PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neptune Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes into the arena with Simian Mobile Disco - Sacrifice blaring out of the sound system. Neptune Loveladdy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Loveladdy
vs
Hasanov

176 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

170 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neptune Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Loveladdy lands.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hasanov slips a jab from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasanov is just out of range.
Loveladdy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loveladdy connects with a crisp jab.
Loveladdy throws a leg kick which misses Hasanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Hasanov tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Loveladdy as Hasanov shoots in.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasanov avoids the body shot from Loveladdy.
Hasanov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Loveladdy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries a body shot but Hasanov blocks it.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Loveladdy - that landed with a thud.
Loveladdy scores with a shot to the side of Hasanov's head.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Hasanov jumps guard but Loveladdy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neptune Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aflatun Hasanov.
A hook to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a nice shot to the body.
Loveladdy lands a left hand.
Loveladdy lands a left hand.
Hasanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Loveladdy smiles and moves away.
Loveladdy throws a solid leg kick but Hasanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Loveladdy just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loveladdy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loveladdy slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loveladdy throws a series of punches but Hasanov moves out of range.
Hasanov has a takedown stuffed.
Hasanov fails with the takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a left to the body.
Loveladdy scores with a jab to the head.
Loveladdy wants to clinch.
Hasanov misses with a takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov avoids the body shot from Loveladdy.
Hasanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hasanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hasanov shoots in and drives through. Loveladdy sprawls well.
Loveladdy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasanov avoids the body shot from Loveladdy.
Hasanov tries for a takedown but Loveladdy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neptune Loveladdy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loveladdy scores with a jab. Hasanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hasanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loveladdy circles away.
Loveladdy scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hasanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loveladdy pinned against the cage. Loveladdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hasanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neptune Loveladdy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hasanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hasanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Loveladdy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loveladdy pushes Hasanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loveladdy lands a right hand.
Loveladdy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loveladdy lands with a light punch inside.
Hasanov jumps guard but Loveladdy stands there with Hasanov around his waist. Hasanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Loveladdy.

Hasanov manages to pull guard.
Loveladdy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hasanov pulls Loveladdy in close to his closed guard and prevents Loveladdy from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
Hasanov keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Neptune Loveladdy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hasanov walks into a jab.

Hasanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hasanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Loveladdy looking for a sweep. Not yet Loveladdy, not yet.
Hasanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loveladdy trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Neptune Loveladdy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hasanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasanov darts in looking for a takedown but Loveladdy gets double underhooks and turns Hasanov into the cage.
Neptune Loveladdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aflatun Hasanov.
Loveladdy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loveladdy misses with a body punch.
Loveladdy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loveladdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Hasanov controls his hands.
Loveladdy misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy scores with a hook to the body.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy lands a right hand.
Loveladdy works on Hasanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Loveladdy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
Loveladdy is working Hasanov over against the cage.
Loveladdy is working Hasanov over against the cage.
Hasanov is breathing heavily.
Loveladdy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neptune Loveladdy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
Loveladdy tries to work over Hasanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loveladdy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hasanovs head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Hasanov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Loveladdy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hasanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Loveladdy finish him?
Loveladdy lands with a right to the head.
Hasanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Loveladdy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loveladdy scores with a hook to the body.
Loveladdy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasanov backwards.
Loveladdy dips a shoulder and cracks Hasanov with a mighty uppercut! Hasanov falls back against the cage and Loveladdy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hasanov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Loveladdy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neptune Loveladdy!
In his post fight interview, Neptune Loveladdy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.