PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuto Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petter Nordqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hans
vs
Nordqvist

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

189 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misuto Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petter Nordqvist!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordqvist pinned against the cage. Nordqvist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Misuto Hans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Hans.
Hans shoots in for a double leg but Nordqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nordqvist goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nordqvist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Hans has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuto Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordqvist circles away.
Nordqvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hans avoids a punch combination nicely.

Hans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordqvist wants to improve his position but instead Hans has moved into half guard.
Nordqvist is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hans's back!
Nordqvist controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordqvist is hanging on to Hans's back as he tries to escape.
Hans breaks Nordqvist's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nordqvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nordqvist pulls Hans in close to prevent any damage.
Nordqvist keeping full guard, as Hans tries to pass.
Hans prevents Nordqvist from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans looking to sit in guard and control but Nordqvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hans trying to keep a closed guard but Nordqvist is proving a slippery customer.
Hans is breathing heavily.
Nordqvist controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nordqvist is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hans wants to control but Nordqvist passes easily into half guard.
Nordqvist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hans is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petter Nordqvist will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nordqvist counters with a left and a right that stings Hans.
Hans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hans tries for a takedown but Nordqvist circles away easily
and Nordqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Hans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nordqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hans misses with a takedown
and Nordqvist counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hans tries for a takedown but Nordqvist circles away easily
and Nordqvist counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuto Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordqvist throws a combination that misses

and Hans counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nordqvist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordqvist really wants to buck Hans off and get back to his feet.
Hans prevents Nordqvist from getting the reversal.
Hans avoids the attempt from Nordqvist to control.
Nordqvist is trying to reverse the position but instead Hans has taken his back - oops!
Nordqvist looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nordqvist breaks Hans's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two 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.

Nordqvist stands and steps away. Hans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nordqvist!
Nordqvist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nordqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordqvist throws a combination. Hans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nordqvist looks to land a combination but Hans avoids it well.
Hans dodges the punch combination from Nordqvist.
Nordqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nordqvist counters with a two punch combo.
Nordqvist throws a series of punches but Hans moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordqvist throws a series of strikes that have Hans backpedaling.
Hans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nordqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Hans throws a head kick that misses
and Nordqvist counters with a series of strikes. Hans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petter Nordqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordqvist throws a nice looking combination but Hans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hans misses with a head kick.
Nordqvist lands a two punch combo.
Hans avoids the head kick by Nordqvist.
Nordqvist lands a body shot.
Nordqvist misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Nordqvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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.
Nordqvist throws a nice looking combination but Hans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nordqvist.
Hans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nordqvist counters with a left to the body.
Nordqvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hans tries for a takedown but Nordqvist circles away easily
and Nordqvist counters with a one-two to the body.
Hans looks to land a body kick but Nordqvist moved away.
Hans misses with a head kick.
Nordqvist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hans misses with a takedown attempt
and Nordqvist counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hans darts in trying to clinch
and Nordqvist counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petter Nordqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans takes one to the chin there.
Nordqvist tries to bum rush Hans with a series of wild strikes but Hans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Nordqvist misses.
Hans misses with a takedown attempt
and Nordqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hans throws a head kick that misses.
Hans fails with the takedown
and Nordqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordqvist throws a right and a left that Hans avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hans tries for a takedown but Nordqvist circles away easily
and Nordqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuto Hans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordqvist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Nordqvist misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans throws a head kick but Nordqvist moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nordqvist scores with a hook.
Hans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nordqvist counters with a two punch combo.
Nordqvist misses with a two punch combination.
Nordqvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hans has his takedown stuffed
and Nordqvist counters with a series of strikes. Hans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nordqvist throws a series of punches but Hans moves out of range.
Hans dodges the punch combination from Nordqvist.
Hans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nordqvist throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans wants to free his trapped foot but Nordqvist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nordqvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nordqvist trying to control the position here.
Nordqvist keeping full guard, as Hans tries to pass.
Nordqvist managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordqvist wants to stand and escape but Hans is having none of it.

Nordqvist has his feet on Hans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four 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.
Hans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Misuto Hans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordqvist falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hans counters with a single leg into guard. Nordqvist didn't expect that.

Nordqvist is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hans fails to pull guard.

Nordqvist breaks the clinch.
Misuto Hans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Nordqvist misses.
Nordqvist throws a combination. Hans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nordqvist throws a series of strikes that have Hans backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Misuto Hans.
I think Nordqvist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petter Nordqvist!