PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrapov has chosen Rocky road to Dublin (RUS) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Patrick Jane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Patrick Jane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jane
vs
Khrapov

182 cm
43
154 lbs
48 - 21 - 2

178 cm
39
168 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
Khrapov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jane. Jane gets slowly back to his feet.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jane.
Khrapov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khrapov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jane throws a head kick that half lands.
Khrapov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jane at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov stuffs the takedown.
Khrapov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jane at a distance.
Khrapov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Khrapov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane dives in for a single leg takedown but Khrapov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrapov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Patrick Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khrapov counters with a thumping low kick.
Khrapov keeps Jane at a distance using the push kick.
Jane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jane avoids the body shot from Khrapov.
Khrapov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasiliy Khrapov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrapov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khrapov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jane on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khrapov throws a jab when Jane was well out of range.
Khrapov misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Jane misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jane goes for a double leg but Khrapov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khrapov continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Khrapov.
Khrapov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khrapov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khrapov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Khrapov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jane defending well as Khrapov loads up on a big left hand.
Khrapov sizes up Jane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khrapov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khrapov with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Khrapov.
Khrapov lands with an uppercut that bounces Jane off the cage and back into range.
Jane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khrapov leaves Jane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khrapov sprawls well. Khrapov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jane gets slowly back to his feet.
Khrapov looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Khrapov looks to land a body kick but Jane moved away.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane misses with a straight left.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov.
Khrapov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khrapov throws a body punch but Jane moves out of range.
Khrapov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jane fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Khrapov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Khrapov connects with a right hand. Jane shakes it off.
Vasiliy Khrapov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jane darts in trying to clinch
and Khrapov counters with a straight right hand.
Khrapov throws a big shot that misses.
Khrapov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jane.
As Khrapov looks to move away, Jane throws a big counter combo but Khrapov just gets out of the way.
Jane is looking to clinch.
Khrapov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

Jane moves into range and clinches up with Khrapov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane is looking to control Khrapov's arms but Khrapov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jane has his back to the cage.
Jane blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Khrapov.
Khrapov presses Jane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khrapov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Khrapov to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khrapov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jane takes the fight into the clinch.
Khrapov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jane.
A shot in the inside from Khrapov.
Khrapov pushes Jane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jane jumps guard but Khrapov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jane lands a knee to the body.

Khrapov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jane moves out of range of the strikes.
Jane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Khrapov as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khrapov tries to avoid it but Jane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khrapov to the ground. Khrapov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khrapov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane shoots and misses
and Khrapov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khrapov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khrapov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jane's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khrapov stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Khrapov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khrapov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Jane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jane has a takedown stuffed.
Jane is looking to wear down Khrapov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khrapov throws a shot to the body.
Jane misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Khrapov there.
Khrapov throws a hook but Jane blocks it.
Khrapov scores with a nice strike.
Jane walks into a straight right hand from Khrapov.
Jane tries for a takedown but Khrapov circles away easily
and Khrapov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khrapov.
Khrapov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khrapov!
A head kick misses from Jane.
Jane tries to clinch but Khrapov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khrapov misses with an uppercut.
Khrapov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khrapov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khrapov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jane defending well as Khrapov loads up on a big left hand.
Jane is looking to counter the offense by Khrapov and move into the clinch.
Khrapov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khrapov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Khrapov slams his shin into Jane's torso.
Jane lands with a shot to the body.
Jane slips a straight right by Khrapov.
Good work by Jane as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Khrapov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Khrapov thumps Jane with a low kick.
Jane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khrapov circles away.
Jane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jane dives in and grabs Khrapov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khrapov pushes down on Jane's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jane. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Jane instigates a clinch.
Jane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khrapov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khrapov digs a right hand into Jane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jane's gas tank.
Khrapov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane tries to throw a body punch but Khrapov avoids it by throwing Jane back against the cage.
Khrapov just leaning against Jane, taking a breather.
Khrapov working aggressively here.
Khrapov gets through Jane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jane controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov is stalling here.

Jane breaks the clinch.
Jane wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Khrapov - just one landing.
Jane ducks right into an uppercut from Khrapov.
Khrapov misses with a straight left.
Jane shoots in looking for a takedown. Khrapov tries to sprawl out of it but Jane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khrapov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Khrapov.
Patrick Jane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khrapov.
Khrapov throws a shot from downtown. Jane moves away and avoids it.
Khrapov lands a nice shot to the body.
Jane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jane checks a leg kick nicely.
Jane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khrapov cracks a nice hook into Jane's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov misses with a low kick as Jane jumps back.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khrapov avoids it really well and circles away.
Khrapov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jane with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Khrapov.
Jane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jane shoots in but Khrapov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khrapov lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov scores with a nice strike.
Jane is looking to clinch but Khrapov is avoiding it.
Jane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khrapov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jane somewhat.
A lazy body kick from Khrapov
and Jane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khrapov lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jane.
Khrapov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khrapov throws out the jab.
Patrick Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khrapov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Khrapov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khrapov 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

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