PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose RIzal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hartmann
vs
RIzal

167 cm
27
143 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose RIzal!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RIzal shoots for a takedown but Hartmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
RIzal misses with a takedown attempt - Hartmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Hartmann lands but RIzal takes it in his stride.
Hartmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Hartmann moves into the clinch.
RIzal looking for a takedown.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.
RIzal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.

RIzal breaks the clinch.
Hartmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartmann scores with a head kick.

RIzal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hartmann defending against the ground and pound.
RIzal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RIzal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hartmann wants to get back to his feet.
RIzal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by RIzal.
RIzal is putting a hurting on Hartmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RIzal misses with the ground and pound.
Hartmann dodges the ground and pound from RIzal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RIzal working the ground and pound but Hartmann is defending the strikes.
RIzal trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
RIzal throws an elbow but Hartmann slips to the side and avoids it well.

Hartmann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Hartmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
RIzal tries to pull guard but Hartmann holds him up against the cage and eventually RIzal drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RIzal jumps guard but Hartmann stands there with RIzal around his waist. RIzal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hartmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
RIzal wants a takedown but no success here.
RIzal tries to pull guard but Hartmann holds him up against the cage and eventually RIzal drops back down to his feet.
RIzal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartmann after a bit of a struggle.
RIzal looks gassed!
RIzal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartmann has him pressed against the cage.
RIzal tries to pull guard but Hartmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to push RIzal away but RIzal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
RIzal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartmann lands a right hand.
RIzal is trying to pull guard but Hartmann has him pressed against the cage.

Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartmann is looking to slow RIzal down with leg kicks.

Hartmann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hartmann showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
RIzal trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felix Hartmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown by RIzal or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad.
Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
RIzal fails with a takedown attempt.
RIzal shoots for a takedown but Hartmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.
Hartmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown by RIzal or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad.
Felix Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RIzal shoots and misses
and Hartmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
Felix Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartmann throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartmann swats away the attempt to clinch by RIzal.
A punch combination from Hartmann misses.
RIzal is breathing heavily.

Hartmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Hartmann decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann scores with a head kick. RIzal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
RIzal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RIzal gets slowly back to his feet.

Hartmann clinches up with RIzal and pushes him back against the cage.

Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann lands a head kick. RIzal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hartmann throws a head kick that RIzal semi-blocks.
Hartmann scores with a three punch combo!
RIzal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RIzal gets slowly back to his feet.
RIzal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
RIzal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hartmann. No joy for RIzal on that attempt.

Hartmann instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RIzal.
Hartmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses RIzal's sensitive parts.
RIzal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Hartmann both land. Nice combination.
Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.
RIzal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartmann's efforts to push away.
Hartmann can't break the clinch.

Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann thumps RIzal with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hartmann.
That kick from Hartmann tenderised RIzal's leg. RIzal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann thows a body kick. RIzal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hartmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
RIzal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Felix Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hartmann, right into the meat.
Hartmann scores with a push kick.
Hartmann tries to clinch but RIzal is having none of it.
Hartmann lands a leg kick that knocks RIzal off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Hartmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
RIzal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Hartmann lands a high kick!
Hartmann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by RIzal.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartmann.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
RIzal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown by Hartmann or perhaps it was just good defense by RIzal which made him look bad.
Hartmann delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Hartmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

RIzal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Hartmann. Those never looked like landing.
RIzal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RIzal gets slowly back to his feet.
RIzal wants to clinch up but Hartmann keeps it at a distance.
RIzal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
RIzal fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartmann throws a head kick that RIzal semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Hartmann. No joy for RIzal on that attempt.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal.
RIzal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartmann lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick.

Hartmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
RIzal prevents Hartmann from breaking the clinch.
RIzal is looking to take this one to the mat.

Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
RIzal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartmann can pounce on him.
RIzal tries for a takedown but Hartmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hartmann.

Hartmann has managed to clinch.
Hartmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hartmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RIzal misses with a leg kick
and Hartmann counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick.
RIzal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hartmann.
Hartmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RIzal can do to turn this around?
Hartmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of RIzal's head.
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!
RIzal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.

Hartmann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hartmann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hartmann is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hartmann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a leg kick which misses RIzal's front leg but catches the back leg as RIzal tries to avoid it.
Hartmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RIzal. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hartmann gets a double leg takedown into RIzal's guard.

RIzal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hartmann uses it to pass to side control.
RIzal is trying to control Hartmann's posture but Hartmann avoids it.
RIzal tries to bench press Hartmann off him but Hartmann keeps the position.

Hartmann stands up.
Hartmann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to RIzal's calf.
Hartmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of RIzal's head.
No joy there for Hartmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Hartmann gets a double leg takedown into RIzal's 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!

RIzal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartmann defends it easily.
Jose RIzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

RIzal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hartmann stacks RIzal 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 Hartmann!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RIzal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Hartmann!