PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dyer
vs
Hansen

191 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elroy Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen throws a body punch but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Hansen looks to move away, Dyer throws a big counter combo but Hansen just gets out of the way.
Dyer slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.

Hansen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Hansen finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Dyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard.

Dyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer won't allow Hansen to get back to his feet.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hansen is trying to keep Dyer in close.

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.
Dyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hansen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dyer throwing strikes but missing.
Hansen wants to stand up but Dyer is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hansen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dyer.
Dyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Hansen moves into the clinch.

Dyer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dyer drops an elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hansen is looking to improve his position.
Dyer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dyer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hansen tries to bum rush Dyer with a series of wild strikes but Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen tries to bum rush Dyer with a series of wild strikes but Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen looks winded!
Hansen tries to bum rush Dyer with a series of wild strikes but Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl out of it but Dyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dyer blocks a jab.
A big left from Hansen misses.
Dyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansen.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Hansen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hansen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen cracks a nice hook into Dyer's ribs.
Hansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dyer dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
Hansen tries to bum rush Dyer with a series of wild strikes but Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Hansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen tries to break free but Dyer pushes him back against the cage.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dyer.
Hansen wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen stops a takedown attempt from Dyer.
Hansen wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Dyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Dyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dyer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rasmus Hansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dyer is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dyer misses its intended target.
Dyer misses with a body shot.

Hansen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dyer, pushing him back against the cage.
Dyer tries for a takedown but Hansen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Dyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Hansen tried to score with a low kick but Dyer checks it.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Dyer avoids them all with ease.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyer.
Elroy Dyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyer looks for a takedown but Hansen sprawls well.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Dyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Hansen throws the left hand but Dyer avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dyer slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
Dyer appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen shoots in but Dyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dyer shoots in for a double leg but Hansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hansen throws a right hand that Dyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyer also avoids with ease.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Rasmus Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Dyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hansen throws a right hand that Dyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyer also avoids with ease.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansen.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer shoots in for a double leg but Hansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Hansen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hansen gets a double leg takedown into Dyer's guard.
Hansen is looking to stand up but Dyer won't let him.
Dyer seems keen to control Hansen's posture.
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyer 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.
Hansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dyer wants to control but Hansen postures up.
Dyer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hansen is trying to get an arm triangle but Dyer is defending well.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen working away.
Hansen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Hansen stands up and beckons Dyer to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hansen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dyer is pressing down on Hansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyer managing to control the position.
Dyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyer, not yet.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.

Hansen gets to his feet. Dyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hansen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hansen throws a right and a left that Dyer avoids nicely.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.

Dyer clinches with his opponent.

Dyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer seems keen to control Hansen's posture.
Dyer looking to control.
Dyer has his hands on Hansen's head, controlling the position.
Hansen wanted to stand there but Dyer had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyer is working an open guard so Hansen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dyer.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dyer rather than just go for the knockout.
Hansen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dyer fails to land the takedown.

Dyer pushes Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dyer jumps guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dyer is working for takedown but Hansen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rasmus Hansen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elroy Dyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Hansen - just one landing.
Hansen motions for Dyer to come forward. Hansen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen looks to land a combination. Dyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Dyer avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen misses with a hook.
Hansen throws a sloppy body shot
and Dyer counters with a three punch combo that has Hansen backing up. Hansen nods at Dyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Dyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Hansen. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hansen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Hansen!