PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rikkard Hanson (ranked 5557 p4p, 23301 weight class) and Sutarjo Sukarman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutarjo Sukarman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hanson
vs
Sukarman

185 cm
52
183
20 - 22 - 2

185 cm
29
176
9 - 67 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 67 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sutarjo Sukarman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sukarman's guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Hanson scoring with some ground and pound.

Hanson gets to his feet. Sukarman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hanson rushes Sukarman and presses him up against the cage.
Sukarman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanson smiles and moves away.

Hanson clinches.
Hanson wants a takedown.
Hanson takes a shot to the head.
Sukarman can't break the clinch.
Hanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sukarman is defending well.
Hanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sukarman is trying to push Hanson away but Hanson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanson has Sukarman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sukarman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Sukarman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukarman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sukarman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Sukarman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sukarman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sukarman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sukarman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sukarman is keeping the position for now.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukarman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sukarman trying to strike off his back.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukarman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanson trying to control but Sukarman is working from the bottom.

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

Sukarman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanson is trying to defend but Sukarman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hanson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sukarman.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sukarman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sukarman won't allow Hanson to get back to his feet.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Sukarman controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sukarman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukarman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sukarman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sukarman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sukarman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sukarman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sukarman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Sukarman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hanson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukarman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukarman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukarman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukarman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rikkard Hanson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hanson shoots in and drives through. Sukarman sprawls well.

Sukarman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanson quickly recovers to half guard.
Rikkard Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sukarman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanson defending well though.
Sukarman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sukarman stops Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sukarman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sukarman swivels and escapes.
Sukarman shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Sukarman tries to keep at a distance but Hanson has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sukarman cracks Hanson with a nice body shot.
Hanson is trying to drag Sukarman to the mat but Sukarman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sukarman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukarman tries to pull guard but Hanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sukarman drops back down to his feet.

Hanson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sukarman is trying to keep an underhook but Hanson manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Hanson seems to be looking for submissions.

Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sukarman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanson working the head and body with strikes.
Hanson working Sukarman over with strikes.

Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukarman is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold.
Hanson slips a nice elbow through Sukarman's hands, connecting with Sukarman's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanson looking for a submission but Sukarman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hanson with a nice head shot there.
Sukarman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hanson closes the distance and pushes Sukarman back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukarman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sukarman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sukarman throws an elbow but misses.
Sukarman misses with the head strike.
Sukarman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hanson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sukarman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Hanson scores with punches to the body.

Hanson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sukarman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukarman trying to control the position but Hanson manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rikkard Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hanson dives in and scores a takedown into Sukarman's guard.
Sukarman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sukarman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sukarman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hanson pushes down on Sukarman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanson prevents Sukarman from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sukarman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanson trying to control the action but Sukarman is working from the bottom.

Hanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sukarman has managed to free his arm - good work.

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.
Sukarman won't allow Hanson to pass to mount.
Hanson stops Sukarman from getting back to his feet.
Hanson lands strikes from half guard.

Hanson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sukarman defend it? Hanson steps over the head and cranks it - Sukarman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hanson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikkard Hanson!
In defeat, Sutarjo Sukarman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next i'll win'.