U.H.F. 20 - Paris vs. Bringer PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hankerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackman
vs
Hankerson

188 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Hankerson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hankerson tries for a takedown but Jackman circles away easily

and Jackman counters with a single leg into guard. Hankerson didn't expect that.
Hankerson pulls Jackman in close to prevent any damage.
Hankerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackman's guard.
Hankerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackman pulls Hankerson in close to prevent any damage.

Hankerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackman swings for the body but Hankerson moves out of range.
Hankerson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hankerson fails to land the takedown.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
Hankerson fails with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackman.
Hankerson keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hankerson managing to control the position.
Jackman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hankerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hankerson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson controlling Jackman's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hugh Jackman.
Hankerson tries to clinch but Jackman moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman throws a right and a left that Hankerson avoids nicely.
Hankerson misses with a takedown

and Jackman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hankerson won't be happy with that.
Jackman happy to just control the position for now.
Hankerson manages to get back to half guard.
Jackman content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hankerson's head.
Hankerson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Hankerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hankerson trying to control but Jackman postures up.
Hankerson keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson wants to improve his position but Jackman is controlling well.
Jackman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hankerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hankerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hankerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hankerson slips a jab and a cross from Jackman.

Jackman pushes Hankerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackman is trying to pull guard but Hankerson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hankerson has hold of one of Jackman's legs. Jackman is fighting the takedown attempt but Hankerson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackman pulls Hankerson in close to prevent any damage.
Hankerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Hankerson from controlling successfully.
Hankerson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hankerson preventing the sweep.
Jackman controls Hankerson momentarily but Hankerson frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Jackman just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hankerson.

Hankerson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackman was covering up waiting for the punch and Hankerson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hankerson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Hankerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hankerson controlling from the top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Hankerson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hankerson.
Hank Hankerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hankerson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Hankerson from controlling successfully.
Hankerson slips nicely into half guard.

Jackman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hankerson.

Hankerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Hankerson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hankerson wants to control but Jackman is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hankerson is looking for a kimura but Jackman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hankerson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Hankerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hankerson tries for a takedown but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hankerson tries for a takedown but Jackman circles away easily

and Jackman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackman.
Jackman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackman trying to control but Hankerson is working from the bottom.
Jackman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hankerson pulls Jackman in close to prevent any damage.

Hugh Jackman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hankerson fails with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a single leg into guard. Hankerson didn't expect that.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hankerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hankerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hankerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackman is pushing down on Hankerson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hankerson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hankerson is trying to maintain the position but Jackman is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hankerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackman 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.
Hankerson trying to control the position.
Hankerson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Hankerson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackman circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hankerson is just out of range.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
No luck for Hankerson with that takedown attempt.
Hankerson moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.
Jackman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hankerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackman.

Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackman pulls Hankerson into guard.
Jackman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hankerson wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Hankerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackman 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!

Hugh Jackman wins by majority decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antony Biistron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pretzel Vendor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Biistron
vs
Vendor

180 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antony Biistron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pretzel Vendor!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Biistron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Biistron has Vendor up against the cage in a clinch.

Biistron is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vendor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Biistron to the mat. Biistron regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Biistron is trying to control the position but Vendor postures up.
Vendor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vendor stopping the sweep attempt from Biistron.
Vendor trying to control but Biistron is working from the bottom.
Vendor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biistron haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Pretzel Vendor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Biistron tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendor swats away the attempt to clinch by Biistron.
Vendor closes the distance and clinches up with Biistron, looking for a takedown. Vendor pushes Biistron against the cage but Biistron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vendor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biistron is fending him off so far but Vendor persists. Nope, Biistron circles away and we're back to standing.

Vendor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Biistron to the mat! Biistron manages to get full guard.
Vendor wanted to stand there but Biistron had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biistron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biistron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vendor is one step ahead there.
Vendor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vendor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biistron swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendor controls from within his opponent's guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pretzel Vendor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vendor tries for a takedown but Biistron circles away easily

and Biistron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Antony Biistron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pretzel Vendor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendor is in trouble now - Biistron has advanced to mount!
Vendor is desperately trying to improve his position but Biistron has a good base and remains in mount.
Vendor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Biistron looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biistron trying to mount his opponent but Vendor defends it.

Biistron decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vendor moves out of range of the body kick from Biistron.
Biistron looks for the body kick but Vendor saw that one coming.

