PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vieira comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - Go get it. Rafael Vieira had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Vieira
vs
Hanson

185 cm
28
186 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

175 cm
26
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hanson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Vieira lands but Hanson takes it in his stride.
Vieira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vieira is looking to land body kicks.
Hanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson misses with a right hand

and Vieira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing that Vieira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hanson is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanson keeps working.
Vieira tries to score with some ground and pound. Hanson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Hanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Hanson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.
Vieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Hanson wanted to stand there but Vieira had control of the position.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.

Vieira postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vieira, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson tries to stand but Vieira is controlling from the bottom.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Hanson is proving a slippery customer.

Vieira looking for subs off his back but Hanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Vieira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hanson lands a body shot.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rafael Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanson cracks Vieira with a good jab.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four punch combination!
Hanson leaves Vieira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vieira rather than just go for the knockout.
Vieira darts in trying to clinch
and Hanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira walks into a jab.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira closes the distance but Hanson moves to the side
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Vieira is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with the combination.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Hanson manages to avoid it.
Vieira moves in looking to clinch but Hanson pushes him off.
Hanson scores with a nice head shot.
Hanson misses with a hook

and Vieira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Hanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vieira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the head but Hanson blocks with his arms.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Hanson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanson wants to stall.
Hanson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vieira up against the cage.
Hanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Hanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Vieira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Hanson.
Jonathan Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson lands the left hand.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Hanson scores with a shot to the body.
Hanson dips to his left and cracks Vieira with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vieira sprawling to the canvas! Vieira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hanson finish him?!
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson counters with a crisp right that sends Vieira to the canvas! Hanson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Hanson!
A very excited looking Jonathan Hanson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.