PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry HuaHua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikolaj Bajeczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry HuaHua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

HuaHua
vs
Bajeczny

168 cm
23
140 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
146 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikolaj Bajeczny!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HuaHua throws a chopping leg kick but Bajeczny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bajeczny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
HuaHua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Mikolaj Bajeczny has been cut.
HuaHua misses with a kick to the body.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
HuaHua feints and then cracks Bajeczny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bajeczny down.
A leg kick checked by Bajeczny.
HuaHua tries to land a leg kick but Bajeczny saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HuaHua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bajeczny.
Bajeczny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
HuaHua swings for the body but Bajeczny moves out of range.
HuaHua throws a leg kick that is checked

so Bajeczny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HuaHua trying to keep a closed guard but Bajeczny is proving a slippery customer.

Bajeczny stands up and waves to HuaHua to follow him.
HuaHua looks to throw the jab but Bajeczny is out of range.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bajeczny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
HuaHua misses with a low kick as Bajeczny jumps back.
HuaHua is looking to land body kicks.
Bajeczny moves out of range as HuaHua throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bajeczny momentarily.
We've been told by HuaHua's head coaches at Damage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
HuaHua throws the left hand but Bajeczny avoids the punch easily.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by HuaHua.
HuaHua tried to score with a low kick but Bajeczny checks it.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
HuaHua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
HuaHua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bajeczny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HuaHua throws a body kick that misses.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bajeczny counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HuaHua is looking to sweep but instead, Bajeczny has passed into half guard.
HuaHua tries to roll over but Bajeczny keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua is working hard here to advance position.

Bajeczny decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Henry HuaHua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
HuaHua connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from HuaHua misses the target.
HuaHua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bajeczny counters with a nice double leg into guard.
HuaHua has control of Bajeczny's left arm, preventing Bajeczny from doing any damage.

Bajeczny stands and steps away. HuaHua gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
HuaHua misses with an uppercut. Bajeczny saw that one coming.
Bajeczny blocks a jab.
HuaHua connects with a body shot.
Bajeczny checks a low kick from HuaHua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry HuaHua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

HuaHua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
Bajeczny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bajeczny moves forwards but HuaHua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
HuaHua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bajeczny is able to avoid easily.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny moves out of range of the leg kick from HuaHua.
Bajeczny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
HuaHua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HuaHua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HuaHua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HuaHua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bajeczny is out of range.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny checks a leg kick nicely.
Bajeczny blocks a head kick by HuaHua.
HuaHua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
HuaHua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
HuaHua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bajeczny slips a jab from HuaHua.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua misses with a double jab.
HuaHua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua throws a low kick but Bajeczny avoids it.
HuaHua throws a hook but Bajeczny blocks it.
Bajeczny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bajeczny avoids the head kick by HuaHua.
HuaHua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
HuaHua throws a hook to the side of Bajeczny's head but Bajeczny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny blocks a leg kick.
Henry HuaHua is winning the standup battle so far.
Bajeczny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
HuaHua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny slips under a jab from HuaHua.
HuaHua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bajeczny can do to turn this around?
Bajeczny staying out of range there.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
Bajeczny checks a leg kick.
Bajeczny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
HuaHua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bajeczny tries to move into range but HuaHua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
HuaHua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HuaHua misses with a leg kick

so Bajeczny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

HuaHua is working an open guard so Bajeczny takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
Bajeczny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
HuaHua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bajeczny.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - HuaHua scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - HuaHua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bajeczny moves out of range as HuaHua throws a body kick.
HuaHua misses with a leg kick.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
HuaHua lands with a cross.
HuaHua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry HuaHua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Bajeczny ducks under a wild hook from HuaHua.
A nice leg kick lands there from HuaHua.
Good work by Bajeczny as he checks the leg kick.
HuaHua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bajeczny is able to avoid easily.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
HuaHua looks to land a right hand but Bajeczny moved out of range.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
HuaHua scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajeczny avoids the head kick by HuaHua.
Bajeczny slips under a jab from HuaHua.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
Bajeczny moves out of range of the strikes.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajeczny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bajeczny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HuaHua.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bajeczny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HuaHua.
Henry HuaHua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from HuaHua tenderised Bajeczny's leg. Bajeczny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bajeczny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HuaHua.
HuaHua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
HuaHua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bajeczny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
HuaHua throws a shot from downtown. Bajeczny moves away and avoids it.
HuaHua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bajeczny.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henry HuaHua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikolaj Bajeczny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HuaHua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
HuaHua misses with a low kick as Bajeczny jumps back.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajeczny.
HuaHua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bajeczny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HuaHua cracks the inside of Bajeczny's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HuaHua swings for the body but Bajeczny moves out of range.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
HuaHua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bajecznys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from HuaHua misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HuaHua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
HuaHua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bajeczny on the side of the head.
HuaHua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HuaHua throws a front kick aimed at Bajeczny's knee but Bajeczny avoids it well.
HuaHua throws a low kick, looking for Bajeczny's leg but Bajeczny calmly moves out of range.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
HuaHua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bajeczny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua tried to score with a low kick but Bajeczny checks it.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
Bajeczny slips a straight right by HuaHua.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
HuaHua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bajeczny moves out of range as HuaHua strikes.
HuaHua connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - HuaHua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny checks the leg kick.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bajeczny slips under a jab from HuaHua.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajeczny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HuaHua.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry HuaHua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HuaHua, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Henry HuaHua!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Henry HuaHua!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Henry HuaHua!

Henry HuaHua wins by unanimous decision!