PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius SemteXXXotika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratton Hartford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius SemteXXXotika has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

SemteXXXotika
vs
Hartford

195 cm
31
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius SemteXXXotika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stratton Hartford!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts SemteXXXotika, as that shot connected.
SemteXXXotika misses with a combination
and Hartford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SemteXXXotika really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SemteXXXotika throws a right and a left that Hartford avoids nicely.
SemteXXXotika throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. SemteXXXotika catches Hartford right on the button with a cross.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from SemteXXXotika misses the target.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
SemteXXXotika wants to slow Hartford down by chopping away at his legs.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartford slips a straight right by SemteXXXotika.
Darius SemteXXXotika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika lands a really nice looking cross but Hartford seems unphased.
SemteXXXotika cracks Hartford with a good jab.
SemteXXXotika works over Hartford's head and body with a nice combination.
SemteXXXotika tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from SemteXXXotika. Those never looked like landing.
SemteXXXotika misses with a double jab
and Hartford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from SemteXXXotika misses.
SemteXXXotika throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.
SemteXXXotika misses with a double jab.
SemteXXXotika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SemteXXXotika is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
SemteXXXotika throws a body kick that misses.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook.
Hartford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from SemteXXXotika.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darius SemteXXXotika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
SemteXXXotika works over Hartford's head and body with a nice combination.
SemteXXXotika throws a combination that misses

and Hartford counters with a shoot takedown. SemteXXXotika fights it but they end up in guard.
Hartford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika keeping moving, preventing Hartford from controlling successfully.
Hartford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stratton Hartford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hartford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
SemteXXXotika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hartford controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SemteXXXotika trying to strike off his back.
Hartford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hartford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hartford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
SemteXXXotika being controlled here, momentarily.
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford wasn't active enough on the ground.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body shot.
SemteXXXotika lands with an uppercut that bounces Hartford off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford moves out of range as SemteXXXotika throws a body kick.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hartford moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SemteXXXotika tries a low kick but Hartford avoids it.
SemteXXXotika lands a head kick. Hartford smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darius SemteXXXotika is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartford avoids a punch combination nicely.
SemteXXXotika throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Some wild striking there from SemteXXXotika.
A low kick from SemteXXXotika is predictable there

and Hartford counters with a takedown into side control.
SemteXXXotika is looking to regain half guard here but Hartford keeps moving and retains side control.
Hartford takes a little break here. SemteXXXotika wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hartford trying to control the action but SemteXXXotika is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt SemteXXXotika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hartford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hartford wants to control but SemteXXXotika is keeping him busy.
Hartford is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt SemteXXXotika will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hartford tries to advance to mount but SemteXXXotika denies him.
Hartford just content to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stratton Hartford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
SemteXXXotika throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body punch

and Hartford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for SemteXXXotika!
Hartford trying to control the action but SemteXXXotika is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SemteXXXotika's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hartford trying to control the position but SemteXXXotika is working away.
Hartford taking a breather here.
Hartford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at SemteXXXotika to see if he's OK.
Hartford wants to stand but SemteXXXotika has his arm trapped.
SemteXXXotika struggling a bit here.
SemteXXXotika prevents Hartford from improving position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford is looking to take a break and control but SemteXXXotika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartford is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SemteXXXotika's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hartford trying to control the position but SemteXXXotika is working away.
SemteXXXotika is looking for a sweep.
Hartford wants to lay and pray for a moment but SemteXXXotika keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
A slow jab from SemteXXXotika misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hartford.
Hartford moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
SemteXXXotika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hartford checks the leg kick.
SemteXXXotika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SemteXXXotika misses with a two punch combination.
SemteXXXotika attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darius SemteXXXotika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartford defending well as SemteXXXotika loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SemteXXXotika scores with a push kick.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartford moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that misses.
SemteXXXotika misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from SemteXXXotika lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
SemteXXXotika lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartford at a distance.
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut. Hartford saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by SemteXXXotika. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hartford counters with a nice double leg into side control. SemteXXXotika won't be happy with that.
SemteXXXotika is looking for a sweep.
SemteXXXotika is not content to let Hartford control the position.
Hartford advances to mount.
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hartford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SemteXXXotika is looking to escape.
SemteXXXotika sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hartford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Stratton Hartford has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
SemteXXXotika tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartford is able to avoid easily.
Hartford checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from SemteXXXotika misses

