PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Basil Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Kaczjarg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczjarg has chosen BMTH - Alligator Blood as his entrance music. Basil Hastings had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hastings
vs
Kaczjarg

181 cm
22
184 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

178 cm
36
183 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Basil Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Kaczjarg!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczjarg throws a predictable looking body shot

and Hastings moves into the clinch.
Kaczjarg misses with some punches.
Kaczjarg misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaczjarg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Hastings's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hastings lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Adrian Kaczjarg has been cut.
Hastings tries to work over Kaczjarg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaczjarg blocks a body shot from Hastings.
Hastings is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaczjarg is defending well for now.
Hastings throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaczjarg.
Hastings lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hastings.
Kaczjarg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaczjarg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaczjarg blocking some punches.
Hastings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaczjarg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hastings misses with a punch to the body.
Hastings misses with a punch to the body.
Kaczjarg lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hastings takes a shot to the head.
Hastings misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hastings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaczjarg's elbow.
Kaczjarg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hastings seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaczjarg can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaczjarg.

Kaczjarg manages to break the clinch.
Hastings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hastings closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaczjarg moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaczjarg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Kaczjarg has Hastings up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow inside.
Kaczjarg blocks a body shot from Hastings.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaczjarg pushes Hastings back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaczjarg misses with the head strike.
Kaczjarg can't find room to land a body shot as Hastings controls the action.
Kaczjarg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hastings blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaczjarg cracks Hastings with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hastings digs a right hand into Kaczjarg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaczjarg's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg prevents a body shot from Hastings.
Kaczjarg taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hastings.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hastings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaczjarg's elbow.
Kaczjarg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hastings managing to block the knees to the body from Kaczjarg.
Knees to the body from Kaczjarg.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hastings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hastings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaczjargs head.
Kaczjarg prevents a body shot from Hastings.
A shot in the inside from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg prevents a body shot from Hastings.
Kaczjarg stalling in the clinch but Hastings improves position.
Kaczjarg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hastings takes an elbow to the temple.
Hastings lands with a right to the head.
Kaczjarg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaczjarg blocks a body shot from Hastings.
Kaczjarg lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Kaczjarg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Kaczjarg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hastings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Kaczjarg misses.
A shot to the liver by Kaczjarg. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaczjarg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch but Hastings is having none of it.
Kaczjarg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaczjarg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hastings throws an off balance right hand
and Hastings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hastings. That's going to slow Kaczjarg down.
A leg kick checked by Hastings.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaczjarg blocks the leg kick.
Hastings takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczjarg throws a head kick that misses
and Hastings counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaczjarg lands a nice shot that snaps Hastings's head back.
Adrian Kaczjarg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaczjarg throws a jab when Hastings was well out of range.

