PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 2052 p4p, 298 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 2153 p4p, 314 weight class). Hanagan comes to the cage accompanied by Guilty Until Proven Innocent. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hanagan
vs
Hearts

180 cm
24
220 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

182 cm
31
211 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts misses with a straight left.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hearts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanagan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.

Hanagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hearts is trying to keep Hanagan in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Hanagan swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearts throws out the jab.
Hanagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Hanagan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hearts on his heels. He'll look to pass Hearts's guard now, I'm sure.
Hearts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Hearts lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hanagan looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hanagan has momentary wrist control but Hearts slips an elbow through the middle.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard.

Hearts is posturing up here but Hanagan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hearts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hearts has to tap! Slick submission there by Hanagan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support.