PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Engle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanual Haysus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ryan Engle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Engle
vs
Haysus

177 cm
20
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

155 cm
23
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Red Square Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Engle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanual Haysus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engle digs a good body shot into Haysus's ribs.
Haysus fails with a takedown attempt.
Haysus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Engle tries to avoid it but Haysus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Engle to the ground. Engle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engle stuns Haysus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Haysus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Engle's half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Engle tries to get to full guard but Haysus has control of the leg.
Haysus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Engle is looking for a sweep. Haysus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haysus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haysus seems to be working for a kimura but Engle defends the submission attempt.
Engle manages to get to full guard.
Haysus lands a couple of digs.
Haysus trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Engle tries to get out of the position.
Engle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haysus is in close to Engle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haysus stands up over Engle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Engle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haysus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haysus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haysus passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haysus is chipping away with strikes.
Haysus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Engle is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haysus trying to control the position but Engle is working away.
Haysus 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.
Haysus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Engle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haysus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Haysus lands with a punch from half guard.

Haysus is working for a kimura but Engle is defending it quite comfortably.
Haysus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haysus wants to control but Engle is keeping him busy.
Haysus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haysus throws a strike but Engle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haysus trying to control the position from guard on top but Engle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Engle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haysus.
Haysus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Haysus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Engle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haysus, into his guard.
Haysus wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Engle wants to control from the top but Haysus keeps moving.
Engle looking to pass the guard.
Engle trying to control the position from guard on top but Haysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haysus wants to get back to his feet but Engle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanual Haysus 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.

Engle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Engle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haysus. That did some damage!
Engle throws a series of punches but Haysus avoids them all with ease.
Ryan Engle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haysus.

Haysus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haysus lands in his opponent's guard.
Haysus chips away with some ground and pound.
Haysus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Engle regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haysus postures up and lands a big shot to Engle's brow.
Engle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haysus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haysus trying to control but Engle is working from the bottom.
Haysus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haysus with a nice head shot there.
Haysus tries to stand but Engle is controlling from the bottom.
Haysus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Haysus won't allow Engle to sweep him here.

Haysus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haysus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haysus trying to control but Engle is working from the bottom.
Emmanual Haysus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haysus preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haysus working some strikes from top position.
Haysus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haysus with a nice head shot there.
Engle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haysus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Engle's head.
Engle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haysus works over Engle with some ground and pound from guard.
Haysus chips away with some ground and pound.
Haysus lands a couple of digs.
Haysus wants to stand but Engle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Haysus lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haysus stands up over Engle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haysus lands a couple of digs.
Haysus stands up over Engle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haysus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haysus works over Engle with some ground and pound from guard.
Haysus wants to control from the top but Engle keeps moving.
Haysus landing some decent shots from guard.
Haysus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Engle's head.
Haysus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Engle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haysus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haysus chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haysus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Haysus trying to control but Engle is working from the bottom.
Haysus controlling from the top position.
Haysus landing with the ground and pound.
Haysus scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Engle looking for a sweep. Not yet Engle, not yet.

Haysus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Engle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haysus has Engle in his guard.
Haysus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Engle manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanual Haysus 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Haysus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haysus throws the left hand but Engle avoids the punch easily.
Haysus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haysus takes one on the button.
Haysus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Engle loads up on a big right hand but Haysus slips the punch.
Ryan Engle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haysus avoids the body shot from Engle.
Haysus tries for a takedown but Engle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Engle.
Haysus misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Haysus blocks the low kick.
Haysus fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Engle, as that shot connected.
Engle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Haysus misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engle checks a leg kick.

Haysus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Engle is trying to defend but Haysus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haysus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haysus working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haysus connects with a nice short shot to Engle's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haysus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Engle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haysus lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haysus working Engle over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haysus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Haysus there.
Haysus stalling away here and it's allowed Engle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Haysus stopping the sweep attempt from Engle.
Haysus stands up over Engle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haysus looking to pass the guard.
Haysus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Engle's head.
Haysus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haysus postures up and lands a big shot to Engle's brow.
Haysus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haysus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Engle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Engle wants to sweep here but Haysus controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haysus landing some decent shots from guard.
Engle wants to sweep here but Haysus controlling him for the moment.
Haysus lands a couple of elbows.
Haysus working some strikes from top position.
Haysus pushes down on Engle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haysus winds up and cracks Engle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haysus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haysus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Engle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanual Haysus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haysus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Emmanual Haysus!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Emmanual Haysus!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Emmanual Haysus!

Emmanual Haysus wins by unanimous decision!