PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 24200 p4p, 3652 weight class) and Adam Hetman (ranked 241 p4p, 176 weight class). Joe Biden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Biden
vs
Hetman

222 cm
27
287
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
265
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fantasy Threads

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Hetman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biden gets a takedown into half guard.

Biden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hetman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biden trying to control the action but Hetman is working from the bottom.
Hetman is trying to stand up here but Biden is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Biden wants to control but Hetman is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetman is looking for a sweep. Biden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biden 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.
Hetman is not content to let Biden control the position.
Hetman tries to roll over but Biden keeps him under control.
Biden is controlling the pace.

Hetman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biden is on him like a limpet, forcing Hetman back against the cage.
Hetman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden is trying to drag Hetman to the mat but Hetman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetman is defending well.
Hetman is trying to pull guard but Biden has him pressed against the cage.
Biden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hetman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Biden uses from the top position.
Biden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hetman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hetman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hetman trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Hetman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hetman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biden seems keen to control Hetman's posture.
Hetman throws an elbow that misses. Biden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hetman's guard. Nice move by Biden!

Biden trying to control but Hetman is working from the bottom.
Biden with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hetman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Hetman.
Biden trying to control but Hetman is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hetman is controlling Biden's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Hetman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hetman cracks a nice hook into Biden's ribs.
Hetman with a jab.

Hetman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Biden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hetman wants to take a breather but Biden is having none of it.
Hetman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biden won't allow Hetman to pass to mount.
Biden punching from the bottom.
Hetman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hetman scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hetman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hetman prevents Biden from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden is working hard here to advance position.
Hetman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hetman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hetman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hetman is trying to control. Biden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hetman scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hetman is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biden is trying to maintain the position but Hetman is very close to passing his half guard.
Biden is staying active underneath Hetman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hetman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hetman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biden is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Hetman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Hetman.
Hetman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetman throwing shots but Biden is blocking nicely.
Hetman working Biden over with strikes.
Biden trying to control but Hetman postures up.
Still in half guard, Hetman seems content to control.

Hetman stands up out of the half guard.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetman.
Biden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hetman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hetman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hetman lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hetman is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hetman scores with punches from side control.
Hetman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetman working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hetman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Biden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Biden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetman tries to avoid it but Biden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetman to the ground. Hetman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hetman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hetman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hetman happy to just control the position for now.
Biden is looking to regain half guard here but Hetman keeps moving and retains side control.
Hetman taking a breather here.
Hetman scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hetman working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetman scores with punches from side control.
Biden is trying to escape the position but Hetman is controlling the position.
Adam Hetman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biden is looking to reverse the position.

Hetman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biden, who protects the arm well.
Biden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hetman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hetman working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hetman cracks Biden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biden is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Hetman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Biden is rocked!
Biden is letting Hetman control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Biden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetman cracks Biden with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hetman immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Biden is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hetman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hetman!