PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vands Juei (ranked 5833 p4p, 493 weight class) and John Hart (ranked 10055 p4p, 629 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Juei
vs
Hart

190 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
147 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vands Juei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Hart!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juei misses with a double jab.
Juei doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hart counters by clinching up.
Hart can't get the takedown.

Juei pulls guard successfully.
Juei wants to control but Hart passes easily into half guard.
Juei is looking to improve his position.
Juei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juei gets back to full guard.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hart escapes and gets back to his feet.
Juei is breathing heavily.
Hart darts in looking for a takedown but Juei gets double underhooks and turns Hart into the cage.
Juei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Juei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vands Juei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juei slaps away a takedown attempt from Hart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vands Juei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hart.
Juei with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Juei fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Juei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hart uses from the top position.
Juei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hart gets to his feet. Juei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Juei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Juei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hart.

Hart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hart lands in his opponent's guard.
Juei keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.

Hart gets to his feet - Juei follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juei misses with a takedown
and Hart counters with a left to the body.
Hart dives in and grabs Juei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juei pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
Hart darts in looking for a takedown but Juei gets double underhooks and turns Hart into the cage.
Hart leaves Juei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Juei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juei as he jumps to the side.
Hart tries a low kick but Juei avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juei but Juei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juei half committed to a counter leg kick.
Juei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juei wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hart has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Hart will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Juei tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hart is looking to slow Juei down with leg kicks.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart thinks about the counter body kick.
Vands Juei is winning the standup battle so far.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juei defends it nicely.
Juei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hart circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vands Juei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Juei misses

and Hart counters with a takedown into side control.
Hart moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hart stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Juei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Hart tries to counter it with a takedown but Juei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Juei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juei stuffs the takedown attempt from Hart. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.

Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Juei tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hart stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Juei tries to keep at a distance but Hart has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hart pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juei throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juei working a defensive guard but Hart passes into half guard.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Juei defends it.
Hart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hart gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juei as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart tries to counter with a clinch but Juei shakes him off and moves away.
Juei dives in for a single leg takedown but Hart sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Juei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juei tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juei to the ground. Juei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hart counters with a one-two to the body.
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Juei sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Juei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hart goes for a double leg but Juei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Juei continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Juei gets a takedown into half guard.
Hart tries to kick Juei off in order to stand up. Juei Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Juei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Juei wants to stand but Hart is controlling his arm.
Juei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juei tries to stand but Hart is controlling his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Hart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juei working the strikes but Hart uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Juei throws a strike but Hart avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Juei throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
Hart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juei's guard.

Hart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hart forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hart connects with a nice short shot to Juei's temple.
Juei is trying to get back to full guard.
Hart works his way into side control.

Hart has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juei shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hart.

Hart scores with a takedown into Juei's guard.
Juei working a defensive guard but Hart passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juei is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hart jumps into side control!

Juei is wriggling around trying to escape but Hart has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Juei taps out and Hart picks up the big win! Great work there by Hart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Hart!