Hastings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hastings misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hastings lands a body shot.
Kaczjarg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hastings's defenses.
Kaczjarg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hastings has a couple of punches blocked by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg tries to land a knee to the head but Hastings blocks with his arms.
Hastings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaczjarg backwards.
Adrian Kaczjarg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hastings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaczjarg is trying to break the clinch but Hastings is controlling him.
Hastings lands a shoulder strike.
Kaczjarg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaczjarg has a couple of punches blocked by Hastings.
Hastings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hastings can't find room to land a body shot as Kaczjarg controls the action.
Hastings blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hastings tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaczjarg avoids it.
Hastings managing to block the knees to the body from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg prevents a body shot from Hastings.
Hastings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hastings misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings tries to work over Kaczjarg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaczjarg misses with some punches.
Hastings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaczjarg's elbow.
Hastings avoids the elbow strike from Kaczjarg, against the ropes.
Kaczjarg misses with the head strike.
Hastings tries a body shot but Kaczjarg blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaczjarg blocking some punches.
Hastings tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaczjarg avoids the damage to the body.
Hastings can't find room to land a body shot as Kaczjarg controls the action.
Hastings lands a nice uppercut.
Kaczjarg avoids a wild elbow strike from Hastings.
Kaczjarg blocks a body shot from Hastings.
Kaczjarg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hastings has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hastings struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaczjarg controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kaczjarg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hastings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaczjarg lands an elbow just above Hastings 's eye.
Hastings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kaczjarg.
Hastings misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Kaczjarg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adrian Kaczjarg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Kaczjarg. Those never looked like landing.
Hastings tries to counter by clinching up but Kaczjarg breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaczjarg throws an overhand right that lands on Hastings's shoulder, as Hastings tries to avoid the shot.
Kaczjarg avoids the body shot from Hastings.
Kaczjarg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaczjarg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hastings.
Hastings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaczjarg wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczjarg avoids the head kick by Hastings.
And Kaczjarg responds with a good body kick, but Hastings manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Hastings misses the target.
A jab from Kaczjarg does it's job there.
Hastings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaczjarg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaczjarg cracks Hastings with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch but Hastings is having none of it.
Kaczjarg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaczjarg throws a head kick but Hastings moves out of range.
Kaczjarg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaczjarg throws a head kick but Hastings moves out of range.
Kaczjarg avoids the head kick by Hastings.
Hastings lands a jab to the head.
Kaczjarg throws a jab when Hastings was well out of range.
Kaczjarg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hastings throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaczjarg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaczjarg. That's going to slow Hastings down.
Hastings checks the leg kick.
Hastings throws a head kick but Kaczjarg moves out of range.
Kaczjarg avoids the head kick by Hastings.
Kaczjarg lands a two punch combo.
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!
Kaczjarg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adrian Kaczjarg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczjarg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hastings tries to counter by clinching up but Kaczjarg breaks away and moves out of range.
Hastings swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaczjarg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Hastings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kaczjarg breaks from the clinch.
Hastings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hastings swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hastings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hastings lands a body shot.
Kaczjarg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hastings throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kaczjarg avoids it.
Hastings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaczjarg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaczjarg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hastings throws a looping overhand right but Kaczjarg ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Kaczjarg really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Kaczjarg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kaczjarg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hastings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hastings wants to clinch up but Kaczjarg keeps it at a distance.
Hastings lands a nice shot that snaps Kaczjarg's head back.
Hastings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Kaczjarg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaczjarg with a hook.
Kaczjarg misses with a low kick.
Kaczjarg wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hastings. Kaczjarg shrugs it off though.
Kaczjarg lands a nice looking body shot.
Hastings lands with a cross.
Kaczjarg looks to land a right hand but Hastings moved out of range.
It looked like Hastings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaczjarg.
Hastings throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaczjarg lands a jab-cross combination.
Hastings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hastings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hastings ducks right into an uppercut from Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg looks to throw the jab but Hastings is out of range.

Kaczjarg drives through and clinches with Hastings against the ropes.
Kaczjarg looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaczjarg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hastings lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaczjarg or not.
Kaczjarg avoids the elbow strike from Hastings, against the ropes.
Kaczjarg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hastings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hastings throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaczjarg.
Still in the clinch, Hastings scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaczjarg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaczjarg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaczjarg tries to stall but Hastings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hastings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaczjarg managing to block the knees to the body from Hastings.
Kaczjarg trying to stall but Hastings improves his position.
Hastings is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaczjarg is defending well for now.
Hastings can't find room to land a body shot as Kaczjarg controls the action.
Hastings misses with a punch to the body.
Hastings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hastings dodges an elbow strike from Kaczjarg.
Hastings trying to stall but Kaczjarg improves his position.
Hastings blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hastings scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hastings.
Kaczjarg landing knees to the body.
Hastings lands with a light punch inside.
Hastings lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Basil Hastings will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Kaczjarg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kaczjarg checks the leg kick.
Kaczjarg tries to clinch but Hastings is having none of it.

Hastings clinches with his opponent.
Hastings lands a right hand.
Hastings's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hastings throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaczjarg.
Hastings lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaczjarg.
Kaczjarg avoiding damage as Hastings throws knees to the body.
Kaczjarg looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaczjarg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hastings throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hastings.
Hastings takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hastings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hastings looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hastings putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaczjarg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hastings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaczjarg's elbow.
Kaczjarg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaczjarg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaczjarg throws an elbow that misses.
Hastings blocks an elbow strike from Kaczjarg.
Hastings pushes Kaczjarg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hastings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hastings works on Kaczjarg's body with a couple of short punches.
Hastings putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaczjarg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaczjarg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hastings struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaczjarg controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Hastings scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaczjarg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hastings lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaczjarg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hastings lands a shot to the body.
Hastings digs a right hand underneath Kaczjarg's ribcage. Kaczjarg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hastings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hastings scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hastings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hastings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaczjarg tries a body shot but Hastings blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hastings - that landed with a thud.
Hastings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hastings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hastings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hastings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaczjarg backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hastings.
Hastings pushes Kaczjarg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Hastings to work.
Basil Hastings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaczjarg is looking to break free of the clinch but Hastings has double underhooks.
Adrian Kaczjarg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hastings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Kaczjarg is rocked!
Hastings lands a body shot.
Hastings cracks Kaczjarg with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hastings controlling the action here for a moment.
Hastings lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basil Hastings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaczjarg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adrian Kaczjarg!
A relieved looking Adrian Kaczjarg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.