PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Orr (ranked 3487 p4p, 2169 weight class) and Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 445 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orr
vs
Hartmann

165 cm
28
167
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
180
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann thuds his right hand into Orr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orr shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl out of it but Orr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orr slips a jab and a cross from Hartmann.
Hartmann connects with a jab.
Hartmann scores with a nice strike.
Hartmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hartmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hartmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartmann scores with the left hand. Orr knows he should have avoided that one.
Hartmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hartmann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Orr is rocked!
Orr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orr somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hartmann clinches.

Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartmann but Hartmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hartmann is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Hartmann misses.
Hartmann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Orr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Orr dives in for a single leg takedown but Hartmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hartmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Orr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orr manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann misses with a series of wild punches.

Hartmann drives through and clinches with Orr against the cage.

Hartmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hartmann moves into the clinch.
Orr tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann jabs Orr right on the nose. Orr blinks but takes it well.
Orr with a poor takedown
and Hartmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hartmann. Those never looked like landing.
Orr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartmann defends well and Orr ends up having to push Hartmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hartmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hartmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartmann misses with a few strikes there.
Orr has his takedown stuffed
and Orr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartmann lands a jab to Orr's midsection.
Hartmann misses with a low kick.
Hartmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orr moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hartmann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orr blocks a jab.
Orr has a takedown stuffed.

Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.

Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Orr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartmann tries to avoid it but Orr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartmann to the ground. Hartmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rammsie Hartmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hartmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Orr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Orr throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartmann trying to control the position here.
Orr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartmann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hartmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hartmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Orr isn't so interested in that idea.
Orr throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Orr isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hartmann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Orr attempts a counter takedown but Hartmann avoids it well and moves away.

Orr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hartmann!
Orr cracks Hartmann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hartmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartmann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orr.
Orr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orr throws a big right hand that misses.
Orr is working Hartmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orr won't allow Hartmann to get back to his feet.
Hartmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orr manages to get himself to full guard.

Hartmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hartmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orr wants to stand but Hartmann is controlling the position.
Hartmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Hartmann works over Orr with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hartmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hartmann is working Orr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hartmann is looking to pass into half guard but Orr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orr is in guard.

Hartmann controlling the position.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Orr isn't so interested in that idea.
Orr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartmann's head.
Orr stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.
Orr connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orr is controlling him.
Orr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hartmann's head.
Orr stops Hartmann from standing up.
Hartmann has Orr pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hartmann is fending him off so far but Orr persists. Nope, Hartmann circles away and we're back to standing.
Orr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rammsie Hartmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hartmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samuel Orr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orr drops his hands momentarily and Hartmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orr tries for a takedown but Hartmann circles away easily
letting Hartmann counter with a right hand.
Hartmann misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartmann's waist but Hartmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orr off to one side.
Hartmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orr goes for a double leg but Hartmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartmann continues to drive forward.
Hartmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Hartmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orr quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orr has hold of Hartmann's hands but Hartmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hartmann lands a nice short elbow.
Hartmann lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Orr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hartmann wants to free his trapped foot but Orr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hartmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orr is trying to stand up here but Hartmann is controlling him well.
Hartmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hartmann slips a nice elbow through Orr's hands, connecting with Orr's forehead.
Hartmann creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Orr is out cold and this one is all over! Hartmann climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rammsie Hartmann!
Rammsie Hartmann really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.