Vendor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vendor showed some decent athleticism there.
Vendor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biistron tries to kick Vendor off but Vendor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biistron is staying active underneath Vendor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vendor controlling the action here.
Biistron missing with punches from the bottom.
Vendor works his way into side control.
Biistron tries to buck Vendor off but Vendor is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biistron is working hard here to advance position.
Biistron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vendor off and has taken his back!
Vendor tries to escape but Biistron has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pretzel Vendor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Biistron. No joy for Vendor on that attempt.
Vendor shoots for a takedown but Biistron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biistron shoots for a double leg takedown but Vendor sprawls well. He's pushed Biistron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biistron tries to work over Vendor's front leg with a kick but Vendor checks it.
Biistron shoots in for a takedown but Vendor shows good takedown defense.
Biistron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antony Biistron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pretzel Vendor.
Biistron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biistron clobbers Vendor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vendor moves out of range of the body kick.
Vendor fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vendor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Biistron's guard.
Biistron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vendor is one step ahead there.
Biistron trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Vendor drops back looking for a leg! Biistron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Biistron manages to kick Vendor off! Vendor jumps back into Biistron's guard.
Biistron will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Biistron doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Biistron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vendor wants to control from the top but Biistron keeps moving.
Vendor controlling from the top position.
Pretzel Vendor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vendor forces his way into half guard.
Biistron is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Vendor wants to work for an arm triangle but Biistron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vendor stops Biistron from getting back to his feet.
Vendor uses his free foot to push down on Biistron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Biistron.
Vendor content just to control the position here.
Vendor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Biistron is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vendor wants to control the pace but Biistron is squirming around nicely.
Vendor forces the positional change into back control.

Biistron showing good submission defense here.
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!
Vendor has the hooks in. Biistron is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biistron just trying to survive but Vendor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Biistron prevents Vendor from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pretzel Vendor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vendor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biistron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vendor shoots for a takedown but Biistron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biistron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Biistron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biistron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vendor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antony Biistron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biistron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendor manages to avoid it.
Vendor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vendor wants it to stay on the feet.
Vendor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antony Biistron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pretzel Vendor.
Biistron slaps away a takedown attempt from Vendor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vendor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biistron is looking to clinch.
Vendor slaps away a takedown attempt from Biistron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Biistron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vendor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biistron.
Biistron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vendor shoots for a double leg takedown but Biistron sprawls well. He's pushed Vendor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vendor shoots in but no luck this time.
Biistron dives in and grabs Vendor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vendor pushes down on Biistron's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biistron throws a head kick but Vendor moves out of range.
Vendor fails to land the takedown.
Biistron tries to clinch up
and Vendor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vendor misses with a takedown attempt
and Biistron counters with a leg kick.
Biistron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biistron shoots in for a takedown but Vendor shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Biistron misses
and Vendor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Vendor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vendor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biistron is keeping the position for now.
Vendor trying to control but Biistron is working from the bottom.
Biistron is trying to keep Vendor in close.
Vendor won't allow Biistron to sweep him here.
Vendor trying to control the position from guard on top but Biistron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pretzel Vendor was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vendor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biistron's waist but Biistron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vendor off to one side.
Biistron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vendor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Antony Biistron is winning the standup battle so far.

Biistron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Vendor looking for a sweep. Not yet Vendor, not yet.

Vendor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biistron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biistron wants to control from the top but Vendor keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antony Biistron.
I think Vendor 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Pretzel Vendor!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Pretzel Vendor!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Pretzel Vendor!

Pretzel Vendor wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Pretzel Vendor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paris comes to the cage accompanied by Delta Heavy - Must Be The Feeling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paris
vs
Bringer

180 cm
21
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
195 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theo Paris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Death Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bringer tries to avoid it but Paris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bringer to the ground. Bringer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bringer tries a low kick but Paris avoids it.
A punch combination from Bringer misses.
Bringer scores with a decent looking hook.
Bringer throws a right hand that Paris ducks under and follows up with a left that Paris also avoids with ease.
Bringer misses with a leg kick.
Paris shoots in but no luck this time.
Bringer lands a jab.
Paris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bringer scores with a body shot.
Paris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bringer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris is breathing heavily.
Bringer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Theo Paris has been cut.
Paris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bringer but Bringer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bringer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bringer misses.
Paris gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Paris tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Bringer is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Paris buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Paris!! Paris is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Bringer throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Bringer!
Death Bringer is the new middleweight champion!