PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and So Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Worner
vs
Hai

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, So Hai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Worner's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Worner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hai is working away from the top position though.

Hai decides to stand up.
Worner shoots and misses

and Hai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Worner's guard now.
Hai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Hai gets to his feet. Worner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Worner fails with the takedown

and Hai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Worner trying to control from the bottom.

Hai decides to return to a standing position.
Worner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hai counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Worner!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner tries to reverse the position but Hai maintains control.
Hai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worner tries to lock up and control but Hai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Worner wants to hold on but Hai pushes him away.
Worner tries to reverse the position but Hai maintains control.

Hai is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Worner tries to clinch but Hai is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hai.
Hai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Worner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Worner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Worner won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worner tries to improve position but can't.

Hai decides to stand back up.
Worner with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hai.

Worner is working an open guard so Hai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Worner fails with the takedown

and Hai counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hai stands up and beckons Worner to his feet.
Worner tries for a takedown but Hai circles away easily

and Hai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hai looks gassed!

Hai stands and steps away. Worner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Worner fails with a takedown attempt.
Worner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hai wants to stand up but Worner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Worner trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hai decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Worner misses with a takedown attempt

and Hai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hai.
Hai tries to stand but Worner is controlling from the bottom.
Worner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hai is controlling him.
Worner wants to improve his position but instead Hai has moved into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worner is trying to stand up here but Hai is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

So Hai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Worner shoots and misses

and Hai counters with a shoot takedown. Worner fights it but they end up in guard.
So Hai has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hai gets to his feet - Worner follows without any prompting.

Hai gets a takedown into half guard.

Hai stands up from half guard.
Worner shoots and misses

and Hai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Worner won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner trying to control but Hai flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Hai gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Hai is breathing heavily.
Hai swats away the attempt to clinch by Worner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner is looking to clinch.

Worner has closed the distance and engaged Hai in a clinch.
Worner tries to stall but Hai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Worner breaks from the clinch.
Worner tries to clinch up

and Hai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Worner's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Worner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hai controlling from the full mount.
Worner tries to lock up and control but Hai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Hai is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Worner shoots in for a takedown but Hai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hai dodges the punch combination from Worner.
Worner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hai swivels and escapes.
Worner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hai checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenny Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worner throws a head kick but Hai moves out of range.
Worner tries to clinch but Hai is having none of it.
Worner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hai swats away the attempt to clinch by Worner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

So Hai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Worner scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like So Hai has been cut.
Worner is looking to clinch but Hai is avoiding it.

Hai feints and as Worner raises his hands in defense, Hai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Hai is proving a slippery customer.
Hai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Worner's guard.

Worner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Worner has tightened it up now! Hai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Worner!