PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Underworld has chosen Mr. Torture as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Haskins
vs
Underworld

185 cm
25
188 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

181 cm
26
192 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Underworld circles away.
Underworld scores with a kick to the body.
Underworld displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haskins.
Nice body kick there by Underworld.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld misses with a series of wild punches.
Haskins takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Underworld throws out the jab.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt.
Underworld lands a head kick!
Underworld stuffs the takedown.
Haskins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underworld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haskins somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haskins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Underworld explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haskins shoots for a double leg takedown but Underworld sprawls well. He's pushed Haskins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haskins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Underworld connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Underworld as Haskins shoots in.
Donk. Underworld catches Haskins right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haskins.

Haskins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haskins showed some decent athleticism there.
Haskins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Underworld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins moves into full mount! Underworld won't be happy about that!

Haskins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Underworld is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Underworld and Haskins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Haskins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Underworld is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Underworld is not content to let Haskins control the position.

Haskins swings around for an armbar but Underworld sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haskins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Underworld lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underworld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Underworld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Underworld wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underworld darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haskins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haskins fails to land the takedown.
Haskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Underworld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underworld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Haskins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Underworld dips to his left and cracks Haskins with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Underworld.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underworld but Underworld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Underworld - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, jab by Underworld - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld stalks Haskins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haskins's face. Haskins staggers backwards, shaken.
Haskins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Underworld misses with a left hand

and Haskins counters with a single leg into guard. Underworld didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haskins trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.

Underworld pushes Haskins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld scores with a hook.
Haskins fails with the takedown.
Haskins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underworld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd cheers as Underworld lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haskins doesn't seem phased though.
Underworld throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underworld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but Underworld shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haskins fails to land the takedown.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Underworld to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Underworld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Underworld scores with a jab to the jaw.
Underworld stuffs the takedown.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underworld counters with a good low kick that Haskins was not able to check.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Underworld as he connects with a hook.
Haskins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Underworld loads up on a big right hand but Haskins slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Underworld counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Haskins looks for a takedown but Underworld sprawls well.
Underworld misses with a wild body shot.
Underworld scores with a head kick. Haskins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Underworld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld stuffs the takedown attempt from Haskins. Haskins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hades Underworld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underworld lands with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Underworld!
Underworld paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Underworld lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haskins at a distance.
Hades Underworld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Underworld is fending him off so far but Haskins persists. Nope, Underworld circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haskins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Underworld defends it nicely.
Haskins misses with an uppercut
and Underworld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haskins has a takedown stuffed.
Haskins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underworld connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haskins scrambles back to his feet.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haskins misses with a right hand
and Underworld counters with a big head kick but Haskins shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haskins throws a poor cross that misses
and Underworld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Underworld feints a jab promting Haskins to slip. Underworld then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haskins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Underworld. Haskins shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underworld scores with a three punch combo!
Underworld comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Underworld.
Underworld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Underworld.
Haskins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haskins really felt that one!
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskins shoots in and drives through. Underworld sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haskins shoots in but no luck this time.
Haskins shoots in and drives through. Underworld sprawls well.
Underworld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a good jab.
Underworld lands a jab to Haskins's midsection.
A jab lands there for Underworld.
Underworld throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haskins on the side of the head.
Haskins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haskins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Underworld tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Haskins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haskins trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Underworld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haskins is controlling him.
Haskins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underworld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.

Haskins has gone for a leg lock! Underworld slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haskins's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Haskins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Underworld uses it to pass to side control.
Haskins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Underworld wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Underworld stands up.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underworld paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haskins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Underworld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haskins somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Underworld dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Underworld fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Underworld throws a body kick that misses.
Haskins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Underworld is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
Underworld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Haskins counters with a shoot takedown. Underworld fights it but they end up in guard.
Haskins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.

Haskins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Underworld is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Underworld has escaped and now he's on top!

Haskins looking for subs off his back but Underworld has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hades Underworld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Underworld really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haskins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haskins wants to control but Underworld passes into side.

Underworld decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Underworld finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haskins fails with the takedown
enabling Underworld to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Underworld.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haskins takes a swing at Underworld's ribcage but misses.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld counters with a body kick.
Haskins shoots and misses
and Underworld counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haskins is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Underworld clinches up against the cage.
Haskins has Underworld pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Underworld manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underworld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hades Underworld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Underworld winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades Underworld! Hades Underworld retains his middleweight title!