PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fjord Fjordson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Hartmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Hartmanis 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!

Fjordson
vs
Hartmanis

192 cm
20
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fjord Fjordson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Hartmanis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartmanis fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartmanis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjordson looks to land a body kick but Hartmanis moved away.
Fjordson wants to clinch up but Hartmanis keeps it at a distance.
Hartmanis throws a right hand that Fjordson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjordson also avoids with ease.
Hartmanis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Fjord Fjordson has been cut.
Hartmanis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartmanis scores with a one two! Fjordson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Hartmanis has closed the distance and engaged Fjordson in a clinch.
Hartmanis is working Fjordson over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjordson missing with knees to the body.
Fjordson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hartmanis gets an underhook and turns Fjordson into the cage.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjordson clinches but Hartmanis breaks the clinch
and Hartmanis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Fjordson is rocked!
Fjordson shoots for a takedown but Hartmanis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartmanis tries to bum rush Fjordson with a series of wild strikes but Fjordson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartmanis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Hartmanis darts in and clinches Fjordson up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fjordson can't break the clinch.
Fjordson is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis is trying to break the clinch but Fjordson is controlling him.
Hartmanis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fjordson or not.
Good body shot from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fjordson jumps guard but Hartmanis stands there with Fjordson around his waist. Fjordson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hartmanis working hard to break the clinch.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjordson throws and low kick but Hartmanis moves out of range easily.
Hartmanis misses with the combination.
Fjordson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjordson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hartmanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hartmanis scores with a body shot.

Hartmanis has Fjordson up against the cage in a clinch.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartmanis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartmanis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartmanis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartmanis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmanis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartmanis 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.
Hartmanis cracks Fjordson with an open hand slap.
Emil Hartmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Fjordson tries to keep at a distance but Hartmanis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartmanis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fjordson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fjordson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fjord Fjordson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmanis tries to break the clinch but Fjordson is controlling the position.
Hartmanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartmanis digs a right hand underneath Fjordson's ribcage. Fjordson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hartmanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Fjordson won't allow it.
Fjordson keeps control of Hartmanis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hartmanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Fjordson won't allow it.
Hartmanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartmanis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Hartmanis manages to break the clinch.
Hartmanis lands with a nice combination. Fjordson backs away looking to recover.
Fjordson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hartmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartmanis scores with a one two! Fjordson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fjordson closes the distance but Hartmanis moves to the side
and Hartmanis counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Fjordson with that takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmanis!
Hartmanis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hartmanis lands a with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartmanis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hartmanis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fjordson.
Fjordson is looking to clinch but Hartmanis is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Hartmanis both land. Nice combination.
Fjordson tries to clinch but Hartmanis moves out of range.
Fjordson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hartmanis takes a kick to the side of the head.

Hartmanis clinches up with Fjordson and pushes him back against the cage.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjordson throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fjordson tries to keep at a distance but Hartmanis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fjordson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartmanis lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Hartmanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fjord Fjordson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hartmanis rushes Fjordson and presses him up against the cage.
Fjordson prevents Hartmanis from breaking the clinch.
Hartmanis is trying to break the clinch but Fjordson is controlling him.
Fjordson can't break the clinch.

Hartmanis manages to break the clinch.
Fjordson shoots in for a takedown but Hartmanis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Fjordson with that takedown attempt.
Hartmanis misses with a wild body shot.
Fjordson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hartmanis circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fjord Fjordson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartmanis scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Hartmanis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartmanis.
Fjordson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjordson darts in trying to clinch

and Hartmanis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hartmanis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hartmanis.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartmanis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fjordson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fjordson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartmanis throws a one two combo.
Hartmanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartmanis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartmanis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Hartmanis does it's job there.
Fjordson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartmanis throws out the jab.
Fjordson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fjordson clinches but Hartmanis breaks the clinch
and Hartmanis counters with a one-two to the body.

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.
Hartmanis dodges the punch combination from Fjordson.

Hartmanis takes the fight into the clinch.
Hartmanis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fjordson missing with knees to the body.

