PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Daville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hanzo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dczgUMom658&feature=PlayList&p=0D47F44EA6F80. This should be fireworks!

Hanzo
vs
Daville

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hattori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Daville!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Daville. Daville gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanzo misses with a takedown attempt

so Daville counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daville is looking to advance position but Hanzo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hanzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Daville defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hanzo.

Hanzo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daville turns into him and now he's in Hanzo's guard.

Daville has gone for a leg lock! Hanzo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daville's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanzo stands and throws Daville's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Hanzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daville is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hanzo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daville rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanzo's guard! Nice work there by Daville!
Hanzo is breathing heavily.
Daville tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daville drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daville has Hanzo in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daville is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo passes Daville's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanzo works his way into side control.
Daville is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hanzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hanzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daville knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daville rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanzo's guard! Nice work there by Daville!

Daville has gone for a leg lock! Hanzo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daville's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hanzo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daville manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanzo has Daville in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daville with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hanzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanzo.

Daville is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanzo defends well.

Hanzo 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.

Hanzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Daville throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Daville is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daville manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Daville's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanzo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Daville is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanzo, into his guard.
Daville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

Daville has gone for a leg lock! Hanzo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daville's guard.
Daville 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.
Hanzo slips nicely into half guard.

Hanzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daville doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanzo.
Daville gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Daville is keeping the position.

Hanzo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daville manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanzo has Daville in his guard.

Daville 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daville wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daville advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hattori Hanzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Daville misses with a takedown attempt

and Hanzo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hanzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hanzo manages to end up in side control.

Hanzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Hanzo is trying to get an arm triangle but Daville is defending well.

Hanzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daville gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daville looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daville moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hattori Hanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hanzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Daville is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanzo defends well.

Hanzo drops back looking for a leg! Daville is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daville manages to kick Hanzo off! Hanzo jumps back into Daville's guard.

Hanzo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daville looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daville looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daville!

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.
Daville tries to move to mount but Hanzo blocks the move with his legs.
Daville tries to move to full mount but Hanzo actually manages to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daville seems to be looking for submissions.

Daville is working for a kimura but Hanzo is defending it quite comfortably.

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.

Daville is looking for a kimura here.
Hanzo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hattori Hanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanzo 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hattori Hanzo!