PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 270 p4p, 202 weight class) and David Hanson (ranked 38 p4p, 25 weight class). Hanson has chosen Subcouds - on red as his entrance music. Miet Cleever had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cleever
vs
Hanson

190 cm
27
210
18 - 4 - 0

189 cm
28
214
14 - 8 - 1

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World class boxer
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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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cleever sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Cleever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleever.
Hanson feints the counter takedown.
Cleever throws a leg kick

and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleever!

Hanson tries for a kimura but Cleever is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleever is defending well.

Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cleever has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cleever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cleever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cleever prevents Hanson from moving into mount.
Cleever is holding Hanson down, trying to stall.

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.
Hanson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cleever's legs.
Cleever is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Hanson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cleever tries to escape but Hanson is in control.
Hanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Cleever manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cleever wants to get back to his feet.

Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Cleever defends the submission attempt.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Cleever is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cleever has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cleever doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Cleever trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
Cleever is trying to stand.
Hanson prevents Cleever from improving his position.

Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Cleever defends the submission attempt.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four 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 landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cleever's head.

Hanson is working for a kimura but Cleever is defending it quite comfortably.
Cleever gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Cleever blocks nicely.
Cleever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Hanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleever has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanson has managed to get both his arms back between Cleever's legs - danger averted.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hanson defending well as Cleever loads up on a big left hand.
And Hanson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleever pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanson forces his way into half guard.

Hanson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Cleever is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleever moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Cleever is keeping the position.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanson won't allow Cleever to get back to his feet.
Hanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cleever has wrist control.
Cleever wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanson trying to move into half guard but instead Cleever has managed to sweep!

Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleever is aware though and is defending well.
David Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleever not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hanson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cleever has picked Hanson up and slammed him! Hanson can't keep hold of the triangle and Cleever manages to pass to side control!

Cleever decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cleever's half guard.

Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Cleever is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cleever makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever sizes up Hanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Cleever sprawls well.
Hanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Cleever appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cleever connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Hanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever misses with a leg kick

and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleever's guard.

Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleever dives on top into guard.

Hanson working for a triangle but Cleever defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleever is aware though and is defending well.
Cleever content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miet Cleever dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
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!

Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleever.
Cleever throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hanson walks into a jab.
Cleever moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cleever throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleever thows a leg kick but Hanson checks it

and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
Cleever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Cleever has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hanson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Cleever breaks the clinch.

Cleever clinches.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleever smiles and moves away.
Cleever takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.

Hanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleever is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cleever wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleever dives on top into guard.

Hanson working for a triangle but Cleever defends it easily.
Hanson wants to sweep here but Cleever controlling him for the moment.
Hanson is striking from the bottom but Cleever uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cleever stands up and beckons Hanson to join him on the feet.
Cleever takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleever swings widly with a right hand

and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cleever won't be happy with that.
Cleever is trying to get back to his feet.
Cleever holding on.

Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Hanson crashes against the mat.
Cleever wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cleever tries to buck Hanson off but Hanson is having none of it.
Hanson throwing strikes but Cleever manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cleever slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to get back to half guard.

Cleever stands up and beckons Hanson to his feet.
Cleever throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever keeping full guard, as Hanson tries to pass.
Cleever wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
Hanson passes Cleever's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cleever is looking to control Hanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleever avoid being mounted?
Cleever is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cleever has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.