PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Hansson (ranked 5235 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Kris Boom Boom (ranked 596 p4p, 491 weight class). Kris Boom Boom struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nils Hansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hansson
vs
Boom Boom

194 cm
25
215
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
215
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kris Boom Boom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hansson scores with a jab.

Boom Boom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Boom Boom is trying to pull guard but Hansson has him pressed against the cage.
Boom Boom has Hansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom Boom looking for a takedown.
Hansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boom Boom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hansson's efforts to push away.

Boom Boom breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom Boom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hansson works the jab nicely.
Hansson throws a solid leg kick but Boom Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hansson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
Hansson is looking to counter punch.
Nils Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Boom Boom.
Boom Boom looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson swinging wildly here.
Boom Boom fails with the takedown.
Hansson scores with a push kick.
Hansson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boom Boom if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Hansson.
Hansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom Boom on the side of the head.
Boom Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hansson misses with an uppercut.
Boom Boom feints the counter takedown.
Boom Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Hansson.
Hansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom Boom under the eye.
Boom Boom throws a solid leg kick but Hansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boom Boom.
Hansson throws a lazy head kick
and Boom Boom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hansson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom Boom slips a straight right by Hansson.
Hansson lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Hansson does no damage.
Boom Boom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but Hansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansson lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Hansson.
Hansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom Boom shoots in but Hansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hansson dips to his left and cracks Boom Boom with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom Boom moves away.
As Hansson backs off Boom Boom throws a huge counter combo but Hansson manages to avoid it all.
Boom Boom slips under a jab from Hansson.
Hansson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Boom Boom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Boom Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
Hansson throws a big counter combination but Boom Boom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hansson cracks Boom Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hansson throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Hansson dominated that round.
That's time! Hansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Boom Boom with that takedown attempt.

Boom Boom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hansson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Boom Boom decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hansson misses with an uppercut. Boom Boom saw that one coming.
And Boom Boom tries to counter it with a takedown but Hansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom Boom is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson throws an overhand right that lands on Boom Boom's shoulder, as Boom Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Hansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boom Boom checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throws a jab when Boom Boom was well out of range.
Boom Boom throws out a counter right but Hansson avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Hansson.
Boom Boom walks into a left hand.

Boom Boom has managed to clinch.

Boom Boom manages to break the clinch.
Hansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom Boom slips a jab and a cross from Hansson.
Boom Boom slips a jab from Hansson.
Boom Boom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansson throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hansson misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Boom Boom.
Hansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hansson as he jumps to the side.
Hansson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nils Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Boom Boom.
Boom Boom moves in looking to clinch but Hansson pushes him off.
Hansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom Boom can do to turn this around?
Boom Boom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hansson pinned against the cage. Hansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hansson is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom Boom walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hansson.
Hansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom Boom.
Hansson scores with a one two! Boom Boom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boom Boom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansson delivers a nice body kick.
Boom Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hansson missing with a left hand there. Boom Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nils Hansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansson misses the target.
Boom Boom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hansson throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Hansson tenderised Boom Boom's leg. Boom Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nils Hansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansson cracks Boom Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansson is looking to slow Boom Boom down with leg kicks.
Hansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hansson.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Hansson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Boom Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansson.

Boom Boom has managed to clinch.
Hansson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boom Boom tries to pull guard but Hansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hansson is trying to break free.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom Boom manages to break the clinch.

Boom Boom takes the fight into the clinch.
Boom Boom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom Boom prevents Hansson from breaking the clinch.
Hansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boom Boom has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to force a seperation but Boom Boom has the dominant position.
Boom Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansson working hard to break the clinch.

Boom Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom Boom fails with the takedown.
Hansson throws a hook but Boom Boom avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hansson. That's going to slow Boom Boom down.
Hansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hansson scores with a nice head shot.
Boom Boom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom Boom throws a sloppy head kick
and Hansson counters with a left to the body.
Hansson is looking to slow Boom Boom down with leg kicks.
Boom Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson stalks Boom Boom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boom Boom's face. Boom Boom staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boom Boom moves into the clinch.
Hansson looking to slow down the pace here.
Boom Boom keeps control of Hansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boom Boom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boom Boom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hansson's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boom Boom breaks the clinch.
Hansson misses with a straight right.
Boom Boom fails with the takedown.
Nils Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Boom Boom.
Some wild striking there from Hansson.
Hansson cracks Boom Boom with an open hand slap.
Boom Boom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hansson defends well and Boom Boom ends up having to push Hansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson misses with a low kick.
Hansson throws a looping overhand right but Boom Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Boom Boom fails to land the takedown.
Hansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nils Hansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom Boom tries for a takedown but Hansson circles away easily
and Hansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hansson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Boom Boom with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Hansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansson, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Hansson!