PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Utah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havener kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Dick: Mickey Avalon. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Havener
vs
Utah

179 cm
36
164 lbs
21 - 28 - 4

192 cm
27
162 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 21 - 28 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johny Utah!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Utah! But no joy.
Havener tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Utah swivels and escapes.
Utah shoots in for a takedown but Havener shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Havener misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Havener shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Utah pinned against the cage. Utah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Utah is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Havener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utah darts in looking for a takedown but Havener gets double underhooks and turns Utah into the cage.
Utah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havener chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Havener shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Utah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Havener stuffs the takedown attempt from Utah. Utah gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havener pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Havener shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Utah as he jumps to the side.
Havener throws a head kick but Utah moves out of range.
Utah looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Utah closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah looking for a takedown.
Utah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Utah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havener fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Utah.

Havener closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Havener tries to land a knee to the head but Utah blocks with his arms.
Havener stalling.
Utah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Utah tries to pull guard but Havener won't allow it.
Havener misses with an elbow strike.
Utah is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Havener working hard to break the clinch.

Utah breaks the clinch.
Havener throws a sloppy head kick and Utah moves out of range easily.
Utah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Havener.
Utah fails to land the takedown.
Havener is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havener shoots in for a takedown but Utah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Havener shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Utah as he avoids it easily.
Havener is breathing heavily.
Utah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havener sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Utah somewhat.
Havener fails with the takedown.
Utah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Utah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Havener if he has to take too many more of those.
Utah fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havener is trying hard to land a takedown here. Utah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havener as he avoids it easily.
Havener fails with a takedown attempt.

Utah has Havener up against the cage in a clinch.
Havener tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Utah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havener throws a body shot but no joy.

Utah instigates a clinch.
Havener gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Utah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Utah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Havener sprawls well. Havener wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Utah gets slowly back to his feet.
Utah thumps Havener with a low kick.

Utah closes the distance and clinches.
Havener drops down looking for an ankle pick but Utah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Havener shoots for a takedown but Utah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Utah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Havener fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havener fails with the takedown.
Havener stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Havener wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Utah is defended easily by Havener.
Havener throws a quick counter kick to the body but Utah avoids it.

Utah gets a double leg takedown into Havener's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havener throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Havener keeping moving, preventing Utah from controlling successfully.
Havener is looking to stand up but Utah isn't so interested in that idea.
Utah trying to control but Havener is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Utah shoots in for a double leg but Havener sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Utah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havener keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrew Havener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Utah.
Utah is looking to clinch but Havener is avoiding it.

Utah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Havener is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Utah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Havener makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Utah cracks Havener with a nice body shot.
Utah is trying to pull guard but Havener has him pressed against the cage.
Utah lands an elbow that stopped Havener in his tracks for a moment.
Johny Utah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Utah breaks the clinch.
Havener has a takedown stuffed.
Havener looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Utah is fending him off so far but Havener persists. Nope, Utah circles away and we're back to standing.
Havener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Utah tries to avoid it but Havener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Utah to the ground. Utah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Utah fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utah dives in for a single leg takedown but Havener sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Havener. No joy for Utah on that attempt.
Havener fails with a takedown attempt.
Johny Utah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Havener lets loose with a powerful body kick. Utah will feel that in the morning.
Nice sprawl there from Utah as Havener shoots in.

Utah rushes Havener and presses him up against the cage.
Havener misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Havener throws an elbow but misses.
Utah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havener smiles and moves away.

Havener clinches up with Utah and pushes him back against the cage.

Utah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havener shoots in looking for a takedown. Utah tries to sprawl out of it but Havener keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Utah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utah shoots for a double leg takedown but Havener sprawls well. He's pushed Utah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Utah.
Havener fails with the takedown.
Utah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johny Utah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Utah moves into range and clinches up with Havener.

Utah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Utah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Havener.
Utah moves forwards but Havener connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Utah tries for a takedown but Havener circles away easily
and Havener counters with a straight right hand.
Havener misses with a low kick.
Utah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Havener pinned against the cage. Havener gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Havener.
Utah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havener swivels and escapes.
Utah closes the distance and clinches up with Havener, looking for a takedown. Utah pushes Havener against the cage but Havener circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Havener. Beautiful body shot.
Havener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Utah tries to avoid it but Havener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Utah to the ground. Utah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Utah shoots in for a takedown but Havener shows good takedown defense.
Havener keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Havener fires out a quick counter leg kick but Utah just manages to avoid it.
Havener shoots in for a takedown but Utah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Utah fails with the takedown.
Havener thinks about countering with a head kick.
Havener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Utah rushes Havener and presses him up against the cage.
Havener tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Utah avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utah has Havener pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Havener manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Utah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Utah successfully pulls guard.
Havener stopping the sweep attempt from Utah.
Havener controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Havener's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Havener.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Havener dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Utah throws a body punch but Havener moves out of range.
Utah dives in for a single leg takedown but Havener sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Havener throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utah's waist but Utah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Havener off to one side.
Utah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Utah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Havener closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Utah did well to prevent Havener getting side control.

Havener is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Utah is just riding it out for now. Havener eventually gives up the hold.

Utah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Havener pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havener not doing much here.
Utah is looking to escape.

Havener is working for a submission of some sort.
Utah is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Utah gets full guard.
Havener might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Havener is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Utah has control of Havener's left arm, preventing Havener from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Havener fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Utah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrew Havener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Utah.

Havener fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Utah sprawls well initially but Havener persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Havener is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utah tries to get to full guard but Havener has control of the leg.
Utah is still trying to improve position.
Utah wants to control but Havener is keeping busy.

Havener stands up and beckons Utah to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Havener dives in for a single leg takedown but Utah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Utah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Havener throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utah's waist but Utah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Havener off to one side.
Utah blocks a head kick by Havener.
Utah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Havener misses with a hook.

Utah moves into range and clinches up with Havener.
Utah wants to stall.
Havener softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Utah blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Utah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havener rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Utah shoots in but no luck this time.
Havener tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Havener showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Havener has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Havener!
Andrew Havener gave a mention to Bellum Dominum in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).