PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). F has chosen shortest man in world as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hanma
vs
F

184 cm
33
228 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

150 cm
31
264 lbs
31 - 17 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hanma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
F is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The referee warns F that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
F is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Hanma is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, F has managed to escape the submission attempt.
F is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
F is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Hanma looking for a guillotine from mount but F is having none of it.
Hanma lands with some vicious ground and pound - can F hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
F wants to try and get back to his feet.

Hanma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force F to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so F shrugs it off.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hanma unloads with some shots from mount but F bucks and avoids them well.
Hanma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
F is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanma is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but F is surviving well by controlling Hanma's body position as best he can.
F is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action.
F really wants to buck Hanma off and get back to his feet.
F in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hanma punishing his opponent with strikes.
F is trying to stand up.

Hanma working for a submission but F is keeping him at bay.
Hanma in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
F really wants to buck Hanma off and get back to his feet.

Hanma working for a submission but F is keeping him at bay.
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
F tries to buck Hanma off but he can't manage it.
Hanma controlling the pace for now.
F is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hanma has taken his back!

Hanma looking to break F's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. F remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hanma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Hanma go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
F covering up well and avoiding damage.
F trying to get back to his feet but Hanma is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

F showing good submission defense here.
F is taking damage to the body and head.
F is trying to get back to his feet but Hanma has full control of the position and if anything, F has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hanma lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
F wants to get back to his feet.

Hanma working for the choke.
F is covering up but some of the strikes from Hanma are getting through and doing damage.

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!
F holding both Hanma 's hands and preventing any damage.

F defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
F looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Hanma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. F knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften F for a finish.

F defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hanma's arms.

Hanma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanma scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hanma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. F was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
F is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Baki Hanma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
F keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.

F pushes Hanma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanma gets the takedown into side control.
F is pushing Hanma's head away, looking to escape. Hanma manages to hold on to the position though.
F defending against the ground and pound.
F pushes Hanma away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanma gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Hanma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by F, who protects the arm well.

Hanma tries for a kimura but F is defending well.
Hanma landing a few strikes.

F explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
F misses with a double jab
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
F swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanma counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. F is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Professor F is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
F misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with an inside leg kick.
F on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

F gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but F keeps moving.

F manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Hanma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. F was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
F wants to stand and escape but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

F scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hanma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. F eats them both and turns towards Hanma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma wants to slow F down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
F keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
F throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
F takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baki Hanma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanma postures up in F's guard and throws a big left but F blocks it.
F preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

F uses the cage to get back to his feet.
F throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma takes a swing at F's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanma drives through with a takedown into guard.

F has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hanma throws a leg kick

and F counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hanma down! F is looking to finish but Hanma is intelligently defending himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
F wants to stand and escape but instead Hanma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
F keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
F wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma wants to control from the top but F keeps moving.
Hanma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Professor F has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.

F has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Hanma scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
F trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hanma lands a big shot there that rocks F but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hanma landing punches.
F squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Hanma wants to finish this one by submission but F is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hanma.

F bucks up and throws Hanma to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.

Hanma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
F tries to escape but Hanma is in control.
Hanma cracks F with a big right hand but F just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

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

F sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanma away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
F throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but F is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

F looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but F is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
F throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Professor F!