PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Da Hang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Slayer - Raining Blood. Loman has chosen Helsinki City Boy as his entrance music. Teuvo Loman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hang
vs
Loman

175 cm
19
187 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Weight Loss Specialists

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Hang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Teuvo Loman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Teuvo Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Loman scores with a takedown into Hang's guard.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Hang could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loman landing with the ground and pound.
Loman trying to control but Hang is working from the bottom.

Hang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hang swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hang has his foot on Loman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loman works his way back into a safe position though.

Hang working for a triangle but Loman defends it easily.
Loman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loman wants to control from the top but Hang keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Loman is pushing down on Hang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hang is fighting to maintain full guard but Loman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loman tries to pass to full mount but Hang defends it.
Hang wants to get back to full guard.
Hang manages to get to full guard.

Hang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hang's head.
Loman lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loman connects with a decent elbow.
Hang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Loman working the head and body with strikes.
Hang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Loman's best efforts.
Loman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Hang is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Loman pulls his head out easily.
Loman drops an elbow to the side of Hang's head.
Loman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Loman.
Nice strikes from Loman there.
Hang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hang.
Loman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Hang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loman works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang tries to get to full guard but Loman has control of the leg.
Hang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hang wants to sweep but no luck.

Hang is looking for a triangle but Loman pushes his legs off easily.

Hang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loman is working Hang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hang keeping full guard, as Loman tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hang looking to break Loman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hang doesn't have the hooks in and Loman manages to turn into his guard.
Loman postures up and lands a big shot to Hang's brow.

Hang looking for a guillotine here but Loman defends easily.
Loman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Hang working for a triangle but Loman defends it easily.

Hang working for a triangle but Loman defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loman working some strikes from top position.
Loman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hang is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teuvo Loman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Loman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hang's guard.
Loman distracts Hang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Hang has his foot on Loman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loman works his way back into a safe position though.

Hang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loman chips away with some ground and pound.
Loman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Loman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loman stands and throws Hang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hang tries to bench press Loman off him but Loman keeps the position.
Loman working the ground and pound from side control.
Loman lands some shots froms side control.
Hang is looking for a sweep.
Loman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hang is bucking up trying to escape but Loman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Loman working Hang over with strikes here.
Loman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hang working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Loman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loman prevents Hang from getting the reversal.
Loman unloading with bombs!
Hang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hang manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hang is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Loman pulls his head out easily.
Loman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loman.
Hang gets back to full guard.

Hang has his foot on Loman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loman works his way back into a safe position though.
Hang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loman works over Hang with some ground and pound from guard.

Hang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hang has his foot on Loman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loman works his way back into a safe position though.

Hang looking for a guillotine here but Loman defends easily.
Loman wants to pass the guard but Hang is keeping the position.
Hang looking for a sweep. Not yet Hang, not yet.

Hang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Loman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loman preventing the sweep.
Teuvo Loman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hang looking for a guillotine here but Loman defends easily.
Loman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Loman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Loman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loman forces his way into half guard.
Loman wants to pass the guard but Hang is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hang gets full guard.
Loman scoring with some ground and pound.

Loman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loman wants to control from the top but Hang keeps moving.

Hang working for the choke.
Loman trying to control the action but Hang just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hang is looking for the choke from the back position but Loman is controlling his hands well.

Hang is persistently looking for the submission but Loman is defending it well.

Hang looking to break Loman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Loman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Da Hang will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hang throws a nice looking combination but Loman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hang stuffs the takedown attempt from Loman. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hang throws a right hand that Loman ducks under and follows up with a left that Loman also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Hang. No joy for Loman on that attempt.
Hang misses with a two punch combination.
Hang misses with a two punch combination.

Loman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hang to the mat! Hang manages to get full guard.

Hang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hang had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Loman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hang Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Loman's back instead.
Loman breaks Hang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loman wants to control from the top but Hang keeps moving.
Hang can't keep his opponent in guard - Loman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hang wants to sweep here but Loman controlling him for the moment.

Hang is looking for a triangle but Loman pushes his legs off easily.
Loman cracks Hang with a solid left hand.

Hang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.

Hang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Loman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Loman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Loman connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loman connects with a couple of short punches.

Hang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loman is one step ahead there.

Loman is sitting in close to Hang's body. Hang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Loman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Loman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Da Hang!