PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Sharp (ranked 23098 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Hanson (ranked 5394 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sharp
vs
Hanson

203 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sterling Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharp avoids it really well and circles away.
Sharp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanson.
Sharp throws the left hand but Hanson avoids the punch easily.
Hanson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sharp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanson.
Sterling Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Hanson.
Hanson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sharp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Sharp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson has a takedown stuffed.
Sharp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Hanson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sharp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Sharp pulls guard effortlessly.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Sharp wants to stand but Hanson is controlling the position.
Sharp is trying to keep Hanson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Hanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanson clinches up against the cage.
Sharp has Hanson pressed against the cage, preventing Hanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sharp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hanson pulls Sharp into guard.
Hanson is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
Hanson has a closed guard, preventing Sharp from standing up.
Hanson has his hands on Sharp's head, controlling the position.

Hanson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sharp presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sharp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hanson smiles and moves away.
Hanson throws a combination. Sharp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Sterling Sharp has been cut.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharp moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
Hanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sterling Sharp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hanson throws a sloppy head kick

and Sharp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hanson has one foot on Sharp's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hanson throws out a leg kick but Sharp moves out of range and Hanson only half commits.

Hanson moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
Hanson tries to break the clinch but Sharp is controlling the position.
Hanson looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Sharp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanson has Sharp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp is trying to drag Hanson to the mat but Hanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hanson decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharp won't allow Hanson to sweep him here.
Sharp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sharp being controlled here momentarily.

Hanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Sharp is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson trying to strike off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanson fails to land the takedown.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sharp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharp tries to clinch but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches up with Sharp, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes Sharp against the cage but Sharp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
Sharp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharp wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hanson closes the distance and clinches.

Sharp manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp controls Hanson momentarily but Hanson frees himself.
Hanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sharp tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Sharp tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hanson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sterling Sharp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hanson closes the distance and pushes Sharp back into the cage.
Hanson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharp to keep the fight standing.
Hanson has Sharp pressed against the cage.
Sharp has Hanson pressed against the cage.
Sharp jumps guard but Hanson stands there with Sharp around his waist. Sharp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharp letting Hanson take a breather here.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanson throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sterling Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson has a takedown stuffed.
Sterling Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Hanson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharp wants a takedown.

Sharp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hanson uses from the top position.
Hanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet but Hanson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hanson gets to his feet. Sharp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Sharp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Sharp as Hanson shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Nice sprawl there from Sharp as Hanson shoots in.
Hanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Sharp takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants a takedown.
Sharp looking for a takedown.
Hanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sharp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hanson gets control of Sharp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyler Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hanson working for a triangle but Sharp defends it easily.
Sharp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson working a defensive guard but Sharp manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharp tries to score with some ground and pound. Hanson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanson parries the strikes from Sharp easily there. Sharp is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hanson to escape.
Sterling Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Hanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Sharp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sterling Sharp.
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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Hanson!