PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sung Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Fox has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hanson
vs
Fox

161 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sung Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fox gets the takedown into side control.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but Fox is dominant here and he's now got Hanson's back!
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Hanson fending off the submission attempt from Fox.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but Fox has full control of the position and if anything, Hanson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox has the hooks in. Hanson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fox is riding his opponent, not letting Hanson buck him off.
Hanson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson tries to break free.
Fox controls the action.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fox not allowing Hanson to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hanson is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox controls the action.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hanson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fox.
Hanson is trying to break free.
Fox thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Fox is trying to stick to Hanson's back but Hanson is turning into Fox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanson.
Fox managing to control the position.

Fox throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hanson escapes and throws Fox's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanson swings around for an armbar but Fox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanson's guard.
Hanson wants to stand but Fox is controlling the position.
Fox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Fox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but Fox is dominant here and he's now got Hanson's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hanson is trying to get back to his feet but Fox has full control of the position and if anything, Hanson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fox has Hanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox is trying to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling him.

Fox successfully pulls guard.
Fox is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fox holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Fox moves into the clinch.

Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Fox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fox is stalling here.

Fox successfully pulls guard.
Steve Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is looking to sweep but instead, Hanson has passed into half guard.

Hanson stands up and beckons Fox to join him on the feet.

Fox clinches up against the cage.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hanson breaks the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fox is controlling him well.
Hanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fox's best efforts.
Fox stops Hanson from getting back to his feet.

Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fox wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position.
Fox not doing much here.

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.
Fox is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Fox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanson did well to prevent Fox getting side control.
Hanson is looking to escape.
Hanson is looking to get back to is feet but Fox passes into side control.
Hanson parries the strikes from Fox easily there. Fox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hanson to escape.
Fox controls the position.

Fox tries for a kimura but Hanson is defending well.
Hanson is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson is trying to buck Fox off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson strikes from the bottom but Fox takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Hanson is looking to improve his position but Fox isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hanson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

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.
Hanson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fox has taken his back!
Fox trying to control momentarily.
Fox biding his time, controlling Hanson.

Fox is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hanson is defending well though. Fox let's go of the attempt for now.
Hanson is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fox working for a choke but Hanson is defending well.
Hanson is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fox is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hanson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fox doesn't have the hooks in and Hanson manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fox doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sung Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Fox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fox seems keen to control Hanson's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!