PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janu Haperenu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Haperenu
vs
Khalidov

185 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Haperenu or perhaps it was just good defense by Khalidov which made him look bad.
Khalidov lands a right hook to the body.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Haperenu moves out of range.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khalidov throws a nice looking combination but Haperenu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haperenu looks for a takedown but Khalidov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov shows good takedown defense.
Khalidov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haperenu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Khalidov.
Haperenu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalidov pinned against the cage. Khalidov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Khalidov. No joy for Haperenu on that attempt.
Haperenu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haperenu shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khalidov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haperenu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haperenu is breathing heavily.
Haperenu shoots in but no luck this time.
Khalidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haperenu.
Haperenu fails with the takedown.
Khalidov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Janu Haperenu has been cut.
Khalidov misses with a series of wild punches.
Khalidov misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haperenu fails with the takedown.
Khalidov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown but Khalidov shows good takedown defense.
Fedor Khalidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalidov misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haperenu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khalidov scores with a jab to the body.
Haperenu shoots in looking for a takedown. Khalidov tries to sprawl out of it but Haperenu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khalidov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haperenu fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Khalidov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Khalidov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Khalidov stuffs the takedown attempt from Haperenu. Haperenu gets slowly back to his feet.

Haperenu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalidov is controlling Haperenu's posture.
Khalidov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haperenu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haperenu being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov keeping full guard, as Haperenu tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidov wants to stand but Haperenu is controlling the position.
Haperenu pushing down on Khalidov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Haperenu seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidov defends the submission attempt.

Haperenu is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Khalidov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidov is controlling Haperenu's trapped leg to prevent Haperenu from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haperenu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Khalidov tries to hold on but Haperenu pushes him away.
Khalidov is looking to improve his position but Haperenu isn't that keen on the idea.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haperenu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Khalidov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Haperenu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Khalidov is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khalidov gets to his feet - Haperenu follows without any prompting.
Haperenu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haperenu backs up against the cage.
Khalidov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khalidov cracks a nice hook into Haperenu's ribs.
Khalidov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that Haperenu avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu shoots in but Khalidov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Khalidov.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown attempt from Haperenu. Haperenu gets slowly back to his feet.
Haperenu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khalidov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khalidov thuds his right hand into Haperenu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Khalidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janu Haperenu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Haperenu shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidov sprawls well. He's pushed Haperenu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khalidov lands with a nice body punch.
Haperenu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khalidov tries to avoid it but Haperenu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khalidov to the ground. Khalidov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haperenu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khalidov.
Haperenu shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khalidov misses with a two punch combination.
Khalidov lands a jab-cross combination.
Fedor Khalidov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov lands a really nice looking cross but Haperenu seems unphased.
Haperenu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khalidov tries to avoid it but Haperenu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khalidov to the ground. Khalidov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalidov throws a series of punches but Haperenu moves out of range.
Haperenu dodges the punch combination from Khalidov.
Haperenu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khalidov is fending him off so far but Haperenu persists. Nope, Khalidov circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalidov misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Khalidov. No joy for Haperenu on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haperenu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu shoots in looking for a takedown. Khalidov tries to sprawl out of it but Haperenu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khalidov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haperenu shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalidov sprawls well. He's pushed Haperenu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedor Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haperenu shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haperenu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khalidov but Khalidov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haperenu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov misses with a wild combination.
Khalidov looks to score with a jab to the body but Haperenu is just out of range.
Haperenu shoots in but Khalidov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khalidov looks to land a combination. Haperenu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khalidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haperenu.
Haperenu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khalidov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haperenu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice combo by Khalidov! Oh, that's hurt him - Haperenu falls to the canvas and Khalidov follows him into side control.

Haperenu is rocked!
Khalidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Khalidov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Haperenu to his feet.
Janu Haperenu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Haperenu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Khalidov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khalidov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Khalidov!