PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 2591 p4p, 3708 weight class) and Leon Hooker (ranked 319 p4p, 419 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Vaiduoklis
vs
Hooker

172 cm
22
165
4 - 3 - 0

163 cm
28
163
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Altitude Clothing

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Hooker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Hooker.
Hooker misses with a double jab
and Vaiduoklis counters with a left to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hooker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hooker is trying to drag Vaiduoklis to the mat but Vaiduoklis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vaiduoklis has Hooker pressed against the cage, preventing Hooker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooker's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hooker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Hooker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooker looks winded!
Hooker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Hooker blocks a body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooker has had enough of the clinch but Vaiduoklis keeps him there for the moment.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Hooker is rocked!
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Hooker is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaiduoklis finish him?
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vaiduoklis connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Hooker misses.

Vaiduoklis has closed the distance and engaged Hooker in a clinch.
Hooker seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is trying to break free.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice leg kick from Vaiduoklis, right into the meat of the thigh.

Vaiduoklis clinches.
Vaiduoklis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hooker.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Hooker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hooker or not.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hooker.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaiduoklis presses Hooker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis is working Hooker over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis works on Hooker's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis pushes Hooker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Hooker's ribcage. Hooker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hooker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vaiduoklis is unloading with more strikes now! Hooker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
After the big win, Juodasis Vaiduoklis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.