PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 1449 p4p, 1345 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 196 p4p, 178 weight class). Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hawk
vs
Mein Armbach

181 cm
36
174
29 - 17 - 2

181 cm
37
181
29 - 24 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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NARCOS

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 29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Hawk.
And Mein Armbach tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk 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.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick

and Mein Armbach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mein Armbach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach advances position into side control!

Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mein Armbach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawk, who protects the arm well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hawk prevents Mein Armbach from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mein Armbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mein Armbach has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control but Mein Armbach flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Mein Armbach 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, Hawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but Mein Armbach has full control of the position and if anything, Hawk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mein Armbach is throwing shots to the body but Hawk manages to wriggle free. Mein Armbach pounces on him again and ends up in Hawk's guard.
Mein Armbach works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Mein Armbach defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mein Armbach with a jab.
Mein Armbach has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Hawk misses with a jab to the body

and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mein Armbach is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.

Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach.
Hawk is trying to escape back to his feet but Mein Armbach uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawk tries to work over Mein Armbach's front leg with a kick but Mein Armbach checks it.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk looks to throw a body kick

and Mein Armbach counters with a single leg into guard. Hawk didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mein Armbach is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Hawk misses

and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawk!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
The ground and pound from Mein Armbach seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mein Armbach goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hawk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mein Armbach's guard! Nice work there by Hawk!
Mein Armbach trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.

Mein Armbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but instead Mein Armbach has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawk trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mein Armbach is controlling him.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick

and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk wants to stand back up but Mein Armbach manages to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mein Armbach has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
An intense looking Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.