PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Punch Von Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch Von Spar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Von Spar
vs
Hannedy

190 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

183 cm
22
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punch Von Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Spar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Spar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Spar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Spar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Von Spar.
The fighters circling - Von Spar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hannedy slips a jab from Von Spar.
Hannedy ducks under a wild hook from Von Spar.
Von Spar throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Spar.
Punch Von Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Spar loads up on a big right hand but Hannedy slips the punch.
Von Spar looks to land a left hand but Hannedy moved out of range nicely.
Von Spar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hannedy's head.
Von Spar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hannedy.
Punch Von Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Von Spar throws a hook but Hannedy blocks it.

Hannedy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Hannedy tries for a kimura but Von Spar is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Von Spar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Spar is trying to improve his position.

Hannedy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Von Spar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hannedy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Von Spar is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Spar prevents Hannedy from improving position.

Hannedy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Von Spar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Von Spar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Spar tries to get out of the position.
Von Spar is trying to work for a sweep but Hannedy has mounted him!
Hannedy throwing strikes here but Von Spar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hannedy throwing strikes here but Von Spar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hannedy prevents Von Spar from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hannedy goes for an armbar but Von Spar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Von Spar.
Von Spar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Von Spar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hannedy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Von Spar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hannedy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hannedy wants to get back to his feet but Von Spar drags him back down.
Hannedy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Spar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hannedy tries to roll over but Von Spar keeps him under control.

Hannedy has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Von Spar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Von Spar!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch Von Spar dominated that round.
That's time! Von Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Von Spar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hannedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Spar throws out the jab.
Hannedy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Von Spar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Hannedy with that takedown attempt.
Hannedy ducks under a wild hook from Von Spar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Spar throws a big shot that misses.
Hannedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hannedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Spar.
Punch Von Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hannedy misses with a takedown attempt - Von Spar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Spar stuffs the takedown attempt from Hannedy. Hannedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Punch Von Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hannedy slips a straight right by Von Spar.
Von Spar throws a big shot that misses.
Von Spar throws a looping overhand right but Hannedy ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hannedy.
Von Spar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hannedy looks for a takedown but Von Spar sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Spar leaves Hannedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hannedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hannedy.
Von Spar misses with an uppercut. Hannedy saw that one coming.
Hannedy ducks under a wild hook from Von Spar.
Von Spar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hannedy at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hannedy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hannedy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hannedy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Von Spar is now in Hannedy's guard. A big mistake from Hannedy there, giving up the dominant position!
Hannedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Spar manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Spar is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punch Von Spar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Von Spar scores with a jab.
Von Spar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hannedy.
Von Spar misses with an uppercut. Hannedy saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hannedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Spar.
Von Spar loads up on a big right hand but Hannedy slips the punch.
Von Spar lands with a nice combination. Hannedy backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Spar stuffs the takedown attempt from Hannedy. Hannedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Spar lands a right hook to the body.
Hannedy moves away from the strike by Von Spar.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Spar misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punch Von Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Von Spar leaves Hannedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Spar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hannedy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Spar stuffs the takedown attempt from Hannedy. Hannedy gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Spar sprawls well. Von Spar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hannedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannedy avoids the body shot from Von Spar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Spar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hannedy.
Von Spar is not content to let Hannedy control the position.

Hannedy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Spar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walter Hannedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hannedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Spar is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Punch Von Spar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Spar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch Von Spar!