bear blinks but takes it well.
Bear has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haffa finds it's way round the side to connect with Bear's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haffa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bear at a distance.
Bear takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bear walks forward, straight into a front kick from Haffa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Haffa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Bear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haffa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haffa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bear can do to turn this around?

Haffa takes the fight into the clinch.
Haffa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Haffa.
Haffa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bear throws a head punch that misses.
Haffa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haffa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haffa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haffa avoids a wild elbow strike from Bear.

Haffa breaks the clinch.
Haffa with a nice cross.
Haffa catches Bear with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bear moves into range and clinches up with Haffa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa scores with a hook to the body.
Bear is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haffa.
Bear struggles to land a body shot inside as Haffa controls his hands.
Haffa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Nice body punch from Haffa.
Haffa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.

Haffa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harry Haffa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bear takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haffa lands a head kick!
Bob Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haffa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Haffa.
Haffa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Haffa lands a nice hook to Bear's body. Bear takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haffa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haffa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haffa lands a glancing blow to the side of Bear's head.
Haffa jabs at Bear's body.
Haffa lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Haffa.
Haffa scores with a leg kick.
Bear takes one to the side of the head.
Bear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haffa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Haffa coming out on top.
Haffa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haffa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haffa lands with an uppercut that bounces Bear off the cage and back into range.
Haffa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haffa lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haffa, as that shot connected.
Haffa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bear. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Haffa.
Haffa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear misses with a double jab
and Haffa counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bear on the side of the head.
Haffa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haffa connects with a nice looking jab.
Bob Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haffa cracks Bear with a good jab.
Bear takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bear throws a lazy head kick

and Haffa counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haffa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Haffa.
A short right from Haffa on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Haffa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Haffa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Bear's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Haffa connects with a solid leg kick.
Haffa scores with a punch to the head.

Bear closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Haffa.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haffa is working Bear over against the cage.
Haffa pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haffa.
Haffa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haffa lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Haffa stalling in the clinch.
Haffa digs a right hand underneath Bear's ribcage. Bear let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haffa lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haffa.
Haffa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haffa blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Haffa is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haffa stalls.
Nice body punch from Haffa.
Haffa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear misses with some punches.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haffa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haffa.
Haffa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haffa lands a nice uppercut.
Haffa lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haffa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.

Haffa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haffa connects with a jab.
Haffa lands a slapping body shot.
Haffa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bear's hands.
Bear takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Haffa finds it's target.
Haffa scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Haffa.
Haffa scores with a jab. Bear acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haffa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haffa.
Haffa's corner calls for a 1-2. Haffa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Haffa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bear throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haffa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haffa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haffa jabs at Bear's body.
Bear takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harry Haffa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bear closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Haffa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harry Haffa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Haffa.
Bear misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bear.
Haffa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haffa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bear tries to land knees in the clinch but Haffa avoids the damage to the body.
Haffa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Haffa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haffa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Haffa!