|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sachi Keikain (ranked 4015 p4p, 3132 weight class) and Hanung Herman (ranked 384 p4p, 317 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.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
21
163
3 - 4 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
155
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sachi Keikain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanung Herman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman avoids the body shot from Keikain.
Herman moves into the clinch.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Herman jumps into guard, dragging Keikain to the mat.
Herman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herman misses with a takedown
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
Keikain connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Keikain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman throws a sloppy head kick
and Keikain counters with a straight right hand.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keikain.
Keikain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herman misses with a combination
and Keikain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keikain forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain prevents Herman from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman misses with a takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keikain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herman scrambles back to his feet.
Keikain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keikain works Herman's body with a nice hook.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Keikain.
Keikain leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keikain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Herman moves into range and clinches up with Keikain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Keikain improves position.
Keikain prevents the takedown attempt.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage, preventing Herman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herman takes a shot to the head.
Herman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keikain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage.
Keikain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's time! Keikain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
Keikain throwing a counter right hand but Herman manages to avoid it.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Keikain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herman up against the cage.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around?
Herman tries for a takedown but Keikain manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman working hard to break the clinch.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herman is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Stalling in the clinch from Keikain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keikain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keikain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman shoots and misses
and Keikain counters with an inside leg kick.
Keikain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herman doesn't seem bothered though.
Herman misses with a looping right.
Herman with a poor takedown
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herman's knee momentarily.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Keikain scores with a head kick.
Hanung Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman clinches.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Keikain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keikain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Herman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman looking for a guillotine here but Keikain defends easily.
Keikain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Keikain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keikain with a nice cross.
Keikain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
Keikain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keikain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herman.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Keikain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Herman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Keikain counter with a right hand.
Herman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain scores with a jab.
Herman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keikain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herman blocking some punches.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Keikain.
Keikain clinches up with Herman and pushes him back against the cage.
Keikain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herman seems to have recovered his senses.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain avoids the elbow strike from Herman, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herman looking to stall.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Herman's head.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Sachi Keikain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keikain.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keikain moves into the clinch successfully.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herman wants to stall.
Hanung Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sachi Keikain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keikain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sachi Keikain!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
