PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Hauser (ranked 5088 p4p, 4158 weight class) and Ricardo Fuganti (ranked 498 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hauser
vs
Fuganti

182 cm
18
184
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
177
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alvin Hauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Fuganti!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauser throws an overhand right that lands on Fuganti's shoulder, as Fuganti tries to avoid the shot.
Hauser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuganti.
Fuganti moves away from the strike by Hauser.
A big left from Hauser misses.
Fuganti lands an overhand right.
Hauser cracks Fuganti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hauser throws a hook but Fuganti avoids it easily.
Fuganti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fuganti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Fuganti instigates a clinch.

Fuganti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuganti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuganti throws a right hand that Hauser ducks under and follows up with a left that Hauser also avoids with ease.
Ricardo Fuganti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuganti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hauser but Hauser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hauser stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hauser cracks a nice hook into Fuganti's ribs.
Hauser looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuganti is just out of range.
Fuganti misses with the combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuganti.
Hauser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuganti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hauser looking for a sweep but Fuganti has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hauser working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauser is working hard here to advance position.
Fuganti content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fuganti controlling from mount.
Fuganti avoids the attempt from Hauser to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuganti controlling from mount.
Hauser is working to get back to half guard.
Fuganti controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Fuganti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fuganti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuganti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuganti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuganti shoots in looking for a takedown but Hauser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuganti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hauser throws an off balance right hand
and Fuganti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuganti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hauser misses with a body shot.
Fuganti scores with a jab. Hauser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Fuganti darts in and clinches Hauser up against the cage.

Fuganti breaks from the clinch.
Hauser misses with an uppercut. Fuganti saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuganti shoots for a takedown but Hauser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvin Hauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Fuganti.

Fuganti clinches with his opponent.
Hauser is trying to break free.

Fuganti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fuganti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hauser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuganti keeping moving, preventing Hauser from controlling successfully.
Fuganti pulls Hauser in close to prevent any damage.
Hauser throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuganti holds on and takes a little breather.
Hauser trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuganti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuganti pulls Hauser in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fuganti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuganti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuganti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauser throws out the jab.
Fuganti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hauser defends it well.
Hauser lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuganti off the cage and back into range.
Hauser throws a combination. Fuganti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fuganti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fuganti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauser.
A combination from Fuganti does no damage.
Fuganti misses with a wild combination.
Ricardo Fuganti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuganti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuganti throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser cracks Fuganti with an open hand slap.
Hauser throws a jab when Fuganti was well out of range.
Hauser just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuganti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hauser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fuganti moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuganti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hauser defends it well.
Fuganti lands the left hand.
Fuganti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fuganti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuganti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauser.
Fuganti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fuganti misses with a wild body shot.
Fuganti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hauser throwing a counter right hand but Fuganti manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuganti. Hauser does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauser loads up on a big right hand but Fuganti slips the punch.
A punch combination from Fuganti misses.
Fuganti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fuganti takes one to the side of the head.
Hauser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Fuganti. Those never looked like landing.
Fuganti is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Fuganti misses.
Hauser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fuganti tries to bum rush Hauser with a series of wild strikes but Hauser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricardo Fuganti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hauser throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuganti.
Fuganti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hauser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hauser misses with a hook. Fuganti ducked under it nicely.
Fuganti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauser.
Fuganti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hauser lands a jab to the nose.
Fuganti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Fuganti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuganti!
Hauser takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hauser misses with a looping right.
Fuganti ducks under a wild hook from Hauser.
Fuganti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hauser misses with a looping left.
Hauser throws a hook but Fuganti blocks it.

Hauser tries to keep at a distance but Fuganti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuganti blocks an uppercut.
Hauser has had enough of the clinch but Fuganti keeps him there for the moment.
Hauser tries to throw a body punch but Fuganti avoids it by throwing Hauser back against the cage.
Hauser misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hauser tries to break free but Fuganti pushes him back against the cage.
Hauser tries a body shot but Fuganti blocks it.
Fuganti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hauser backwards.
Fuganti keeps control of Hauser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hauser tries to throw a body punch but Fuganti avoids it by throwing Hauser back against the cage.
Hauser tries to break free but Fuganti pushes him back against the cage.
Hauser wants to break free but Fuganti has control.

Fuganti manages to break the clinch.
Hauser moves forwards but Fuganti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuganti shoots for a double leg takedown but Hauser sprawls well. He's pushed Fuganti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fuganti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuganti works Hauser's body with a nice hook.
Alvin Hauser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hauser throws an overhand right that lands on Fuganti's shoulder, as Fuganti tries to avoid the shot.
Hauser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuganti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hauser defends it well.
Hauser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuganti.
Fuganti lands with a right hand.

Fuganti instigates a clinch.

Fuganti breaks the clinch.
Fuganti shoots and misses
and Hauser counters with a series of strikes. Fuganti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvin Hauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Fuganti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Fuganti with that takedown attempt.
Hauser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuganti lands a nice shot that snaps Hauser's head back.
Fuganti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauser.
No joy there for Fuganti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hauser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuganti has time to react.
Hauser misses with a hook. Fuganti ducked under it nicely.
Fuganti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hauser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuganti somewhat.
Fuganti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hauser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Fuganti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fuganti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuganti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuganti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hauser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hauser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hauser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hauser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fuganti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauser.
Fuganti lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuganti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuganti misses with an uppercut. Hauser saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuganti is defended easily by Hauser.
Fuganti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hauser throws the left hand but Fuganti avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hauser misses the target.
Hauser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuganti circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvin Hauser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Fuganti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuganti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Fuganti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuganti 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Fuganti!