PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Caswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nic Caswell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hitman
vs
Caswell

225 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

163 cm
19
147 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Caswell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Caswell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nic Caswell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman fails with a takedown attempt.
Caswell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitman.
Hitman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caswell tries to avoid it but Hitman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caswell to the ground. Caswell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hitman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Caswell.
Hitman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hitman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Caswell is looking for a sweep. Hitman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caswell is pressing down on Hitman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hitman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Hitman won't allow Caswell to get back to his feet.

Hitman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caswell tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman looking to pass the guard.
Caswell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Caswell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caswell wants to get back to his feet but Hitman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hitman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Caswell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitman is looking to regain half guard here but Caswell keeps moving and retains side control.
Caswell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hitman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Caswell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitman, who protects the arm well.

Caswell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hitman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is looking to reverse the position.

Caswell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hitman slips a straight right by Caswell.

Caswell shoots in and bounces Hitman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hitman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hitman is looking for a triangle but Caswell pushes his legs off easily.
Caswell trying to control but Hitman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caswell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caswell stands up over Hitman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hitman working for submissions but it's allowed Caswell to get to half guard.

Caswell is looking for a kimura but Hitman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caswell to get the leverage.

Caswell seems to be looking for submissions.
Hitman gets full guard.
Hitman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caswell forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hitman tries to get to full guard but Caswell has control of the leg.
Caswell lands strikes from half guard.

Caswell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitman defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitman gets full guard.
Caswell wants to pass the guard but Hitman is keeping the position.

Hitman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitman can't keep his opponent in guard - Caswell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitman is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hitman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Caswell pulls his head out easily.

Hitman looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nic Caswell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Caswell misses with a series of wild punches.
Hitman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caswell's waist but Caswell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hitman off to one side.
Hitman slips under a jab.

Caswell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Caswell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitman has escaped the position, nice work there.

Caswell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Caswell tries for a kimura but Hitman is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caswell off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caswell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Hitman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Caswell is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Hitman!