PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikkard Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eluard comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Eluard
vs
Hanson

180 cm
28
197 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

185 cm
23
191 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Jab from Eluard.
Hanson dives in and grabs Eluard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eluard pushes down on Hanson's head and hops out.
Eluard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and Eluard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eluard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson is looking to land body kicks.
Eluard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanson with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eluard lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eluard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson thumps Eluard with a low kick.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Eluard counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Eluard gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eluard keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Eluard.
A jab lands there for Eluard.
Martinez Eluard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hanson misses with a straight right.

Hanson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Eluard wants to control but Hanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eluard is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in Gym of the Gods inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eluard tries to lock up and control but Hanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanson controlling from the full mount.
Eluard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eluard is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanson with a couple of short strikes.
Eluard regains half guard.
Eluard is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Eluard is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Eluard trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
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 Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rikkard Hanson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Eluard moves into the clinch.
Eluard misses with a short punch on the inside.

Eluard gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold.

Eluard seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Eluard has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eluard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold.

Eluard is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanson is staying active underneath Eluard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Eluard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanson tries to roll over but Eluard keeps him under control.
Hanson gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanson trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Rikkard Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Eluard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eluard is looking to regain half guard here but Hanson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard struggling a bit here.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.

Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eluard, who protects the arm well.
Eluard tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard is trying to control Hanson's posture but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rikkard Hanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rikkard Hanson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Eluard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanson tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
Hanson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Eluard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eluard moves out of range as Hanson throws a body kick.
Eluard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eluard scores with a hook.
Eluard misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eluard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanson just manages to avoid it.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Eluard keeps it at a distance.

Hanson gets a double leg takedown into Eluard's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson passes Eluard's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Eluard is defending well.

Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Hanson winds up and cracks Eluard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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.
Hanson prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Eluard defends it.

Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eluard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanson trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom.

Eluard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hanson uses it to pass to side control.
Eluard gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard moves into full guard.

Eluard looking for subs off his back but Hanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Eluard trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.

That's four 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.

Eluard actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rikkard Hanson.
I think Hanson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!