PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hihnavaara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slayed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Experiment V
vs
Hihnavaara

172 cm
28
159 lbs
18 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Crashforce Nutrition
Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hihnavaara.
Experiment V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hihnavaara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Experiment V lands a head shot.
Hihnavaara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Experiment V is fending him off so far but Hihnavaara persists. Nope, Experiment V circles away and we're back to standing.
Experiment V scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Experiment V lands a left and a right that send Hihnavaara crashing to the mat, dazed. Experiment V thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Hihnavaara is rocked!

It looks like Aleksi Hihnavaara has been cut.
Hihnavaara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hihnavaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment V finish him?
Hihnavaara looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hihnavaara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Experiment V connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hihnavaara seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Experiment V misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Experiment V. Beautiful body shot.
Hihnavaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment V fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hihnavaara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Experiment V.
Experiment V throws a head kick that misses.
Russian Experiment V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hihnavaara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Experiment V but Experiment V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russian Experiment V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksi Hihnavaara.
Experiment V connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hihnavaara misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Hihnavaara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hihnavaara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Experiment V finds it's way through Hihnavaara's defenses.
Hihnavaara throws out a loose jab but Experiment V uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Hihnavaara misses
and Experiment V counters with a left and a right that stings Hihnavaara.
Experiment V misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V scores with a nice body kick.
Experiment V darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Experiment V there.
Experiment V lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment V clobbers Hihnavaara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara slips a jab from Experiment V.
Experiment V throws a shot to the body.
Experiment V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hihnavaara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hihnavaara.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hihnavaara might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Experiment V has got the better of the exchanges.
Hihnavaara tries for a takedown but Experiment V sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Experiment V.
Hihnavaara lands with a shot to the body.
Hihnavaara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hihnavaara is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V keeps Hihnavaara at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment V. That's going to slow Hihnavaara down.
Experiment V connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment V lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment V dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Hihnavaara's cut.
That's time! Experiment V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Experiment V scores with a hook.
Experiment V cracks Hihnavaara with an open hand slap.
Experiment V tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hihnavaara is able to avoid easily.
Experiment V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hihnavaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment V.
Experiment V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hihnavaara can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment V moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiment V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hihnavaara throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Experiment V counter with a right hand.
Hihnavaara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Experiment V scores with a jab to the head.
Hihnavaara throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment V counters with a nice leg kick.
Hihnavaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hihnavaara misses with a looping left.
Hihnavaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment V. Experiment V obviously looking to wear him down.
Hihnavaara ducks under a wild hook from Experiment V.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Experiment V.
Experiment V attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Experiment V throws a sloppy head kick and Hihnavaara moves out of range easily.
Hihnavaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hihnavaara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment V.
Experiment V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment V cracks Hihnavaara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment V lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment V clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Hihnavaara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Experiment V lands a big head kick that sends Hihnavaara tumbling to the mat! Experiment V takes a step backwards and waves Hihnavaara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hihnavaara misses with a takedown
and Experiment V counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment V looks to throw the jab but Hihnavaara is out of range.
Experiment V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hihnavaara moves away.
Russian Experiment V is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V throws a hook but Hihnavaara blocks it.
Experiment V throws an overhand right that lands on Hihnavaara's shoulder, as Hihnavaara tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hihnavaara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Experiment V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hihnavaara misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hihnavaara staying out of range there.
Hihnavaara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Experiment V throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V lands a nice looking body shot.
Experiment V throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Experiment V.
Hihnavaara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hihnavaara swings for the body but Experiment V moves out of range.
Experiment V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hihnavaara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment V clobbers Hihnavaara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment V had his way with Aleksi Hihnavaara in that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Hihnavaara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hihnavaara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment V. That's going to slow Hihnavaara down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment V throws a leg kick which misses Hihnavaara's front leg but catches the back leg as Hihnavaara tries to avoid it.
Hihnavaara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Experiment V misses.
Hihnavaara misses with a body shot
and Experiment V counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hihnavaara is defended easily by Experiment V.
Hihnavaara is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment V. That's going to slow Hihnavaara down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V throws out a powerful jab.
Experiment V lands with a right hand.
Aleksi Hihnavaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hihnavaara moves out of range as Experiment V throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V misses with a double jab.
Hihnavaara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Experiment V rather than just go for the knockout.
Hihnavaara throws out a loose jab but Experiment V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hihnavaara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Experiment V counters with a stiff right hand.
Russian Experiment V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Experiment V. Beautiful body shot.
Hihnavaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hihnavaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Experiment V ducks under a wild hook from Hihnavaara.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Experiment V has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:43
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment V!
Russian Experiment V retains his featherweight title!