PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hartmann
vs
Wagner

195 cm
28
228 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hartmann pushes Wagner up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartmann wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hartmann wants to break free but Wagner has control.

Hartmann manages to pull guard.
Wagner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wagner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wagner throwing strikes from guard but Hartmann blocks nicely.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
Hartmann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartmann tries to get out of the position.
Hartmann trying to control the position.
Wagner trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Wagner with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Murilo Hartmann wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
Hartmann with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Hartmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartmann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wagner is nestled in close to Hartmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner prevents Hartmann from standing back up.
Hartmann controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space 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!
Wagner slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wagner lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wagner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wagner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wagner connects with a nice short shot to Hartmann's temple.
Hartmann taking some punishment here, with Wagner in his half guard.
Wagner trying to control the pace.
Wagner trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wagner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hartmann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartmann.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.

Hartmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Hartmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wagner defends well.
Wagner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wagner won't allow Hartmann to sweep him here.
Hartmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner cracks Hartmann with a solid left hand.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hartmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wagner defends well.
Wagner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a couple of digs.
Hartmann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wagner has passed into side control.
Hartmann is looking for a sweep.
Wagner trying to control the position but Hartmann is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hartmann is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner working the ground and pound.
Wagner working the ground and pound.
Hartmann sneaks back into half guard.

Hartmann looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner prevents Hartmann from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Wagner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hartmann misses with a takedown

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Hartmann fights it but they end up in guard.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hartmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wagner lands a couple of elbows.
Wagner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wagner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wagner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wagner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wagner is in close to Hartmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hartmann looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wagner throws a big elbow that misses.
Wagner trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Wagner postures up.
Hartmann keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hartmann is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Wagner controlling from the top position.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Wagner isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hartmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wagner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartmann is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from Wagner there.
Wagner not doing much here.
Hartmann is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
Hartmann pushes Wagner off looking to stand but Wagner dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wagner wants to free his trapped foot but Hartmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wagner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hartmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wagner slips a nice elbow through Hartmann's hands, connecting with Hartmann's forehead.
Wagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurt Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartmann trying to control here.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hartmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hartmann is rocked!
Wagner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hartmann! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wagner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Wagner!
Kurt Wagner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.