PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mandazur
vs
Juholt

182 cm
37
155 lbs
39 - 12 - 0

167 cm
30
135 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

AnonymouS
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandazur throws the kick towards the body but Juholt avoids it.
Juholt throws a head kick but Mandazur moves out of range.
Juholt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range.
Juholt takes a swing at Mandazur's ribcage but misses.

Juholt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Juholt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mandazur trying to control the position.
Juholt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandazur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandazur trying to keep a closed guard but Juholt is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt trying to control but Mandazur is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur managing to control the position.
Juholt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Mandazur.
Juholt misses with a wild body shot.
Mandazur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juholt.
Juholt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mandazur misses with a wild body shot.
Juholt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mandazur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandazur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mandazur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Mandazur.
Mandazur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Juholt clinches up with Mandazur and pushes him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juholt taking a breather.

Juholt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandazur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandazur scores with the left hand. Juholt knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Hakan Juholt has been cut.
Mandazur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mandazur is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juholt jabs at Mandazur's body.
Juholt moves out of range of the leg kick from Mandazur.
Mandazur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juholt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juholt tries a head kick but it misses.
Juholt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juholt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range and Juholt settles back down.
Mandazur scores with a nice strike.
Juholt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Juholt misses the target.
Mandazur appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mandazur misses with a hook. Juholt ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Mandazur's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mandazur connects with a body shot that sends Juholt's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt shoots in but no luck this time.
Mandazur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juholt misses with a body kick.
Juholt throws out a leg kick but Mandazur moves out of range and Juholt only half commits.
Mandazur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandazur.
Juholt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mandazur throws a leg kick but Juholt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juholt takes one to the chin there.
Mandazur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandazur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juholt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Mandazur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandazur cracks a nice hook into Juholt's ribs.
Mandazur misses with a head kick.
Mandazur just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Mandazur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Juholt.
Mandazur checks a leg kick nicely.
Mandazur lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Mandazur tests Juholt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandazur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandazur misses with a body shot.
Mandazur looks for the body kick but Juholt saw that one coming.
Juholt avoids a kick to the body.
Mandazur moves out of range as Juholt strikes.
Mandazur moves out of range as Juholt throws a body kick.
Mandazur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandazur is looking to slow Juholt down with leg kicks.
Juholt throws a push kick but Mandazur slaps the foot to one side.
Mandazur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juholt doesn't seem bothered though.
Juholt goes for a double leg but Mandazur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mandazur continues to drive forward.
Karnak Mandazur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Juholt.
Juholt 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.

Karnak Mandazur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Juholt keeps Mandazur at a distance using the push kick.
Karnak Mandazur is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandazur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juholt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandazur.
Mandazur scores with a punch to the head.
Juholt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mandazur lands a jab to the head.
Juholt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mandazur is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mandazur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juholt can do to turn this around?
Juholt staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juholt.
Mandazur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juholt with the counter takedown but Mandazur avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mandazur misses.
Juholt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juholt blocks the body kick.
Juholt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juholt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandazur manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Juholt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mandazur lands a front kick.
Juholt avoids the head kick by Mandazur.

Juholt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mandazur to the ground. Juholt is now in Mandazur's guard.
Juholt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mandazur controls Juholt momentarily but Juholt frees himself.
Juholt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandazur has control of Juholt's left arm, preventing Juholt from doing any damage.
Mandazur controls Juholt momentarily but Juholt frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt trying to control but Mandazur is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Juholt postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mandazur scores with a body shot.
Juholt shoots in and drives through. Mandazur sprawls well.
Mandazur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juholt darts in looking for a takedown but Mandazur gets double underhooks and turns Juholt into the ropes.
Karnak Mandazur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Juholt.
Mandazur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juholt. Juholt obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Mandazur blocks the low kick.
Mandazur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mandazur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juholt scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandazur misses the target.
Mandazur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mandazur thumps Juholt with a low kick.
Mandazur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juholt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Mandazur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandazur swats away the attempt to clinch by Juholt.
Mandazur half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mandazur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juholt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mandazur.

Juholt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mandazur's guard.
Juholt throws a big right hand that misses.
Juholt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandazur is keeping the position for now.
Mandazur pulls Juholt in to control the position.
Juholt wants to control from the top but Mandazur keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt looking to pass the guard.
Mandazur controls Juholt momentarily but Juholt frees himself.
Mandazur keeping full guard, as Juholt tries to pass.
Mandazur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandazur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandazur is looking to chop away at Juholt's legs.
Juholt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandazur manages to avoid it.
Mandazur scores with a shot to the body.
Juholt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mandazur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karnak Mandazur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mandazur is looking to chop away at Juholt's legs.
Juholt misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandazur works the jab nicely.
Juholt lands with a hook. Mandazur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mandazur connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandazur scores with a jab.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
Mandazur throwing a counter right hand but Juholt manages to avoid it.
Mandazur misses with a body shot.
Juholt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandazur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandazur lands a nice hook to Juholt's body. Juholt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juholt lands a front kick.
Juholt tries to land a front kick but Mandazur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juholt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandazur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juholt. That did some damage!
Mandazur feints and then cracks Juholt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juholt down.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juholt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandazur rather than just go for the knockout.
Mandazur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juholt's head.
Mandazur throws a sloppy head kick and Juholt moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandazur.
Juholt throws a body kick that misses
and Mandazur counters with a nice leg kick.
Juholt tries to close the distance and clinch but Mandazur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mandazur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Juholt just manages to avoid it.
Karnak Mandazur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandazur blocks a head kick by Juholt.
Mandazur throws a shot to the body.
Juholt throws a head kick but Mandazur moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Juholt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mandazur misses with a wild body shot.
And Juholt tries to counter it with a takedown but Mandazur pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Juholt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt misses the shot to the body.
Juholt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandazur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandazur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juholt throws a leg kick but Mandazur checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mandazur. That snapped Juholt's head back.
Mandazur defending well as Juholt loads up on a big left hand.
Mandazur lands a right hook to the body.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
Juholt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juholt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mandazur lands a high kick!
Mandazur lands a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Juholt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mandazur - the referee stops the clock and Juholt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mandazur. Juholt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Juholt throws a sloppy head kick and Mandazur moves out of range easily.
Mandazur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Juholt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juholt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juholt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mandazur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Juholt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mandazur.

