PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urban Ursson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hani Haji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Urban Ursson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ursson
vs
Haji

186 cm
23
184 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

175 cm
25
187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urban Ursson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hani Haji!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ursson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haji pinned against the cage. Haji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haji 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.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Ursson tries to clinch but Haji moves out of range.
Ursson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urban Ursson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Haji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ursson throws a big counter combination but Haji scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ursson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haji blocks a head kick by Ursson.
As Ursson backs off Haji throws a huge counter combo but Ursson manages to avoid it all.
Ursson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ursson scores with a head kick. Haji tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Haji avoids the head kick by Ursson.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson throws a head kick but Haji moves out of range.
Haji throws a head kick but Ursson moves out of range.
Haji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Ursson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ursson misses with a head kick.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ursson shoots in and drives through. Haji sprawls well.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ursson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Ursson lands with a slapping head kick.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ursson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ursson wants to stand but Haji has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ursson wants to control but Haji is keeping him busy.
Ursson tries to stand but Haji is controlling his head.

Haji sneaks out the side door and pushes Ursson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Ursson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Ursson blocks a head kick by Haji.
Ursson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haji unleashes a big counter combination but Ursson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ursson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haji pinned against the cage. Haji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urban Ursson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ursson lands with a slapping head kick.
Haji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haji throws a lazy head kick
and Ursson counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ursson.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Ursson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ursson throws a head kick that misses
and Haji counters with a left and a right that stings Ursson.
Ursson throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson is breathing heavily.
Haji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
A head kick misses from Ursson.
Ursson blocks a head kick by Haji.
Hani Haji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ursson pushes Haji away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Ursson.
Ursson misses with a head kick.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Haji connects with a high kick.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Urban Ursson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ursson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Ursson.
Ursson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Ursson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ursson scores with a head kick.
Haji misses with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Haji in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Ursson wants to clinch up but Haji keeps it at a distance.
Ursson lands with a kick to the temple. Haji shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ursson tries a head kick but it misses.
Haji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ursson.
Ursson throws a head kick but Haji moves out of range.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haji avoids the head kick by Ursson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ursson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ursson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Haji avoids the head kick by Ursson.
Ursson throws a sloppy head kick and Haji moves out of range easily.
Ursson dives in for a single leg takedown but Haji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ursson throws a head kick but Haji moves out of range.
Ursson misses with a head kick.
Haji misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Ursson is looking for a counter combo.
Haji lands with a slapping head kick.
Haji throws a lazy head kick
and Ursson counters with a three punch combo that has Haji backing up. Haji nods at Ursson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ursson throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ursson throws a right and a left that Haji avoids nicely.
Urban Ursson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ursson.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Haji throws a head kick that Ursson semi-blocks.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Ursson dives in for a single leg takedown but Haji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Haji's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ursson shoots for a double leg takedown but Haji sprawls well. He's pushed Ursson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ursson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urban Ursson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Ursson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ursson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haji blocks a head kick by Ursson.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Haji avoids the head kick by Ursson.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Ursson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haji misses with a head kick.

Ursson gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ursson.

Ursson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ursson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ursson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ursson shoots in looking for a takedown but Haji manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ursson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Ursson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hani Haji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Ursson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Haji throws a head kick but Ursson moves out of range.
Ursson shoots for a takedown but Haji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Ursson blocks a head kick by Haji.
Ursson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ursson somewhat.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Ursson is looking to clinch but Haji is avoiding it.
Ursson is looking to clinch but Haji is avoiding it.
Ursson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hani Haji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ursson shoots in but Haji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ursson throws a lazy head kick
and Haji counters with a left and a right that stings Ursson.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Ursson blocks a head kick by Haji.
Ursson throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson lands a head kick!
Ursson lands a nice looking body shot.
Haji throws a head kick but Ursson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ursson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ursson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Ursson.
Haji throws a head kick but Ursson moves out of range.
Ursson throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ursson throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ursson.
Haji throws a head kick but Ursson moves out of range.
Ursson avoids the head kick by Haji.
Haji blocks a head kick by Ursson.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ursson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ursson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ursson throws a sloppy head kick and Haji moves out of range easily.
Haji blocks a head kick by Ursson.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haji avoids the head kick by Ursson.
Haji is looking for the big counter here.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haji avoids the head kick by Ursson.
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!
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Ursson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haji tries to avoid it but Ursson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haji to the ground. Haji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Haji's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ursson tries a head kick but it misses.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ursson throws a counter high kick but Haji was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ursson lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Ursson throws a big counter combination but Haji scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ursson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Haji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Ursson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ursson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Haji throws a head kick but Ursson moves out of range.
Ursson tries to clinch up but Haji circles away and keeps his distance.
Ursson darts in looking for a takedown but Haji gets double underhooks and turns Ursson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urban Ursson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ursson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haji circles away.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ursson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haji is fending him off so far but Ursson persists. Nope, Haji circles away and we're back to standing.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Ursson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haji blocks a jab.
Haji misses with a head kick.
No luck for Ursson with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Ursson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ursson wants to clinch up but Haji keeps it at a distance.
Haji throws a counter combo.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Ursson moves out of range easily.
Ursson tries to clinch there but Haji circles away.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Ursson shoots for a double leg takedown but Haji sprawls well. He's pushed Ursson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ursson blocks a head kick by Haji.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hani Haji.
I think Haji has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hani Haji!
In defeat, Urban Ursson stepped up to the mic, saying 'WHAT! I cant loose to You!'.