PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Vogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Vogh
vs
Hathaway

184 cm
26
188 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing

THRIFTY THREADS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Vogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hathaway drives through and clinches with Vogh against the cage.
Hathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Hathaway.
Hathaway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vogh.
Hathaway stalling against the cage.
Vogh has Hathaway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hathaway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vogh tries to score a body lock takedown but Hathaway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Vogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Hathaway.
Vogh prevents a body shot from Hathaway.
Hathaway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hathaway lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway pushes Vogh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vogh has Hathaway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hathaway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogh's elbow.
Hathaway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hathaway stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Hathaway.
Vogh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hathaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hathaway tries to throw a body punch but Vogh avoids it by throwing Hathaway back against the cage.
Hathaway lands a nice shot to the body.
Hathaway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vogh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hathaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hathaway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Hathaway.
Vogh is breathing heavily.
Hathaway lands a nice shot to the body.

Hathaway breaks the clinch.

Hathaway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hathaway as the two fighters clinch.

Hathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vogh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hathaway tries to roll over but Vogh keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway is holding on to half guard well.

Vogh is working for a submission of some sort.
Hathaway is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vogh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hathaway sees it coming and defends easily.
Hathaway is trying to get back to full guard.

Vogh seems to be looking for submissions.
Hathaway controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vogh is working for a submission of some sort.
Hathaway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hathaway keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Vogh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hathaway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vogh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hathaway is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vogh is trying to work for a kimura but Hathaway is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hathaway dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hathaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vogh gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hathaway tries to get to full guard but Vogh has control of the leg.
Hathaway is still trying to improve position.

Vogh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Vogh wants to work for an arm triangle but Hathaway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Vogh is looking for a kimura but Hathaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogh to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway gets full guard.
Hathaway has control of Vogh's left arm, preventing Vogh from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Vogh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vogh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hathaway pulls Vogh in to control the position.

Vogh drops back looking for a leg! Hathaway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hathaway manages to kick Vogh off! Vogh jumps back into Hathaway's guard.
Hathaway pulls Vogh in close to his closed guard and prevents Vogh from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Vogh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hathaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogh wants to pass the guard but Hathaway is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vogh manages to get himself to full guard.

Vogh working for a triangle but Hathaway defends it easily.
Vogh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hathaway controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway wanted to stand there but Vogh had control of the position.
Hathaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Vogh working for a triangle but Hathaway defends it easily.
Hathaway is looking to stand up but Vogh won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Hathaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hathaway has managed to get both his arms back between Vogh's legs - danger averted.
Vogh keeping moving, preventing Hathaway from controlling successfully.

Vogh working for a triangle but Hathaway defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vogh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hathaway doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hathaway manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hathaway has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vogh is proving hard to escape from.

Vogh working for a triangle but Hathaway defends it easily.
Hathaway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vogh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hathaway wants to stand but Vogh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway passes Vogh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hathaway tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vogh controls his leg.
John Vogh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hathaway pulls his head out easily.

Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hathaway wants to pass the guard but Vogh is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hathaway stalling.
Vogh gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Hathaway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hathaway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hathaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hathaway misses with a body punch.
Hathaway misses with a punch to the body.
Hathaway pushes Vogh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vogh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hathaway after a bit of a struggle.
Hathaway lands a shot to the body.
Hathaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hathaway scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hathaway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mike Hathaway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hathaway breaks the clinch.

Hathaway closes the distance and pushes Vogh back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Hathaway.
A short uppercut from Hathaway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway lands a hook that snaps the head of Vogh backwards.
Hathaway is working Vogh over against the cage.
Hathaway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hathaway has Vogh pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hathaway - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Hathaway.
Vogh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hathaway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hathaway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vogh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Hathaway.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hathaway.
Mike Hathaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hathaway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Vogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hathaway on the inside.
Hathaway gets underhooks to prevent Vogh's takedown attempt.
Hathaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vogh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hathaway is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway scores with a hook to the body.
Hathaway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hathaway lands with a left to the head.
Hathaway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vogh backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hathaway lands a left hand.
John Vogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vogh working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hathaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hathaway 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Mike Hathaway!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Mike Hathaway!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Mike Hathaway!

Mike Hathaway wins by unanimous decision!