Juholt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Juholt controlling the action here.
Mandazur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mandazur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juholt is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandazur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mandazur keeping moving, preventing Juholt from controlling successfully.
Mandazur is pulling down on Juholt's head. It's preventing any offense from Juholt, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karnak Mandazur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Juholt blocks the body kick.
Juholt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mandazur defends it well.
Juholt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juholt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juholt tries to land a front kick but Mandazur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandazur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juholt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandazur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juholt.
Mandazur throws a wild body kick that Juholt sees coming a mile off.
Juholt throws a wild body kick that Mandazur sees coming a mile off.
Mandazur throws a big counter combination but Juholt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mandazur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Juholt looks for the body kick but Mandazur saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandazur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juholt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juholt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mandazur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandazur lands the left hand.
Juholt ducks under a wild hook from Mandazur.
Mandazur scores with a kick to the body.
Mandazur blocks a head kick by Juholt.
Mandazur tried to counter with a leg kick but Juholt avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Juholt.
Juholt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mandazur throws a front kick that sends Juholt stumbling back into the ropes.
Juholt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range.
Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
Mandazur lands with a right hand.
Karnak Mandazur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandazur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mandazur throws out a powerful jab.
Juholt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Juholt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juholt trying to control the position but Mandazur is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur is trying to improve his position.
Mandazur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Mandazur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mandazur is looking for a sweep.
Mandazur can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt trying to control the position but Mandazur is working away.
Mandazur parries the strikes from Juholt easily there. Juholt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mandazur to escape.
Mandazur gets back to half guard.
Mandazur wants to control but Juholt is keeping busy.
Mandazur is looking to improve his position.

Mandazur is defending against the submission attempts here by Juholt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mandazur is trying to control but can't.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Mandazur tenderised Juholt's leg. Juholt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juholt checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Juholt misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandazur.
Mandazur moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandazur slaps away a takedown attempt from Juholt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juholt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karnak Mandazur had his way with Hakan Juholt in that round.
The cut man is working on Hakan Juholt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Juholt throws a head kick that misses.
Mandazur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juholt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandazur blocks the leg kick.
Juholt fakes the leg kick and cracks Mandazur in the body.
Mandazur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Mandazur.
Juholt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mandazur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Juholt lands but Mandazur takes it in his stride.
Juholt lands a front kick.
Mandazur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandazur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mandazur scores with a jab.
Juholt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mandazur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juholt manages to avoid it.
Juholt shoots in but Mandazur avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Juholt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Juholt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mandazur trying to hold on to Juholt's head to control him but Juholt postures up.
Juholt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandazur keeps working.
Juholt trying to pass the guard but Mandazur defending well.
Mandazur is positioning himself well to prevent Juholt advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Juholt seems to be looking for submissions.
Juholt trying to control from half guard but Mandazur is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mandazur tries to roll over but Juholt keeps him under control.
Juholt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mandazur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juholt connects with a leg kick. Mandazur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mandazur lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mandazur.
Juholt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mandazur.
Mandazur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mandazur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandazur throws a big shot that misses.
Juholt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hakan Juholt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juholt with a hook.
Juholt fails to land the takedown.
Mandazur misses with a straight left.
Juholt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mandazur was well out of range. Poor timing from Juholt.
Mandazur lands a nice looking body kick.
Mandazur moves out of range as Juholt throws a body kick.
Mandazur scores with a nice head shot.
Juholt tries to clinch but Mandazur moves out of range.
Juholt tries to move into range but Mandazur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mandazur lands a leg kick that knocks Juholt off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur throws a sloppy head kick and Juholt moves out of range easily.
Juholt feints the counter takedown.
Mandazur throws a low kick but Juholt avoids it.
Mandazur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karnak Mandazur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Juholt.
Mandazur misses with a low kick.
Juholt throws a body kick that misses.
Mandazur thows a body kick. Juholt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Juholt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mandazur throws a head kick but Juholt moves out of range.
Juholt feints the counter takedown.
Mandazur lands a nice looking body shot.
Juholt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandazur.
Juholt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mandazur.
Mandazur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juholt's sensitive parts.
Mandazur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juholt pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karnak Mandazur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mandazur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karnak Mandazur!
Karnak Mandazur is the new featherweight champion!