PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 1893 p4p, 2593 weight class) and Jack Hakansson (ranked 251 p4p, 347 weight class). Dragneel comes to the cage accompanied by Come the Fire Dragon. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Hakansson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dragneel
vs
Hakansson

185 cm
20
180
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
180
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Champion Apparel

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Hakansson shoots in for a double leg but Dragneel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Dragneel as Hakansson shoots in.
Hakansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hakansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel avoids it really well and circles away.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.
Hakansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakansson slips a straight right by Dragneel.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Hakansson's shoulder, as Hakansson tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakansson.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragneel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands an overhand right.
Hakansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hakansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel takes a swing at Hakansson's ribcage but misses.
Hakansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragneel finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakansson's head.
Hakansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt - Dragneel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Hakansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragneel tries to avoid it but Hakansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragneel to the ground. Dragneel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragneel with a nice cross.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel avoids it really well and circles away.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Hakansson.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakansson.
Hakansson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hakansson shoots in and drives through. Dragneel sprawls well.
Dragneel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakansson.
Hakansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dragneel's waist but Dragneel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hakansson off to one side.
Dragneel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragneel as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Dragneel.
Hakansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Dragneel sends Hakansson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dragneel is motioning to the referee to let Hakansson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Hakansson is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Hakansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Hakansson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hakansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakansson.
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragneel closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hakansson! Dragneel dives in looking to finish! Hakansson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.