PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bon Jovi: Wanted Dead Or Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bambang
vs
Hades

177 cm
24
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

191 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Q159
Milwaukee's Best Q159

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Hades!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambang tries for a takedown but Hades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hades stuns Bambang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Bambang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bambang looking to pass the guard.
Hades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bambang controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bambang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bambang stopping the sweep attempt from Hades.
Bambang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bambang wants to pass the guard but Hades is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bambang has gone for a leg lock! Hades slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bambang's guard.

Bambang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hades is aware though and is defending well.
Hades wants to stand and escape but instead Bambang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bambang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hades controlling the position.
Bambang wants to control from the top but Hades keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hades is trying to control the position but Bambang postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bambang tries for a takedown but Hades circles away easily
and Hades counters with a good low kick that Bambang was not able to check.

Bambang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hades's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bambang throws a big elbow that misses.
Hades keeping moving, preventing Bambang from controlling successfully.
Bambang stopping the sweep attempt from Hades.
Hades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bambang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang is fighting to break Hades's control of his arms but Hades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bambang wants to control from the top but Hades keeps moving.
Bambang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hades is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hades lands the left hand.
Bambang avoids the head kick by Hades.
Hades misses with a looping right.
Hades lands a jab.
Hades lands a nice hook to Bambang's body. Bambang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hades stuffs the takedown attempt from Bambang. Bambang gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hades misses with an uppercut. Bambang saw that one coming.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hades but Hades pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hades swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hades gets a clinch.
Bambang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bambang is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hades breaks from the clinch.
Hades keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam Hades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hades jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arto Bambang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hades throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bambang is defended easily by Hades.
Hades is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheers as Hades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bambang doesn't seem phased though.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hades punishes Bambang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bambang fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bambang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bambang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sam Hades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hades throws a right and a left that Bambang avoids nicely.
Hades stuffs the takedown.

Hades clinches.
Hades is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bambang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hades prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hades manages to break the clinch.

Hades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bambang can't get the takedown.
Bambang looking for a takedown.
Bambang is looking for a takedown.

Hades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hades throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades feints a jab promting Bambang to slip. Hades then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bambang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hades's corner calls for a 1-2. Hades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Hades rushes Bambang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bambang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hades pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hades has had enough of the clinch but Bambang keeps him there for the moment.
Bambang keeps control of Hades as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambang wants a takedown but no success here.
Hades stops a takedown attempt from Bambang.
Hades tries to circle away but Bambang has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades is trying to force a seperation but Bambang has the dominant position.
Bambang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hades to keep the fight standing.
Hades is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bambang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hades prevents it.
Hades prevents the takedown attempt.
Bambang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hades's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang wants a takedown but no success here.
Bambang tries to score a body lock takedown but Hades shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hades working hard to break the clinch.
Hades has had enough of the clinch but Bambang keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bambang is working for takedown but Hades is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hades has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hades gets underhooks to prevent Bambang's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense.
Hades misses with an uppercut. Bambang saw that one coming.
Bambang blocks a jab.
Hades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bambang.
Hades throws a leg kick but Bambang moved away.
Bambang with a poor takedown
and Hades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sam Hades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hades misses with a double jab.
Hades misses with a double jab.
Hades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bambang.
Bambang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hades moves into range and clinches up with Bambang.
Hades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hades is trying to push Bambang away but Bambang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Hades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hades misses its intended target.
Hades slaps away a takedown attempt from Bambang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bambang is defended easily by Hades.
Hades's corner calls for a 1-2. Hades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Bambang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hades can't escape the position.
Bambang punching from mount but Hades doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bambang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hades manages to control the position for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hades tries to hold on but Bambang postures up.
Hades trying desperately to get to his feet.
Arto Bambang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hades is desperately trying to improve his position but Bambang has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bambang looking to control but Hades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bambang throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hades because Bambang loaded up on that one.
Bambang tries to control but Hades wriggling away.
Bambang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hades tries to hold on but Bambang postures up.

Bambang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hades is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hades and Bambang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bambang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Bambang has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bambang closes the distance and clinches up with Hades, looking for a takedown. Bambang pushes Hades against the cage but Hades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hades lands with a straight right. Bambang didn't see that one coming.
Bambang closes the distance and clinches up with Hades, looking for a takedown. Bambang pushes Hades against the cage but Hades circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hades scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but Hades shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Hades there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bambang avoids the head kick by Hades.
Hades defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bambang.
Nice uppercut lands for Hades. That snapped Bambang's head back.
Bambang shoots for a takedown but Hades saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bambang shoots in looking for a takedown but Hades manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bambang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bambang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hades tests Bambang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sam Hades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hades swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bambang.
Hades scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Bambang with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hades wants to break free but Bambang has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hades has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hades!