PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music. Bubba James is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hauki
vs
James

196 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
29
272 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Hauki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Hauki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
James looks for a takedown but Hauki sprawls well.

Hauki gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hauki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely.
Hauki has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Hauki wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hauki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Hauki has wrist control.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hauki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hauki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James lands a couple of elbows.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is in close to Hauki's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hauki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hauki controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hauki keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hauki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
James is in close to Hauki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James works over Hauki with some ground and pound from guard.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James working some strikes from top position.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Hauki is rocked!
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauki keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Hauki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hauki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
James is working Hauki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki 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.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

James tries for a takedown but Hauki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hauki seems to have got his legs back now.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hauki tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hauki to the ground. Hauki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hauki as he avoids it easily.
Jorma Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hauki pinned against the cage. Hauki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bubba James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
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. James connects with a nice short shot to Hauki's temple.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James thows a huge punch but Hauki dodges it nicely.
James thows a huge punch but Hauki dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hauki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hauki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Hauki is rocked!
Hauki wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Oh Hauki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Hauki seems to have got his legs back now.
Hauki is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Hauki is looking to escape.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James lands strikes from half guard.
James tries to pass to full mount but Hauki defends it.
James throwing shots but Hauki is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a strike but Hauki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bubba James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James prevents Hauki from getting back to his feet.
James wants to pass the guard but Hauki is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James lands a couple of digs.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Hauki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hauki tries to get out of the position.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hauki trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
Hauki has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James cracks Hauki with a solid left hand.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.
Hauki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
Hauki keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hauki is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James is working Hauki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hauki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Hauki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorma Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba James.
James shoots in for a takedown but Hauki shows good takedown defense.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Hauki.
James shoots for a takedown but Hauki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hauki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Hauki persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.

James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hauki's guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.
James preventing the sweep.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Hauki's brow.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James cracks Hauki with a solid left hand.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauki is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hauki wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Hauki's brow.
James preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
James distracts Hauki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely.
James throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James preventing the sweep.
James lands a couple of digs.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James stops Hauki from standing up.
Bubba James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom.
James scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely.
Hauki is trying to keep James in close.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hauki's head.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to control from the top but Hauki keeps moving.
Hauki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba James!