PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hartwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Cranmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for William Hartwell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hartwell
vs
Cranmer

163 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Hartwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Cranmer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranmer throws an overhand right that lands on Hartwell's shoulder, as Hartwell tries to avoid the shot.
Hartwell misses with an uppercut
and Cranmer counters with a three punch combo that has Hartwell backing up. Hartwell nods at Cranmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Cranmer gets the takedown into side control.
Hartwell can't do much from the bottom here.

Cranmer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hartwell connects with a body shot.
Hartwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cranmer.
Cranmer moves forwards but Hartwell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hartwell swings for the body but Cranmer moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartwell throws a hook but Cranmer blocks it.
Hartwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cranmer counters with a series of strikes. Hartwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cranmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cranmer.
Hartwell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cranmer counters with a series of strikes. Hartwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartwell misses the shot to the body.
Cranmer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell loads up on a big right hand but Cranmer slips the punch.
Hartwell misses with an uppercut
and Cranmer counters with a three punch combo that has Hartwell backing up. Hartwell nods at Cranmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartwell thows a body shot but no joy.
Hartwell misses with a shot to the body
and Cranmer counters with a three punch combo that has Hartwell backing up. Hartwell nods at Cranmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cranmer counters with a two punch combo.
Hartwell throws a sloppy body shot
and Cranmer counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cranmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
William Hartwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranmer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hartwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartwell swinging wildly here.
Hartwell swings for the body but Cranmer moves out of range.
Cranmer avoids the body shot from Hartwell.

Cranmer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hartwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cranmer is in Hartwell's guard.
Hartwell has a closed guard, preventing Cranmer from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranmer wants to stand and escape but instead Hartwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hartwell advances position into side control!
Hartwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cranmer keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartwell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Cranmer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cranmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartwell.
Cranmer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hartwell eats them both and turns towards Cranmer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cranmer throws a combination. Hartwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hartwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hartwell swings widly with a right hand
and Cranmer counters with a two punch combo.
Cranmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cranmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartwell throws out the jab.
Hartwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Cranmer counters with a two punch combo.
Cranmer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hartwell dodges the punch combination from Cranmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cranmer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hartwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cranmer avoids the body shot from Hartwell.
Hartwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hartwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranmer is just out of range.
Hartwell misses with an uppercut
and Cranmer counters with a series of strikes. Hartwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranmer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hartwell throws a right and a left that Cranmer avoids nicely.
Hartwell misses with a jab to the body
and Cranmer counters with a left and a right that stings Hartwell.
Hartwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cranmer.
A punch combination from Hartwell misses.
Hartwell misses with a combination

and Cranmer counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cranmer stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartwell.
Hartwell lands a right hand.
Hartwell tries to work over Cranmer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cranmer tries to circle away but Hartwell has him pinned against the cage.

Cranmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cranmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartwell.
William Hartwell is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Cranmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartwell lands a two punch combo.
Hartwell swings widly with a right hand

and Cranmer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hartwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cranmer wants to stand up but Hartwell manages to regain full guard.
Cranmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cranmer is breathing heavily.
Cranmer is looking to stand up but Hartwell won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranmer wants to stand and escape but instead Hartwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartwell passes Cranmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranmer is refusing to be controlled, as Hartwell sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that William Hartwell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hartwell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cranmer counters with a series of strikes. Hartwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Hartwell misses.

Cranmer drives through and clinches with Hartwell against the cage.
Hartwell tries to throw a body punch but Cranmer avoids it by throwing Hartwell back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hartwell.
Cranmer is trying to push Hartwell away but Hartwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Hartwell.
Hartwell tries a body shot but Cranmer blocks it.
Hartwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hartwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cranmer backwards.
A short right from Hartwell on the inside.
Cranmer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartwell to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Hartwell.
Hartwell digs a right hand underneath Cranmer's ribcage. Cranmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cranmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartwell trying to control the position but instead, Cranmer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hartwell into the cage.
Hartwell lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hartwell.
Hartwell digs a right hand into Cranmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cranmer's gas tank.
Cranmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartwell is working Cranmer over against the cage.
Hartwell digs a right hand underneath Cranmer's ribcage. Cranmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hartwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hartwell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hartwell.
Hartwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cranmers head.
Hartwell works on Cranmer's body with a couple of short punches.
Hartwell digs a right hand underneath Cranmer's ribcage. Cranmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hartwell pushes Cranmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hartwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hartwell pushes Cranmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hook to the body lands for Hartwell.
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!
Nice body punch from Hartwell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell tries to stall but Cranmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hartwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartwell taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Hartwell - that landed with a thud.
Hartwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cranmer or not.
Nice body punch from Hartwell.
Hartwell lands an uppercut.
Hartwell lands a body punch.
Hartwell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cranmer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hartwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartwell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cranmer up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cranmer as Hartwell tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Hartwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hartwell.
Cranmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hartwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Hartwell.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hartwell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hartwell is struggling to control the position.
Hartwell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hartwell lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hartwell.
Hartwell lands a shot to the body.
Hartwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Cranmer backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hartwell.
Good body shot from Hartwell.
Hartwell cracks Cranmer with a nice body shot.
Hartwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cranmer or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hartwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hartwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cranmer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hartwell.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cranmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartwell's brow.
Hartwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hartwell cracks Cranmer with a nice body shot.
Hartwell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hartwell digs a right hand into Cranmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cranmer's gas tank.
Hartwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Hartwell.
Hartwell cracks Cranmer with a nice body shot.
Hartwell lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Hartwell - that landed with a thud.
Hartwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cranmer or not.
A short uppercut from Hartwell.
Hartwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Hartwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hartwell 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Hartwell!