PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hush Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson has chosen Slipknot- Wait And Bleed as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Barnett
vs
Hanson

190 cm
30
269 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

198 cm
33
240 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hush Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Barnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Barnett landing some decent shots from guard.

Hanson has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Hanson's brow.

Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanson's head.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett advances to half guard.
Hanson gets back to full guard.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hanson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnett stacks Hanson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnett!

Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnett's best efforts.

Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.

Hanson actively working from the bottom here.

Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Barnett prevents Hanson from improving his position.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back.

Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.

Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hush Hanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barnett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanson quickly recovers to half guard.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
Barnett lands strikes from half guard.
Hanson tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.

Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.

Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.

Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnett connects with a nice short shot to Hanson's temple.

Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Hanson defends the submission attempt.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Hanson's hands, connecting with Hanson's forehead.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hanson actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets back to full guard.

Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.

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

Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.

Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.

Hanson is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnett connects with a decent elbow.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnett off and has taken his back!

Hanson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnett is defending well though. Hanson let's go of the attempt for now.

Barnett is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Hanson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnett is controlling his hands well.
Hanson doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.

Hanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.

Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnett has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.

Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
Barnett working some strikes from top position.

Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.

Hanson has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnett throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
Barnett is in close to Hanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett pushing down on Hanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanson's head.

Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.

Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett lands a couple of good shots and Hanson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is punishing Hanson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Barnett doesn't have the hooks in and Hanson manages to turn into his guard.

Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnett tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
My spies in B.P.A.: BEST COACHES SPARRING 160 SUPPLEMENT IN LV inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnett striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnett struggling a bit here.

Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hush Hanson.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

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