PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack. Han Denderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson's chin.

Mizurugi Samuelsson
vs
Denderson

171 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

179 cm
25
163 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Knockout Nutrition (150Q $35)

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Han Denderson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsson shoots in and drives through. Denderson sprawls well.

Denderson looking to score a takedown here. Samuelsson is defending well but Denderson drives through and ends up in Samuelsson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Samuelsson 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.
Denderson wants to control from the top but Samuelsson keeps moving.

Denderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denderson stays in close to Samuelsson's body and controls the position.
Denderson looking to pass the guard.
Denderson looking to sit in guard and control but Samuelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Denderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samuelsson is aware though and is defending well.

Denderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samuelsson defends it easily.

Denderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuelsson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Denderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Denderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denderson is trying to control the position but Samuelsson postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson just wasn't active enough.
Denderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Samuelsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samuelsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Samuelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denderson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is trying to control but Samuelsson manages to pass to mount!
Denderson is looking to improve his position but Samuelsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Denderson wants to control but Samuelsson is having none of it.
Denderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Denderson tries to roll over but Samuelsson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samuelsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Denderson defends it well.

Samuelsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samuelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Denderson wants to improve his position but Samuelsson is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denderson is looking to control Samuelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Denderson avoid being mounted?
Denderson is looking to get back to full guard here but Samuelsson has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Denderson dominated that round.
That's time! Samuelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Denderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Samuelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samuelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Denderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denderson is wriggling around but Samuelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Denderson is trying to control but Samuelsson manages to pass to mount!

Samuelsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Denderson is on top in guard.
Samuelsson pulls Denderson in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson keeping moving, preventing Denderson from controlling successfully.

Samuelsson wriggles free and stands up.
Samuelsson shoots in and drives through. Denderson sprawls well.
Samuelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denderson manages to avoid it.

Denderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Denderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Samuelsson is now in Denderson's guard. A big mistake from Denderson there, giving up the dominant position!

Samuelsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuelsson has managed to get both his arms back between Denderson's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Denderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samuelsson defends it easily.
Samuelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samuelsson preventing the sweep.
Denderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samuelsson passes into half guard.
Samuelsson trying to control the action but Denderson is working from the bottom.
Denderson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is trying to stand.
Samuelsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Samuelsson is pressing down on Denderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denderson is holding on for now.
Samuelsson is keen to just control but Denderson is a slippery customer.
Samuelsson wants to free his trapped foot but Denderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is looking for a sweep. Samuelsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denderson is holding on to half guard well.
Denderson has a hand on Samuelsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Samuelsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

Samuelsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Denderson is now in Samuelsson's guard. A big mistake from Samuelsson there, giving up the dominant position!

Denderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samuelsson dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denderson is trying to keep Samuelsson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Denderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Denderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samuelsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samuelsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denderson some visible discomfort.

It looks like Han Denderson has been cut.
Samuelsson misses with the ground and pound.
Denderson is looking for a sweep.
Denderson sneaks back into half guard.
Denderson wants to get back to his feet.
Denderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samuelsson is working away from the top position though.
Han Denderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Denderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuelsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samuelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Denderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Samuelsson escapes and throws Denderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Samuelsson trying to control the action but Denderson is working from the bottom.
Denderson wants to control but Samuelsson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Samuelsson lands a few punches from side control.
Denderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denderson.
Samuelsson wants to pass the guard but Denderson is keeping the position.
Denderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samuelsson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denderson stops Samuelsson from standing up.
Denderson pushing down on Samuelsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson keeping moving, preventing Denderson from controlling successfully.
Denderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Denderson trying to control but Samuelsson is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson wants to stand up but Denderson is controlling him.
Denderson stays in close to Samuelsson's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Han Denderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Samuelsson feints and as Denderson raises his hands in defense, Samuelsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Denderson is looking for a triangle but Samuelsson pushes his legs off easily.
Samuelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Denderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samuelsson keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Samuelsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Denderson.

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 Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
I think Samuelsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!