PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Requiem For A Dream. The key to victory for Boot Head has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Head
vs
Hanson

183 cm
24
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boot Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Head trying to control but Hanson postures up.
Hanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Head kicks Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt
and Head counters with a good low kick that Hanson was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Hanson.
Head lands a leg kick that knocks Hanson off balance momentarily.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Hanson misses
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head with a hook.
Head throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Jack Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Head.
A left lands for Head.
Hanson feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Head checks it.
That kick from Head tenderised Hanson's leg. Hanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanson moves away from the strike by Head.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick
and Head counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson throws a series of strikes that have Head backpedaling.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Head throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.

Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Head will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanson up against the cage.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanson controls his hands.

Hanson has hold of one of Head's legs. Head is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Head wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Head preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson throws a strike but Head rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanson pulls Head in close to his closed guard and prevents Head from doing any damage or advancing position.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Head trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanson is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Head keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanson stops Head from standing up.

Head pushes Hanson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Hanson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
Head wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
Hanson works over Head with some ground and pound from guard.
Head keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Hanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanson dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Hanson digs a good hook to Head's body.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Hanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanson throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
Head lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hanson backs up against the cage.
Head takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanson jabs Head right on the nose. Head blinks but takes it well.
Hanson throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Jack Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Head scores with a four punch combination!
Head misses with a body punch
and Hanson counters with a nice body kick.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Head 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanson tries to score with a low kick but Head moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
Hanson shoots for a takedown but Head saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanson lands with a good body shot.
Hanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Head. That snapped Hanson's head back.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Head tries to clinch there but Hanson circles away.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head lands the left hand.
Hanson lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson.
Hanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Head in the body.
Hanson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanson throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson throws a right hand that misses

and Head counters by moving into the clinch.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Hanson controls the action.
Head works on Hanson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanson.
Head works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Head is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanson has double underhooks.
Head stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Hanson's head.

Hanson has clasped his hands together around Head's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head is looking for a sweep.
Hanson working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head parries the strikes from Hanson easily there. Hanson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Head to escape.
Hanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Head regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Head wants to get back to his feet.
Hanson wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
Head won't allow Hanson to pass to mount.

Hanson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boot Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a right hand that misses

and Hanson counters by moving into the clinch.
Head taking a breather.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hanson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanson breaks from the clinch.
Head cracks Hanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Hanson moves into range and clinches up with Head.
Head slows down the pace here.
Head is trying to stall.

Hanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Head is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head digs a good hook to Hanson's body.
Head moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanson scores with a nice head shot.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Head punishes Hanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanson wants to clinch.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson takes one on the button.
Hanson misses with a combination

and Head counters by moving into the clinch.

Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson wants to slow Head down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanson throws a right hand that misses
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson walks into a left hand.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a double jab
and Head counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Head pushes Hanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanson wants a takedown.
Boot Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hanson.
Hanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head tries to circle away but Hanson has him pinned against the cage.
Head digs a right hand underneath Hanson's ribcage. Hanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head looking to slow down the pace here.
Head is trying to push Hanson away but Hanson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Head stalls.

Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanson misses with a shot to the body
and Head counters with a three punch combo that has Hanson backing up. Hanson nods at Head to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Head's head.
Hanson closes the distance but Head moves to the side
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head lands with a good body shot.
Hanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
Hanson throws a leg kick
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Head blocks a head kick by Hanson.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanson circles away.
Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanson throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head misses with a hook. Hanson ducked under it nicely.
Hanson misses with a hook
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson misses with a kick to the body
and Head makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson dodges the punch combination from Head.
Boot Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanson. Hanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
A big left from Head misses.
Hanson misses with a wild body shot.
Hanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hanson gets the takedown into side control.

Head throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
Hanson swings widly with a right hand
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head misses with an uppercut
and Hanson counters with a body kick.
Hanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Head counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson misses with a leg kick.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Head crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hanson - the referee stops the clock and Head gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hanson. Head manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanson punishes Head's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanson!