PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Vilpis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Barrett Hanson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Barrett Hanson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hanson
vs
Vilpis

187 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Barrett Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomas Vilpis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson wants to clinch.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vilpis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vilpis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanson but Hanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilpis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vilpis fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilpis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vilpis.
Barrett Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Vilpis.
Vilpis blocks the body kick.
Vilpis throws a head kick but Hanson moves out of range.
Vilpis goes for a double leg but Hanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanson continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilpis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vilpis avoids it really well and circles away.
Vilpis tries to clinch there but Hanson circles away.
Vilpis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanson.
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vilpis sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vilpis swivels and escapes.
Vilpis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Vilpis sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilpis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vilpis is defended easily by Hanson.
Nice takedown defense from Vilpis. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Hanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vilpis.
Vilpis misses with a head kick.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Vilpis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Vilpis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vilpis is defended easily by Hanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilpis wants to clinch.
Vilpis looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.
Vilpis looks winded!
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vilpis looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Vilpis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vilpis off to one side.
Vilpis throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Vilpis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vilpis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanson throws a right hand that Vilpis ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilpis also avoids with ease.
Vilpis throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson swings for the body but Vilpis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barrett Hanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barrett Hanson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vilpis tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vilpis thuds his shin into the meat of Hanson's side.
Vilpis misses with a hook.
Vilpis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Vilpis avoids the body shot from Hanson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vilpis.

Vilpis moves into the clinch.
Vilpis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Vilpis breaks from the clinch.
Vilpis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vilpis duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilpis stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanson. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilpis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilpis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Barrett Hanson's cut is getting worse.
Vilpis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vilpis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barrett Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Vilpis.
Vilpis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vilpis wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomas Vilpis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilpis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vilpis sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vilpis avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches up with Vilpis, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes Vilpis against the cage but Vilpis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vilpis closes the distance and clinches up with Hanson, looking for a takedown. Vilpis pushes Hanson against the cage but Hanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hanson wants to clinch
and Vilpis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vilpis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilpis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanson but Hanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilpis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Vilpis shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Vilpis looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.
Barrett Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Vilpis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Vilpis moves into range and clinches up with Hanson.

Vilpis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanson uses from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hanson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilpis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Hanson looking for a guillotine from mount but Vilpis is having none of it.
Hanson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilpis is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Vilpis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barrett Hanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A combination from Hanson does no damage.
Vilpis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanson sprawls well. He's pushed Vilpis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vilpis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vilpis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vilpis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanson is fending him off so far but Vilpis persists. Nope, Hanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Barrett Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Vilpis.
Hanson looks for a takedown but Vilpis sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vilpis.
Hanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vilpis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilpis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vilpis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vilpis gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vilpis sprawls well. Vilpis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vilpis sprawls well. Vilpis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Vilpis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vilpis gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vilpis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vilpis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanson stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vilpis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown but Vilpis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vilpis digs a good body shot into Hanson's ribs.
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.

Vilpis pushes Hanson up against the cage in a clinch.

Vilpis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilpis looks to land a right hand but Hanson moved out of range.
Vilpis throws a combination that misses

and Hanson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hanson blocks the elbow strike.
Vilpis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilpis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hanson walks away with a smile on his face. Vilpis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilpis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hanson is trying to pull guard but Vilpis has him pressed against the cage.
Hanson wants to stall.

Vilpis has hold of one of Hanson's legs. Hanson is fighting the takedown attempt but Vilpis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vilpis is looking to stand up but Hanson won't let him.
Hanson controls Vilpis momentarily but Vilpis frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilpis looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Vilpis.
I think Vilpis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Vilpis!