PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hradek (ranked 3080 p4p, 4154 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 341 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hradek
vs
Jaktic

188 cm
25
250
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
23
256
7 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Hradek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaktic fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaktic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hradek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Hradek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jaktic has his takedown stuffed
and Hradek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan Hradek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hradek but Hradek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hradek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hradek throws a quick counter head kick but Jaktic was just out of range.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic slips a jab and a cross from Hradek.
Jaktic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hradek counters with a series of strikes. Jaktic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jaktic fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hradek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jaktic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jaktic has his takedown stuffed
and Hradek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaktic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hradek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaktic somewhat.
Jaktic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hradek tries to avoid it but Jaktic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hradek to the ground. Hradek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaktic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHradek.
Jaktic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaktic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hradek avoids it really well and circles away.
Hradek is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hradek counters with a series of strikes. Jaktic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hradek misses with a head kick.
Hradek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaktic avoids the head kick by Hradek.
Jaktic fails to land the takedown.
Hradek throws a big counter combination but Jaktic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaktic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaktic takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaktic.
Jan Hradek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaktic shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Hradek. No joy for Jaktic on that attempt.
As Jaktic looks to move away, Hradek throws a big counter combo but Jaktic just gets out of the way.
Jaktic blocks a head kick by Hradek.
Jaktic throws a series of punches but Hradek moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hradek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hradek swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaktic.
It looked like Hradek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt - Hradek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hradek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaktic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hradek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hradek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hradek throws a head kick that Jaktic semi-blocks.
Jaktic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hradek lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hradek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hradek is looking for a counter combo.
Jaktic has his takedown stuffed
and Hradek counters with a head kick. That will keep Jaktic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaktic tries to bum rush Hradek with a series of wild strikes but Hradek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hradek throws a quick counter head kick but Jaktic was just out of range.
Jaktic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hradek is fending him off so far but Jaktic persists. Nope, Hradek circles away and we're back to standing.
Hradek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hradek wants it to stay on the feet.
Hradek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hradek counters with a series of strikes. Jaktic will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Hradek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jaktic tries to clinch but Hradek moves out of range.
William Jaktic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaktic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hradek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jaktic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jaktic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hradek swivels and escapes.
Hradek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Jaktic tries to counter it with a takedown but Hradek pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Jaktic moves into the clinch.
Jaktic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jan Hradek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
Hradek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaktic backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hradek can't find room to land a body shot as Jaktic controls the action.

Hradek jumps into guard, dragging Jaktic to the mat.
Jaktic controls from within his opponent's guard.

Hradek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaktic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hradek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jaktic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hradek to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jaktic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hradek pulls down on the head and he's put Jaktic to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jan Hradek!
Jan Hradek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview.