PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oluf Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oluf Hansen enters the cage!

Chan
vs
Hansen

174 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
133 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oluf Hansen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan throws a lazy head kick
and Hansen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hansen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Chan moves into the clinch.
Chan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hansen is defending well.

Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan looking to slow down the pace here.

Hansen has hold of one of Chan's legs. Chan is fighting the takedown attempt but Hansen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hansen preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Chan managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chan shoots in for a double leg but Hansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chan jumps guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chan jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Chan around his waist. Chan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hansen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chan looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Hansen drags the fight down to the ground.
Chan landing with the ground and pound.
Chan wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hansen has momentary wrist control but Chan slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hansen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hansen defends it nicely.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oluf Hansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hansen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chan postures up in Hansen's guard and throws a big left but Hansen blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hansen has momentary wrist control but Chan slips an elbow through the middle.

Hansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oluf Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hansen is fending him off so far but Chan persists. Nope, Hansen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen throws a fast counter high kick but Chan manages to duck under it in time.
Chan closes the distance but Hansen moves to the side
and Hansen counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan closes the distance but Hansen moves to the side
and Hansen counters with a series of strikes. Chan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chan drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chan is defended easily by Hansen.
Chan fails with the takedown.
Hansen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansen leaves Chan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oluf 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!

Chan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hansen circles away.
Chan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chan somewhat.
Chan tries to clinch up but Hansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Hansen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan lands the left hand.
Chan misses with a takedown
and Hansen counters with a three punch combo that has Chan backing up. Chan nods at Hansen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan wants to clinch
and Hansen counters with a series of strikes. Chan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Hansen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chan looks to clinch
and Hansen counters with a one-two to the body.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hansen sprawls well. Hansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chan gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen slaps away a takedown attempt from Chan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hansen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hansen unleashes a big counter combination but Chan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hansen. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Hansen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hansen defends it nicely.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hansen throws a counter combo.
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chan misses with a takedown
and Hansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Chan with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oluf Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hansen 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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