PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clam Chowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Ha Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chowder
vs
Ha Ha

200 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clam Chowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Han Ha Ha!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chowder fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ha Ha.
Chowder fails to land the takedown.
Ha Ha misses with an uppercut. Chowder saw that one coming.
Chowder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chowder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ha Ha as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clam Chowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chowder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ha Ha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chowder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ha Ha throws a series of punches but Chowder moves out of range.
Chowder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chowder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ha Ha moves into the clinch.
Ha Ha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ha Ha can't find room to land a body shot as Chowder controls the action.
Ha Ha throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ha Ha has a couple of punches blocked by Chowder.
Chowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ha Ha working aggressively here.
Chowder tries to stall but Ha Ha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ha Ha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chowder has Ha Ha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ha Ha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ha Ha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chowder tries to break free but Ha Ha pushes him back against the cage.
Ha Ha misses with a punch on the inside.
Ha Ha lands a body punch.
Ha Ha 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.
Ha Ha pushes Chowder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ha Ha lands a nice uppercut.
Ha Ha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha tries to throw a body punch but Chowder avoids it by throwing Ha Ha back against the cage.
Ha Ha has Chowder pressed against the cage.
Chowder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ha Ha has him pressed against the cage.
Chowder goes for a takedown attempt but Ha Ha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chowder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ha Ha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chowder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Ha Ha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chowder.
Ha Ha misses with a few strikes there.
Ha Ha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ha Ha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ha Ha. No joy for Chowder on that attempt.
Chowder is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Chowder tenderised Ha Ha's leg. Ha Ha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chowder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ha Ha swivels and escapes.
Ha Ha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chowder.
Ha Ha wants to slow Chowder down by chopping away at his legs.

Chowder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ha Ha to the ground. Chowder is now in Ha Ha's guard.
Ha Ha 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.

Ha Ha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chowder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chowder won't allow Ha Ha to sweep him here.

Ha Ha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chowder defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ha Ha keeping moving, preventing Chowder from controlling successfully.
Ha Ha wants to sweep here but Chowder controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ha Ha can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chowder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ha Ha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chowder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chowder slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Ha Ha dominated that round.
That's time! Chowder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ha Ha lunges at Chowder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chowder's hand.
Han Ha Ha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chowder lands a head kick. Ha Ha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ha Ha is working for takedown but Chowder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chowder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chowder connects with a knee to the head.
Ha Ha tries to throw a body punch but Chowder avoids it by throwing Ha Ha back against the cage.
Chowder lands an elbow that stopped Ha Ha in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ha Ha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ha Ha lands with a light punch inside.
Ha Ha swings wildly with an uppercut but Chowder uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chowder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ha Ha to keep the fight standing.
Chowder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ha Ha smiles and moves away.
Chowder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chowder lands a head kick. Ha Ha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chowder moves in looking to clinch but Ha Ha pushes him off.
Chowder tries for a takedown but Ha Ha circles away easily

and Ha Ha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clam Chowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chowder scores with a shot to the side of Ha Ha's head.
Chowder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ha Ha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ha Ha rushes Chowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chowder tries to break the clinch but Ha Ha is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha prevents the takedown attempt.
Ha Ha tries to work over Chowder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Ha Ha.
Chowder stops a takedown attempt from Ha Ha.
Ha Ha scores with a shot to the side of Chowder's head.
Chowder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ha Ha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ha Ha is leaning against Chowder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ha Ha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ha Ha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chowder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Han Ha Ha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ha Ha pushes Chowder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ha Ha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ha Ha works on Chowder's body with a couple of short punches.
Ha Ha is working Chowder over against the cage.
Ha Ha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ha Ha lands with a right to the head.
Ha Ha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chowder backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ha Ha.
Ha Ha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Ha Ha pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ha Ha wants to sweep here but Chowder controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chowder manages to get himself to full guard.

Ha Ha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ha Ha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chowder is looking for a sweep.
Ha Ha lands a few punches from side control.
Chowder stops Ha Ha from passing to mount.
Chowder is trying to control Ha Ha's posture but Ha Ha avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Ha Ha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ha Ha cracks Chowder with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Ha Ha.
Chowder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chowder tries to clinch up but Ha Ha circles away and keeps his distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chowder.
Ha Ha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chowder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chowder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ha Ha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ha Ha tries to buck Chowder off but Chowder is having none of it.

Chowder decides to stand back up. Chowder steps back and let's Ha Ha get back to his feet.
Ha Ha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chowder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ha Ha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ha Ha instigates a clinch.
Chowder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ha Ha swings wildly with an uppercut but Chowder uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chowder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ha Ha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ha Ha lands with a short shot to the head.
Ha Ha keeps control of Chowder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Chowder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Han Ha Ha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ha Ha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chowder is keeping the position for now.

Chowder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ha Ha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ha Ha tries to free his leg and advance position but Chowder is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ha Ha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chowder can't keep his opponent in guard - Ha Ha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ha Ha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ha Ha passes into side control, despite Chowder's attempt to control the position.
Chowder misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ha Ha scores with a couple of short elbows.

Ha Ha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chowder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chowder manages to get back to half guard.
Chowder wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Han Ha Ha.
Well Ha Ha 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Ha Ha!
During a confident post fight interview, Han Ha Ha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.