PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukobach Hasmal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ukobach Hasmal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Petr Vondrachek's chin.

Hasmal
vs
Vondrachek

194 cm
28
217 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

185 cm
33
216 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ukobach Hasmal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vondrachek!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hasmal closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Vondrachek.

It looks like Ukobach Hasmal has been cut.
Vondrachek lands with a left to the head.
Hasmal has a couple of punches blocked by Vondrachek.
Hasmal throws a head punch that misses.
Vondrachek digs a right hand into Hasmal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hasmal's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Vondrachek fails to land.
Hasmal working aggressively here.
Vondrachek takes an elbow to the temple.
Hasmal prevents a body shot from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek avoiding damage as Hasmal throws knees to the body.
Vondrachek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hasmal avoids it.

Vondrachek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hasmal uses from the top position.
Vondrachek trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasmal won't allow Vondrachek to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek trying to control the position here.
Vondrachek is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Petr Vondrachek was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vondrachek throws a shot from downtown. Hasmal moves away and avoids it.

Vondrachek scores with a takedown into Hasmal's guard.
Vondrachek is pushing down on Hasmal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hasmal is fighting to maintain full guard but Vondrachek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vondrachek is trying to control. Hasmal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hasmal wants to control but Vondrachek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hasmal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vondrachek.
Hasmal manages to get to full guard.
Vondrachek stands up over Hasmal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vondrachek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasmal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vondrachek controls the pace.
Vondrachek throwing strikes from guard but Hasmal blocks nicely.
Hasmal trying to control the position.
Vondrachek trying to move into half guard but instead Hasmal has managed to sweep!
Vondrachek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasmal is one step ahead there.
Hasmal wants to pass the guard but Vondrachek is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek trying to keep a closed guard but Hasmal is proving a slippery customer.
Vondrachek keeping moving, preventing Hasmal from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Vondrachek instigates a clinch.
Hasmal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vondrachek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hasmal to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Hasmal fails to land.
Vondrachek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hasmal after a bit of a struggle.
Vondrachek tries to throw a body punch but Hasmal avoids it by throwing Vondrachek back against the cage.
Hasmal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasmal struggles to land a body shot inside as Vondrachek controls his hands.
Vondrachek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasmal's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek misses with a punch on the inside.
Vondrachek avoids a wild elbow strike from Hasmal.
Hasmal working Vondrachek over with knees to the body.
Hasmal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vondrachek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vondrachek lands an elbow inside that Hasmal shrugs off.
Hasmal lands a nice elbow.
Hasmal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Vondrachek fails to land.
Vondrachek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hasmal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hasmal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vondrachek's elbow.
Vondrachek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek tries to throw a body punch but Hasmal avoids it by throwing Vondrachek back against the cage.

Vondrachek jumps into guard, dragging Hasmal to the mat.
Vondrachek is striking but Hasmal is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Vondrachek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ukobach Hasmal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vondrachek moves out of range of the body kick.
Vondrachek blocks a jab.
Hasmal wants to slow Vondrachek down by chopping away at his legs.
Vondrachek moves out of range of the strikes.
Hasmal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vondrachek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vondrachek digs a good hook to Hasmal's body.

Vondrachek gets tackled into the cage by Hasmal. Hasmal maintains the clinch.
Hasmal tries to throw a body punch but Vondrachek avoids it by throwing Hasmal back against the cage.
Hasmal trying to control the position but instead, Vondrachek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hasmal into the cage.
Vondrachek misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Vondrachek - that landed with a thud.
Hasmal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vondrachek can't find room to land a body shot as Hasmal controls the action.
Hasmal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ukobach Hasmal has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasmal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vondrachek on the inside.
Vondrachek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hasmal blocks a body shot from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek lands an uppercut.
Hasmal tries to stall but Vondrachek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vondrachek blocks an elbow strike from Hasmal.
Vondrachek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vondrachek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hasmal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vondrachek fails to land.
Hasmal takes a shot to the head.
Vondrachek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vondrachek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vondrachek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hasmal throws a head punch that misses.
Vondrachek is working Hasmal over against the cage.
Vondrachek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vondrachek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasmal's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vondrachek wants a takedown but no success here.
Vondrachek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hasmal or not.
Vondrachek pushes Hasmal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Vondrachek on the inside.
Hasmal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vondrachek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vondrachek pushes Hasmal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hasmal backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hasmal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vondrachek's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasmal.
Hasmal takes a shot to the head.
Vondrachek tries to pull guard but Hasmal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ukobach Hasmal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vondrachek.
Vondrachek scores with a shoulder strike.

