PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dat N Word (ranked 4427 p4p, 4612 weight class) and Henry Hanz (ranked 464 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

N Word
vs
Hanz

200 cm
19
185
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dat N Word!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Hanz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanz has N Word up against the cage in a clinch.
N Word is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanz leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Hanz decides to pull guard.
Hanz has a closed guard, preventing N Word from standing up.

N Word avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanz pulls N Word in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N Word wants to get up but he can't break Hanz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanz looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanz, not yet.
Hanz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with N Word. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanz pulls N Word in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has N Word pinned against the cage. N Word gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
N Word swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanz.
N Word 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanz.
Hanz slips under a jab.
N Word connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanz defending well as N Word loads up on a big left hand.
Hanz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanz fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like N Word was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dat N Word has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hanz.
Hanz goes for a double leg but N Word avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as N Word continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - N Word throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
N Word swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dat N Word seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Word jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
N Word throws a series of punches but Hanz moves out of range.
Hanz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanz shoots in looking for a takedown but N Word manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
N Word misses with a body shot.
N Word loads up on a big right hand but Hanz slips the punch.
Hanz with a lazy takedown attempt
and N Word counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
N Word misses the jab.
Hanz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from N Word.

Hanz has closed the distance and engaged N Word in a clinch.
Hanz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. N Word just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanz goes for a takedown attempt but N Word pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanz slips a jab from N Word.
Hanz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from N Word. No joy for Hanz on that attempt.
Dat N Word is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Henry Hanz has been cut.
N Word throws an overhand right that lands on Hanz's shoulder, as Hanz tries to avoid the shot.

Hanz dives in and scores a takedown into N Word's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanz working some strikes from top position.
N Word is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanz is controlling him.
Hanz working some strikes from top position.
N Word wants to get back to his feet but Hanz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
N Word is looking to stand up but Hanz isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dat N Word dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hanz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hanz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N Word throws out the jab.
N Word throws a hook but Hanz avoids it easily.
N Word jabbing away but nothing is landing.
N Word throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
N Word throws a right and a left that both miss.
N Word misses with a looping left.
Hanz wants to counter with a clinch but N Word pushes him away.
N Word missing with a left hand there. Hanz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but N Word avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from N Word on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Word looks to land a right hand but Hanz moved out of range.
N Word tries to bum rush Hanz with a series of wild strikes but Hanz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henry Hanz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanz tries to close the distance and clinch but N Word swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
N Word is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
N Word looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanz fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from N Word on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dat N Word has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hanz.
N Word misses with an uppercut. Hanz saw that one coming.
N Word throws a poor cross that misses

and Hanz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hanz.
Hanz has N Word pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. N Word manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
N Word is trying to break the clinch but Hanz has him pressed against the cage.
N Word is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanz can do to turn this around?
N Word wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanz has him pressed against the cage.
N Word wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanz has him pressed against the cage.

Hanz breaks from the clinch.
Hanz blocks a jab.
Hanz wants to counter the offense by N Word and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Word misses with a right hand

and Hanz counters by moving into the clinch.
Hanz lands a good knee to the midsection. N Word won't want to take too many of those.

Hanz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, N Word regains guard.
N Word is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanz trying to control the position from guard on top but N Word is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
N Word wants to stand and escape but Hanz is having none of it.
N Word will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N Word has momentary wrist control but Hanz slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanz with a nice head shot there.
N Word is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hanz tries to free his leg and advance position but N Word is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as N Word sprawls well. N Word wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanz gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from N Word.
N Word slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanz, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Hanz gets a takedown into half guard.

N Word manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hanz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
N Word is trying to break the clinch but Hanz has him pressed against the cage.
N Word has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hanz breaks the clinch.
Hanz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Hanz instigates a clinch.
Hanz tries to pull guard but N Word forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hanz tries a knee to the head but N Word blocks it.
N Word takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dat N Word will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Hanz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

N Word swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanz counters with a three punch combo that has N Word backing up. N Word nods at Hanz to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N Word.
Hanz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
N Word misses with a hook to the body
and Hanz counters with a left to the body.

Hanz rushes N Word and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanz prevents N Word from breaking the clinch.
Hanz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite N Word's efforts to push away.
N Word blocks the elbow strike.
N Word is trying to break free.

N Word's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from N Word.
A jab from N Word misses.
Hanz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from N Word.
Hanz defending well as N Word loads up on a big left hand.
Hanz blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanz has N Word up against the cage in a clinch.

Hanz jumps into guard, dragging N Word to the mat.

N Word gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hanz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but N Word swivels and escapes.
N Word misses with a hook.
Hanz tries to close the distance and clinch but N Word swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
N Word stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanz. Hanz gets slowly back to his feet.
N Word is looking to counter punch.
N Word throws a hook to the side of Hanz's head but Hanz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
N Word circles away from the clinch attempt.
N Word misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanz moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanz avoids the body shot from N Word.
Hanz shoots for a double leg takedown but N Word sprawls well. He's pushed Hanz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dat N Word has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hanz.
N Word misses with a straight left.

Hanz closes the distance and clinches.
Hanz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
N Word wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanz has him pressed against the cage.
Hanz jumps guard but N Word stands there with Hanz around his waist. Hanz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanz jumps guard but N Word turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
N Word wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. N Word just stands there and leans against the cage.
N Word wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanz won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanz is struggling to control the position.
N Word wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
N Word wants to break free but Hanz has control.
N Word is pressed up against the cage. Hanz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag N Word down to the mat. N Word avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
N Word throws the left hand but Hanz avoids the punch easily.
Hanz shoots for a takedown but N Word saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanz staying out of range there.
N Word throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by N Word.
Hanz shoots in looking for a takedown. N Word tries to sprawl out of it but Hanz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. N Word manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Word throws a jab when Hanz was well out of range.
N Word loads up on a big right hand but Hanz slips the punch.
N Word waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanz.
Hanz tries to counter with a clinch but N Word shakes him off and moves away.
N Word throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
N Word fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanz tries to counter by closing the distance.
N Word stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and N Word wants it to stay on the feet.
Henry Hanz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
N Word looks to land a right hand but Hanz moved out of range.
Hanz misses with a looping left.
A jab from N Word misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N Word misses with a double jab.
Dat N Word is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dat N Word showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for N Word, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight for Dat N Word!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Dat N Word!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Dat N Word!

Dat N Word wins by unanimous decision!