PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Datsik
vs
Hanak

178 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

172 cm
26
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanak counters with a nice uppercut.
Datsik wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Hanak.
Hanak jabs at Datsik's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hanak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Datsik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Hanak moves out of range easily.
Hanak scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanak blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Datsik takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datsik misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Hanak's shoulder, as Hanak tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Datsik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Hanak's head back.
Hanak wants to land a leg kick but Datsik is out of range.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
Datsik misses with a few strikes there.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Hanak throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik scores with a head kick. Hanak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hanak stuns Datsik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik throws a big counter combination but Hanak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanak scores with a nice strike.
Hanak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Datsik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanak as he connects with a hook.
Hanak misses with a lunging right hand

and Datsik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanak!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak wants to get back to his feet but Datsik drags him back down.
Datsik wants to take a breather but Hanak manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Datsik.
Hanak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Datsik is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsik trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
Datsik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanak wants to stand and escape but Datsik is having none of it.
Hanak can't keep his opponent in guard - Datsik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanak looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Datsik blocks a jab.
Datsik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsik's calf.
Datsik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Datsik connects with the punch.
Hanak connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanak blocks the body kick.
That kick from Hanak tenderised Datsik's leg. Datsik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Datsik scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Datsik checks a leg kick.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Hanak moved away.
Datsik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanak defends well and Datsik ends up having to push Hanak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Datsik lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Hanak.
Hanak lands with a hook. Datsik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Datsik swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hanak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanak checks a leg kick.
Datsik looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Hanak.
Hanak motions for Datsik to come forward. Hanak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik with a hook.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Hanak tries a quick counter leg kick but Datsik is wise to it.
Datsik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
A shot to the liver by Hanak. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lukas Hanak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak.
Hanak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Datsik.
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datsik.
Hanak slips under a jab.
Hanak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Datsik is able to avoid easily.
Datsik tries to clinch but Hanak is having none of it.
Hanak looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanak defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Hanak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Hanak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Hanak blocks a head kick by Datsik.
A low kick from Hanak misses

and Datsik counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Datsik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanak keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Datsik.
Hanak wants to get back to his feet but Datsik drags him back down.
Datsik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Datsik with the ground and pound but Hanak regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Datsik is looking to take a break and control but Hanak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanak wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Datsik.
Hanak tries to kick Datsik off but Datsik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lukas Hanak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Hanak.
Datsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Hanak is looking to slow Datsik down with leg kicks.
Datsik walks into a left hand.
Hanak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Datsik blocks the leg kick.
Datsik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Datsik lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Datsik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Datsik somewhat.
Good work by Hanak as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
Lukas Hanak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Datsik fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanak just manages to avoid it.
Datsik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hanak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanak - that will leave a mark!
Datsik throws a body kick that misses.
Hanak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanak connects with the punch.
Datsik throws a head kick but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak looks to land a combination but Datsik avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanak. That snapped Datsik's head back.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Hanak moves away and avoids it.
Datsik scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Datsik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanak - the referee stops the clock and Datsik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanak. Datsik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Hanak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datsik circles away quickly and effectively.
Datsik 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.
Hanak throws out a leg kick but Datsik moves out of range and Hanak only half commits.
Hanak cracks Datsik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Datsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Datsik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Datsik there.
Datsik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Datsik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanak finds it's way round the side to connect with Datsik's head.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Datsik's calf.
Datsik swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak digs a good hook to Datsik's body.
Datsik misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Hanak.
Datsik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Datsik just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Duke Datsik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A swing and a miss from Hanak.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Datsik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanak was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
A little jabbing left from Hanak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Datsik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Datsik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanak scores with a shot to the body.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Hanak moves out of range as Datsik throws a body kick.
Datsik wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik lands with a hook. Hanak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Hanak wants to slow Datsik down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Hanak misses its intended target.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Hanak sees coming a mile off.
Datsik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanak to score with a decent uppercut.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Hanak slips the punch.
Hanak throws a solid leg kick but Datsik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanak.
Hanak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
Hanak throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Hanak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Datsik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Datsik misses.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Hanak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Datsik moves away from the strike by Hanak.
An inside leg kick from Datsik misses.
Nice body punch from Hanak.
Hanak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak looks to land a combination. Datsik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanak throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanak throws a hook to the side of Datsik's head but Datsik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanak is looking to slow Datsik down with leg kicks.
Datsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik walks into a stiff left hand from Hanak.
Hanak digs a good hook to Datsik's body.
Datsik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanak. Hanak obviously looking to wear him down.
Datsik wants to slow Hanak down by chopping away at his legs.
Datsik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanak throws out the jab.
Datsik lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak misses with a kick to the body.
Hanak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanak tries to land a front kick but Datsik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Datsik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Hanak does no damage.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanak sprawls and moves away.
Datsik cracks the inside of Hanak's front leg.
Datsik scores with a head kick. Hanak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hanak avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Hanak sees coming a mile off.
Datsik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Datsik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Datsik scores with the left hand. Hanak knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Datsik blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanak works Datsik's body with a nice hook.
Datsik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Datsik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanak. That's going to slow Datsik down.
Datsik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanak throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Hanak scores with a hook.
Hanak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Datsik.
Hanak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanak.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datsik.
Hanak with a hook.
A jab from Datsik finds it's way through Hanak's defenses.
Datsik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanak stalks Datsik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Datsik's face. Datsik staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Hanak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanak 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!
Lukas Hanak thanked the fans post fight for their support.