PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Asa Sargent (ranked 23926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Hangman (ranked 6159 p4p, 0 weight class). Asa Sargent has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sargent
vs
Hangman

217 cm
19
151 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asa Sargent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Hangman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hangman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sargent is just out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sargent enables Hangman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sargent manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hangman wants to control from the top but Sargent keeps moving.
Hangman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hangman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hangman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sargent can't keep his opponent in guard - Hangman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sargent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sargent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hangman.
Sargent is looking for a sweep. Hangman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hangman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hangman with the ground and pound but Sargent uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hangman wants to stand but Sargent has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hangman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sargent keeping moving, preventing Hangman from controlling successfully.

Sargent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hangman defends well.

That's two 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.
Hangman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hangman wants to stand and escape but instead Sargent has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hangman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sargent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hangman has an active guard here but Sargent has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hangman trying to hold on to Sargent's head to control him but Sargent postures up.
Hangman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hangman trying to get back to full guard but Sargent takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sargent landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sargent raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hangman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sargent controlling the pace for now.
Hangman working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hangman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Al Hangman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hangman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hangman showed some decent athleticism there.
Hangman not doing much here.

Hangman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hangman prevents Sargent from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent controlling the position well.
Sargent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hangman is working away from the top position though.
Al Hangman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hangman is stalling here. Sargent is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hangman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sargent has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hangman can't do much from the bottom here.
Sargent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hangman looks to move to half guard but instead Sargent has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hangman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sargent trying to control but Hangman is having none of it.
Hangman tries to lock up and control but Sargent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hangman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sargent controlling the position easily from mount.
Sargent's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hangman is looking to get to half guard.

That's four 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.
Sargent landing strikes from the mount.
Hangman is trying desperately to improve position.
Sargent wants to control the pace but Hangman is squirming around nicely.
Hangman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hangman gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sargent dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hangman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sargent to the ground. Hangman is now in Sargent's guard.
Hangman looking to sit in guard and control but Sargent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sargent stopping the sweep attempt from Hangman.
Hangman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sargent is refusing to be controlled, as Hangman sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sargent wants to control but Hangman is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hangman misses with a head shot. Sargent uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hangman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sargent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sargent trying to keep a closed guard but Hangman is proving a slippery customer.
Hangman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sargent is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hangman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sargent is pulling down on Hangman's head to control his posture.
Sargent looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hangman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hangman is pressing down on Sargent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sargent is holding on for now.
It looks like Hangman is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hangman lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hangman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sargent punching from the bottom.
Hangman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sargent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hangman tries a head kick but it misses.
Sargent went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hangman misses with a head kick.

Hangman gets the takedown into side control.
Hangman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sargent gets back to half guard.
Well, if Hangman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sargent is pressing down on Hangman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hangman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sargent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hangman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hangman won't allow Sargent to sweep him here.
Hangman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hangman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hangman 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Al Hangman!