PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Sexington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexington has chosen Free Bird as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chad Sexington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Heartman
vs
Sexington

188 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Heartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Sexington!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexington tries to clinch there but Heartman circles away.
Sexington wants to clinch.
Sexington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sexington misses with the combination.
Sexington clinches but Heartman breaks the clinch

and Heartman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sexington kicks Heartman off and gets to his feet.
Heartman dives in and grabs Sexington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sexington pushes down on Heartman's head and hops out.
Sexington wants to clinch but Heartman slips to the side

and Heartman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Heartman trying to control but Sexington is working from the bottom.
Sexington is trying to keep Heartman in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sexington wants to stand up but Heartman is controlling him.
Sexington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sexington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Heartman 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.
Sexington wants to stand up but Heartman is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sexington tries to clinch but Heartman is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heartman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sexington tries to avoid it but Heartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sexington to the ground. Sexington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Sexington misses.
Heartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sexington's waist but Sexington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heartman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Heartman misses.
Chad Sexington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexington tries to clinch up.
Sexington tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Heartman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heartman prevents Sexington from getting back to his feet.
Heartman pushes down on Sexington's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heartman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sexington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sexington tries to get to full guard but Heartman has control of the leg.
Heartman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sexington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sexington is in trouble now - Heartman has advanced to mount!
Sexington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Heartman lands a heavy elbow.
Sexington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heartman trying to control but Sexington is having none of it.
Sexington's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

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.
Sexington is desperately trying to improve his position but Heartman has a good base and remains in mount.
Heartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sexington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heartman is breathing heavily.
Sexington slips nicely into half guard.
Heartman wants to control but Sexington is keeping busy.
Sexington works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sexington looking to secure an arm triangle but Heartman defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Heartman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sexington moves into the clinch.

Heartman jumps guard.
Sexington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heartman's guard.
Heartman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sexington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heartman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heartman is pressing down on Sexington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heartman is on top in guard.
Heartman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sexington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heartman!
Heartman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sexington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heartman has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Sexington stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sexington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heartman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heartman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sexington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heartman shoots for a takedown but Sexington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chad Sexington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Heartman with that takedown attempt.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown but Sexington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexington tries a head kick but it misses.
Chad Sexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heartman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Sexington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sexington thumps Heartman with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexington lands a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sexington.

Sexington clinches up with Heartman and pushes him back against the cage.

Sexington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sexington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sexington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sexington content just to control the position here.
Andre Heartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sexington is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Heartman is in real trouble.
Sexington trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Heartman doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sexington looking to break Heartman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Heartman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sexington will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexington is hanging on to Heartman's back as he tries to escape.

Sexington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Sexington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Heartman trying to control the position but Sexington manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sexington trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sexington just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Sexington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sexington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexington wants to clinch but Heartman slips to the side

and Heartman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sexington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heartman trying to control from half guard but Sexington is working away.

Heartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sexington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sexington is trying to stand back up but Heartman is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heartman in particular looking to stall.

Sexington manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Heartman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sexington tries to close the distance and clinch but Heartman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Sexington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heartman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heartman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heartman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sexington is just out of range.
Sexington looks to land a combination. Heartman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sexington sprawls well. Sexington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Heartman gets slowly back to his feet.

Sexington closes the distance and clinches.
Sexington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heartman prevents it.
Heartman blocks an elbow strike.
Heartman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sexington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heartman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sexington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heartman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sexington is pressed up against the cage. Heartman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sexington down to the mat. Sexington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sexington looks to land a combination but Heartman avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexington cracks the inside of Heartman's front leg.
Sexington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sexington throws a head kick that misses.
Heartman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sexington. That's going to slow Heartman down.
Sexington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sexington clinches with his opponent.
Sexington is pressed up against the cage. Heartman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sexington down to the mat. Sexington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexington lands a nice shot to the body.
Sexington throws a front kick that sends Heartman stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sexington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sexington scores with a body shot.
Sexington closes the distance looking to clinch

and Heartman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sexington's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Heartman drops back looking for a leg! Sexington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sexington manages to kick Heartman off! Heartman jumps back into Sexington's guard.
Sexington wants to stand and escape but Heartman is having none of it.
Sexington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heartman's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Sexington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sexington 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Sexington!