PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muh Texii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hart
vs
Texii

217 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garrett Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muh Texii!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Texii has managed to clinch.
Texii lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Garrett Hart has been cut.

Texii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hart uses from the top position.
Texii punching from the bottom - just letting Hart know he's still in a fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Texii trying to control the position here.
Texii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hart preventing the sweep.
Texii throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Texii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hart manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texii trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart wants to stand and escape but Texii is having none of it.
Texii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.
Texii keeps trying to improve his position.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Texii stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Texii trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Texii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hart is trying to keep Texii in close.
Texii won't allow Hart to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Texii misses with a hook to the body

and Hart counters by clinching up.
Texii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Texii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hart throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart won't allow Texii to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Texii holds on and takes a little breather.
Texii keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart is in close to Texii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Texii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.

Texii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.

Texii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hart defends well.
Texii keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart throws a strike but Texii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hart keeping moving, preventing Texii from controlling successfully.
Texii wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart wants to get back to his feet but Texii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texii throwing strikes from guard but Hart blocks nicely.
Texii controlling from the top position.
Texii trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Texii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart wants to sweep here but Texii controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muh Texii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garrett Hart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A punch combination from Texii misses.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Texii fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart throws a quick counter head kick but Texii was just out of range.
Texii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Texii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hart to the ground. Texii is now in Hart's guard.
Muh Texii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Texii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Texii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hart working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Texii from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Texii postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Texii tries to work over Hart's front leg with a kick but Hart checks it.

Texii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Texii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Texii throwing shots but Hart is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to control but Texii is keeping busy.
Texii works his way into full mount!
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Texii's attempts to control the action.

Texii is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hart can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Texii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Texii is persistently looking for the submission but Hart is defending it well.
Hart trying to control the hands but Texii won't let him.
Hart avoids the strikes from Texii.
Texii is not going to allow Hart to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Texii scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hart is looking for a way out.

Hart preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Texii.
Texii is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hart turns into Texii and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Texii has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Texii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muh Texii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garrett Hart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Texii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Texii swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Texii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hart to the ground. Texii is now in Hart's guard.
Hart is wriggling around but Texii manages to pass to half guard.
Hart has hold of Texii's hands but Texii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Texii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Texii is trying to control. Hart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hart!
Hart wants to hold on but Texii pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Texii is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Texii scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Texii tries to control but Hart wriggling away.
The referee warns Hart that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Hart is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Texii! Hart is hurt baaadly! Texii is firing away with more strikes - Hart is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muh Texii!
A pretty intense looking Muh Texii took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.