PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hallow's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Hells Bells. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Topps
vs
Hallow

187 cm
20
194 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Hallow!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow doesn't manage to clinch there - Topps circles away.
Topps closes the distance but Hallow moves to the side

and Hallow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hallow.
Hallow is trying to drag Topps to the mat but Topps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hallow is looking to break free of the clinch but Topps has double underhooks.
Hallow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Topps blocking some punches.
Hallow is trying to drag Topps to the mat but Topps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hallow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Topps pushes Hallow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Topps throws a head punch that misses.
Hallow stops a takedown attempt from Topps.

Topps manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Topps trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Topps is looking to sweep but instead, Hallow has passed into half guard.
Topps trying to control but Hallow postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Hallow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Topps has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Topps can't escape the position.

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.
Topps is working hard here to advance position.
Topps flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hallow trying to control but Topps is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hallow prevents Topps from getting the reversal.
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.

Hallow stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hallow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Topps throws out the jab.
Hallow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Topps counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Brad Hallow has been cut.
Hallow wants to clinch

and Topps counters with a shoot takedown. Hallow fights it but they end up in guard.

Hallow looking for a guillotine here but Topps defends easily.
Topps slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps advances to mount.

Topps moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hallow has worked his arm free - good work by Hallow!
Topps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallow keeps working.
Hallow tries to escape but Topps is in control.
Topps trying to control the position but Hallow is working away.
Hallow is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Topps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Hallow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Some wild striking there from Topps.
Hallow tries to clinch but Topps moves away
and Hallow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Topps counters with a stiff right hand.

Hallow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Topps, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallow.
Hallow has a couple of punches blocked by Topps.
Topps prevents a takedown attempt there.
Topps tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hallow smiles and moves away.
Hallow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Topps counters with a series of strikes. Hallow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hallow clinches but Topps breaks the clinch
and Topps connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hallow is rocked!

Topps shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Topps slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Topps lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ian Topps!