PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Pointek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pointek comes to the cage accompanied by Sevendust - Enemy. Hansen has chosen Wings of a Butterfly as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mike Pointek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mike Pointek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Pointek
vs
Hansen

186 cm
23
199 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
195 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Hell's Balls Nutrition

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Pointek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Pointek shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pointek.
Hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Pointek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hansen.
Pointek throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pointek scores with a jab.
Hansen walks into a jab.
Pointek connects with a looping right hand.
Pointek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Pointek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pointek slaps away a takedown attempt from Hansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pointek throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hansen.
Pointek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pointek but Pointek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pointek fails to land with a series of punches.
Hansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pointek cracks Hansen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pointek misses with a head kick.
Pointek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pointek lands a jab to the nose.
Hansen looks gassed!
Pointek scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pointek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pointek pinned against the cage. Pointek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Pointek sprawls well. He's pushed Hansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pointek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pointek misses the jab.
Hansen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pointek swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pointek lands a head shot.

Pointek throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hansen tumbling to the canvas!

Hansen is rocked!
Pointek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pointek trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Pointek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pointek trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pointek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hansen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pointek has managed to get both his arms back between Hansen's legs - danger averted.
Pointek's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hansen has an active guard here but Pointek has managed to pass into half guard.
Pointek prevents Hansen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pointek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hansen tries to roll over but Pointek keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pointek stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pointek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hansen tries for a takedown but Pointek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pointek misses with a few strikes there.
Hansen has a takedown stuffed.
Pointek misses the jab.
Pointek lands with a hook. Hansen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Pointek shows good takedown defense.
Mike Pointek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hansen.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Pointek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Pointek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hansen's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pointek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mike Pointek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Pointek as Hansen shoots in.
Hansen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pointek is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hansen.
Pointek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansen.
Pointek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hansen. Hansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Pointek.
Hansen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Pointek lands a really nice looking cross but Hansen seems unphased.
Pointek lands a lovely overhand right.
Pointek throws a quick inside leg kick.

Oooh a lovely combination from Pointek sends Hansen down but not out. Pointek dives into side control looking to finish.
Hansen is still in real trouble! Can Pointek finish him?
Hansen is looking for a sweep.
Hansen seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pointek has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pointek.
Pointek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pointek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcus Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pointek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansen somewhat.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pointek!
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pointek.
Pointek stuffs the takedown.
Hansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pointek is looking to slow Hansen down with leg kicks.
Pointek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pointek lands with a straight right. Hansen didn't see that one coming.
Pointek throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Pointek.
Pointek connects with a right hand. Hansen shakes it off.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Pointek shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pointek scores with a jab. Hansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pointek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pointek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hansen.
Pointek sizes up Hansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hansen shoots in but Pointek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pointek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pointek lands with a cross.
Pointek cracks Hansen with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pointek dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hansen fails with the takedown.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Pointek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pointek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hansen takes one on the button.
Hansen drops his hands momentarily and Pointek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pointek throws a head kick that misses.
Pointek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Mike Pointek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hansen.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mike Pointek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pointek cracks Hansen with an open hand slap.
Pointek throws a push kick but Hansen slaps the foot to one side.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pointek pinned against the cage. Pointek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pointek scores with a nice head shot.
Pointek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pointek misses with a head kick.
Pointek tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pointek's waist but Pointek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hansen off to one side.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pointek lands with a kick to the temple. Hansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pointek stuffs the takedown attempt from Hansen. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen fails to land the takedown.
Pointek lands with an uppercut that bounces Hansen off the cage and back into rage.
Pointek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen dives in and grabs Pointek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pointek pushes down on Hansen's head and hops out.
Pointek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pointek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Oooh a lovely combination from Pointek sends Hansen down but not out. Pointek dives into side control looking to finish.

Pointek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hansen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pointek is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pointek controlling from mount.
Hansen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mike Pointek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is looking to improve his position.
Hansen moves into full guard.

Hansen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pointek defends well.
Pointek is stalling in the full guard.
Marcus Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hansen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pointek has picked Hansen up and slammed him! Hansen can't keep hold of the triangle and Pointek manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Pointek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pointek 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Pointek!