PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hanson
vs
Sin

182 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Sin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sin shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Sin.
Sin shoots for a takedown but Hanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marcus Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Sin.
Sin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanson as he jumps to the side.
Hanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sin circles away.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sin clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson has Sin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
Hanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sin is defending well.
Knees to the body from Hanson.
Sin looks winded!
Hanson lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
Hanson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sin won't want to take too many of those.
The referee calls for Hanson to work.
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 lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanson is struggling to control the position.
Sin is pressed up against the cage. Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sin down to the mat. Sin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson clinches with his opponent.
Hanson scores with a knee to the head.
Hanson controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sin tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sin looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanson is defended easily by Sin.

Sin tries to keep at a distance but Hanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanson lands a knee to the head.
Hanson leaning against his opponent.
Hanson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sin's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hanson.
Hanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanson has Sin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hanson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanson.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanson with a knee to the head.
Hanson is working for takedown but Sin is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sin leaves Hanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sin.

Sin has closed the distance and engaged Hanson in a clinch.
Sin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Hanson to work.
Sin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sin tries to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling the position.
Hanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sin is pressed up against the cage. Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sin down to the mat. Sin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sin sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Hanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sin is trying to defend but Hanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hanson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanson trying to control the pace.
Hanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sin's head.

Hanson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sin to get to his feet.
Xavier Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sin but Sin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sin circles away.
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sin sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sin gets tackled into the cage by Hanson. Hanson maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Hanson manages to break the clinch.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanson is trying to drag Sin to the mat but Sin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanson lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hanson dominated that second round.
That's time! Hanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hanson looking to score a takedown here. Sin is defending well but Hanson drives through and ends up in Sin's guard.
Sin with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hanson can't handle though.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.

Sin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Sin is keeping the position.
Sin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.

Hanson stands and steps away. Sin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sin, pushing him back against the cage.
Sin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sin's face.
Hanson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hanson effectively controlling the action here.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sin can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson jumps into guard, dragging Sin to the mat.
Hanson has control of Sin's left arm, preventing Sin from doing any damage.
Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sin manages to get himself to full guard.
Hanson advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanson controls the position.
Hanson lands some shots froms side control.
Hanson working the body and head with strikes.
Sin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson working the ground and pound.

Hanson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sin to his feet.

Hanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcus Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xavier Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanson 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hanson!
A victorious Marcus Hanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.