Hartmanis manages to break the clinch.
Hartmanis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fjordson shoots in but Hartmanis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartmanis tries to bum rush Fjordson with a series of wild strikes but Fjordson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fjordson looks to clinch
letting Hartmanis counter with a right hand.
Hartmanis throws the kick towards the body but Fjordson avoids it.
Hartmanis lands a glancing blow to the side of Fjordson's head.
Fjordson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fjordson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartmanis throws a nice looking combination but Fjordson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hartmanis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fjordson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartmanis throws a series of strikes that have Fjordson backpedaling.
Hartmanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fjordson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fjordson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hartmanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjordson.
Hartmanis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjordson is looking to clinch.
Fjord Fjordson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hartmanis moves into the clinch.
Hartmanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartmanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fjordson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fjordson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartmanis tries to avoid it but Fjordson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartmanis to the ground. Hartmanis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Hartmanis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartmanis.
No joy there for Hartmanis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Fjordson.

Hartmanis has managed to clinch.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fjordson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fjordson misses with an elbow strike.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch.
Fjordson closes the distance but Hartmanis moves to the side

and Hartmanis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hartmanis.
Hartmanis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fjordson up against the cage.
Hartmanis lands an uppercut.

Fjordson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Hartmanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fjord Fjordson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hartmanis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fjordson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Hartmanis closes the distance and pushes Fjordson back into the cage.
Fjordson prevents Hartmanis from breaking the clinch.
Fjordson jumps guard but Hartmanis stands there with Fjordson around his waist. Fjordson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fjordson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hartmanis won't allow it.
Hartmanis is looking to break free of the clinch but Fjordson has double underhooks.

Hartmanis manages to break the clinch.
Hartmanis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartmanis counters with a three punch combo that has Fjordson backing up. Fjordson nods at Hartmanis to acknowledge the strikes.
Fjordson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fjordson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartmanis swats away the attempt to clinch by Fjordson.
Fjordson misses with a straight right.
Hartmanis stalks Fjordson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fjordson's face. Fjordson staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hartmanis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fjordson tries to circle away but Hartmanis has him pinned against the cage.
Hartmanis is leaning against Fjordson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch but Fjordson keeps him there for the moment.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjordson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Fjordson tries to keep at a distance but Hartmanis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartmanis prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fjord Fjordson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmanis working hard to break the clinch.
Hartmanis is trying to break the clinch but Fjordson has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis is trying to break free.
Fjordson has Hartmanis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hartmanis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartmanis works over Fjordson's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjordson is defended easily by Hartmanis.

Hartmanis has closed the distance and engaged Fjordson in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordson tries to pull guard but Hartmanis won't allow it.
Hartmanis tries to break free but Fjordson pushes him back against the cage.
Fjordson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fjordson tries to throw a body punch but Hartmanis avoids it by throwing Fjordson back against the cage.
Hartmanis tries to break the clinch but Fjordson is controlling the position.
Fjordson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartmanis's efforts to push away.
Fjordson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fjordson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hartmanis walks away with a smile on his face. Fjordson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Hartmanis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fjordson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hartmanis throws a series of punches but Fjordson avoids them all with ease.
Fjordson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hartmanis's head.
A punch combination from Fjordson misses.
Fjordson tries to clinch but Hartmanis is having none of it.
Emil Hartmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis blocks a head kick by Fjordson.
Hartmanis throws a head kick but Fjordson moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fjordson stalling against the cage.

Hartmanis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartmanis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hartmanis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fjordson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fjordson with a poor takedown
and Fjordson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hartmanis has Fjordson up against the cage in a clinch.
Emil Hartmanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fjordson missing with knees to the body.
Fjordson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Hartmanis to work.
Hartmanis blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fjordsons head.
Fjordson has Hartmanis pressed against the cage, preventing Hartmanis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Fjordson manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Hartmanis.
Fjordson blocks a low kick nicely.
A left lands for Hartmanis.
Fjordson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartmanis but Hartmanis pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hartmanis closes the distance and clinches.
Fjordson wants a takedown.
Hartmanis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fjordson or not.
Hartmanis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fjordson backwards.
Emil Hartmanis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Hartmanis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fjord Fjordson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartmanis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Hartmanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hartmanis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Hartmanis!