PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joachin Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Donatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hanson
vs
Donatti

194 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joachin Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Donatti!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanson gets the takedown into side control.
Hanson staying calm.
Hanson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donatti for as long as he can get away with.
Donatti tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson takes a little break here. Donatti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donatti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanson is putting a hurting on Donatti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Donatti is trying to get back to half guard.
Donatti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatti wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.

Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Donatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donatti is pressing down on Hanson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donatti looking for a sweep. Not yet Donatti, not yet.

Donatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donatti looking for a sweep. Not yet Donatti, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donatti's guard.
Hanson won't allow Donatti to sweep him here.
Donatti looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is looking to stand up but Donatti won't let him.
Donatti wants to sweep but no luck.

Donatti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hanson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Donatti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hanson's back instead.
Hanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donatti on the ground.
Hanson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Donatti controlling well, preventing Hanson from escaping the position.
Hanson trying to control the action but Donatti just sinks the hooks in.
Hanson can't escape the position.
Hanson holding both Donatti 's hands and preventing any damage.

Hanson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatti is not going to allow Hanson to sit and survive in this position.
Hanson is trying to break free.

Donatti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hanson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Hanson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Hanson showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Donatti is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hanson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Donatti has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hanson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Donatti doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paolo Donatti!