PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Hartwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hartwell
vs
Vanderbeet

163 cm
21
145 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

160 cm
20
142 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Hartwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanderbeet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vanderbeet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow.
Vanderbeet working the ground and pound.
Vanderbeet works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vanderbeet misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vanderbeet creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hartwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hartwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartwell parries the strikes from Vanderbeet easily there. Vanderbeet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hartwell to escape.
Vanderbeet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hartwell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbeet is trying to ground and pound but Hartwell uses the momentary lack of control by Vanderbeet to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet thows a huge punch but Hartwell dodges it nicely.
Vanderbeet prevents Hartwell from standing back up.
Vanderbeet misses with a head shot. Hartwell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vanderbeet lands a couple of elbows.
Vanderbeet is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartwell has wrist control.
Hartwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanderbeet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vanderbeet landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell wants to stand up but Vanderbeet is controlling him.
Vanderbeet postures up in Hartwell's guard and throws a big left but Hartwell blocks it.
Vanderbeet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hartwell's head.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes but missing.
Hartwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanderbeet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hartwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hartwell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderbeet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hartwell's head.
Vanderbeet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanderbeet winds up and cracks Hartwell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Vanderbeet connects with a nice short shot to Hartwell's temple.
Vanderbeet 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.
Vanderbeet looks to land a strike but Hartwell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderbeet throws a big elbow that misses.
Hartwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hartwell is breathing heavily.
Vanderbeet throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanderbeet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes but missing.
Hartwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet postures up in Hartwell's guard and throws a big left but Hartwell blocks it.
Vanderbeet passes Hartwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vanderbeet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hartwell misses with a double jab.
Hartwell throws a body punch but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Hartwell misses with a double jab.
Vanderbeet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartwell looks to land a combination. Vanderbeet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vanderbeet looks for a takedown but Hartwell sprawls well.
Vanderbeet misses with a takedown attempt - Hartwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vanderbeet fails with the takedown.
William Hartwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartwell lands a jab to the nose.
Hartwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartwell swings for the body but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet shoots in but no luck this time.
Hartwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartwell.
Hartwell looks to land a combination but Vanderbeet avoids it well.
Hartwell swings away with a body shot that misses

and Vanderbeet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vanderbeet looks to land a strike but Hartwell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanderbeet throwing strikes from guard but Hartwell blocks nicely.
Vanderbeet throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbeet throws a strike but Hartwell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hartwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanderbeet has his hands on Hartwell's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartwell is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vanderbeet seems keen to control Hartwell's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up. William Hartwell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vanderbeet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartwell as he avoids it easily.
Hartwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderbeet manages to avoid it.
Hartwell with a nice cross.
William Hartwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartwell misses with a double jab.
Hartwell throws a hook but Vanderbeet blocks it.
Vanderbeet shoots in for a takedown but Hartwell shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Vanderbeet with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartwell swinging wildly here.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hartwell misses the jab.
Vanderbeet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanderbeet fails with a takedown attempt.
Vanderbeet fails with the takedown.
William Hartwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Vanderbeet.
Hartwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Vanderbeet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vanderbeet throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanderbeet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hartwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow that misses. Hartwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanderbeet's guard. Nice move by Hartwell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet is pulling down on Hartwell's head to control his posture.
Hartwell wanted to stand there but Vanderbeet had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. William Hartwell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vanderbeet shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartwell sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbeet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Hartwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hartwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanderbeet dodges the punch combination from Hartwell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Hartwell misses.
Vanderbeet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vanderbeet.
Hartwell looks to land a combination but Vanderbeet avoids it well.
William Hartwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartwell works Vanderbeet's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartwell.
Hartwell jabs Vanderbeet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vanderbeet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vanderbeet dives in and grabs Hartwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartwell pushes down on Vanderbeet's head and hops out.
Hartwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vanderbeet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hartwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vanderbeet scrambles back to his feet.
Vanderbeet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hartwell stuns Vanderbeet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hartwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vanderbeet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hartwell avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanderbeet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartwell.
Vanderbeet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartwell misses with a two punch combination.
Hartwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Vanderbeet. Vanderbeet gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartwell tries to bum rush Vanderbeet with a series of wild strikes but Vanderbeet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!