PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sung Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspard Dufour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sung Hanson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hanson
vs
Dufour

161 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sung Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaspard Dufour!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dufour shoots in and gets a takedown into Hanson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Dufour tries to pass.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Dufour from controlling successfully.
Dufour controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dufour is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dufour darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dufour trying to control from half guard but Hanson is working away.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Dufour is controlling him well.
Dufour is keen to just control but Hanson is a slippery customer.
Hanson pushes Dufour off looking to stand but Dufour dives back in and keeps control.

Hanson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dufour is on him like a limpet, forcing Hanson back against the cage.

Hanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaspard Dufour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dufour closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanson did well to prevent Dufour getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dufour is looking for a kimura here.
Dufour works his way into full mount!
Hanson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to stand.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Dufour trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Dufour working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dufour stops Hanson from getting back to his feet.

Dufour is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dufour is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Dufour is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dufour keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Dufour works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Hanson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dufour has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufour perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dufour trying to control from half guard but Hanson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dufour.
Dufour is looking to advance position but Hanson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaspard Dufour dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dufour shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dufour showed some decent athleticism there.

Dufour is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dufour wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson is trying to stand back up but Dufour is controlling him
Dufour wants to control but Hanson is keeping him busy.

Dufour wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hanson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dufour keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dufour is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson decides to pull guard.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dufour stops Hanson from standing up.
Dufour stands up over Hanson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dufour looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Gaspard Dufour has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson gets caught flat footed, as Dufour shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dufour stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dufour accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Dufour tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufour looking to sit in guard and control but Hanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dufour is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gaspard Dufour wasn't active enough on the ground.

Dufour shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanson is trying to defend but Dufour finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dufour trying to pass the guard but Hanson defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control but Dufour postures up.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Dufour is controlling him well.

Hanson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dufour is on him like a limpet, forcing Hanson back against the cage.
Dufour prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hanson manages to pull guard.
Dufour's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dufour trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Hanson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dufour off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaspard Dufour will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hanson lands with a thumping leg kick.

Dufour drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dufour prevents Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dufour is one step ahead there.
Dufour is pushing down on Hanson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Dufour has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dufour is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanson won't allow Dufour to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is looking to escape.
Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dufour wants to take a breather but Hanson is having none of it.

Dufour is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hanson kicks Dufour off and gets back to his feet.

Dufour closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanson's guard.
Dufour stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dufour stands up out of Hanson's guard for a moment - Hanson manages to land a nice upkick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufour trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufour must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dufour drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dufour has Hanson in his guard.
Dufour wants to get back to his feet but Hanson passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanson stands up and beckons Dufour to join him on the feet.
Hanson tries to clinch but Dufour moves out of range.
Hanson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Hanson gets caught flat footed, as Dufour shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Dufour from controlling successfully.
Hanson wants to stand up but Dufour is controlling him.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but Dufour passes into half guard.
Hanson is staying active underneath Dufour, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hanson pushes Dufour off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dufour changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sung Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaspard Dufour is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson is trying to escape the position but Dufour is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaspard Dufour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dufour winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaspard Dufour!