and Hartford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hartford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
SemteXXXotika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SemteXXXotika is trying to force a seperation but Hartford has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Hartford.
The crowd are getting on Hartford's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
SemteXXXotika tries to break the clinch but Hartford is controlling the position.
SemteXXXotika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SemteXXXotika tries to break free but Hartford pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford stalling the fight.
Hartford keeps control of SemteXXXotika as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hartford pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
SemteXXXotika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for SemteXXXotika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick but Hartford checks it.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body shot.
A head kick by SemteXXXotika misses

and Hartford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
SemteXXXotika swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Stratton Hartford just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

SemteXXXotika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SemteXXXotika tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika tests Hartford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
SemteXXXotika jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.
SemteXXXotika throws a sloppy head kick and Hartford moves out of range easily.
SemteXXXotika misses with a two punch combination.
SemteXXXotika misses with a hook

and Hartford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hartford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stratton Hartford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Hartford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A shot to the body from SemteXXXotika misses
and Hartford counters with a two punch combo.
Hartford blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a push kick but Hartford slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SemteXXXotika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hartford counters with a three punch combo that has SemteXXXotika backing up. SemteXXXotika nods at Hartford to acknowledge the strikes.
SemteXXXotika takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
SemteXXXotika throws a right and a left that both miss.
SemteXXXotika misses with a jab, cross combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
SemteXXXotika thows a left - swing and a miss!
SemteXXXotika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SemteXXXotika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
SemteXXXotika walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hartford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SemteXXXotika throws a front kick aimed at Hartford's knee but Hartford avoids it well.
SemteXXXotika throws a leg kick

and Hartford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for SemteXXXotika!
Hartford controls the position from side control.
Hartford wants to lay and pray for a moment but SemteXXXotika keeps working.
Hartford remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
SemteXXXotika throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hartford tries to move to mount but SemteXXXotika blocks the move with his legs.
Hartford scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford moves into full mount!
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!
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.
Hartford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Hartford jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… SemteXXXotika is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by SemteXXXotika and Hartford has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
SemteXXXotika is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartford taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hartford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SemteXXXotika.
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut
and Hartford counters with an inside leg kick.
SemteXXXotika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from SemteXXXotika misses.
SemteXXXotika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SemteXXXotika misses with a straight left.
SemteXXXotika misses with a body shot.
SemteXXXotika fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SemteXXXotika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
SemteXXXotika misses with an uppercut.
SemteXXXotika throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from SemteXXXotika. Hartford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartford avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from SemteXXXotika does no damage.
A low kick from SemteXXXotika is predictable there

and Hartford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hartford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hartford controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford raining down hammerfists from mount.
SemteXXXotika really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford wants to control the pace but SemteXXXotika is squirming around nicely.
SemteXXXotika tries to lock up and control but Hartford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hartford looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
SemteXXXotika throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hartford. What's that going to do exactly?
SemteXXXotika is in a horrible position here. Hartford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
SemteXXXotika is squirming around, avoiding Hartford's attempts to control the action.
Hartford controlling from the full mount.
Hartford pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hartford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SemteXXXotika is looking to escape.
Hartford controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford trying to control but SemteXXXotika is having none of it.
Hartford content just to control the position here.
SemteXXXotika regains half guard.
Hartford is trying to control. SemteXXXotika wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from SemteXXXotika. Those never looked like landing.
SemteXXXotika throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Stratton Hartford!

Stratton Hartford wins by unanimous decision!