PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. This should be fireworks!

Hartmann
vs
Nevsky

190 cm
30
202 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

178 cm
35
200 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%)

Cynical Truth

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky fails to land the takedown.

Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Hartmann.
Nevsky told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
Hartmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Nevsky is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hartmann can't fight it off and eventually Nevsky manages to take the fight to the floor. Hartmann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nevsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartmann wants to sweep here but Nevsky controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nevsky postures up.
Nevsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartmann is keeping the position for now.
Nevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky works over Hartmann with some ground and pound from guard.
Hartmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Hartmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nevsky wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Nevsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nevsky working some strikes from top position.
Hartmann looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nevsky postures up in Hartmann's guard and throws a big left but Hartmann blocks it.
Nevsky cracks Hartmann with a solid left hand.
Hartmann trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nevsky won't allow Hartmann to sweep him here.
Hartmann is trying to keep Nevsky in close.
Nevsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hartmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.
Hartmann pulls Nevsky in close to prevent any damage.
Nevsky throwing strikes but missing.
Hartmann is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is keeping the position.

Nevsky has gone for a leg lock! Hartmann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nevsky's guard.
Nevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hartmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hartmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartmann won't allow Nevsky to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nevsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartmann prevents Nevsky from getting back to his feet.
Nevsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartmann is one step ahead there.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hartmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartmann has managed to get both his arms back between Nevsky's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevsky keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nevsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hartmann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Nevsky pushes him off.
Nevsky shoots in and drives through. Hartmann sprawls well.
Nevsky with a poor takedown
and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hartmann forces Nevsky back against the ropes and clinches.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nevsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Hartmann.
Hartmann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nevsky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hartmann gets underhooks to prevent Nevsky's takedown attempt.
Erwin Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nevsky.
Hartmann lands a nice elbow.
Hartmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartmann landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Hartmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Hartmann.
Nevsky blocks the elbow strike.
Nevsky goes for a takedown attempt but Hartmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartmann digs a good body shot into Nevsky's ribs.
Nevsky scores with a punch to the head.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hartmann forces Nevsky back against the ropes and clinches.
Hartmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nevsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nevsky is trying to drag Hartmann to the mat but Hartmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hartmann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nevsky's brow.
Nevsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
Hartmann lands an uppercut.
Nevsky looking for a takedown.
Hartmann lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Hartmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hartmann lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nevsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartmann landing knees to the head.
Nevsky blocks an elbow strike.
Hartmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann landing knees to the body.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside.
Nevsky tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nevsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Alexander Nevsky has been cut.
Erwin Hartmann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nevsky avoids the elbow strike from Hartmann, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Hartmann.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nevsky is breathing heavily.
Nevsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hartmann lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Hartmann.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Hartmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Nevsky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nevsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartmann catches Nevsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Nevsky avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Nevsky is having none of it.

Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Nevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann lands a good knee to the midsection. Nevsky won't want to take too many of those.
Hartmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Hartmann.
Nevsky is trying to drag Hartmann to the mat but Hartmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hartmann misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hartmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside that Nevsky shrugs off.
Hartmann misses with an elbow strike.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hartmann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nevsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hartmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nevsky is defending well for now.
Nevsky takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann throws an elbow that misses.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann crunches a lovely knee into Nevsky's ribcage.
Nevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartmann tries to throw a body punch but Nevsky avoids it by throwing Hartmann back against the ropes.
Hartmann lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Hartmann.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Hartmann.
Good body shot from Hartmann.
A left hand lands to the body for Hartmann.
Hartmann lands with a right to the head.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nevsky avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Nice body punch from Hartmann.
Nevsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartmann.
Hartmann working Nevsky over with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hartmann.
Hartmann with a knee to the head.
Nevsky tries for a takedown but Hartmann manages to get underhooks.
Hartmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nevsky.
Nevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hartmann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Hartmann as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nevsky avoids it.
Hartmann lands a nice uppercut.
Nevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hartmann.
A left hand lands to the body for Hartmann.
Hartmann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hartmann lands an elbow inside that Nevsky shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann lands an elbow inside.
Hartmann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Nevsky avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hartmann 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
Our winner, Erwin Hartmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Alexander Nevsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well ... what can I say ... my opponent was better than me tonight and congratulations for him! But I will come back strong and better prepared next time and put on a show for you guys !!!!'.