PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Big Gun. Luciano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Still Ballin. Tim Hansen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hansen
vs
Luciano

178 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hansen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hansen is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.
Hansen wants to advance to full mount but Luciano doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hansen advances position into side control!

Hansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Hansen throws a strike aimed at the side of Luciano's head but Luciano avoids it well.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansen wants to stand but Luciano is controlling his arm.
Luciano regains half guard.
Luciano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luciano.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tim Hansen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luciano tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Luciano throws a right and a left that Hansen avoids nicely.

Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano looking for a takedown.
Hansen blocking some punches.

Hansen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Luciano regains guard immediately.

Luciano is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hansen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hansen has hold of one of Luciano's legs. Luciano is fighting the takedown attempt but Hansen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Luciano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Hansen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hansen shoots in and gets a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Tim Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Luciano managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Hansen just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Hansen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansen.
Luciano shoots in but Hansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hansen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen motions for Luciano to come forward. Hansen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Hansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luciano.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Hansen saw that one coming.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Hansen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hansen gets a double leg takedown into Luciano's guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Hansen just wasn't active enough.
Luciano thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luciano drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hansen wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment.
Luciano advances to half guard.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. Luciano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hansen is working hard here to advance position.
Hansen trying to control here.
Hansen tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hansen gets caught flat footed, as Luciano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Luciano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano prevents Hansen from getting back to his feet.

Charlie Luciano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.

Hansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hansen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luciano is avoiding damage well.
Hansen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano is looking to reverse the position.
Hansen wants to stand but Luciano has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansen.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansen connects with the punch.
A big left from Luciano misses.

Luciano pushes Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.

Hansen has Luciano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hansen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luciano tumbling to the mat - Hansen dives into Luciano's guard.
Hansen throws a strike but Luciano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Luciano postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is looking to advance position but Hansen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hansen breaks from Luciano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano is looking to get to half guard.
Hansen is trying to control here but Luciano has managed to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Hansen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hansen is trying to control. Luciano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Hansen just wasn't active enough.

Hansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luciano quickly recovers to half guard.
Luciano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hansen's back!
Luciano slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Luciano is trying to stick to Hansen's back but Hansen is turning into Luciano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Luciano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hansen.

Luciano wriggles free and stands up.

Hansen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luciano did well to prevent Hansen getting side control.
Hansen trying to advance position but Luciano counters by regaining guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hansen won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hansen 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hansen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tim Hansen waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.