PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 2584 p4p, 349 weight class) and Uppoamaton Titanic (ranked 3179 p4p, 415 weight class). Hanagan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cro Mags - We Gotta Know. Charley Hanagan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uppoamaton Titanic's chin.

Hanagan
vs
Titanic

180 cm
21
225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
29
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Power Matrix Nutrition

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Uppoamaton Titanic!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanagan drives through with a takedown into Titanic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Titanic wants to sweep but no luck.

Hanagan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Titanic can do anything to dispel that myth.

Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Titanic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Titanic manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Titanic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Titanic is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titanic has his hands on Hanagan's head, controlling the position.
Titanic looking for a sweep. Not yet Titanic, not yet.
Hanagan stands and throws Titanic's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanic strikes from the bottom but Hanagan takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Hanagan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Titanic to take his back!
Titanic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Titanic wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanagan gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Titanic right now.

Hanagan looking for the choke but no joy.

Hanagan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Hanagan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Titanic won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hanagan off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).