Ukobach Hasmal's cut is getting worse.
Hasmal tries to work over Vondrachek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasmal managing to block the knees to the body from Vondrachek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal pushes off an throws an elbow but Vondrachek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vondrachek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hasmal backwards.
Vondrachek struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasmal controls his hands.
Vondrachek lands a body shot.
Vondrachek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasmal backwards.
Vondrachek misses with a punch to the body.
Vondrachek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hasmal blocks an elbow strike.
Hasmal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vondrachek tries to work over Hasmal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasmal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vondrachek is keeping busy.
Hasmal prevents a body shot from Vondrachek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vondrachek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vondrachek is trying to pull guard but Hasmal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hasmal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vondrachek has Hasmal pressed against the cage, preventing Hasmal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vondrachek misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Vondrachek as the two fighters clinch.
Vondrachek scores with a hook to the body.
Vondrachek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hasmal is defending well for now.
Vondrachek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vondrachek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vondrachek.

Vondrachek jumps into guard, dragging Hasmal to the mat.
Vondrachek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vondrachek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vondrachek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Vondrachek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ukobach Hasmal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vondrachek misses with a looping left.

Vondrachek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hasmal to the ground. Vondrachek is now in Hasmal's guard.
Vondrachek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasmal is trying to keep Vondrachek in close.
Vondrachek trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasmal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vondrachek looking to sit in guard and control but Hasmal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vondrachek wants to sweep here but Hasmal controlling him for the moment.
Vondrachek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vondrachek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Vondrachek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hasmal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hasmal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vondrachek is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasmal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vondrachek has a closed guard, preventing Hasmal from standing up.

Vondrachek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hasmal misses with a lunging right hand
and Vondrachek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vondrachek cracks Hasmal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hasmal lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vondrachek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hasmal defends it nicely.
Hasmal swats away the attempt to clinch by Vondrachek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vondrachek. Hasmal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vondrachek moves in looking to clinch but Hasmal pushes him off.
Vondrachek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hasmal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hasmal.
Vondrachek tries for a takedown but Hasmal circles away easily
and Hasmal counters with a head kick.
Hasmal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hasmal misses with a wild body shot.
Hasmal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vondrachek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vondrachek lands with a good body shot.
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!

Hasmal has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek looking for a takedown.
Ukobach Hasmal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vondrachek.
Vondrachek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Vondrachek jumps into guard, dragging Hasmal to the mat.

Vondrachek has an active guard here but Hasmal has managed to pass into half guard.
Hasmal moves into full mount! Vondrachek won't be happy about that!
Vondrachek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vondrachek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Petr Vondrachek just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ukobach Hasmal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hasmal misses the shot to the body.
Vondrachek is looking to clinch but Hasmal is avoiding it.

Vondrachek instigates a clinch.
Vondrachek misses with an elbow over the top.

Vondrachek manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vondrachek has a closed guard, preventing Hasmal from standing up.
Hasmal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hasmal wants to control from the top but Vondrachek keeps moving.
Vondrachek wants to sweep here but Hasmal controlling him for the moment.

Vondrachek working for a triangle but Hasmal defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasmal wants to pass the guard but Vondrachek is keeping the position.
Vondrachek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hasmal!
Hasmal is looking to improve his position but Vondrachek isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek looking to ground and pound but Hasmal is blocking nicely.
Vondrachek dominating with strikes here.
Vondrachek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vondrachek working the ground and pound effectively.

Ukobach Hasmal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ukobach Hasmal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petr Vondrachek!
Petr Vondrachek is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Petr Vondrachek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.