PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bas Rutten is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hanson
vs
Rutten

182 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
28
205 lbs
5 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten blocks the body kick.
Rutten stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanson. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Rutten shoots in.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Rutten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutten as he avoids it easily.
Hanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutten.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Rutten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanson is defended easily by Rutten.
Rutten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Hanson shoots for a takedown but Rutten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyler Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rutten shoots in but no luck this time.
Rutten slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanson drives through and clinches with Rutten against the cage.
Rutten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rutten is working for takedown but Hanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hanson.
Hanson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rutten smiles and moves away.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten leaves Hanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanson misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Hanson misses
and Rutten counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanson. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
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 Tyler Hanson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hanson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Rutten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.
Rutten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanson fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Rutten shoots in.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten leaves Hanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.

Hanson closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson looking for a takedown.
Hanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutten won't allow it.
Hanson jumps guard but Rutten turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Rutten manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutten is on top in guard.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.

Rutten drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rutten jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten forces his way into half guard.

Rutten seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hanson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bas Rutten!