PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Hershey (ranked 4131 p4p, 4560 weight class) and Gamma AI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamma AI is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hershey
vs
AI

192 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
300
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Hershey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gamma AI!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershey looks to land a combination but AI avoids it well.

Hershey clinches with his opponent.
AI prevents a body shot from Hershey.
Hershey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
AI scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hershey throws a head punch that misses.
Hershey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AI softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
AI lands with a short head shot on the inside.
AI goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AI makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hershey blocks an uppercut.
Hershey lands a left hand that snaps the head of AI backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hershey throws a punch but it's blocked by AI.
Hershey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hershey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AI's elbow.
AI blocks a body shot from Hershey.
AI tries to work over Hershey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
AI has a couple of punches blocked by Hershey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AI lands on the inside with an uppercut.
AI throws a head punch that misses.
Hershey works on AI's body with a couple of short punches.
Hershey lands a right hand that snaps the head of AI backwards.
Hershey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hershey lands a body punch.
Hershey stalling the fight.
Hershey throws a head punch that misses.
AI tries to throw a body punch but Hershey avoids it by throwing AI back against the cage.
Hershey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AI swings wildly with an uppercut but Hershey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hershey blocks an uppercut.
Hershey lands a left hand that snaps the head of AI backwards.
AI lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hershey takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from AI.
Hershey pushes AI back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hershey misses with the head strike.
Hershey blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AI blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AI.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hershey.
A short uppercut from AI.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hershey fails to land.
Hershey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
AI blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hershey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hershey throws a punch but it's blocked by AI.
A head punch on the inside from AI fails to land.
AI fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hershey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hershey.
Hershey working aggressively here.
AI stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
AI fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hershey misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hershey to work.
Hershey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AI.
Hershey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hershey has a couple of punches blocked by AI.
Hershey swings wildly with an uppercut but AI uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from AI.
We've been informed that AI has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
AI misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hershey lands a shoulder strike.
AI scores with an uppercut up the middle.
AI tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hershey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hershey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from AI - that landed with a thud.
Hershey is breathing heavily.
Hershey misses with a short punch on the inside.
AI stalling in the clinch.
AI lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from AI.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AI lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hershey backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AI throws a head punch that misses.
Hershey misses with a hook from the clinch.
AI lands a body punch in the clinch.
AI lands a nice uppercut.
AI presses Hershey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
AI lands a hook that snaps the head of Hershey backwards.
AI stalls.
AI makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
AI misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
AI goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AI goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hershey misses with a hook to the ribs.
AI lands a hook to the side of the head.
AI stalling in the clinch but Hershey improves position.
AI tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AI tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AI looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Hershey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gamma AI will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hershey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. AI manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
AI is looking for the big counter here.
Hershey swings and misses with a shot to the body

and AI counters with a series of strikes that sends Hershey to the canvas! AI follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Hershey is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AI wants to control from the top but Hershey keeps moving.
Hershey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but AI puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershey wants to stand back up but AI manages to pass into side control.
Hershey sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey is looking to escape.
AI wants to take a breather but Hershey is having none of it.
Hershey trying to hold on to AI's head to control him but AI postures up.
Hershey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hershey tries to get out of the position.
AI prevents Hershey from standing back up.
Hershey tries to roll over but AI keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
Hershey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and AI counters with a left and a right that stings Hershey.
Hershey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and AI counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hershey off his feet! AI dives into side control looking to finish!
AI happy to just control the position for now.
Hershey is trying to buck AI off.
AI is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hershey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hershey wants to control but AI postures up.
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We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hershey manages to work his way to half guard, despite AI's best efforts.

That's four 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.
AI stops Hershey from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hershey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AI was well out of range. Poor timing from Hershey.
AI unleashes a big counter combination but Hershey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hershey misses with a double jab
and AI counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hershey falls off balance throwing a combination

and AI counters with a left hand that sends Hershey to the canvas!

It looks like Dante Hershey has been cut.
Hershey is looking to stand back up but AI counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hershey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gamma AI showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dante Hershey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hershey tries to clinch but AI is having none of it.
Hershey tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and AI lands a stunning uppercut that sends Hershey to the mat!
Hershey wants to get back to full guard but AI has passed into side control.
Hershey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
AI wants to control but Hershey is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey wants to get back to his feet but AI drags him back down.
Hershey tries to buck AI off but AI is having none of it.
AI wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hershey keeps working.
AI tries to advance to mount but Hershey denies him.
AI tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hershey misses with a left hand
and AI cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hershey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AI was well out of range. Poor timing from Hershey.
It seemed like AI was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hershey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dante Hershey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Hershey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey throws a right and a left that both miss.
AI looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dante Hershey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hershey swings away with a body shot that misses
and AI counters with a stiff right hand.
Hershey misses with a few strikes there.
Hershey digs a good hook to AI's body.
Hershey misses with a body punch
and AI counters with a left and a right that stings Hershey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hershey misses with a hook to the body
and AI counters with a nice uppercut.
Hershey swings for the body but AI moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey tries to clinch up.
AI is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Hershey. Those never looked like landing.
AI looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hershey swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on AI's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hershey misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from AI! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gamma AI comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AI has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gamma AI!