PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter O Hanrahahanrahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix's entrance music is Are You Experienced- The Jimi Hendrix Experience. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying O Hanrahahanrahan's choice of entrance music: Gorilla Biscuits - New Direction. Peter O Hanrahahanrahan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hendrix
vs
O Hanrahahanrahan

180 cm
21
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timi Hendrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter O Hanrahahanrahan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hendrix throws a body punch but O Hanrahahanrahan moves out of range.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendrix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendrix keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Hanrahahanrahan.
O Hanrahahanrahan walks into a stiff left hand from Hendrix.
Hendrix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Hanrahahanrahan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendrix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Hanrahahanrahan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Hanrahahanrahan fails with a takedown attempt.

Hendrix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendrix lands in his opponent's guard.
Hendrix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Hanrahahanrahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendrix trying to control but O Hanrahahanrahan is working from the bottom.
Hendrix chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hendrix lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hendrix trying to control but O Hanrahahanrahan is working from the bottom.
Hendrix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Hanrahahanrahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Hanrahahanrahan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hendrix manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hendrix misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix won't allow O Hanrahahanrahan to pass to mount.
Hendrix wants to get back to full guard.
Hendrix landing strikes from the bottom.

O Hanrahahanrahan is working for a kimura but Hendrix is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendrix has a hand on O Hanrahahanrahan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. O Hanrahahanrahan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hendrix flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hendrix throwing hammer fists to the chest of O Hanrahahanrahan. What's that going to do exactly?
O Hanrahahanrahan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hendrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hendrix trying to control from the bottom.
Hendrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hendrix.
Hendrix will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hendrix wants to sweep here but O Hanrahahanrahan controlling him for the moment.
Hendrix trying to keep a closed guard but O Hanrahahanrahan is proving a slippery customer.
Hendrix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hendrix working the head and body with strikes.
Hendrix is looking to advance position but O Hanrahahanrahan won't allow it.
Hendrix working over O Hanrahahanrahan with some ground and pound. O Hanrahahanrahan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

O Hanrahahanrahan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendrix throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendrix throwing shots but O Hanrahahanrahan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timi Hendrix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to chop away at Hendrix's legs.
O Hanrahahanrahan shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendrix misses with a takedown
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a good low kick that Hendrix was not able to check.
O Hanrahahanrahan scores with a nice right hand.
O Hanrahahanrahan defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand.
O Hanrahahanrahan checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Hanrahahanrahan moves away.

Hendrix shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Hanrahahanrahan's guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendrix is one step ahead there.
Hendrix throwing strikes from guard but O Hanrahahanrahan blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendrix throws a strike but O Hanrahahanrahan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hendrix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Hanrahahanrahan stands up over Hendrix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendrix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Hendrix misses
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Hanrahahanrahan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hendrix.
Good work by Hendrix as he checks the leg kick.
O Hanrahahanrahan missing with a left hand there. Hendrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Hanrahahanrahan looks to land a right hand but Hendrix moved out of range.

O Hanrahahanrahan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

O Hanrahahanrahan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

O Hanrahahanrahan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Hanrahahanrahan is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.
O Hanrahahanrahan gets to mount! Hendrix was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hendrix working to try and regain half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan blocks Hendrix's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hendrix is trying desperately to improve position.
Hendrix wants to control but O Hanrahahanrahan is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Hanrahahanrahan prevents Hendrix from getting the reversal.

O Hanrahahanrahan has control of Hendrix's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hendrix regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hendrix is looking to improve his position but O Hanrahahanrahan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hendrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Hanrahahanrahan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter O Hanrahahanrahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

O Hanrahahanrahan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Hendrix scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendrix lands a nice short elbow.
O Hanrahahanrahan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendrix.
Hendrix lands with a punch from half guard.
Hendrix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Hanrahahanrahan's head.
Hendrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendrix thows a huge punch but O Hanrahahanrahan dodges it nicely.
Hendrix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hendrix throwing shots but O Hanrahahanrahan is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to roll over but Hendrix keeps him under control.

O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendrix pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Hendrix.
O Hanrahahanrahan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hendrix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Hanrahahanrahan misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Hendrix.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from O Hanrahahanrahan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hendrix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hendrix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendrix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Timi Hendrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendrix throws a hook but O Hanrahahanrahan blocks it.
Hendrix just misses with a punch to the body.
O Hanrahahanrahan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
O Hanrahahanrahan moves away from the strike by Hendrix.
O Hanrahahanrahan tries to clinch up.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and O Hanrahahanrahan moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from O Hanrahahanrahan.
Nice defenses there by Hendrix.
O Hanrahahanrahan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hendrix blocks a head kick by O Hanrahahanrahan.
Hendrix throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hanrahahanrahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a takedown
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a good low kick that Hendrix was not able to check.
O Hanrahahanrahan misses with a few strikes there.
O Hanrahahanrahan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hendrix counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Hanrahahanrahan won't be happy with that.
Hendrix is chipping away with strikes.
Hendrix looking to punish the body of his opponent here but O Hanrahahanrahan is avoiding damage well.
Hendrix lands an elbow.
Hendrix lands a nice forearm strike.
Hendrix landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix lands a decent elbow from side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hendrix landing strikes.
Hendrix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking for a sweep.
Hendrix working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
O Hanrahahanrahan regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hendrix lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timi Hendrix clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hendrix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and O Hanrahahanrahan counters with a head kick.
Hendrix throws a right and a left that O Hanrahahanrahan avoids nicely.
Hendrix has a takedown stuffed.
Hendrix keeps the fight on the outside.
Hendrix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

O Hanrahahanrahan gets caught flat footed, as Hendrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hendrix throwing strikes from guard but O Hanrahahanrahan blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Hanrahahanrahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendrix trying to control but O Hanrahahanrahan is working from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hendrix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendrix trying to control but O Hanrahahanrahan is working from the bottom.

O Hanrahahanrahan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hendrix connects with a couple of short punches.
O Hanrahahanrahan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hendrix throws a strike but O Hanrahahanrahan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hendrix throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Hanrahahanrahan uses it to pass to side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan is putting a hurting on Hendrix here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Hanrahahanrahan lands a nice forearm strike.
O Hanrahahanrahan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hendrix to see if he's OK.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
O Hanrahahanrahan is looking to take a break and control but Hendrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendrix regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Hanrahahanrahan trying to control but Hendrix is working from the bottom.
Hendrix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing O Hanrahahanrahan from controlling successfully.
Hendrix 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.
O Hanrahahanrahan passes into half guard.
Hendrix is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute O Hanrahahanrahan jumps into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Hanrahahanrahan wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
O Hanrahahanrahan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hendrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.

O Hanrahahanrahan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hendrix looks calm but he's in trouble here. O Hanrahahanrahan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hendrix is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! O Hanrahahanrahan lets go of the hold and Hendrix can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter O Hanrahahanrahan!
Peter O Hanrahahanrahan is the new bantamweight champion!